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T HE P RIDE
The Srudenr Newspapen pon CaLipomia Srare Umvensiry, San Manco
Volume IV, Number I
Wednesday, September 18,1996
NCTD plans future of commuters
By ToNy
If a different technology was utilized,
passengers would leave the main rail and
board another,yet-to-be-decided-upon
transportation sy stem. Prominent ideas are
an elevated bus service and an air-powered monorail.
A private engineering firm is working with NCTD in comparing advantages
and costs of each technology.
The air-powered monorail, proposed
by Aeromovel, a Saudi-owned company,
is untried in the U.S. Aeromovel monorails exist in Brazil and Indonesia.
Steel-wheeled, and pushed by pressurized air columns, Aeromovel's system
carries a price tag of $13 million.
BARTON
EdiTOR'iN'ChiEf
Commuting students may not have to
fight for parking or to cross the 78 freeway
bridge on Twin Oaks Valley Road by the
year 2000, if they live along one of 14
planned commuter train stops.
The North County Transit District
(NCTD) is including a two mile loop to Cal
State San Marcos in its plans for a diesel
electric train service between Oceanside and
Escondido. Currently in deliberation is
whether to utilize the same technology on
the loop.
The elevated bus way is estimated to
cost $5 to $7 million.
While the monorail would be more
costly to construct, most of the land needed
is already publicly owned.
An elevated bus way would require the
pipehasing more land, which could prove to
be costly.
Main rail trains that will run between
Oceanside and Escondido are comparable to
San Diego red trolleys, though they do not
utilize overhead cables.
The loop to CSUSM will shoot off near
the San Marcos town center, and will re-join
the main rail at Woodland Parkway, after going under Highway 78.
Financial aid
is available
By KAThy SiivipsoN
P R I D E S TAFF W RITER
In debt up to your eyeballs? Join the
club.
Many college students have a hard
time making ends meet. The demands of
s chool often leave a student unable to
work full time and the bills can start adding up fast.
What would you say if someone offered to give you $1,500? And you didn't
even have to break the law fo get it. All
Photo courtesy of San Diego union- tribune
Aeromovei's air-powered monorail system is currently used in Brazil and Indonesia.
Please see Aid, p.8
city sign deal w B S M m I B I I M I
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Dr. Grinolds always Nicholson to lead
B Y K EN V A N H O R N
PAQE E diTOR
Students will have an option to attend
movies locally thanks to a recent agreement
between San Marcos and C inemaStar
Luxury Theaters.
The Oceanside based theater company
signed a 55-year lease agreement with San
Marcos that paved a way for a new 10screen, 2,000-seat cinema complex in San
Marcos Town Center.
CinemaStar currently operates four
multi-screen theaters in San Diego County
and another three in Riverside County.
Compsny officials said they looked forward
to the planned expansion into San Marcos
and the proximity to state Highway 78.
"We are really excited about this project
because it f urthers our reach into San
D iego's f astest-growing a rea, N orth
County," said John Ellison Jr., CinemaStar's
president and chidfHecutive" officer.
CinemaStar will occupy 4.3 acres of the
60-acre Town Center complex and pay
$180,000 in rent during the first year, in addition to 4 percent of the theaters' gross sales
after the first $1 million yearly.
"If in that first year, the theater grosses
$5 million, the city would get an additional
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�N EWS
The ?mde, Wednesday, Sepremhat 18, 1996
Annual Pow Wow
State of the University: 'We
festival approaching have glimpsed t he future'
The fourth annual Cal State
San Marcos Pow Wow will be
held Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday,
Oct. 6 on the West Green below
student parking.
Free and open to the public,
the Pow Wow includes gourd
dancing, American Indian arts &
crafts, native foods and opportunity drawings.
Featured performers will be
the Northwest Coastal and Intertribal singers and dancers from
WkAT's
Chief Leschi Schools in the
Puyallup Nation of Washington, but all drums and dancers
are welcome to participate.
Though alcohol is not permitted, those attending are encouraged to bring umbrellas
and c hairs. Co-chaired by
B onnie B iggs and D avid
Whitehorse, this family-oriented two-day affair has grown
into one of the most popular and
important events hosted by the
university.
N EWS
Fall Leadership seminars
S ept 18,1996, Commons 206,2:00 PM
THE MAGIC OF TEAM BUILDING
Sub-topics include:
being organized, being a good role model,.
knowing yourself first, practicing good commu
nication skills.
Presenter: David CRobertson, Coordinator
Student Leadership Programs
San Diego State University
October 2 ,1996,2:00 PM
TAKg THE "SHOCK" OUT OF "fULTlJRAL SHOCK'*
Facilitator: Ron Speer, Lead Pastor; Student
Activities and Orientation Prog. CSU, San
Marcos
October 16,1996, Commons 206,2:00 P M
100+ WAYS TO SAY I THANK YOU
Presenter: Cheryl Evans, Director
Student Activities and Orientation Prog,
CSU, San Marcos
October 30,1996, Commons 206,2:00 P M
EXPLORING YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE
Participants will find out specific details of their
leadership style, strengths, and weaknesses.
Presenter: Kandy Mink Associate Director, Student Life
CSU, Fullerton
Campus forum
Native American Advocate Howard Rainer will be part
of a forumOct. 4. Rainer is the program administrator of the
Native American Educational Outreach Program at Brigham
Young University.
Known as a motivational speaker/writer and talented
photo-artist, Rainer has been a keynote speaker at national
Indian and non-Indian conferences.
For registration information, call the Student Academic
Services Outreach Program at 750-4870
Grant available
. The Program for Continuing Education Grant of
$1,500 is available to a female student who has had at
least twelve consecutive months as a nonstudent since high
school, is within 24 months of completing her educational
goal and is a citizen of the US or Canada.
Applications are available in the Financial Aid and
Scholarship Office.
Applications, including the required essay, must be
received in the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office by
Oct 1.
By ToNy
BARTON
EdiTOR'iN'ChiEf
Change has been a constant at Cal State San Marcos,
and such is the case with this
new year.
As state support dwindles,
and student body size increases
while classroom space does
not, President Bill Stacy's State
of the University speech posed
him as onereadyto take on the
ever present struggles of raising a university with the on
thing that has remained constant throughout the universities 7 year lifespan- change.
Said Stacy, "We are a nation that likes options, as we
change jobs, products or universities to get what we want.
Thankfully, that swirl of institutional change is no stranger
to us."
Stacy c ompared t he
university's adaptation to a
4,500 student enrollment, and
150 new staff and faculty to a
"team", whose players shuffle
each new year.
New students account for
moce than h alf'of^he total
population of the student body.
These students, Stacy said, will
have expectations higher than
those who remember the university at it's first location.
"Not only do (new students) not share that excitement and prefer the cramped
space here to Vallecitos-they
will be more than a little aggravated by the space squeeze
and the strain on stadd to
accomodate them," said Stacy.
Stacy r eflected on last
years accomplishments, including the passage of Proposition 203, which funds the
Photo courtesy of the Office of the President
President Stacy gave the annual State of the University Address at
California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Aug. 21.
construction of a new building,
the International building, scheduled for completion in 1998 and
the arrival of the first freshman
class.
Other accomplishments include a major partnership with
Palomar Pomerado Healthcare
System, the first accredatioa of
The College of Education from
the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, first
offering of The College of Business' master's program and passing up an"ambitious" $3 million
fundraising goal.
"The future is here. We have
glimpsed it, and there is no time
to waste implemeting it," said
Stacy.
Program to aid small entrepeneurs
By hosting the program, CSUSM can reach out
to community business people as well as offer a
PRidE STAff WRiTER
learning opportunity for students who want to start
"Part of the genius of American business is their own businesses. FastTrac offers three not-forsmall, starts" said Cal State San Marcos Presi- credit course levelsrone for people ready to start their
dent Bill Stacy.
own business Or who just have; a second for those in
He was referring to a unique program offered business 1-5 years; and a third for business people
through the university starting this month.
preparing for an initial public stock offering. FastTrac
FastTrac is a hands on program designed to is geared to full-time small entrepreneurs. One
help small entrepreneurs improve their busi- course per semester will be offered.
nesses. Taught by local business owners it offers
An 11-week, level two program will begin on
practical instructioaon how to increase revenue. Sept. 25, to be held Wednesday nights at San Marcos
CSUSM is the only place in North County City Hall.
offering this program. FastTrac was started in
Next semester a level one course will be offered.
1986 at USC and is currently offered in 33 states
The cost for the program is $399.
and has more than 12,000 business owners have
The university is offering aid of $200 per stugraduated from the program.
dent for the first 30 students who register. Several
Dick Montanari, the director of executive
other scholarships are available. For more informaB y MICAEU
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said, "'this is really an outstanding program," AHH. ,the area coordinator for FastTrac at (619)459-4662.
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ing that its graduates see a 40-50 percent increase The registration deadline for this semester is Sept
both in growth and revenue.
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�FEATURES
The ?wde, Wednesday, Seprewhen 18, 1996
First I have to Art exhibit depicts Native American culture
observe, and
then write..?
ety on how "art" and life are to be expressed, "according to Anwa-Wilanci.
PRide STAff WRiTER
A nwa-Wilanci's k nowledge of
The Cal State San Marcos Arts and Al'lik'lik history, tradition, lore, and symLectures Series is now presenting the dis- bology is deeply embedded within her
play of several art pieces in the library. paintings. Anwa-Wilanci gave a slide
The display is made up of paintings, and show on Sept. 10th in which she explained
artifacts representing Native American much of the symbology used in her art.
folklore and culture.
A ccording t o A nwa-Wilanci, t he
The artist, "Willow" Anwa-Wilanci Al'Lik'Lik tribe believes in the need for
Isham is a traditional healer, elder, and mankind to become more aware of the
teacher of the Al'lik'lik tribe. Within her meanings and power of symbols.
art methods and tools are taught which
She also asserts that the value of the
can be applied to life "for those willing to display is not merely aesthetic.
go beyond the concepts of modern soci"It is not just 'art', it is an important
B y PAUI H itkER
The Rambler
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This is the first article I 've ever written for a school newspaper, and I have to
admit I 'm a little nervous about it. I 've
always thought it might be easier to write
newspaper stories than a critical analysis
of Hamlet, for instance.
I mean, how hard could it be? I read
Dave Barry's syndicated column in the
Union-Tribune every Sunday and all he
does is talk about some inane thing he
thought of while lying in his hammock in
the backyard, sipping a cold lemonade and
trying to keep flies from landing in his
mouth. I can do that, I thought. No problem.
What I didn't realize is that it's difficult to be observant. Suddenly, I find
myself no longer consumed by thoughts
of numero uno, and spacing out while
walking around the campus is slowly becoming a faded memory. I am now forced
to notice my surroundings and, frankly,
I 've shocked and amazed by what I 've
seen,
For instance, did ybui Kftdw that thB?
lines at the cashier's office actually shrink
to a manageable length well before parking permits are required on vehicles
parked in campus parking. Obviously,
many students don't if all the people suffering from heatstroke a few weeks ago
was any indication. The same is true for
admissions. The last day to drop and add
classes Was September 5 and from around
the September 2 oft, you could just walk
right up to the counter and state your business. But try that on the first couple of
days of school in August and you'd find
yourself in line purgatory.
By the way, here's a tip for those of
you in your first semester at CSUSM.
There is a little known school supply that
you may find beneficial, especially if you
plan on using the restrooms on the third
floor in Academic Hall. Paper towels!
Usually, you can find someone who is
willing to share but on those rare occasions when there are not 500 people
jammed in the restroom with you, it's nice
to have your own. Besides, it's a great way
to meet new friends.
Sometimes, at least for ah amateur
observer like myself, it's rather difficult
to distinguish between the teachers and
the students and, honestly, Ifindthe whole
thing rather disconcerting. I 've got professors who want me to call them by their
first names and who dress like my teenage daughters, and students who remind
the teacher to collect the homework, think
they know more about the subject matter
than God, herself, and have something to
say about everything discussed in class,
whether they do or not.
The cafeteria is another curious thing.
Why all the b agels? W here are the
@#&*!*% DANISHES. And did you
ever stop to consider the ramifications of
having to weigh your food? It's no won
Please see Column, p.8
part of our native cultural beliefs." said
Anwa-Wilanci. "It is our reality and our
view of how we see the universe and fit
into it."
. "It wasn't until the onset of invading
societies that these tools were looked at
and judged by the so-called "authorities"
to be objects that in their eyes were only
something to sit on a shelf and look at."
The display also represents efforts to
build a c ampus p erspective f ormed
around the idea of cultural diversity. It
will be on display until October 15 on the
walls and in front of doors in the glass
case as you exit the library.
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Public Safety takes care of campus community
B y S T E Q S IEQIVMUER
PRidE STAff WRiTER
They want to be your friends. In fact,
they'll go out of their way to do just that.
They'll help you if someone tries to
do things to you, and they'll help you
when things go wrong.
Who are they? The State University
Police. They patrol day and night.
T here are 14 i ndividuals in the
university's crime/safety program- a chief,
lieutenant, four officers,fivedispatchers,
one guard, one parking enforcement officer and six community service officers.
OfficerMario Sainz, teaches a course
for women on how to defend themselves
from an assault. Entitled RAD, it will be
offered on Oct. 14,15,18.
Said Officer Bobby Rivera, "I would
encourage the campus community to take
brochures on prevention vehicle theft and
prevention of personal assault. They are
free for the taking They're available at
the Public Safety Office located on the
east edge of the campus at 441 La More.
Lt. Alicia Smith, the second-ranking officer on campus, said, "CSUSM has
very little crime and we want to keep it
that way. One of the things the university
community can do is to know who we are
and that we are here to answer any questions you may have about your safety,
parking, or road problems."
"We have a number of services that
are available to the university community,
but which some of the new students and
staff may not be aware of."
For instance, if you have a dead battery you will be connected directly to the
dispatcher when you press the button on
one of the 11 emergency poles located in
the parking lots. An officer will be dispatched to the emergency pole even if no
one is on the line.
Very quickly, someone will come
with battery cables, start your car, and
get you on your way, said Smith.
Lock your keys inside? No problem.
The officers are equipped with tools and
training to help you.
As soon as a call is placed a light on
the dispatcher's board shows the exact
location of the call in the parking lot—
even if the phone is hung up.
Although public safety officers are
restricted from changing tires by law, they
will place a service call to AAA "Under
no circumstances will we leave you alone
at night or in any situation in which you
feel threatened," said Rivera.
All four officers hope that if the opportunity presents itself, students will
walk up to them and introduce themselves,
said Rivera. "I would encourage students
to participate inofficer Sainz's (RAD)
class.They are free of charge, and there
may come a time that (participants will)
be greatfull for what information they
recieved. It could someday save their life."
�O PINION
•
The Pkide, Wednesday, Sepremhe* 18, 1996
T H E P RIDE
Sewing Cal Siaie San Mancos since 1993
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Tony Barton
BUSINESS MANAGER
Martin Backlund
ON-LINE EDITOR
TyCarss
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Ken Van Horn
STAFF
Charles "Steg11 Stegmuller, Donna Gonzales,
Andie Hewitt, Rebecca Blanchard, Micaela Hanley,
Gabriel Lundeen, Kathy Simpson, Paul Hilker
ADVISER
Tom Nolan
ADVISERY PANEL
Erik Bratt, Roman S. Koenig, Ed Thompson,
Noraia Y trskos,Cher^EvmiEefmCmy ^
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Please recycle this newspaper
Public notification of
college crime essential
On Sept. 11, Senator Diane Feinstein
(D-CA) introduced legislation entitled the
Open Campus Police Log Act of 1996. If
enacted, bill would require all colleges and
universities in the nation to provide a daily
log and public notification of all on-campus crimes.
The House has similar legislation in
the works, introduced by Congressman
John Duncan (R-TN).
Currently, higher learning institutions
are not required to publicly disclose campus police logs. Complaints by students
and parents about the inaccuracy of crimerelated information provided by colleges
and universities have resulted in the proposed bill, according to a Feinstein news
release.
In the absence of legislation requiring open crime logs, institutions have covered up their own criminal environments
that some may not wish themselves or
their children to experience.
Students, parents and the surrounding
community have a right to accurate information. Criminal statistics may be a decisive factor in a student's choice of an institution. Parents may also be swayed from
sending their child to such a school.
This is the very reason some keep their
records closed.
If a high crime rate university was exposed, administrators would logically respond by upping security measures and
spending. Perhaps educational activities
would suffer budget cuts; but isn't it better
to be short one science lab than to be
mugged and left for dead in the school
parking lot?
Public access to information dealing
with the safety and well being of students
makes sense. It alerts students to the potential dangers of schools they are considering attending. It also forces institutions
to combat on campus crime, if only for the
sake of attracting new students.
The Open Campus Police Log Act of
1996 ensures that the school you ?re attending is safe for you and your belongings.
Simply put, we must
uncover a smoking area
STEG STEGMULLER
Simply put, there is no smoking under any covered area at this university.
Please notice the word "covered". If you
cannot see the sky when you look straight
up, don't light up.
Is that so hard?
.
There is no smoking in the courtyaid
in front of the book store where the tables
and coffee bar are located. Yes, I'm fully
aware that coffee and cigarettes are lovers. But lovers can be discreet, and they
should also be aware of the no smoking
signs posted there.
It is only a short hike up the stairs from
this area, maybe 80 feet, to the open area
around the Dome. Shade, chairs, and
tables welcome you there—and so do the
rules.
It's not just the students who break the
rules, staff and professors also have been
observed smoking in the restricted areas.
And who is going to tell them? Not me. 1
don't mind a little smoke on my grades.
But, they shouldn't be breaking the
rules—they should be observing them.
The cost of cost of cleaning up the
butts up uses money that could be better
spent elsewhere and labor that should be
doing other worthwhile work.
Why not have ash trays in the covered walkways so the butts won't get
thrown on the floor? The rules prohibit it
because that would encourage smoking.
You don't leave guns and bullets around
when you are trying to discourage shooting.
Cigarettes butts, are jeeringly referred
to by non-smoking zealots, as "smoked out
tampons," Imagine what the metaphor
would be if they had lipstick on them!
It's morerealisticto think of the butts
as unsightly and offensive to a laige part
of the university community. For those who
are highly allergic to smoke, they are dangerous as well.
The solution simply may be to create
a place, where excellent coffee and good
seating afford those who wish to smoke a
place of their own. A place where they can
relax in a mini community, of their peers,
or with non smokers who feel comfortable
in a smoking environment.
We need to do that in a non-confrontational manner, realizing as we go that
smoking makes up an important part of
some individuals lives, and that is inherent in some of the cultures others come
from. We need to be sensitive to them, as
well as others, in the way we resolve this
problem.
The university community should consider every one's concerns in a friendly,
solve-the-problem attitude. It can be done.
In the meantime, if you smoke, please observe the rules.
�LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Prude, Wednesday, Sevreaihen 18, 1996
In defence of
InterVarsity's
meeting
Dear Editor,
In response to the "Religious Bigotry
Unacceptable" (letter to the editor in May
1 issue of The Pride), I don't think that
the author of this article understands the
c onsequences o f c arrying o ut h is
thoughts.
On of the things the writer said is that
a campus organization should not be allowed to have the freedom of speech to
express its beliefs and concerns. I think it
will be a sad day when a person or group
of people are not allowed to hear about
o r d iscuss t he b enefits o r f aults o f
another's ideas. We d o the same thing in
each one of our classes for the purpose of
determining which is the better explanation or the more logical conclusion to a
problem.
Since the person who wrote "Religious bigotry unacceptable" wasn't at our
March 12 meeting, when we discussed
our topic "What does the Mormon doctrine really teach/ Are Mormons Christians," I feel he is not talking out of knowledge. However, I will inform everyone
that our speaker was not spreading a
message of hate, but rather stressed that
we should not use the problems of the
Mormon doctrine as a way to attack Mormons. He challenged those in attendance
to center discussion on the supreme issue
of who they really think Jesus Christ is?
Secondly, in regard to the author's
opinion of tolerance, as a contemporary
scholar so precisely states, "tolerance in
personal relationships is a virtue, but tolerance in truth is a travesty. Two plus two
doesn't equal 17. It equals four. If this truth
is circumvented to calculus, the inevitable
result is chaos. Likewise, to compromise
the claims of Christ can only lead to calamity."
In addressing what seems t o be an
underlying premise of the author's article,
I find no logic behind relativism. It seems
like this is what he might have also meant
when he said, "regardless; of if you feel
their faith is valid-in your e y£s,it i s certainly valid in their eyes." He i s right that
it is valid in their eyes, but being valid
doesn't mean it is true. All religions are
not true. What is true remains unaffected
by our wishes, or whether someone believes that their religion is true or not. The
truth remains intact and doesn't change
based on someone's view of truth. "All
truth is exclusive-it excludes what is false
as it affirms what is true. After all, if its
true that the capital of the United States
is Washington D.C., then it is false that it
is any other city on earth. That truth excludes innumerable cities."
This should clear up our purpose
behind the March 12 meeting. If you have
any further questions or comments I'd be
more than willing to talk, e-mail me anytime. Also we would be glad to have you
join us at any of our InterVarsity meetings. We are not sending a message of
hate, but of truth and love.
Brent King
InterVarsity Christian
Fellowship
Calling free speech
'hate and bigotry1
is unacceptable
Dear Editor,
Censorship and banning open discussion doesn't have a place in America, let
alone on a college campus. Aren't accusations of bigotry and hate just because
of a flier stating "What does Mormon
Doctrine really Teach?" evidence of real
intolerant bigoty? Most Americans love
truth, free speech and open discussions.
Some Americans are so sheltered
they d on't know what real religious bigotry i s. F or my s pring b reak I was
priviliged to travel to Antipolo, Rizal near
Manila and see the Movie "Kristo", which
I found to be a fascinating blend of Biblical story with Filipino culture.
Unfortunately, when I travelled to
Zamboanga in Midanao that very same
movie had been bombed 4 times by a fanatic anti-Christian minority group.
That's real hatred! (Maybe their free
speech had been censored).I propose a
whole series of religious discussions:
What do Catholicism, Christianity, Islam,
Hindu, Judaism, and Atheism teach?
Sorry if I left anyone out.
Alex Albeit
Senior
Computer Science
Government
wastes natural
resources
Dear Editor,
I recently performed a few hours of
work for a local university. In order to get
paid for that work, I was required to complete some forms.
I must confess it disturbs me greatly
that an institution, which purportedly advocates intellectual freedom and inquiry
in the hope of advancing humanity in a
positive direction, engages in willful habitat destruction and waste of precious natural resources. I am speaking of trees and
the number of which are cut down in order t o c reate r edundant g overnment
forms.
In order to get paid for a mere 18
hours of work, I had to fill out 5 pieces of
paper, all asking for identical information,
one of which was in quadruplicate — 8
pieces of paper altogether. T he free market (environmental) approach would have
been to compile all the information on one
form, enter it into a computer and email
the information to the appropriate departments, making the free market approach
at least 86% more efficient.
While I had no alternative but to submit to this meaningless exercise in penmanship, the waste created by government institutions and agencies such as
this one is unnecessary, excessive and appalling. I was under the mistaken impression that the "computer" would somehow
streamline government bureaucracy?!?
The San Diego Reader recently did
an investigative report on why doctors are
refusing to accept Medicaid patients —
nearly 200 pieces of paper (government
forms) must be filled out for each patient!
Is it insanity that drives government
officials into these wasteful frenzies or is
the urge to confiscate and waste tax dollars merely for selfish reasons — like j ob
security? It's no wonder that Americans
are coming to the conclusion that government just doesn't work.
intolerance are not welcome where free
speech reigns.
Gina Forsythe
Political Science/
Liberal studies
Mary Szterpakiewicz
Gradute Student
Criticize events
that you attend
Dear Editor,
This is a reply to the opinions expressed in a letter to the editor printed in
the last issue of The Pride concerning supposed religious bigotry at Cal State San
Marcos.
Patrick Erbeck-McKinnion, Psychology major, stated his concerns about the
d ifferences between Christianity and
Mormonism. Certainly the Latter Day
Saints population felt no threat from the
forum (much less the flyer) held by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship since no
public statement was issued from the LDS
community. Why does Patrick purport to
be the vanguard f or LDS b elievers?
Patrick states he is not Mormon, and furthermore fails to logically substantiate his
accusations against the forum. I suggest
the LDS student might do better to present
their own case without the help of his
unfounded conclusions.
The argument that simply because
faith is valid in the eyes of its believer
somehow justifies gurard from criticism
has no;place at an i nstitutioft o f higher
(earning such as CSUSM., where all ideas
and beliefs are subject to critical discussion and debate within the classroom and
outside of class. It will be a sad day for
free speech when one individual may dictate the boundaries of intellectual discourse.
The allegation that to hold a forum
contrasting Christianity and Mormonism
somehow spreads hate and bigotry is an
argument rooted in suspicion and ignorance. Since the letter opens with concern
over the flyer, it is unclear if he attended
the forum itself. If he was absent, he has
no reasonable foundation to assert that the
forum promoted hate or bigotry of any
kind. Moreover, he fails to cite any information about the actual'event.
The forum, which I attended, was
merely a presentation comparing and contrasting the doctrines of Christianity with
the doctrine of Mormonism. Conducted
by an expert on the teachings of Mormonism, it was an educational presentation for
everyone, Mormons and Christians included.
Among other things, Christianity
teaches love, tolerance, and the inherent
value of knowledge. The university environment encourages critical thinking and
diversity. T his combination p rovides
groups, such as IVCF, an atmosphere
wherein it is acceptable to consider and
debate differing points of view in an open
forum.
Bigotry is u nfounded p rejudice
against race or religion; it is the exclusion of ideas based on personal preference
or predisposed ideology. Mr. ErbeckMcKinnion's letter epitomizes such prejudice.
To lend credibility to his aiguments,
I would advise Mr. Erbeck-McKinnion to
attend the events he criticizes. Slanderous unfounded accusations and suspicious
We have a right to
know what
animals undergo
Dear Editor,
I recently was shocked and ashamed
to discover that unnecessary, cruel experiments are being performed upon intelligent little creatures, our fellow earthlings,
the rats, right here on our very own campus, C alifornia State University San
Marcos.
And furthermore, I was annoyed to
realize how very little information I could
find out about these experiments.
I have e-mailed the entire Biology department and support staff at CSUSMj requesting information on these experiments and did not receive one response.
I asked in person the director of the Biology department, Richard Bray, about the
experiments in question and he referred
me to the CSUSM Catalog. Of course the
catalog's course descriptions are vague
and fail to describe specific laboratory
procedures.
Bray also in his indirect information
alludedto j'^pmB^ative physiology" (he
must have been referring to Comparative
A nimal P hysiology t aught by B rian
Norris (one of those professors who ignored my e-mail).)
I still am wondering what the Biology department is doing to animals and
f or w hat e ducational p urposes. T he
CSUSM Psychology department, on the
other hand, was much easier to get information about although not much.1 talked
to P rofessor Keith Trujillo, teacher of
PS YC 390 and 391 (and self pnxrfaiiried
vivisecting vegetarian) and he told me that
his class Jias rats in a Skinner box where
they are withheld water until they learn
to press a lever.
Trujillo feels that this experiment is
"necessary" to teach his students about
conditioned behavior even though the
experiment has been done over and over
before and can easily be replaced with a
video. I requested to see theserats where
they are kept and Trujillo made it clear
that he does not "give tours" because it
makes him "uncomfortable."
I feel that everybody has a right to
know what treatment living beings of
other species are subjected to on our campus and for what reasons. This information should especially not be supressed
from the student b ody-thus I am now
calling upon The Pride to assign a journalist t o comprehensively investigate
vivisection on our campus and a assign a
photographer to depict animals in our
school's laboratories.
I await a much needed and informative investigative account of what is presently veiled in a shround of secrecy.
Jill Ballard
Senior, Liberal Studies
president - CSUSM
Vegan & Animal
Rights Club
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Do you need a place to get away for
a few hours? Try Old Poway Park. It will
take you back in time to the old west.
Take a short ride on a train, visit a
pioneer museum, have a party in a lovely
old hall, rent a gazebo, have a picnic.
The park is open on Saturdays from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays f rom! 1
a.m. to 2 p.m. On the first and third weekends each month, you can catch a ride on
a train hauled by Engine No. 3. Built in.
1907, the engine spent 45 years hauling
rock three miles for the Henry Cowell
Lime and Cement Co. near Oakland, CA.
On the second and fourth Saturdays
and fourth Sunday, you can ride on a trolley used in Los Angeles at the turn of the
century. It was restored by the PowayMidland Volunteers. Originally an electrical trolley, it now runs by a Corvair engine.
When the trolley is in for repairs, the
volunteers substitute a speeder engine,
originally used to haul workers and supplies to mines, along with two gondola
cars which were built in the 1880's, and
used in mines to haul rocks and ore.
There is no train or trolley service on
the second Sunday of the month.
If you're not into riding the rails, try
the Heritage Museum at Old Poway,
where you can see artifacts donated by the
pioneering families of the community.
The museum is run by volunteers who are
constantly upgrading an creating new displays.
For picnicking, there is a grassy park
Photo by Donna Gonzales/ The Pride
Old Poway Park engineers take guests for a ride on trains and trolleys.
On weekends, you can watch a blackwith built-in barbecue grills, large shady
trees and benches. Radios aren't allowed. smith work, pounding away on red-hot
Then for a nominal fee, you can rent iron in his shop. Next door is the Nelson
one of two houses for larger gatherings. house, which has been restored to show
T he P orter House can hold 33, and how the pioneers lived.
To get to Old Poway Park, take the
Templars Hall has room for 76.
Old Poway also has one of the larg- Camino Del Norte exit from Interstate 15
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features free concerts during the summer right. The park is a short way down on
the southwest corner of Midland and
from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays.
Aubrey Street.
Donations are accepted.
Very few movies tend to actually
warrant sequels. Were five Rocky movies necessary? Three Die Hard movies?
Two (with a third on the way) Mighty
Ducks movies?
In fact, it's almost impossible to think
of a movie produced in the last five years
that actually warranted a sequel. Yet Hollywood continues to milk the cash cow
of an already successful idea and cheapen
it.
Such is the case with The Crow: City
of Angels. The successor to the 1994 surprise hit whose popularity was fueled by
the on-set death of its star, Brandon Lee.
City of Angels is just another sequel in
the long line of sequels that should never
have been made.
The main thrust of The Crow is justice. When someone is killed wrongly,
according to the plot, sometimes his soul
, oannoqrest, and a crow must resurrect the
person to right the wrongdoings. When
translated by Hollywood, this means
bloody killfest. There is only so much that
can be done with this concept- how many
ways can one kill for retribution and still
remain interesting? Answer: certainly not
two.
City of Angels is nothing but a rehashing of the first Crow movie, with
lesser acting, dialogue, and action. The
big plot twist consists of aiather and son
being killed rather than a man and his fiancee.
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Ashe, this year's Crow,
men who killed his son and himself and
kill them in order to rest in the afterlife.
Ashe, played by Vincent Perez, is a
predictable and thoroughly unsympathetic
character. He completely overacts the role
like the lead in a high school musical, projecting a faux despair that is obnoxious
and insulting to any viewer's intelligence.
Perez must have studied for the role by
watching
Brandon Lee multiple times on tape,
because he fails to create a new character
and instead bungles an imitation of an
older one.
The rest of the movie's characters
become nothing but overexaggerated cartoon characters we've seen in countless
other movies. The junkie henchmen, the
evil druglord, the tough-yet-vulnerable
woman- nothing even slightly original. In
fact, the movie's best performance comes
not from an actor, but rocker-turned actor
Iggy Pop. Granted, Pop is no Marlon
Brando, but at least he is semi-believable
as a junkie henchman, and a lot more likable than the hero.
One of the best things about the first
Crow movie was the wit of the main character, which managed to keep the action
a little less monotonous and a lot more
fun to watch. It's evident that City of
Angels tried to duplicate this, through creative line repetition, having Perez repeat
something said to him before he was
killed as he was killing someone. The first
time it worked, but soon it becomes the
Please see Crow, p. 7
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fused and concerned when their supposed the script, allowing the actresses to im"best friend" commits suicide and they provise on instincts. And oh what indiscover just how much they don't know stincts they have! Taylor, Harris and
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distinct viewing pleasure, a sharp, starAs Patti, Angela and Emma, respectling and sincere chrysalis transformation. tively, each must come to terms with the
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role of Patti with a languid laid-back ap- own strengths, adopting a take-no-prisproach as loose and baggy as her britches. oners attitude, at once both empowering
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gives us her guts; raw, spirited and emoIt now becomes crystal clear why
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with this new dose of original songs, and
new Petty listeners can pick it up, get a
good feel for his music, and enjoy.
Petty
from p.6
Petty sings "she'll do anything to
make you feel like an a— —e", obviously
not a flattering statement, in such a sly
way that his true feelings don't come
through. Relaxing and listening to the album for the first time, the lyrical content
is sometimes disguised.
Uncharacteristic of Petty is the instrumental; you see few, if any, on his albums.
He includes two, "Hope You Never" and
"Airport". "Airport" is Petty's take on piano lounge jazz, and adds new flavor to
the typical Petty sound. They are both
short and sweet, and nice monotony
breakers, serving almost as intermissions
from the album's more conventionalsounding songs.
From the humor of "Zero From Outer
Space" and "Supernatural Radio" to the
deadpan cynicism of "Change The
Locks" and "Walls", Petty shows us the
various sides of his music, yet makes it
all sound similar on the surface. Artist like
m usic legend and f ellow T raveling
Wilbury Bob Dylan sing according to the
lyrical content of a song; you can practically taste the feeling in his voice. But
Petty prefers to convey a sense of ambiguity, and in many ways that makes his
music more fun and accessible.
It's not Petty's most serious effort by
any means. It's not his best either, but it's
n ot trying^ totoe;Miteniiig fe
it comes through that all he wanted to do
was have fun and make a good album,
which is exactly what he does.
Tom Petty fans should be pleased
Library,
Crow
from p.6
movie's only source of dialogue.
Cfity of Angels means well. Its director, Tim Pope, tries to employ artistic
qualities to the film with interesting camera work and the use of a painting to convey mood, much as Bernardo Bertolucci
did in Last Tango In Paris. Visually, the
movie is interesting, but, like your average supermodel, it's pretty, but it lacks
substance.
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somewhat satisfied as the one set of true
and good lovers sailed into the sunset in
the end.
As for the Tom Petty music, the only
real song you get to hear is "Even Walls
Fall Down." The rest are just little background snippets here and there.
My advice is see this movie with your
significant other, because you'll leave the
theater thinking, "God, isn't our relationship great? We're so lucky."
And no it's not a "girl's movie." My
boyfriend left the theater saying, ' Hiked
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�The Prude, Wednesday, Seprewkex 18, 1996
every available scholarship, even those CSUSM students not only with a closer
venue, but also with the possibility of
that don't exist, he warns.
Recently the CSUSM bookstore gave employment.
The number of jobs generated by this
out bags stuffed with scholarship search
from p .l
from p.3
advertisements. Phillips tried to pull the new complex was not released with the
attack while playing tennis.
longs to us, t a all of us in this commu- ads, but due to the contract the bookstore lease agreement information but the comA native of Milwaukee, Grinolds did
management had signed, was unable to. plex is expected to offer a number of opnity."
his undergraduate studies at Carroll ColThe dedication took place Aug. 28, He said staff members at the financial aid portunities in conjunction with th^ other
lege in Waukesha, Wis., and his postand hosted dignitaries including several office would be pleased to talk with stu- planned expansions.
graduate work at the Medical College of
Opening for the new CenemaStar
American Indian elders from the La Jolla dents about these services before students
Wisconsin.
and Pauma Reservations, and President send any money. These services don't do Luxury Theater complex is slated f or
He served his internship as a pediaanything that his office doesn't, he added 1997 although no construction date has
Bill Stacy.
trician at Chicago's Cook County Hospibeen given.
The capsule, which was donated by
tal, and his residency at the Children's
In addition to scholarships, the finanthe Vallecitos Water District, is marked
Hospital Medical Center in Oakland. He
with a headstone sponsored by the Presi- cial aid office is the place to go to apply
later earned a master's degree in public
dent's Office, the Associated Students, and for grants, money that doesn't have to be
health from the University of CaliforniaAllen Brothers Mortuary in San Marcos. paid back and loans. Depending on the
Berkeley.
Twenty-five years from now, when time of year, it takes an average of three
From 1977-1984, Grinolds practiced
it is opened, students and faculty will get to five weeks to process and application,
in New Mexico, serving as a district health
a glimpse of the history of this univer- a little longer if the application is selected
officer in Santa Fe before becoming head
for federal verification.
sity.
of the state's maternal and child health
CSUSM is part of the direct loan procare services.
gram, with money coming directly from
from p .l
In 1984, he began his career in colthe government instead of going through
lege health services, joining San Diego
banks. This speeds the process up. The
State University as a physician. In 1990,
Monday through Friday. You can
amount of money a student can borrow is
he moved to CSUSM to develop it's health
based in part, on how many units a stu- make an appointment either in person or
care program. He became the university's
by calling 750-4915. Urgent injuries are
dent has completed.
first director of health services in 1993.
The paperwork can be intimidating, handled on a walk-in basis.
from p«3
Grinolds leaves his wife, the former
T his i s N icholson's first year at
der our culture is obsessed with the scale. but the most common problem students
Elizabeth Plunkett; a daughter, Ruby of
CSUSM. She replaces Dr. Joel Grinolds,
I don't know about you, but I don't want face is that they don't fully read all of the
Leucadia; and a brother, McClellan of
Who died last summer after suffering a
instructions, Phillips said.
to know how much my food weighs. All I
Milwaukee. A scholarship fund has been
heart attack while playing tennis.
Deadlines also are important. Some
want to do is eat it.
established in his name for students seekPreviously, Nicholson spent f our
Now, to be fair, I know that our of the funds the school receives increase
ing careers in health care professions.
years in San Diego State University's
school has a relatively small student popu- along with enrollment. Other funds, like
Contributions to the Dr. Joel Grinolds
Health Services Department and 7 1/2
lation, and I 'm willing to overlook the those for the work study program, do not.
Memorial Scholarship should be sent to
years in the Air Force as a medical oflack of working pay phones. But, having At CSUSM 2,000 students are eligible for
the CSUSM Foundation.
ficer. She is married with three children.
only one copy machine in the library for the work-study program but the school
every 5000 students, seems a little overly only has enough federal money to pay 60.
One student was late submitting her
frugal. Perhaps if they'd turn the air conpaperwork and found out that she was eliditioners down in Academic Hall, they'd
be able to save enough in utility bills to gible for a certain type of aid, but the
buy a few more, not to mention taking a money was already gone. She's now on a
more responsible stance on energy con- waiting list.
Phillips has heard stories of students
servation.
dropping out because of unexpected fiSo, as you can see, what you learn
when you pay attention i sn't always nancial problems. He would like to ensomething you want t o know. But how courage students facing this dilemma to
you use this useless information is what contact the financial aid office first, "We
separates the well-adjusted student from may able to help them", he said.
The number of students receiving fithose of us who think we are.
nancial aid is i ncreasing f aster than
CSUSM enrollment. The majority of stuI remember the way she'd make me feel secure. I want
dents, 56 percent get some sort of financial aid. According to Phillips, the averthat same security when I invest my money. That's why I decided
age graduate with a four year degree owes
on U.S. Savings Bonds. I like knowing things are where I put
$11,000 when he/she finishes school.
Grinolds
Capsule
Nicholson
Column
When I hear the music, it reminds me
of my grandmother.
Aid
from p .l
you had to do was write a two page essay
and fill out one simple form.
That's how easy it is to apply for more
than ten different scholarships at CSUSM,
many for as much as $1,500.
In an effort to streamline and simplify the process of applying for scholarships, the CSUSM financial aid office
has come up with one simple form. Now,
one application and the essay are all students need to be eligible for scholarships.
Information from the application will
also be entered into a database to link students with specific needs and skills to
other available scholarships. The office
recently sent out 2,300 letters with copies of the application to encourage students to apply.
Paul Phillips, director of financial aid
at CSUSM, wants students to beware of
scholarship search services that chaise
money up front for providing services that
his office offers for free. There is no guarantee, he said.
Services that o ffer a money-back
guarantee are not to be trusted, he said,
adding that some make it virtually impossible for students to get their money back.
They will insist that students apply for
Theater
from p .l
$20,000 on top of the $180,000 for the
first year lease," said Paul Malone, deputy
city manager. The rent would increase,
under the terms of the lease, by 2.4 percent each year.
The Town Center site now houses the
new San Marcos City Hall complex, the
community center, a county branch library, and a 500-space parking facility ,
as well as one restaurant currently in operation and an Old Spaghetti Factory
scheduled to open later this fall. Other
commercial outlets, including shops and
more restaurants, are planned there as
well, according to Malone.
In addition to the already proposed
buildings is speculation of a future hotel
to be located in the Town Center. Malone
expressed the city's enthusiasm over talks,
currently underway with two hotel chains.
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them, and that they'll stay there. Savings Bonds are backed by the
full faith and credit of the United States. And my Payroll Savings
Plan lets me save something each payday.
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U.S. Savings Bonds. For all the right reasons.
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T H E P RIDE
The Srudenr Newspapen yon California Srare Univensny, San Mancos
Volume IV, Number n
Wednesday, October 2,1996
Anual Pow Wow festival returns
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Arts and Lectures is planning for the fourth annual Native American
Pow Wow.
This two-day celebration o f Native American heritage will include intertribal dancing, singing, and arts and crafts.
According to Bonnie B iggs, the Coordinator o f Arts and Lectures and
original member of the Pow Wow's organizational committee, all events in
the series are planned in conjunction with at least one or more classes At
Cal State San Marcos.
Events such as this are well coordinated with the academic aims of the
school.
The Arts and Lectures events "support and enhance instruction here at
CSUSM," says B iggs.
The Pow Wow originated as a story-telling session held at San D iego
State's North County library. According to B iggs, four hundred people attended the first meeting which has grown considerably. Last year's Pow
Wow attracted nearly 10,000 people - many arriving from out of state. B iggs
firmly believes that "it's one o f the best Pow Wows in California."
This event is more than just a celebration o f Native American spirit.
According to Calvin One Deer Gavin, it i s also a great academic experience. Some classes at CSUSM require written reports on cultural arts and
events as part o f their curriculum.
Gavin said "the university i s very supportive o f the Pow Wow since it
Please, see P o w Wow,
p.8
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Businesses, government
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Any idea what you're going to d o when
you finally get that c ollege degree? Want to
explore j ob possibilities and learn which local companies and government agencies are
hiring and what they are looking for?
Come to the CSUSM career fair and meet
representatives from dozens o f local businesses and government agencies. The career
fair is a great opportunity for C SUSM students to gather information about prospective
employers and research career possibilities in
an informal setting.
The career fair will be held on October
3rd from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the C SUSM
Founders Plaza.
Among the more than 8 0 employers attending the fair are Bank o f America, The
California Highway Patrol, Farmers Insurance, the San D iego Wild Animal Park, Kaiser Permanente. A nd the State Board o f
Equalization.
"The career fair is a great opportunity to
put out information and clear up misconceptions," says Rebecca Boomer, employment c oordinator at the San D iego Wild Animal Park.
Boomer wants to encourage people to start
at entry level positions.
"Parks like the Wild Animal Park tend to
promote from within, so people need to realize
that an entry level position gets your foot in the
door," says Boomer.
Boomer started at the park in an entry level
position when she was 16. She's now been with
the park for 12 years.
"Even with a c ollege degree*, many people
have to. start at the bottom and pay their dues,"
reminds Boomer. "People sometimes feel that
it is beneath them to start at positions like cashier or clerk, but they need to understand that
the park receives as many as 100 applicants for
animal keeper positions, and whenever possible
the park promotes people from within it's o wn
staff."
Jim Kohl, a C SUSM graduate w ho now
works for the State Board o f Equalization
says, "The career fair i s a great way to interact with students."
The board has hired several C SUSM
graduates and "is very pleased with the caliber o f students at CSUSM."
"The timing o f the fair i s great this year.
The C SUSM career fair is a week before the
State Board o f Equalization holds it's semiannual interviews. Applicants who do well
at the initial interviews are placed on a list
and called back for second interviews as
positions open up." says Kohl.
T he c areer f air o ffers s tudents the
chance to meet employers from many d ifferent areas at o ne time in a single location.
Students are encouraged to ask questions
about j ob possibilities and skills required to
get the job.
Students can also use this opportunity
to find out more about potential employers
and economic conditions which may affect
future employment possibilities.
In addition to the career fair, C SUSM
will be holding a graduate and professional
school fair on Friday, October 4th from 10
a.m. to 1 p.m. Students can explore study
opportunities and graduate school requirements with representatives from several universities and professional schools.
�N EWS
The Pkide, Wednesday, OctdkeK 2 , 1 9 9 6
More space on t he way
Classrooms will
open in January
Studies and the duplication center, which
is currently in Science Hall, will fill additional space.
T he p roject's b udget i ncludes
$ 600,000 o f the university's money plus a
loan of $ 337,000 from the Cal State San
Marcos Foundation.
Payments on the loan will be made
over a five year period.
C onstruction i s u nderway at t he
building's site, adjacent to the faculty parking lot behind Science Hall.
Students ready for a new classroom
environment may get there wish next semester. A new, nine classroom facility is
scheduled for completion in Jan. It will hold
3 60 students, and fill 11,500 sq. ft., 7 ,200
o f which is devoted to classrooms.
Offices for the Division o f Extended
Nine new classrooms will be ready for classes in January
Staff Photos/ The Pride
W HAT'S N E W S
Voloun teers needed
EYE Crisis Program is looking for volunteers that
want to help others. Ideal candidates will be available
evenings and weekends. For information on training call
Linda Courton at the EYE Counseling and Crisis Services
at ( 619)747-6281.
Democrat committee
formed in Escondido
North County'%urig 6 emocra^ invite young people '
in San Marcos, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo and Vista to
meetings o f a new committee. The Democratic Action Coalition o f North County Democratic Headquarters located
at 2 00 E. Grand Avenue, Escondido will host the meetings
on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m.
Fall Leadership seminars
October 16,1996, Commons 206,2:00 PM
100+WAYS TO SAY I THANK YOU
Presenter: Cheryl Evans, Director
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CSU, San Marcos
October 30,1996, Commons 206,2:00 PM
EXPLORING YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE
Participants will find out specific details of their
leadership style, strengths, and weaknesses.
Presenter: Kandy Mink Associate Director, Student Life
CSU, Fullerton
Nominate Professors
Students and faculty, its time to nominate your favorite professor for the CSU Outstanding Professor Award.
Nominations are due by Oct. 15, and must be accepted by
the professor by Oct. 24. The winner will be selected based
on their outstanding contributions to students, academic
disciplines, and campus communities.
Nominations are open to full-time and lecturer faculty members. For more information contact Joyce Lynch
at Craven 5210F, 750-4058.
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The Pmde, Wednesday, Ocrobe* 2, 1996
Guys with a University changes accomodate disabled
capitol 'G?
By Donna Gonzales
Staff Writer
H fmOKS:
My boyfriend and my son were out
playing football the other day. Charlie, 10,
apparently has a knack for "throwing a
spiral." At least that's what Bill says and
he ought to know what with all the time
he's spent coaching from the couch on Siinday afternoon.
Anyway, because of this, Bill thinks
Charlie should play on a team this year.
Charlie, whose only concern is having fun,
says playing on a team is a great idea as
long as he gets to tackle people and get
dirty. Bill agrees that those are wonderful
attributes of the game, but stresses that the
main reason to j oin a team is to experience
the thrill of competition..
S omehow, I g et the idea that B ill
doesn't think that Charlie's ability "counts"
unless somebody i s keeping score. I think
this must be one of those Mars/Venus thing.
Now, Bill and Charlie are two of the
nicest guys you'd ever want to meet. O.K.
I know neither one of them would be especially pleased with that description but I'm
o gly telling you this to make a point. The
rcfulfne starts innocently enough. One will
off-handedly suggest a f ew passes out in
the street and suddenly these s weet, sensitive guys turn into , well, you know, guys.
And I mean Guys with a capital "G".
"I'll bet I can get to the street before
you do," Charlie challenges., standing at
the front door, knob in hand.
"Sure, if you're already outside before
I even know we're racing," Bill complains.
"Come back in here and we'll start from
the couch."
"No fair," y ells Charlie from the front
yard this time. "You have to give me a head
start."
"What kind of head start i s that?" Bill
questions, trying to get out the front door
before Charlie sees him coming. "Ill bet
you can't get the gate open before I catch
up with y ou."
"How much?" asks Charlie lunging for
the gate.
"You cheated," Bill says, a little too
seriously. "You have to say if you're betting me or it doesn't count."
"O.K.", Charlie counters. "I'll bet you
a dollar you won't catch the first pass I
throw."
"No problem," Bill says. "Hey, wait. I
wasn't even ready yet."~
"You already bet and I won. I can't
help it if you can't catch."
And s o it goes.
Maybe I could understand this somewhat irrational behavior if it was limited
only to sports. I mean, sports are competitive by their nature s o it would only stand
to reason that those observing them would
act up in one way or another. But this primal urge can rear its ugly head in the most
innocent of situations and frankly, it frightens me a little.
"Hey, did you get those weeds over
there?"
"Don't worry. I whacked 'em all. I
Please see Rambler, p.8
There are a number o f subtle changes around the campus
this year. Most students may not even notice them. But to Crystal
Hurst, they make a world o f difference.
Hurst, who is blind, is one o f 9 0 students helped by the
university's Disabled Studejit Services ( DSS).
When she started here two semesters ago, Hurst was pleased
to discover that her class her syllabi were in Braille, making
her a great deal l ess reliant on other students to tell her when
assignments are due.
Staff Photo/ The Pride
But now, many other class handouts, not to mention textbooks, a lso are in Braille, alt's wonderful,& Hurst says, a l even
Brail plaques mark classrooms, elevators and labs.
have things I will not need to read until November. At other
schools I've attended, I had to g o back t wo or three times before things were ready.
"If you s ee these students struggling, politely ask if they
"This w ay I don't fall behind. I can keep up with my need help," he urges. "They will tell y ou if they need assisclasses."
tance."
A lso new are the Braille plaques outside every door that
Then, too, he adds, "Make sure you talk directly to a hearlet her know where she is, e ven in Craven Hall. Then, too* the ing-impaired person. Ignore the interpreter even though it may
elevator in A CD announces each floor, s o she always knows seem rude."
where to get o ff.
Since Segoria became coordinator o f D SS, the university
But D SS does a lot more for students like Hurst then merely has spent some $ 60,000 improving a ccess for those students
tell them where they are. On test days, for example, Hurst g oes with special needs. They include the automatic doors in all buildto the D SS o ffice in Craven Hall, where a proctor and scribe ings.
read the questions for her, and take down her answers.
That's a huge help, but more i s still needed, according t o
D SS also made sure her Braille text books were ready on one woman in her fourth semester here, w ho asked to remain
time. Those that were not available in Braille are read aloud t o anonymous. She came to C SUSM from MiraCosta C ollege,
her.
where her classrooms were equipped with a table, in addition to
T he computer in the library a lso i s equipped w ith an au- •the d esks she was unable use. DSS, was quick tp add such tables *
dio arm, and an extra-large display screen. Most importantly, it to her classrooms here. But all too often, she said, they are pushed
is possible for her to get print-outs in Braille.
against a Wall in the overcrowded classrooms where she can't
N ow, she says, her main wishlist i s that the library would get to them. Rather than disturb other students, she puts her
get some books in Braille, and that the cafeteria would have a notebook in her lap for note-taking, and only u ses the tables for
f ew snack machines with Braille capability.
tests.
For other students, D SS provides interpreter and reader
Her only other wish is for a second elevator in the A CD
services, specially adapted equipment, campus orientations, spe- building s o that when one i s broken, or needs service, she would
cial parking, supplemental academic advising, learning disabil- have a way to get to class.
ity assessment, priority registration, testing accommodations,
Segoria says anyone in need o f special help can have a phytutoring services and notetaking services.
sician f ill out an Application for Support Services and DisabilThe key person responsible f or t hese s ervices i s John ity Verification Form.
Segoria, D SS coordinator, w ho stresses that while the physical
D SS i s in R oom 5 304 o f Craven Hall. Segoria can b e
improvements are nice, common politeness aiid consideration reached by phone at 7 50-4905, T DD 7 50-4909, FAX 7 50-4030,
also are necessary.
or e -mailat j segoria @ mailhost 1 .casusm.edu.
UFTIG projects showcased a t tech. fair
By Ken VanHorn
Page Editor
The Computing and Telecommunications Department hosts its second annual
Cal State San Marcos Technology Fair Oct.
fourth. The fair will be in Commons 2 06
from noon until two p.m.
Featured in the fair will be projects that
received funding from the University Fund
for Technological Innovation on Campus
(UFTIC). These projects are geared toward
the education of both students and community members and are related to the direction technology has taken in todays
work place. Attendees will have a unique
opportunity to see for themselves how edu-
cation is being reinvented by technology
and have a hands on experience with new
programs that are relevent to daily events.
The UFTIC was established by President Stacy two years ago as a way to foster
the i nnovations and t echnologically
friendly environment of the campus. It is
also a means of insuring the funding is
available for cutting edge equipment.
"(UFTIC) allows faculty to have the
funding and university support with a limited amount of money." said Dr. Bill Stacy,
CSUSM President.
Because w e are a newer university
more consideration has been given to the
neccesity of technology. Instructors can be
assured there will be a computer on their
desks and labs are better equipped.
' The university is trying tofindit's
niche in a world of higher education," said
Cuck Allen, CSUSM Multi-media Specialist. "We are lucky to be a newer university."
Computers aren't the main focus of the
technology fair but rather a tool that is used
t o demonstrate the individual projects.
"They're like a shovel. You g o to a
garden show and s ee shovels and don't
think 'Wow a shovel show' but rather see
it as a neccesity in gardening." Allen said.
Departments presenting projects will
range from Computer Science and Psychology t o Library and F inancial A id.
Catagories highlighted in the fair are Academic mid Service Projects, Operation and
Accounting.
The Computing and Telecommunications Department encourages everyone to
attend.
�OPINION
The Pnide, Wednesday, OcrobeK 2, 1996'
T H E P RIDE
Constitutional, medical smoke
screens blown away by right to life
Sewing Cat Srare San Mancos since 1993
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Tony Barton
BUSINESS MANAGER
Martin Backlund
ON-LINE EDITOR
T yCarss
PAGE EDITOR
Ken Van Horn
STAFF
Charles "Steg" Stegmuller, Donna Gonzales,
Andie Hewitt, Rebecca Blanchard, Gabriel Lundeen,
Kathy Simpson, Paul Hilker
ADVISER
Tom Nolan
ADVISORY PANEL
Erik Bratt, Roman S. Koenig, Ed Thompson^
Norma Yuskos, GfieryfE^rai^ Renee Curry
KEN VAN HORN
Abortion became an American battlefield
thanks mainly to the historic R owe vs. Wade case
o f 1969.
S ince theji, A mericans h ave b een b ombarded on the issue from every imaginable side.
Abortion has divided the nation into t wo camps
and has inspired every c onceivable reaction,
from passive protests to extreme violence.
T he l atest o nslaught o f the d ebate h as
brought to the surface a practice know in the
medical profession as the "late term abortion"
or "partial birth abortion."
The issue i s fast becoming a line in the sand
b etween p ro-life and p ro-choice supporters.
More importantly, it has become a defining issue for election year voters.
P resident C linton, c iting c oncern f or
women's health issues, vetoed a bill earlier this
year that would have put an end to the use o f
late term abortions. In response, the House o f
Representatives overrode the v eto by a s lim
margin. T he s enate then v oted t o support
Clinton, giving states the power to decide i f the
procedure was permissible.
The practice allows a woman to terminate a
pregnancy in her last trimester. The controversy
concerns not only the timing o f the abortion, but
" ' S ^ l i S w I S ^ i r i ^ ^ S B ^ T S e ^ a n c e o f health
issues. It can last more than a day and, in some
cases, as many as three.
During the abortion, breech birth is initiated
and a needle i s used to collapse the child's head.
This f ocuses the debate away from the health of
the woman to that o f the baby.
The pro-life side has argued that no true concern for women's health issues can be cited for
the late term abortion, given the fact that the procedure takes s o long. The pro-choice side maintains that the w omen's health i s not limited to
the physical but a lso must consider their emotional states.
HLate term abortions have rekindled the debate which surfaces every election year. The difference this time i s the fact that the actual procedure has b ecome the target o f debate! instead of
the ideals or morals involved.
The i ssue has c aused supporters on both
sides to take a c loser look at where they stand.
Pro-choice supporters have had to re-evaluate the
real issue o f l ife versus the bureaucracy, causing
many to support the abolition o f late term abortions. The controversy i s redefining the boundaries and doing away with many o f the gray areas in which pro-life supporters have hidden.
The right to l ife has begun to take a precedent o ver personal c onvenience, causing prochoice supporters to fend without the medical or
constitutional smoke screens they have depended
upon in past debates.
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Basquiat
is down to
earth, human
By Gabe Lundeen
Pride Staff Writer
Tonic will be playing at Brick by Brick in San Diego tonight.
Tonic provides taste of 70's heavy < progressive
By Gabe Lundeen
Pride Staff Writer
"It's a little bit o f everything," said
Tonic lead singer and lyricist Emerson
Hart. "A little bit of the darkness, a little
bit of the lightness that you get in life."
Tonic is an up-and-coming band that
has been compared to such heavy weights
as Steely Dan, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin in their etherealism, precision, and
rock-and-roll style guitar playing.
Tonic is a four man group, consisting
of vocalist/guitarist Emerson Hart, guitarist Jeff Russo, bass player Dan Rothchild,
and drummer Kevin Shepard They met in
1993 when Hart and Russo, old New York
f riends reacquainted in L os A ngeles,
hooked up with the other two group members to form a band.
The band i s very much guitar-driven
and has been described in almost nostalgic
tones, bringing up images of classic rock.
Guitar magazine describes them as "at heart
an old-fashioned rock band".
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The band has received excellent reviewsfrom music publications, and despite
the lofty comparisons, the band still remains down-to-earth.
"Our main goal is remembering to
make the best music possible and to keep
true to the songs," said Hart. "It's always
about the songs. Not the look."
For the past four months, Tonic has
been touring through much of the United
States. Tonic plays on Wednesday, October 2 at Brick by Brick, in San Diego. Call
275-5483 for more information.
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Basquiat, a Haitian-born painter who went
from innovative grafitti to N ew York art
sensation.
But, beyond merely showing the rise
and inevitable fall of a celebrity,
"Basquiat" is an engrossing film about
the e ffects o f instant fame on one w ho
stumbles upon it.
The film boasts an all-star cast, with
such notables as Willem Dafoe, Christopher Walken, Gary O ldman, M ichael
Wincott, David Bowie, Dennis Hopper and
Courtney Love.
The most notable of these is B owie,
who has the daunting j ob of playing Andy
Warhol. But he looks the part, and proves
once again that his talents are more than
musical with a humorous and charming
portrayal of the legendary artist.
The real star i s Jeffrey Wright, who
plays Basquiat, the artist who died of a drug
overdose nearly 10 years ago. Wright steals
the movie from his more famous co-stats
with a performance that is amusing, inspiring, and tragic one that is easily worth Oscar consideration but probably will be ig-
"One day I'll turn
the corner and I
know I won't be
ready for i t"
-Jeffrey Wright
nored.
Wright manages to project true sympathy throughout the movie, as Basquiat
never seems truly happy in obscurity or in
fame. "One day, I'll turn the corner and I
know I won't be ready for it," the artist
confessed early in his career. Wright manages to illustrate this inability to deal with
fame in a moving fashion.
Some of the film's most interesting
scenes are speech-free, featuring only music. Usually music is an extraneous element
in movies, but here, the works of artists like
Tom Waits, John Cale and Van Morrison
give certain scenes a great deal of power.
The actors truly demonstrate their talents
in these dialogue-less moments, and the
music serves almost as an actor as well.
Director Julian Schnabel is obviously
a talented f ilm maker and will hopfully
continue making movies.
Basquiat i s a triumph, and it is easily
one of the best movies to hit theatres this
year. In a summer of action movies like
independance day and Mission Impossible,
Basquiat is a refreshingly honest and human movie that should not be missed.
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bet I can run by the sprinkler before it turns back around
without getting wet."
"Anybody could do that. Why don't you wait ten
seconds after it starts and then do i t."
"O.K. How much?"
It can get even worse, depending on the job. Ask
them to vacuum and you run the risk of having the living room become the playing field for a rousing game
of broom hockey. In a pinch, the top of a lampshade
makes for an adequate basketball hoop when the urge
for a little one-on-one with the laundry hits. And do I
even need to mention the potential for socked feet and
hardwood floors? I think by now you're getting the idea.
At the risk of a little sexual stereotyping, F d offer that
perhaps this urge to make a game out of everything is
the way that guys communicate with each other, and
grown men are given the added advantage of being able
to return to their youth under the guise of "just being
guys."
While contemplating this theory, I heard Bill tell
Charlie to get up on a chair and wipe o ff the fingerprints above the dooijamb. Without so much as a moments hesitation, Charlie was dragging the ladder in from
the garage t o do what he was told. I looked incredulously at Bill and asked him how on earth he had gotten
Charlie to do that with no fighting or complaining. I
won't bore you with the details o f Bill's reply, but let's
just say it had a rather evil, conspiratorial tone. And, as
I turned to walk out of the room, I could almpst swear I
saw in the window in front of me, the reflection of Bill's
body flying through the air...
CSUSM a $9,300 grant to help it develop a technique to separate components in the mixtures used to
manufacture those inks, making for a more consistent
writing job. Despite the fact that some dye lots have the
same formula, they are different, jcontaining minor inconsistencies that sometimes impact performance.
Formulabs does not have the equipment to analyze
those differences, but CSUSM does; a High Performance
Liquid Chromatograph machine. Most such machines
measure how a liquid absorbs light, radiation and ultraviolet light.
But the university's also measures the absorbtion of
radio frequencies.
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promotes cultural diversity within the community" and
the university. The event provides an opportunity for students to learn about Native American tribal history, and
simultaneously f ulfills the multi-cultural aims o f the
university's mission statement.
"It is a family oriented activity. Anyone who wants
to come is welcome. Many families from the community
came last year to enjoy and learn," said Gavin. Gavin is
the TRIO Programs Advisor here at CSUSM and is also
part o f the Pow Wow committee.
The best time to g o to the Pow Wow is at twilight,
said Gavin. When the atmosphere and setting are perfect
for relaxation and enjoyment, one "can learn a lot more,"
he said. The aim of the Pow Wow is to make people aware
to inspire curiosity to find out more about cultures which
are typically under-represented -especially on college campuses. "I want to encourage those who are attending the
Pow Wow for the first time to feel free to ask questions
while they're there. Don't feel shy," he said.
This year, the Pow Wow will feature intertribal dancers from the Pacific Northwest. It will be held from 11a.m.
Saturday, October 5th until 5p.m. on October 6th on the
green adjacent to Twin Oaks Valley Road. Alcohol is not
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This event is free to the public. Bring your own shade
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Workshops for l ocal Native American junior high and
high school students will be held on the 4th of October.
These workshops are designed to encourage students to
g o to college. Featured speaker will be Howard T. Rainer,
a Taos Pueblo/Creek Native American.
If, in one lot of ink formula, the machine identifies six
components which can clog a pen, but only f ive in a separate
lot, scientists can identify the sixth component by measuring
radio frequencies, and make the ink consistent.
Dr. Jacqueline Trischman, the CSUSM chemistry professor who directs the effort, sais, "We're just one step away
from completing the project."
When the research is finished, Trischman hopes to continue working with Formulabs, as well as other companies.
Already, a local pharmaceutical company has expressed eagerness to use the university's $ 300,000 Nuclear Magnetin
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"Such partnerships work well for both companies and
the university," said Trischman. "Students receive real life
practical experience while businesses have access to technology they might not otherwise be able to afford."
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T HE PRIDE
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Volume IV, Number m
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UmvensiTy,
Wednesday, October 16,1996
San
Mancos
Group alleges deeply embedded racism
By Ken V an Horn
Page Editor
The subject of institutional racism was
brought to the attention of the campus community by the Black Faculty Organized
(BFO) after an African American Advisory
meeting Thursday, October 10.
Institutional racism exists, according to
the BFO, when a racial group uses ostensibly
neutral and objective standards, policies and
procedures to perpetrate their dominance and
control, or where white dominance over
people of color is embedded in the operations
of social institutions. The BFO went on to
say, that if left unaddressed, institutional racism contributes to the creation of a hostile
working environment in which people of
color, women, Jews, gays and lesbians are
harassed simply because they are different.
In a paper titled Institutional Racism at
See, Allegations, pg. 8
Photo by Ty Carss/ The Pride
October 21 ,The date of the "Teach-In" was chalked around the compass on Founder's Plaza
in promotion of the event. Originally termed a "walk out" by members of the student bodv, the
event was eventually sponsored by various campus departments.
§'-Grow^.new
^feifeiiireyiewed:
"Teach-In" day will focus
on campus racial issues
joined with the Associated Students and Office
of Student Affairs to sponsor the event.
Page Editor
The theme of the teach-in is institutional
A campus wide teach-in will be held on racism with a theme statement of "Hate is a
Monday, Oct. 21. The event will begin at 9 Crime". Racial issues are not the only focus of
am and conclude with a closing ceremony at the day. Also included in the education will be
6:30 pm
institutional sexism, heterosexism, and religious
The teach-in, refered to as a "day of edu- and class bias.
cation and unity" by President Bill Stacy, was
Dr. Hardy Frye, a national expert and socidemanded by students after hateful racial epi- ologist as well as special assistant to the chanPhoto by Ty Carss/ The Pride
thets were directed towards a female African cellor at U.C. Berkley, will give the keynote
Signs condemning racism can be found on
American instuctor. The issue sparked a camwindows, building walls and hallways
See Teacli-Iii9 pg 8 throughout campus.
pus wide effort to investigate latter allegations
of what is being refered to as institutional racism.
The Academic Faculty Senate took the
demands of the students into account and
By Ken V an Horn
Entreperieitf
workshop taught
on
Student leaves campus as
result of racist statement
campus
Page 2
By T y Carss
On-line Editor
Bowns0t
relays
rnessage without
sacrificing noise.
Photo by i y Carss/ The Pride
Chalk messages such as this one which
reads "Oct. 21 stop the hate" are scattered
accross Founder's Plaza.
A recent outburst in a classroom has led to
the removal of a student from Cal State San
Marcos. At the beginning of the school year, a
white male student called an African American
female faculty member a racial epithet during a
class session.
The faculty member tried to turn the situation into a teaching opportunity, according to
President Bill Stacy. "The faculty member
looked at the situation as it occurred and said,
'wait a minute, this is a learning environment,
I 'm here to teach and this is dumbness; it's a
teaching opportunity and let me deal with that,'"
said Stacy.
Over the following weeks, the instructor
concluded "this is not dumbness, this is meanness, this is arrogance, it's racism," explained
Stacy.
The faculty member reported the incident
to campus police and an investigation was
started. Two and a half weeks passed, in
which time the instructor canceled class occasionally and maintained minimal contact
with the student.
Said Stacy, of the university's handling
of the incident, "I don't know that we handled
that incident well, it came as a kind of a first.
A lot of things that we do at the campus,
unfortunately, as we evolve, we don't have
this great manual to pull off the shelf from
100 years ago to say oh this is the incident,
how do we do that."
In light of rumors concerning the safety
of the instructor, Stacy said, "I would do
nothing to compromise the safety procedures
in place, but let me say this, the faculty member is the safest person in San Diego right
now."
In the President's Statement issued earlier this week, Stacy reminded the CSUSM
community that the zero tolerance policy on
hate crimes is in effect on this campus.
See Statement, pg. 8
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the ?mde, Wednesday, Octobei116,1996
WHAT'S
NEWS
Upcoming scholarships
Bree Tinney Women's Studies Scholarship;
A $600 scholarship for a student who is currently
enrolled in at least six units in a Women's Studies major
at CSUSM and has demonstrated academic achievement.
T he J ames S. Coplev F oundation S cholarship:
Two $1,250 scholarships for female single parents who
are currently enrolled in six units at CSUSM and has
demonstrated academic achievement.
The Jean and Keith Kellogg Scholarship Fund:
Four $1,500 scholarships for undergraduate students who
are currently enrolled in CSUSM full-time (12 or more
units), and who will be enrolled Spring 1997, and have a
minimum 3.35 GPA, either overall cumulative, or at
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One must display financial need as determined by
the CSUSM Financial Aid and Scholarship Office to
qulify for any of these scholarships. General Scholarship
application must be filed with the Financial Aid Office to
apply for scholarships. The deadline for submitting a
CSU, San Marcos General Scholarship Application and
essay for the above scholarships is October 28.
Help with arguments, stress, etc.
available a t Counseling/Psych.
By Donna Gonzales
Pride Staff Writer
Couples argue, children and parents argue. If you
want better ways to handle this type of conflicts, you
can attend a workshop called Handling Conflict in Relationships presented by Counseling and Psychological Services. The workshop will take place Tuesday,
October 22 at noon in Craven Hall 6201.
They will show ways to work through disharmony
in dating, spouse, and parent/child relationships. The
workshop is free, just come by. Besides this workshop, CPS have other endeavors both current and coming. On this campus, men are in the minority. Therefore, CPS sponsor a men's group for support and networking. No need to sign up, just come to Craven
Hall 6201 on Thursdays from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Also, they will soon have a "brown bag lunch" support group for re-entry women students.
The time and place are still under negotiations.
Another group, BIONIC, aimed at social networking
is being developed. Besides these special workshops,
both Dr. Fritz Kresler and Dr. Charlene Smith have
regular counseling sessions. They stressed the importance of confidentiality.
Students can have up to five free counseling ses-
sions per semester for things like eating disorders,
stress, study skills, depression, and family problems.
They also work closely with off campus resources
for family counseling, or any needs they cannot fill.
Pamphlets are available on everything from fear of
public speaking to suicide. CPS also have a library
filled with books, audio tapes and video tapes on a
wide variety of subjects.
This is a small school and people can feel isolated, they have a staff of nine peer counselors trained
to be there and listen when you need coaching, or
just a sounding board. One big problem they have is
not a new one at CSUSM, space. People react to the
confinement; the school is overcrowded. Space is
also a problem as they look for places to hold the
workshops.
Dr. Smith said, "We are not above begging, we
will beg." Another source for stress, according to Dr.
Smith, is change. With the constant growth, things
are always changing, and "change is stressful." From
the workshop on Handling Conflict in Relationships
to information and a listening ear, CPS have help or
information on almost anything you need. They are
in Craven Hall 1300 in with Health Services, and you
can call 750-4030 to set up an appointment, or get
information.
Leadership seminars
October 16,1996, Commons 2 06,2:00 PM
100+WAYS TO SAY I THANK YOU
Presenter: Cheryl Evans, Director
Student Activities and Orientation Prog,
CSU, San Marcos
October 3 0,1996, Commons 2 06,2:00 PM
EXPLORING YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE
Participants will find out specific details of
their
leadership style, strengths, and
weaknesses.
Presenter: Kandy Mink Associate Director, Student Life
CSU, Fullerton
Statewide committees
need students
The California State Student Association (CSS A) is
looking for student representatives to serve on one of 14
statewide committees, including the Educational Equity
Advisory Committee, Financial Aid Advisory Committee, Advisory Committee on Remedial Education, and the
Institute for teaching and learning.
For information or an application, contact Lisa or
Joy at the Associated Students Office, 750-4990.
Hispanic/Latino books
to be discussed
The next Cafe Lfterario, an informal discussion about
books in Spanish and books in English about Hispanics/
Latinos for children and adolescents, will take place on
Thursday, October 31, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. in the Center
for the Study of Books in Spanish, CRA 4206.
Those attending are encouraged to bring books. Refreshments will be served.
For information, call the Center for the Srudy of Books
in Spanish at 750-4070.
Entrepeneur I nstitute offers
home based business workshop
By Tony Barton
Editor-in-Chief
Many see starting a business as a costly and time
restrictive venture. On Saturday, the Van Ness Institute for entrepreneur is out to show otherwise.
The workshop, entitled "How to Home Base:
Business for the 90*s and Beyond", is designed to offer an option, entrepreneurship, to students set to experience a world of lessening j ob security. Four interactive marketing programs will be presented.
Opening the workshop will be a discussion on how
each of the businesses can provide for financial and
personal needs.
"Most of us are taught how to find a j ob rather
than how to make a living," said Institute founder and
entrepreneur Don Van Ness. "We need to offer classes
on how to achieve financial independence. We need
classes on how to create the job you want, not just
how to look for a job. We need to practice practical
skills in a practical way."
Presenting interactive companies are National
Telephone & Communications, Amway, Herbalife and
Horizon Quest. Representatives from each will provide details and answer questions about the businesses'
workings.
There is no cost for the workshop, which runs
from 9 am to 12 pm.
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The Pmde, Wednesday, OcrobeK 16, 1996
Phones and legs
suit 'us' just fine
TZe&ecca Slcutc/taruL
I 'm not sure what the politically correct name is for us
now, we "older" students returning to school after long absences, usually with families, jobs and kids who suck what's
left over of the life out of us before we even begin our first
class in the morning. But, seeing I 'm one of them, and don't
give a hoot as to whether or not I offend myself, or any of the
rest of us either, let's just call ourselves "us" for lack of a better term.
Now, I d on't mind that I 'm not as spry walking up 97
stairs to class each day as some of my younger counterparts.
Most of them tend to take that whole workout thing a little too
seriously and have tennis shoes, that when pumped sufficiently,
can lift them up the stairs with no effort on their parts, whatsoever. I could have them too if I wanted to spend the arm and
partial leg required to buy them, but I just don't have many
limbs left after my kids take care of their footwear needs, so
I 'm left to drudge up those stairs the old -fashioned way, one
foot at a time.
Neither do I mind that most of my fellow students have
nicer cars than I do. If a new Mazda Miata, or a red Mustang
convertible are big deals to them, so be it. They'll never know
the joys of spending three thousand dollars to straighten kid's
teeth so that they can knock them out a few months later catching a wild pitch in their mouth. Nor will they feel the thrill of
buying a water heater, garbage disposal and a new transmission all in the same month. Besides, new or otherwise, they
still have to find a place-tospark it, just like the rest of "us".
What I do mind, however, is that everyone is smarter than
me.
Now I admit I have a kind of mental block when it comes
to all this new high-tech stuff. I freely accept I d on't know a
RAM from a goat and frankly, I don't care. As long as I can
type on it and it comes out on paper somewhere, well, I have
everything I need. But, lately, there has been some disturbing
talk of a thing called "e-mail" that's got me downright worried. Being they let me write anything I want in this column, I
figure I may as well take advantage of it and ask some of my
younger, less technically challenged peers, for some advice.
For instance, why does everyone assume I know what it is
or, worse, how to actually use it? Teachers toss the term around
like it was a softball, classmates tell me to do it to them, even
this very article you're reading is supposed to have it done to
it. What I 'd like to know is, what exactly is it and why should
I be doing it so often.
Only a couple of years ago nobody ever heard of it and
we all managed to get along just fine. Sure, I had to use something as primitive as the telephone to call people, or maybe
even send something through the United States Postal Service
if somebody had to take a look at it. But, now, it's as if unless
you e-mail it, life as we know it will never be the same. What's
worse, people treat it as if it were the telephone, and act as if it
were as simple to use.
Not once has anyone offered to explain the procedure to
me. To my knowledge there is no class offered here at CSUSM
in e-mail 101. I 've been told if I try to use it from my house it
may not work, so I 'm better off to use it at the University. Is it
me or is that just plain dumb. If I have to come here anyway,
why not just hand it to the party concerned? And what if its a
book, or a hamburger? Do I just drop it in the computer and
push the button? Why does everyone assume we know something simply because they do. And if that's the case, what are
we doing here, anyway?
Now, d on't get the wrong idea, I 'm sure there are some of
"us", who do have a clue and a pretty good understanding of
all this high tech mumbo jumbo. But it seems to me the younger
they are, the less intimidated they are by that which is new or
unusual, hence the term, "no Fear". A case in point. When I
was sitting at the table writing this, I asked my daughter,
Maggie, what she thought of all this e-mail psychosis and her
answer pretty much said it all. "Just point and click, Mom.
Just point and click."
I think I 'm too old for this.
® Gfiipe
daleers f edeviwelcome
By Paul Hilker
Pride S taff Writer
An African-Brazilian dance troupe from San
Diego performed before a large crowd of CSUSM
students at noon Tuesday. The dancers, Capoeira
Angola Sao Bento Grande, elicited many outbursts
of applause from event attenders. Lead by professor Dennis Newsome, the students are all of African
decent.
Sao Bento Grande is one of the five main forms
of Capoeira Angola, an art form which was developed by Black slaves in Brazil during the 1500s.
There are different forms of Capoeira like there are
different forms of karate, says Newsome. The specific form that we practice, Capoeira Angola Sao
Bento Grande originated in Angola, Africa but it was
isolated in the slavery in Brazil during the 1500s.
According to Newsome, thfe original Kapuera of
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evolved i n ® ( l^taain forms. "
Sao Bento Grande evolved from an Angolan
ritual called Ngolo iii which men would copy the
movements of the zebra, said Newsome. During a
festival when a girl reached puberty, certain men
would fight over the right t o m any her.
The group of dancers performed some solo
dances, and then performed duels. The dance f orm
contains movements that are similar to martial arts
fighting styles of karate. A steady rhythih i |' produced by the bidinbab, and instrument made from a
bowed stick, gourd, and stretched wire. Certain
dancers also sing periodically, an strike a hand
drum. *
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, The troupe also performed a dance/fight called
Maculele in which the dancers strike sticks together
in time with the rhythm while moving and maneuvering gracefully around each other.
The Capoeira Sao Bento Grande group is supported by Tekuira Jegnas, a San Diego-based dance
company. According to Newsome, the motivation
behind the program is to teach, restore, and maintain African h mtage among African students in San
Diego. Bobby Hamilton, one of Newsome's students and dancers said that Newsome teaches them
not only about danced but about their African roots.
"Dennis teaches us stuff that wes should already
know. Stuff that should be t ^u^tin the classroom
-not that we were slaves ifh>m chapter i to chapter
5&n<i then
King.^jSfewsome's
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said Hamilton. "He goes through great lengths to
teach us. WeVe practiced Up to five hours in one
day, before, Once; file got into an acddeir^ arid even
though b e w as liurt^lje got ujp and demonstrated
• the- movements of Cafiobira to m * i t "
Dennis Newsome teaches at S L S t e v ^ Christian* and C o m i h u p i t y S ^ S p o I ^ f r f - S ^ u J C h ^ ;
east San Diego. Moire snfoimation about Capoeira
i s available by contacting Bonnie Biggs, Director
of Arts and Lectures at 750-4366. i S i S i S l f e ^ . •
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Andes, classical
styles combined
By Paul Hilker
Pride Staff Writer
I f you like the cultural music of the Andes,
you're in f or a treat.
Sukay^ a South American tnusic ensemble will
be performing here oh campus on Sunday, October
20th. The group, native to Peru, has been touring
North and South Ainerica for twenty-one years. Over
the lastfiveyears, their popularity has emerged, gaining the interest of many musicians and critic^ of
popular music, y ^der their belts are performances
a t k w i f l w a t i o n $ a s £ arnegi& H alt a nd. t he
Institute. Their music has it mystical,
and elegant quality, "hypnotizing to the listejaer" $aid
a m usicianirom the group Aymuray,
^ h o u g h inany o f the songs are traditional,
much of our influence and inspiration comes ftom
them."
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group from South America.
Though their; concerts are primarily traditional
c omposito
made efforts to break new
groiiildt i ntheirmasic l ^ e x p e j ^
have
the classical mdiodies p f Biach and
Mozart Into $ome of their $oftgs; The performance
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alumni, and senior citizens pay $3. It will be held at
A RTS & L ECTURES
Events:
Thursday, October 24: The African
Soukous dance band Bitoto will perform at
noon on the Dome Stage.
Friday, October 25: Here and Now, a Los
Angeles based theater troupe, explores the
Asian-Pacific-American experience through
stories, poetry, dance and drama. 6 pm in the
Visual and Performing Arts Annex. This is a
ticketed event.
Ibesday October 29: Professor Renee
Curry discusses her recently released book, I
Am Two With Nature 12:30 to 1:30 pm in
ACD 102. Film maker Woody Allen is the
subject of the book. A signing will follow.
Sunday, November 3 : Camarada Chamber
Music Ensemble performs MLa Gran Tapa",
works by Spanish composers at 3 pm in
ACD 102. This is a ticketed event.
Thursday, November 7: Poncho Productions presents "National Pochismo Heritage
Month", a satirical presentation. 12:30 to
l:3Qpm, ACD 102.
�O PINION
The Fmde, Wednesday, Ocrobek 16, 1996
Make some progress
THE PRIDE
while in limelight
Swing Cal Srare San Mams since 1993
has been described as such by those feeling it's
alleged infliction. It is hard to identify. It cannot
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
T ONY B ARTON
be measured statistically. Perhaps it can only start
Tony Barton
How has your campus life been the last to be revealed on a wider scale with the aid of a
couple of weeks? Has it been as riveting as the more blatant act. Say, an in class outburst.
BUSINESS MANAGER
A blatant act has provided the pedestal upon
evening news has shown it to be? Personally,
Martin Backlund
which allegations of institutional racism have
F ve found this entire incident to be quite frusbeen able to stand for public exposure.
trating.
ON-LINE EDITOR
And suddenly, no more!
You see, allegations brought forth by memReporters from The Pride were not spoken
TyCarss
bers of faculty, who happen to be black, suggest
much more than the simple facts relating to the to. Messages were not returned.
As Pride reporter Ken Van Horn prepared to
outburst that occurred in a classroom earlier this
PAGE EDITOR
semester. That situation has been dealt with. A sit in on an African American Advisory Board
Ken Van Horn
student, either fueled by a personal conflict or meeting, in hopes of representing African Ameriacting upon his/her own feelings of racial intol- can i nstructors w ho a llege they have been
erance blasted an African American professor wronged by the university, he was asked to leave.
STAFF
In fact, all those other than the eight member
with a racially derogatory statement.
Donna Gonzales, Andie Hewitt, Rebecca Blanchard,
The student, who is no longer on campus, board were asked to leave.
As Van Horn, Ty Carss and myself sat down
Gabriel Lundeen, Kathy Simpson, Paul Hilker
has not been linked to any racist hate groups.
The university exercised its zero-tolerance, race- last night to compile our information, we found
hate policy, and dealt with it. Perhaps it took that there was something missing. When writing
ADVISER
longer than some would have liked, but it also a news story, a drastically important element is
Tom Nolan
took longer than we would have liked for the to include different points of view. To represent
both sides, if you will.
professor to report it in the first place.
We had pages and tapes full of quotes from
ADVISORY PANEL
My frustration is not at this time derived
from the student outburst That situation was President Stacy. Yet we were severely lacking in
Erik Bratt, Roman S. Koenig, Ed Thompson,
dealt with. My frustration, however absurd it information directly from Black Faculty OrgaNorma Yuskos, Cheryl Evans, Renee Curry
may sound, does not come from the alleged cam- nized. In a sense, we were unable to thoroughly
represent the group's "side" on an equal plain
pus institutional racism either.
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ence of racism on this campus. In most areas of imparticular. At least sitting in on an African
life, we will encounter ignorant persons who at- American Advisory Panel meeting could have
tempt to degrade others in hopes of bettering provided some opportunity for getting a differthemselves. This, unfortunately, is a granted. Just ent slant.
By closing the meeting and not returning
as some people are substance abusers, others are
Letters to the editor are welcome.
Pride staff member's calls, it seems as though
abusers of people. Each has a way of dealing of
All letters must be signed by the author and include his their own misgivings.
the very thing that BFO hoped to overcome has
or her name, mailing address, major and phone number.
reoccurred. Something is being done to repreI will explain my frustration.
Send letters to: The Pride, Cal State San Marcos, CA 92069.
Institutional racism is a very subtle thing. It
Please see Race, pg. 8
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Please recycle this newspaper
way? Next time you grab a doughnut or a bagel,
ask yourself, "Do I really need this plate?"
There are some alternatives to styrofoam
Are we at CSUSM doing all we can to help p lates, s uch a s p aper p lates which can be
the environment?
composted or plastic trays which can be washed
It seems soiiat least on the surface. Almost and reused. The university should definitely
everywhere you look there are trash cans and re- check out other options.
cycling bins, some even for plastic eating utensils
Maybe someone out there knows a way for
and cardboard Pizza Hut boxes. Almost every us to recycle our styrofoam plates and containclassroom and office has a box-for recycling pa- ers and maybe there is a company out there
per. It seems like the school is on the right track.
that/Es already recycling styrofoam. But if there
But what about styrofoam, a staple of the caf- is, iLEs not advertising itself very well.
eteria. Even though most styrofoam is no longer
The city of San DiegOiEs Waste Managemade with the dreaded chloroflourocarbons it still
ment Department and Pollution Prevention Ofisn't good for the environment. It takes years to
fice, not to mention the non-profit I Love a Clean
disintegrate and wastes much needed landfill
San Diego organization can do no more then respace. In short, it is not recyclable.
fer you to some places that recycle styrofoam
So, next t ime you r each f or t hat l arge
packaging, but not styrofoam food packaging.
styrofoam plate to put your half a sandwich on,
So, until we find a more environmentally
think twice. Maybe a piece of waxed paper or a
friendly and economically sound alternative to
napkin would do just as well. Who wants to pay
using styrofoam I urge students and faculty to
for that plate when they weigh your sandwich anythink twice next time they reach for that plate.
T ONY B ARTON
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The Pwde, Wednesday, OcroheK 16, 1996
L ETTERS T O THE E DITOR
Student claims
rights violated in
newsgroup ban
Dear Editor,
I am writing to tell the student body
that I have been censored and my constitutional rights have been violated at California State University San Marcos. On Tuesday October 8th 1996
Teresa Macklin, Sandy Kuchler, and
Norm Nicolson deemed my conduct on
the newsgroup csusm.flamewar "inappropriate." Macklin stated, "The nature of the
messages posted to csusm.flamewar is generally that of strong disagreement; only
yours contain the inappropriate language
and accusation that caused complaints."
What's ironic about saying my posts contained "inappropriate accusation" is that my
flamewar posts were in response to potentially libelous false accusations made by
several CSUSM students and grad students
who attempted to defame my leadership of
the CSUSM Vegan & Animal Rights Club.
Without proper support or evidence these
students accused me of such things as racism, discrimination, and dictatorship-all
false and potentially libelous accusations
under California's Civil Code. But since the
group is a FLAMEWAR newsgroup where
Animal Cruelty:
where's the proof?
Dear Editor,
I have a question for Ms. Ballard, author of the letter "We have a right to know
what animals undergo" in the September
18th Pride issue. —How could she possible
know if the animal experiments conducted
on campus are "cruel"? She complained she
never gained access to the animals and that
the lab was "veiled in a shroud of secrecy".
It seems then, that she speaks with authority and distress she does not possess.
Frankly, t he e ditorial s ounded a s
though the president of the new vegan and
animal rights club was out looking for a
fight. If so, the faculty's response is no surprise. The professors she addressed were
not willing to become the target of a student club's search for a cause. And shame
on her for exploiting Dr. Trujillo's dietary
preference.
I suggest Ms. Ballard ask students in
laboratory classes like 390 and 391 about
the animal component involved, perhaps
even take one of the classes herself. She
can also talk to the members of the Institutional Review Board which enforces ethical standards in research on campus. If after that, there is need for protest; it would
be appropriate to call for an investigation.
A few e-mail letters disregarded does not
make for a conspiracy to conceal mishandling of laboratory animals.
The (in my opinion) tired argument
regarding the necessity for animal experimentation I will only mention briefly. I
hope that anyone who has ever reached for
See Rights, p. 8
"strong disagreement" and abusive remarks
are expected I tolerated their misconduct.
The vicious abuse directed at me was even
on a home page accessable to anyone in
the world: http://coyote.csusm.edu/public/
flamewar. Now as for my "language" being "inappropriate," I'll agree that is was
quite harsh and nothing I would ever use
in a professional forum, but my intent was
to give people a taste of their own medicine and say things that would get up their
noses (and apparently they did) and nobody
has the right to make a value judgment on
what language is "appropriate"—not in a
flamewar newsgroup anyway. Furthermore, I am not the first person to use four
letter words in csusm.flamewar—I am only
the first person to be punished for "inappropriate language" in csusm.flamwar.
Here is how my rights have been violated
in Macklin's own words:
"You are hereby prohibited from using CSUSM computing equipment for the
purpose of posting Usenet News. You are
prohibited from using CSUSM computing
equipment for any activity not strictly related to your coursework here. This includes e-mail, ire, the web and the dialup
lines.
You are prohibited from posting to
See Ban, p. 8
Students should
care about
transportation
Dear Editor,
I find it appalling how disinterested the
students at CSUSM are when it comes to
issues that directly affect them. Transportation is on of those issues that no one
seems to care about. I find this ironic considering the fact that we are a commuter
university. I always here people complaining about the traffic on Twin Oaks Valley
Road. Instead of just complaining, why
not try and do something useful?
Your tax paying dollars are not being
used for the expansion of the bridge, and
do you know why? Because the students,
faculty, and staff at CSUSM are not doing
See Transport, p. 8
Disenchanted
student states case
To The Editor:
I am tired of walking on eggshells because I am a single white male. Throughout the California State University system,
and Cal State San Marcos in particular, the
power elite's in charge of University requirements and regulations have been so
thoroughly indoctrinated into the extreme
Political Correctness mindset that, for fear
of offending anyone, they wind up pleasing no one. Political Correctness, and the
liberal mindset of major universities that
eagerly embrace such nonsense, is destroying the human potential to be all that we
might aspire to be, regardless of race, creed,
or sex.
I am sick of being told that I am a racist because I believe America should assert its sovereignty as a nation and protect
her borders. I am angry that there are
250,000 illegal immigrants coming into my
country per year, and my government doing absolutely nothing about it. I am not a
racist. Yet because we have been so conditioned by the P.C. crap that is so prevalent
on campus, I am labeled as such and it is
simply not true.
Why am I a racist because I want
America to protect her borders? It is so that
I, and others who share the same viewpoint,
will be silenced and made to feel guilty
when we are not. It is a ploy to avoid the
truth out of fear. People caught up in the
P.C. mindset cannot stand to have anyone
challenge their position on any subject. So
they try to silence their opponents by using such words as "racist", "bigoted", and
"hateful".
The root of the problem is that in
America today we have so many "rights"
that we as a people don't even know what
is right anymore. We have turned into a
nation of ninnies, running to big mamma
government to suckle at its nipples and
nurse us back to health from our perceived
injustices. We are a nation of cry babies,
unable to handle any threat, real or imagined, towards our own little, selfish comfort zones. And we do all of this in the name
of diversity, when, in fact, it is just a bunch
of liberal hogwash dressed up to appear as
though we are becoming more "sensitive".
Well, I do care. I care too much to be
sensitive just for the sake of being sensi-
tive, so I can feel good about myself and
pat myself on the back for having done so.
It is not compassion to let people keep on
making mistakes. It is not sensitivity to allow society to just put its collective head
into the blender of moral relativism and
turn to mush. I speak of definite wrongs
and rights, something we know nothing of
in America today. We are so steeped into
this victim mentality that we have become
spiritually and mentally impotent. I j ust
have one thing to ask. If there are no absolutes, no such thing as definite wrongs and
definite rights, how can there be victims?
In order for one to be a victim there has to
have been a standard broken. If there are
no absolutes, who is to say that the man
who beats his wife is doing wrong? Who
are you to judge him? Really, how dare you
judge that fine, upstanding man? Don't you
know that wife beating is just an alternative lifestyle? You are the racist! You are
the hypocrite! If I want to murder you, who
are you to tell me that is wrong? You, by
your own words, condemn yourself when
you condemn me for adhering to orthodox
Judeo-Christian beliefs and principals concerning morality and the state of mankind.
I am sick of this upside down world,
where black is white and white is black. I
am sick of the fact that one in five girls i s
sexually abused before the age of 18.1 am
sick of extreme animal rights activists who
will put there lives on the line to save a
sewer rat, yet scream and cuss in the face
of pro-lifers who hold an opposing viewpoint. We are like dogs, barking at the first
sign of anything that might challenge us. I
am sick of seeing babies born addicted to
crack. I am sick of people caught up in the
welfare mentality that the government
owes them something. I tell you this, the
government owes nothing to any of us but
a big swift kick in the rear!
I am tired of anti-white man sentiments. I am tired of the KKK. I am tired of
churches that do nothing, and I am tired of
people who judge those churches that do.
In short, when peoplefindout I am a Christian they expect me to act a certain way.
When I don't, I am a "hypocrite". When I
do, I am "holier than thou". Go figure that
one out! Lets get our heads out of our butts,
and lets call a spade a spade. Lets call right
and wrong Congress opens up each session
with prayer, the supreme court has the ten
commandments on its walls yet neither is
allowed in the public schools. How much
See Student, p. 8
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�ENTERTAINMENT
The Pxide, Wednesday, OcrobeK 16, 1996
Harvey's voice
gives music
amazing feel
Polf|pil:M
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By Gafie Luftdeen
Pride S taff Writer
By Gabe Lundeen
IjjJ*r< The first thing you hear when you
listen to Downset's " Do We Speak A
J Dead Language?" is an excerpt from a
speech by Martin Luther IGng, Jr. This
? sets the tone of the album, which i s rife
with social commentary and p rotest
T he n ext t hing y ou h ear i s a
M c runching e lectric g uitar a nd l ead
• ^ singer Rey Anthony Oropeza screaming "Empower!** This is alsq a tone• ^ setter, as it i s indicative o f th£ entire
Phot by Cynthia Levine/courtesy o ! Mercury Records
^ ?ybumv : 'which:-s^nds'iike a cbmbina- •
j j| tiori of rap, heavy metal and punk.
Downset's album is filled with social commentary and protest similar to that of bands
such as Rage Against the Machine.
ft f i This sound may be a bit deceptive,
^ because one might only take a moment does not determine what i s within," may haunting song in which Oropeza speaks the
listen to Dowrtset arid assume t hey : sound like £ cliche, that m akes it no less lyrics to the sound of a sparse piano and
aire j ust another cookie-cutter^ mind- pertinents
guitar. This i s Downset at their best.
P i i % l q u d b andtiyingtpj
i
Dpwnset seems to b e trying t o appeal
D ownset p ossesses an urban street
y 16 a teen a udience with i ts h ard, edgy sense that is evident on the album. T he
p -fortune* • - V * :
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41 f *k*\ g r a v e s , which i s a good thing, because sound is r eminiscent of t he band R age
actually h as ! soihetimes the ohly way t o make worth- Against T he Machine. I t's fans, as well as
one'' | while messages palatable to the youth of f ans of louder genres of music will enjoy
life- d ealing •
•' ineijuaf i tyand a America i s t o set it t o eardrum-popping this album more than anyone else.
B ; plea fcf*>pen-mindedness. - ^
" Do We Speak A Dead Language?" i s
Qropeza s tegs
band i s still a s olid a lbum. With m ore e xperience,
phaturg enough t o ease up on a f ew'mim- Downset cbtild become a musical f orce to
f|p^^^fermapent Days Unmoyiitjg^ i s a b e reckoned with.
Pride Staff Writer
O ne of Polly Jean H arvey's best
qualities is her voice. Its manic shrieks
and smooth calmness permeate her music and give it amazing feeling and variety.
Her new album with musician John
Parish, "Dance Hall At Louse Point",
captures the best of her style. With Parish responsible for the music and Harvey
penning the lyrics, this is her most accessible album yet.
Parish creates a more comfortable
s ound than y our a verage PJ H arvey
r ecord. H e is as varied m usically a s
Harvey is vocally, with the simple acoustic arrangement of "That Was My Veil"
o n o ne h and a nd t he m ore
electric,distortion-filled ' Taut" on the
other. His style is an interesting enhancement.
Harvey is at the peak of her game.
Her lyrics are passionate and emotional,
cutting to the heart of such subjects as
war, failed relationships, and religious
salvation. Her zeal and insighfs'are rare
and powerful.
See Harvey pg.
7
Crow's new album drops
one-hit wonder status
By Gabe Lundeen
Pride Staff Writer
R emember Sheryl C row— t he
cute smiling singer who told us all she
wanted to do was have some f un?
Even though she sang gut-wrenching ballads to go along with this, the
image of twenty-four hour j oy is what
was most associated with Crow, and it
sold millions of albums.
U nless you want to b e B obby
McFerrin (of "Don't Worry, Be Happy"
infamy), you c an't base a serious musical career on this sort of thing. So
Crow decided she was merely content
rather than bursting with happiness.
Her second album, cleverly entitled "Sheryl Crow", has less optimism
and more of a bluesy, bold sound, and
is greater illustration of her talents.
On a purely superficial level, Crow
h as u ndergone a drastic makeover.
Gone is the long curly hair and sassy
l ittle s mirk, and in t heir p lace a re
straight, grungy-looking locks and a
grimace of steel. She now looks more
like Nirvana's deceased leader, Kurt
Cobain, than anything else.
But the makeover is, in fact, an improvement. Like the music on the al-
bum, its certainly different, but not altogether unpleasant.
On "If It Makes You Happy," one
of the album's singles, Crow sings with
a more confident and accomplished
voice that has more depth than on her
f irst album, "Tuesday Night Music
Club."
The album has seen a lot of media coverage due to a controversy involving Wal-Mart, the large chain store
which refused to sell the album in their
stores due to a lyric in the song "Love
I s A G ood T hing," w hich s tates,
"Watch our children as they kill each
other, with a gun they bought at a WalMart discount store."
Its really a pretty silly debate, and
it puts something of a stigma on an
excellent album. Crow obviously has
better things to sing about than Walmart's firearm policies, and she does
so on the entire album.
As a second album should, Crow's
sophomore effort is a marked improvement f rom her p remier e ffort, and
shows her growth as a songwriter and
a musician. She seems ready and capable of joining the ranks of the music
world's top females, and looks to be
staying there.
Phot courtesy of Steen Sundial/A&M Records
Sheryl Crow's new self titled album was released October 1.
�the Prude, Wednesday, Ocroke* 16, 1996
"Booth and t he Bad Angel" is
Another Pulp
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Fiction copycat
By Gabe Lundeen
Pride Staff Writer
Sometimes the most unlikely of combinations can
result in unexpected wonders. D efying the conventional
can pay o ff.
Who would think that Tim Booth, lead singer of the
n ow-defunct B ritish r ock b and J ames, and A ngelo
Badalamenti, composer of the lush soundtrack to David
Lynch's "Twin P eaks" and " Blue Velvet", would produce
quality music together?
Their collaboration, called "Booth and the Bad Angel", manages to utilize the best of both of their worlds,
showcasing their talents both as individuals and as a duo.
Booth's voice is dreamy and resonant on some songs,
and has more of an upbeat rock and roll sensibility on
others. This is the best work of his career, far superior to
anything ever produced by James. He seems to change
mood as Badalamenti changes musical style, showing
something of a synthesis.
Some songs on the album focus more on the talents
of one artist than the other." While I Believe" is a Boothdominated vocal with the music a secondary element, "life
Gets Better" is Badalamenti's show, highlighted by a psy-
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This is an interesting element in the album, in that the
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On any group effort, it is important to achieve this.
There are other songs, like "Dance of the Bad Angels", in which the two almost sound as if they were in
competition, trying to outdo each other. But instead of being distracting, this leads to the best music on the album.
The song lyrics are a roller-coaster of emotions, ranging f rom melodramatic to passionate. They are comparable to those of The Doors to a certain degree, and have a
definite Jim Morrison- esque feel to them. It seems overdone at times, but still intriguing.
An interesting side note about the lyrics is that both
B ooth a nd B adadamenti s hare t he c redit f or t he
songwriting. Again there is a synthesis, as the lighter sound
of Booth balances out the dark and moody Badalamenti.
Badalamenti, relatively unfamiliar with the world of
rock, proves he is a diverse artist. He creates stylish music
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Everybody wants to j ump on the Quentin Tarantino
bandwagon.
The success of 1994's "Pulp Fiction" has inspired a
number of imitators, none of which have amounted to
quality filmmaking. Director John Herzfeld is the latest
victim of this syndrome, with "Two Days in the Valley".
"Two Days in the Valley" deals with the lives of ten
characters who have absolutely nothing in common and
how they intersect. At the heart of the plot is a murder
involving an insurance policy and plenty of money.
I t's not that itfs a bad movie. I t's j ust too much movie
in not enough time.
Herzfeld throws in about ten different subplots to go
with all the characters, and neither the plost nor the characters are given enough time to be properly developed,
resulting in a disjointed mess of a movie.
Some of the suplots left hanging are probably enough
to base entire movies on. But instead they are put together
and somehow expected to add up to something.
A contract killer's plans for murder and fast money
go awry. An amauter hitman becomes a reluctant kidnapper, holding an art dealer and his secretary hostage. A vice
cop trying to get promoted is at odds with his burned-out
partner. Are you confused yet?
The other main problem with "Two Days in the Valley" ties into the plot problems, in that the characters are
not given enough development for the audience to s ufficiently care about them.
One of the most interesting is the angry veteran vice
cop whose failed marriage and suspension f rom police
duty is only briefly touched upon. Just when you begin t o
identify with him, he is gone f or the remainder of the
movie.
The casting is also questionable, as many of the actors in the movie have played these basic characters before. Somehow, James Spader always ends u p as a calculating villain. Danny Aiello plays as an Italian who is a
little misunderstood but can cook. His ethnicity is no excuse- itfs a perfect illustration of the typecasting that goes
on in the movie.
Based on this offering, John Herzfeld has the ability
to make a good film. "Two Days in the Valley" has its
moments, but not many of them. It may not have been
intentional, but it seems to have tried to capture the feel of
"Pulp Fiction's" eclectic'cast and structure.
""Two Days in the Valley" is a study in confusion
and, ultimately, indifference. Not quite, but almost.
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from p.6
The albumfs first song, "Girl," is a light, relaxing instrumental. Contrasting it are songs like "City Of No Sun"
and ' Taut," which are more eclectic and rollicky. No two
songs sound the same, and most demand multiple listenings
to fully grasp them.
Harvey performs a cover of Peggy L ee's "Is That All
There Is?" in a barely audible, half-singing, half- speaking voice. While Peggy Lee purists might scoff at the cover,
Harvey gives it a very lethargic feel, and puts her own
spin on it rather than doing a karaoke version.
"Dance Hall At Louse Point" is going to be used as
the basis for a major contemporary dance performance by
choreographer Mark Bruce in early 1997, which will tour
in Britain. Listening to the album and imagining it as a
dance piece is intriguing. It should make f or an artistic
collaboration.
"Dance Hall At Louse Point" is the perfect jumpingon point f or anyone unfamiliar to PJ Harvey. Fans and
newcomers should both enjoy it.
�The Vvibe, Wednesday, Ocroke* 16, 1996
Race
from p.5
meeting, the voice of the Black instructors
was silenced. Our stories represent them,
to a certain degree, yet their voice is not a
predominant one in this issues articles.
I am frustrated that the articles on the
front page of this newspaper quote the university president numerous times, yet do
not quote the
leaders of BFO or other Black professors that feel discriminated against. A reporter can write all day long about how
s omeone f eels. It is the c ontent of t he
p erson's quotation that is most strongly
used to portray their opinion.
Being left out of various decision making operations is one thing. Standing idly
by while opportunities for exposure go by
is another. I f or one would like to represent B FO as accurately as possible. They
deserve it, as does the university. The problems we face, if we are to overcome them,
must be confronted by all of us in the campus community.
If institutional racism is so subtle, why
pass up opportunities to expose it?
Allegations
Transport
from p .l
from p.6
California State University San Marcos,
members of the B FO accused the university
of institutional racism in its operations concerning the interactions between A frican
American faculty and other members of the
campus community.
The document went on to cite specific
examples such as student's racial epithets
toward African American faculty, graffiti,
swastikas, the exchange of "White Power"
signs, and racist comments made by members of the faculty and administration to
African American and non-African American colleagues. Allegations were also made
that white students had organized classmates
to ensure negative evaluations of African
American instructors.
The low number of African American
students and faculty was attributed to an inept and insensitive bureaucracy that had
"bungled efforts to diversify the campus arib
shops, and performances will take place had given non-black colleagues higher saladuring the day. At noon, the keynote ad- ries and greater research support, according
dress will be delivered by Dr. Hardy Frye, to the document. It went on to state that there
from p.l
are no black full professors and retention,
In the aftermath of this incident, stu- a special consultant to the President's Oftenure and promotion of black faculty has
fice at UC Berkeley.
dents gathered in a CSUSM Academic FacThe "Teach-In" is the first in what is been highly problematic.
ulty Senate meeting and demanded that OcNo specific occurrences were listed in
tober 21st be set aside f or a campus wide slated as a series of events that will address
the acquisitions of institutional racism, hate the BFO document.
teach-in. The next day, African American
In response to the allegations made by
faculty members, calling themselves Black crimes, and other related forms of oppression at CSUSM. The event is being spon- the BFO and the recent reported hate crime
Faculty Organized, released a statement
stating that "deeply embedded institutional sored by the President's Office, the Execu- on campus, President Bill Stacy issued a seracism has contributed to the creation of a tive Vice President's Office, the Deans' Of- ries of statements. Stacy confronted the ishostile working environment" at CSUSM. fices, Associated Students, Inc., the Aca- sues of hate crimes and hate speech, exThe all-day "TeaCh-In", as it has been demic Senate* the Office of Student Affairs, pressed his support f or a campuswide day
of education and unity, and invited the camofficially named, is to be held on various and the Arts and Lectures Series.
Although attempts were made to con- pus community to join him in an informal
sites on campus and will begin at 9 am.
The event's themes are institutional racism tact members of BFO, no response was "Brown b ag" forum to discuss the issues,
allegations and rumors that had surfaced in
and hate crimes. Guest speakers, work- given by its members.
the wake of the reported crime.
Faculty members received instructions
Professor Edward Thompson i n, durreguarding the facilitation of discussion and ing a executive board meeting of the Acainvitions to bring thier classes to the event. demic Senate, expressed his dissatisfaction
from p.l
Classes have not been dismissed f or the with Stacy's treatment of the issue. Thompspeach of the event, that will begin at 12:45
event, but instructors have been encouraged son accused Stacy of avoiding, what he bep.m.
to participate in which-ever way they feel lieved to be the main issue, institutional rac""The point of the campus coming tois appropriate.
ism.
gether, I think, is to say 'How do we inter" We w ant t o s pend
s opie
Stacy, in response to Thompson's acact.'" said Stacy in an address to the camtime...facilitating activities and discussions cusations and student questions, addressed
pus yesterday.
t hat e nable u s t o d iscuss the issue of institutional racism, calling it
moral behavior in the f ace of what he believed was " A larger perspective
institutional racism," said Ri- with dealing with racism on the campus"
A C ollege D e g r e e
chard T. Serpe, Chair Aca"If you said to me today, 'Academic
demic Senate, in a letter to Hall is on fire.' I would say to you, ' I d on't
a n d no plans?
faculty.
see it.' But you can bet we would look at
Bccomc a
In addition to workshops every corner of that building to make sure
L awyer's A s s i s t a n t
and speakers, time has been whether or not it was on fire. Well Black
alloted for entertainment and Faculty Organized has said to you, 'Your
The U NIVERSITY O F S AN D IEGO, offers an intena session entitled "Students institution's on fire.' and so you can bet
sive A BA Approved post graduate 14 week
Speak Out."
w e're going to look into every place with
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Stacy commended all the the same sort of care that we would have
will enable you to put your education to work as a
organizations that had come looked about in a physical building." said
skilled member of the legal team.
together to assist in planning Stacy in the "brown bag" forum.
A representative will b * on campus
and funding the event. He
Stacy admitted that in the eight years
went on to say that one in- of the universities existence, we have failed
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was one incident, and that is the university.
a hundred percent too much."
As a result of the BFO statement the
said Stacy.
campus teach-in was broadened to include
CSUSM
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The original postings had left cial meeting held after Stacy's forum. AcCurrent
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educate would have been a cuss pressing issues due to individual pomore precise statement," said litical motivations.
the spouse of one student.
sent them without their input.
T he Pride still comes out, whether
people decide to speak or not. As long as
we allow both sides an equal opportunity
to respond, we run the story.
As I sat in for a majority of an Executive Senate meeting today, I heard a black
professor making a point about President
Stacy's Thursday Brown Bag Lunch talk.
He r eaffirmed his support f or it, while
pointing out, as a representation of an institutional racism, that BFO had not been
included in the planning of the event. They
had been censored, so to speak, if only out
of thoughtlessness on the part of event planners.
By refusing to acknowledge student
newspaper writers, and voting everyone out
of the African American Advisory Board
Statement
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enough to change things. Sure, you can
still complain, but complain to the right
people—the people who can really change
things. CSUSM needs to work with NCTD,
Cal Trans, and the city of San Marcos to
get the bridge expanded.
I live in Oceanside and ride the bus,
so I have an even bigger complaint than all
of the car-driving students, faculty, and
staff.
Imagine if you didn't have a car, and
you had to ride the bus to CSUSM. (Yes, it
is that bad and worse). The only bus that
goes t o CSUSM runs every sixty to eighty
minutes and is late all the time.
I h ave gone to the last two N CTD
board meetings, and I am going to the next
o ne t his T hursday at 3 :00 P M at 311
Tremont Street, Oceanside.
I am also going to the Associated Students meeting this Friday at 3:00 PM in
the student lounge at CSUSM.
If you are interested in doing something other than complain, go to one or both
of these meetings. I cannot change things
alone. I need your help. Our voices will
be heard.
Patricia Snyder
Senior,
Liberal Studies
Rights
from p.6
an aspirin, as I did when I read Ms. Ballard's
letter, realizes they owe some of their confidence in this drug's safety and efficiency
to "our fellow earthlings, the rats" and to
other animal experimentation. Aspirin is
only scratching the surface. It is clear to
most that the benefits to animals and humans alike from experimentation far outweigh the perceived cost to animal welfare.
I applaud CSUSM f or offering comprehensive research opportunities to its students by using modern techniques. The
animal lab is a welcome and necessary addition
Denise Ord
senior,
Psychology
Student
from p.6
longer do we really tnink that Almighty
God is going to put with such nonsense?
Let America turn back to God. If there is
no hate, there will be n o murders. If there
is no lust, there will be no unwanted pregnancies or rapes. If there is no envy, there
will be no more thievery.
If we view ourselves individually as
God sees us, then we will see everybody
else as God sees them. The P.C. mindset
wants equality ... this is true equality! To
see that we are all sinners before a Righteous, Holy and Just God is the greatest
equalizer we can have. I am no better than
you, and you are no better than I— and God
loves us all equally. If we would only realize that racism would f ade away.
Why can't we see that f or many, many
years we have been dealing with symptoms
in A merica, and not t he c auses? If wc
change our hearts, everything else will follow as a matter of course. Why don't we
wake up? When will we wake up?
Joseph Sedlmeyer
Senior,
Literature & Writing
Studies
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to attend the teach-in rather than sit in the class
room.
On-line Editor
A male Mexican-American student who de
Positive feeling abounds on campus af clined to state his name said, "They should have
ter the Oct. 21 teach-in, according to students had one presentation, I did not like taking away
and faculty alike.
from school. It was for a good cause, but they
But members of both groups say they are could make the point just as well."
sorry that an accusation of institutional rac
Most of the responses to the teach-in were
ism had to happen before the campus com of a positive nature. A visiting SDSU student,
munity could come together. One minority fe Shandrea Schiebel, said, "I came to use the li
male student, who asked to remain anony brary, but instead I listened to the speeches and
mous, said she thought the teach-in was good, thought that the whole thing was very informa
"but it was sad something had to happen to tive. I feel as if I learned a lot."
make that."
According to Political Science Professor Ed
The accusations of institutional racism Thompson, "Teach-ins can open dialogue and
were brought against the university in a state facilitate the formulation and implementation
ment written by Black Faculty Organized. of long-range solutions to both continuing prob
BFO released the statement after a female lems and immediate crisis."
African-American Professor said she feared
A forum for an open dialogue was one of
for her safety because of an incident with a the intended goals of the teach-in. Another fe
student in one of her classes.
male student remarked, "I thought it was pretty
The student, a white male, called her a cool. I thought it was of value."
racial epithet during a class session. The stu
Thompson, a member of Black Faculty
dent has since been removed from campus.
Organized, said he felt the event was clearly
The teach-in was an all day event that positive. "It brought together groups of people
centered on the topic of racism and race rela who otherwise would never have had the op
tions. Speeches, presentations and exhibits portunity to interact," he said.
were scheduled throughout the day.
When asked what needs to be done in the
Students, staff, and faculty were encour future, Thompson said, "CSUSM must confront
aged to attend in hopes of educating the en the fact that a significant cohort considers this
tire campus population of underlying prob a hostile learning and working environment.
Accordingly, we should address embedded in
lems at the university.
While classes were not officially can stitutional practices that disempower particular
celed, many professors allowed their students groups."
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funded the design of a permanent library struc
ture for Cal State San Marcos failed in 1994,
the idea was lost in the minds of campus offi
cials. Lost, that is, until last week.
A $1 million donation, the largest single
donation received by the university, was given
by Keith and Jean Kellogg of Rancho Santa
Fe, for the design of a permanent library build
ing. It will be paid over a two year period.
“We hope this gift will advance our li
brary on the CSU Trustees' priority list for
K eith Kellogg
construction projects. I know that the legisla............... rrn ^ ....... - ture and the governor will appreciate their
..
generosity as much as we do on this campus," said President Bill Stacy.
Keith Kellogg, 89, is the grandson of Kellogg cereal company founder
W.K Kellogg. He and his wife have been committed philanthropists, do
nating funds to various universities around the country.
The Kelloggs have supported CSUSM in the past. They established a
scholarship endowment with a $100,000 donation to CSUSM and gave
$50,000 to aid a Student Union feasibility study
Design work on the campus library will take approximately 18 months,
according to campus physical planning director Russell Decker.
The library building itself bears a construction price-tag of $31.5 mil
lion. The university hopes to receive state grants and further donations to
cover the cost. Construction will take roughly 20 months, Decker said.
Photo by George Cagala/Public Affairs
The library building, seen here in front of Craven Hall, will be :
designed over an 18 month period. Once funding is secured, its
estimated construction time is 20 months.
�N ews
The Prude, Wednesday, Ocroben 30, 1996______
W hat's N ews
Scholarships available
Markenstein Beverage Co- Two $750 scholarships
available for graduate or undergraduate students with a cu
mulative or CSUSM GPA of 3.0 or higher, who are cur
rently enrolled in at least six units of business or pre-busi
ness majors.
Burnham Foundation- Two $1,000 scholarships for
graduate or undergraduate students with cumulative or
CSUSM GPA of 2.75 or higher, who are currently enrolled
in at least six units of business or pre-business majors and
have career objectives in business.
Students must have financial need as determined by
the CSUSM Financial Aid and Scholarship Office to be
eligible for either scholarship. Applications and informaion
are available at the Financial Aid Office, CRA 4204. The
application deadline is November 11 for both scholarships.
Leadership seminars
October 30, Commons 206,2 pm
EXPLORING YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE
Participants will find out specific details of their leader
ship style, strengths, and weaknesses.
Presenter: Kandy Mink, Associate Director, Student Life
CSU, Fullerton.
November 13, Commons 206,2 pm
HOW TO RUN AN EFFECTIVE MEETING
A pimer of of basic parliamentary procedure designed for
participants with little or no experience.
Presenter: John Gaughen, Coordinator, Student Activites
San Diego State University.
November 27, Commons 206,2pm
THE INCREDIBLE LEADER
Learn to establish credibility as a leader. Come share
your leadership experiences and learn from others who
have established their credibility.
Presenter: Tim Bills and Gezai Berhane, Student
Activites Advisers, CSU San Marcos.
Statewide committees
need students
The California State Student Association (CSSA) is
looking for student representatives to serve on one of 14
statewide committees, including the Educational Equity
Advisory Committee, Financial Aid Advisory Commit
tee, Advisory Committee on Remedial Education, and the
Institute for teaching and learning.
For information or an application, contact Lisa or
Joy at the Associated Students Office, 750-4990.
Hispanic/Latino books
to be discussed
The next Cafd Literario, an informal discussion about
books in Spanish and books in English about Hispanics/
Latinos for children and adolescents, will take place on
Thursday, October 31, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. in the Center
for the Study of Books in Spanish, CRA 4206.
Those attending are encouraged to bring books. Re
freshments will be served.
For information, call the Center for the Srudy of Books
in Spanish at 750-4070.
Fall library suggestions
I have had a great deal of trouble locating books
that are listed as available - Today - The third book
this semester - call # F869 .S3996 .C37. When in
quire at the desk they tell me a student must be read
ing it in the library or it is on a cart waiting to be shelved
- This can not be the case - Last time this excuse went
on for several weeks - 1 finally gave up - This time this
is supposedly the case for several days - This is frus
trating [?] and should be delt [sic] with - no excuses!!!
In such a case, ask that a hold be placed for
you- if the book really is missing, we will probably
reorder it and will be happy to borrow it through
interlibrary loan in the meantime.
**************
Where are the patrons? It is so quiet here in the
library.
You must have visited our library during the
quieter summer months.
Come visit us on a Monday - anytime between
10 AM and 2 PM!
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You have a very nice library. The employees are
very friendly.
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Good Job! You guys are underrated!
Thank you. We pride ourselves in a strong ser
vice commitment!
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Please, please, please, we need longer library
hours, especially on the weekends! P
We need longer hours during last 2 weeks prior to
finals especially on Sat and Sunday. Also need evening
hours and Sat/Sun hours during break due to midterms
and research papers due.
We’re open as many hours as possible given
our staffing levels. We will be considering redistrib
uting library hours after comprehensive input from
the spring 1997 questionnaire to students.
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Have someone at the desk
We staff the information desk with one to two
staff and one student assistant every hour the li
brary is open. Frequently the library staff are out
helping students with copiers, microfilm readers,
information islands questions and the like. Unfor
tunately as our student population has grown sig
nificantly, our library staff has not
we received your suggestion. Thanks!
Troy is the greatest!
Thanks for your comment - we think Troy and
all of our student assistants are great!
Maybe placing “Please don’t leave TRASH!”
signs in the study cubicles will remind people to throw
away their stuff. And if not, maybe it will be a re
minder to them of just how rude they are for leaving
it and they will have to have that on their conscience
for the day....Hey it’s worth trying!
We agree that leaving trash in our nice study
carrels is something we want to discourage. We’ll
give your idea a try. Thanks!
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As a student of CSUSM, I have been very pleased
w/ the library services. However, perhaps you could
switch the PAC island with the 1st island you
see as you enter the library (island #4). This way
students won’t try to access books on the computer
periodical index.
Thanks for the input This is a problem we
have noticed and during this coming winter break
we will in fact be switching the islands so that the
PAC island will be closest to the front door. We
decided to wait for winter break so as not to con
fuse students in the middle of the semester. So look
for it in spring semester!
*********4c****
Please use signs to tell newcomers that there is a
library in Craven Hall!! I walked downstairs from
the 4th floor and looked for some indication that I
was getting close to the library. Why not have a big
sign like LIBRARY—> I had to ask somebody walk
ing by! Signs and arrows help people find places!
If you mean from within the “rotunda” area,
a sign does need to be posted and we have discussed
this with Facility Services. Other than that, [re
sponse from Facility Services] all the directories
in CRA state that the Library is on 3rd....and all
the campus directories indicate that it is on CRA
3rd. The access from the center elevators is signed
and the elevator directories indicate on 3 (an also
where access is not possible.) The Founders’ Plaza
has the brass letters in the wall pointing down the
courtyard stairs.
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Fix the clock by the copy machines
Done.
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We need more research journals here! Specifi
cally ones that pertain to psychology and gerontology.
We have a large program here that is geared for this
and a very small and narrow variety of journals to
choose from.
To name a few: Psychology & Aging/Canadian
Journal on Aging/Journal of Gross-cultural Gerontology/Gerontologist/Joumal of Gerontological Social
Work/Gerontology and Geriatrics/Journal of Voca
tional Behavior/American Psychologist
The journal list is reviewed by the Psychology
faculty for relevance to the courses they teach. We
do have American Psychologist (1984-1992) and
subscribe to Gerontologist (1992 on).
**************
Put your library phone number on the date slips
inside books. This will facilitate phone renewals and
will also aide in cases of lost-found books. Also put
library phone # on overdue notices.
We began doing this with new books as soon as
Thank You! On Monday, October 14, Joe
Atkinson distributed 3 research guides to our Senior
Experience class: 1) Gov Documents Resource
Guide, 2) Bus Resource Guide Vol 1 and 3) Business
Resource Guide Vol. 2. How I wish I’d had these 2
years ago. They are priceless resources I will keep
for the rest of my life!
Thanks for the comment! We too think that
Joe’s resource guides are great! For your other
classes you will note resource guides in a variety
o f subject areas compiled by other library faculty!
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10/16/96 Displays (photocopies) of a naked
woman down the wall...I can understand to an extent
artistic freedom but come on! I FOUND THIS
HIGHLY OFFENSIVE. This campus promotes itself
as equal, equal in ethnicity & gender. I’m sure there
must be another way to get your point across than
this.
We are curious as to whether or not you actu
ally saw the art installation by the Visual & Performing Arts students or just the advertisements?
The library is the warehouse for all forms of knowl-
See Suggestions, pg. 8
�F eatures
The Prude, Webnes&ay, OcrobeK 30, 1996
Should we sue 'them'
for fire or literature?
Preview
Quartet to play Spanish compositions
^te u tc A a ru C
I know most of you who have been reading my column
have come to expect very little from me in terms of depth or
knowledge. While it’s true I don’t always know what I’m talk
ing about, I also never try to delude anyone into thinking I do.
I classify myself as an observer, not a doctor, or an ex
pert at anything. Just someone who gets a kick out of putting
in my two cents even when it hasn’t been asked for.
Having said all that, (and keeping in mind that you get
what you pay for) I just can’t seem to shake this feeling that
something is rather stinky in Academia. As I said, I’m no ex
pert, but even I can smell it.
I’ve heard rumors that the university’s Literary Society
is getting some flak from certain higher-ups (who will remain
unidentified) about its publication known as “Guts.”
It seems that “someone” is worried that a fictional char
acter found in a rather informative article concerning the im
portance of good telephone etiquette, might possibly sue the
school. As a result, the publication may be suspended until
the society can purchase $1,300 worth of insurance.
Of course, it’s not the uncensored content of the publica
tion that has the Admin..., I mean, “someone”, having hissy
fits. It’s simply that the university can ill-afford a lawsuit this
early in its existence. Unfortunately, though the fictional char
acters are, well, fictional, the money “they” want the society
to come up with, isn’t. Seems like a rather large sum for a
new club, but what do I know aboutJjijaq£es^ Jjkg J said, I’m
no expert.
Now here’s the part that really has me stumped. The uni
versity is worried about a fictional, (that means “imaginary”)
person suing the school and threatening its closure, but isn’t
concerned a bit about holding classes while a fire creeps down
the hillside behind the school, feet away from turning every
body into human marshmallows. Innocent students, blindly
trusting those in power to make the right decisions concern
ing their safety sit helplessly in their classes, leaving their
fates to a quick shift in the wind and Mother Nature’s outra
geous sense of humor.
Now, even someone with as little knowledge of the legal
system as I have, might think there’s a little, itty-bitty prob
lem here, and I’m not talking about anything as trivial as makebelieve characters using nasty words.
If I were a parent, oh, that’s right, I am, I’d much rather
my college-age kids be exposed to a little racy reading than a
raging inferno. Call me crazy, but! think they’ve probably
heard it all before, anyway.
Though I don’t generally agree with this whole sue-happy
thing, you can bet I’d be the first in line if my kid’s life was
put in danger because someone who was supposed to know
better didn’t, and I doubt I’d be alone in feeling this way.
Yet, somebody, somewhere thinks this action was less of
a risk for a potential lawsuit than a nice little literary maga
zine that gives students an arena to show their stuff. Now,
correct me if I’m wrong but there doesn’t seem to be a bit of
logic in any of this, which leads me to another theory, my
own opinion, of course.
Now, you’re going to have to work with me here, but
what if the objection to “Guts” doesn’t really have anything
to do with anybody suing anybody ?!? What if “someone” just
doesn’t like it?
If it truly is the fear of a lawsuit that motivates the deci
sion concerning “Guts,” then perhaps a request by “some
one” for a disclaimer at the front of the publication, you know,
one of those statements about “any resemblance to anybody
living, or dead, or both, is just plain dumb”, might serve to
ward off the evil legal spirits who threaten the financial secu
rity of our illustrious institution.
But if all this hoopla is really just the bureaucracy’s way
of telling us we can’t be trusted to choose our own reading
materials, then perhaps they need to look at the choice they
made last Tuesday and figure out if they think they can do
any better.
(Any relationship, incidentally, between “someone,”,
“them” or “they” and any university administrator, either liv
ing or dead, is purely coincidental.)
By Paul Hilker
Pride Staff Writer
Chamber music fans won’t want to miss the
CAMARADA quartet presents “Chamber Music
Among Friends,” at 3 p.m. in ACD 102 on Nov. 3.
The concert will feature works by Spanish com
posers, including “La Gran Tapa.”
The quartet is composed of Beth Buckley, a flut
ist for the San Diego Chamber Orchestra and San Di
ego Symphony; Ann Chase, a soloist with numerous
musical affiliations including the La Jolla Symphony
and San Diego Master Chorale; Mary Barranger, pia
nist for the San Diego Symphony since 1970 and prin
cipal pianist for the San Diego Chamber Orchestra;
and Randy Pile, a classical guitarist who has per
formed internationally with such artists as Celodonio
Romero.
Chamber music, which generally features two to
10 musicians, originally was performed before small
private groups prior to the 19th century. It is now avail
able for mass viewing and listening pleasure.
General admission tickets on Nov. 3 will be $5,
but $3 for alumni, students and seniors. For further
information, call ext. 4366.
Review
Slur 'Pocho' given new meaning
By Paul Hilker
Pride Staff Writer
It used to be that calling a Latino a “pocho” was
like calling ^ blackperson an “ofeo,” a derogatory term
to refer to someone who had lost his language and cul
ture.
But, thanks to a political cartoonist and a rapper,
it is now becoming a popular form of political com
mentary.
On Nov. 7, cartoonist Lalo Lopez and Esteban Zul,
lead rapper of the Berkeley rap group, Aztlan Nation,
will bring their version of political satire to Cal State
San Marcos. The multimedia presentation of San Diego-based POCHO Productions, entitled “National
Pochismo Heritage Month,” can be viewed from from
12:30 to 1:30 pm in ACD 102.
Using slides and a PA system, Lopez will exhibit
works from his cartoon strip, “L. A. Cucaracha,” which
is published in L.A. Weekly, SF Weekly, HISPANIC
magazine and various other sources. Zul then will in
troduce POCHO Magazine, which he and Lopez have
been publishing since 1990.
Then the two will feature two current video
projects, “mockumentaries” filmed by POCHO Pro
ductions: “Hispanics for Wilson in Walk Softly,
Pedro” and “Unmasked!: The Pocho Villa Libera
tion Army.” Actors Del Zamora and Lalo Medina,
also part of POCHO Productions star in the films.
POCHO Productions have turned the word
“pocho” into “a term of empowerment, using it as a
rallying cry from which to mount something of a
minor revolution,” according to Lopez.
He adds, “We’re not drop-dead serious. We may
be skilled at making up rhetoric, but we’d like to
think that we can entertain and politicize at the same
time.”
Lopez and Zul created an art exhibit in 1994
called “Chorizo of the Gods” which traveled from
San Diego, to Texas and Chicago. Recently, POCHO
Productions has taken aim at the art center/college
circuit, having played in Los Angeles, Riverside, San
Diego, Tijuana, Austin, San Antonio, Arizona, Wis
consin, Michigan and Chicago’s Mexican Fine Arts
Center.
For more information on the Nov. 7 presenta
tion, call Bonnie Biggs, director of Arts and Lec
tures, at 750-4366.
See the world while you study
By Paul Hilker
Pride Staff Writer
Would you like to spend three months in Mexico, or
three weeks in Mexico or Costa Rica and earn college
credit in Spanish?
You can! However there is a catch. The three month
program costs $3,425, the three weeks in Mexico costs
$650, and the three weeks in Costa Rica costs $850.
In the longer program, earn up to 18 units of Span
ish in Cuernavaca, Mexico. The dates are from January
27 to April 25, 1997.
This program includes field trips, and cultural
events, students who qualify are students that are taking
Spanish 101, 110, 201, and 210 for 5 units each; Span
ish 130,215, and 216 for 3 units; also, Spanish 296 which
can be taken for 1, 2, or 3 units.
The fees cover class fees, daily room and board, and
transportation from Mexico City to Cuernavaca for those
traveling by group. Fees not included are transportation
to Mexico City, Palomar College registration fees, and
books.
There are two information meetings in room F-l at
Palomar. Both are on Saturdays at 10:00 am on No
vember 2, and 23.
In the shorter programs you can earn 4 units. The
dates are January 6 - 17, 1997.
Students who qualify are students who need Span
ish 235 and 236 worth 2 units each, Spanish 296 1,2, or
3 units, and Spanish 215 worth 3 units (meets CSUSM
third semester requirement). (Classes in art and pho
tography may also be available at the program in
Mexico).
The program fees cover daily room and board,
books, and transfers to and from the airports for those
traveling with the group. Airfare to and from Mexico
or Costa Rica and Palomar college fees are not included.
An information meeting for the program in Mexico
will be held on Saturday, November 16, at 10:00 am in
room F-l at Palomar.
An information meeting for the program in Costa
Rica will be held on Saturday, November 2 at 10:00 am
in room F-l at Palomar.
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I think there is something almost morbid
about the presidential debates.
Those who watch them, myself included, ea
gerly wait for the participants to slip up, to blow
it, to lose everything they have spent almost a life
time working for.
The debates are not like taping a half hour
comedy show, where a director can yell "cut" and
the actors do it again until they get it right Yes,
the participants have rehearsed and practiced their
lines, but that’s what makes a mistake much worse.
The debates, whether you like politics or not,
were the best drama on television. They were like
a cross between "The Young and the Restless" and
a boxing match. Two powerful men battle it out
to see who will run the country.
The audience gives points for good responses
and jabs thrown at the opponent, and deducts
points for bad answers. However, hitting below
the belt is allowed, even encouraged.
I don’t think the debates sway the voters that
much. Most people already have their minds made
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Please recycle this newspaper
Watching the debates has not changed my
opinion of either candidate. While Bob Dole
came across better than I expected him to, I be
lieve he is out of touch with the average Ameri
can.
For example, he said “The Democrats want
to take over your health care.” What he doesn’t
understand is that I don’t have any health care
for the Democrats to take o ver. I need some medi
cal care. If the democrats are at least willing to
try to help people get medical care, I’m willing
to listen.
I don’t believe Dole's economic plan is go
ing to do anything for me. I make so little that a
15 percent tax cut would buy me a Big-Mac. Big
deal.
At times during the debate Dole reminded
me of the Grinch who stole Christmas. He some
times came across as mean and spiteful.
For him to accuse President Clinton of us
ing the Middle East peace process as a photo
opportunity was shameful. Is the fact that over
70 people were killed in less than a week noth
ing more than a “photo opportunity” to him?
The pollsters say Dole is desperate. They are
probably correct. From where I sit, it doesn’t look
tJblefhas to
resort to referring to the president of the United
States as Bozo, it’s probably all over.
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Presidential race: incompetent
figureheads or babe-magnet
K en V a n H orn
I tuned into the presidential debates hoping
to see Bob Dole give President Clinton a sound
political thrashing. By the end of that first de
bate, I was convinced that Dole had not let me
down.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who made a point
of watching the debates for the pure entertainment
value. Let's be honest. Neither of the candidates
are worthy of my vote. Dole comes across as out
of touch and his anti-education comments really
turn me off. He has tried to interest the American
voters with his stories of wartime valor and mor
als that seemed to loose popularity at about the
same time as Ozzie and Harriet. Clinton, on the
other hand, is a career politician that has left a
trail of corruption and jaded deals from
Whitewater to the White House.
Dole has been blasted for surfing the issues
and riding on public opinion. Is it actually that
bad of trait to adjust to popular opinion?
I mean, it worked for Clinton in '92. The
only difference I see is that Dole may follow
through if elected. So his ideals are archaic and
he needs some help with what appeals to the '90's
voter. What’s so wrong with making a conscious
effort to revive some '40’s morals?
Clinton weaseled in the debates. He skirted
issues and used his art of political rhetoric to lie
and out-right avoid questions. I'm not sure where
Clinton believes the bulk of the American popu
lation has been for the past four years but he defi
nitely doesn't think we've been paying attentio
to him. I mean how well can you trust a politi
cian who say's the evening before a debate ths
he hasn't been following his adversary?
His whole denial was some childish way c
avoiding pre-debate allegations. I'm really sui
prised he didn't plug his ears in the middle of th
debates and hum "I can't hear you. I'm not listen
ing. Naaa naaa naaa!"
Maybe we've put too much faith in thi
whole presidential issue. Does the president hav
to be such a great figure like those of the past?
All we actually need is someone who is half
way coherent and can travel well. If he can sigi
a couple of documents and do lunch with som<
foreign leaders without causing an intemationa
incident, I say we're home free. Look at forme
president Bush. He barfed on people and stil
managed to retain our status as the foremost su
perpower.
The debates didn't help to clarify who I wil
choose for president.
Its still a loss no matter who I vote for.
mean on one hand I vote for either Clinton o
Dole and end up with, at best, an incompeten
space filler in the oval office. Or I do what I knov
is right and write my name in on the ballot. Sure
it's as good as a wasted vote. But at least I wil
have voted honestly. The last choice I have is t(
write in Gary Hart. He hasn’t had a chance o
winning since the early ’90's but any guy in hi:
late 40’s who can land a 17 year old babe like h(
did must have some kind of great negotiating
skills.
�The Pmde. Wednesday, Ocrohei30, 1996
L etters
t o t he e dito r
Furthermore, I am not the first person
to use four letter words in
csusm.flamewar—I am only the first per
son to be punished for “inappropriate lan
guage” in csusm.flamwar. Here is how my
rights have been violated in Macklin’s own
words:
“You are hereby prohibited from us
ing CSUSM computing equipment for the
purpose of posting Usenet News. You are
prohibited from using CSUSM computing
equipment for any activity not strictly re
lated to your coursework here. This in
cludes e-mail, ire, the web and the dialup
lines.
You are prohibited from posting to
CSUSM newsgroups from an account ob
Dear Editor,
tained from another institution or provider.
I am writing to tell the student body These restrictions are to remain in effect
that I have been censored and my constitu until you complete your coursework here
tional rights have been violated at Califor at which time your account will be termi
nia State University San Marcos. On Tues nated. You will not be granted continuing
day, October 8th 1996 Teresa Macklin, computer access at CSUSM as an alumni.”
Sandy Kuchler, and Norm Nicolson
Another interesting facet to this story
deemed my conduct on the newsgroup is that when Macklin, et. all, were “inves
csusm.flamewar “inappropriate.” Macklin tigating” my “conduct” some private infor
stated, “The nature of the messages posted mation about me was released on a TV
to csusm.flamewar is generally that of show’s world newsgroup, alt.tv.real-world.
strong disagreement; only yours contain the The person who gave out this information
inappropriate language and accusation that also stated that Macklin is looking forward
caused complaints.”
to my graduation in Decemeber. However,
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contained “inappropriate accusation” is that tion about me to anyone from alt.tv.realmy flamewar posts were in response to world:
potentially libelous, false accusations made
“I did not, nor did I direct, imply or
by several CSUSM students and grad stu request that anyone on my staff, among my
dents who attempted to defame my leader acquaintance or any of my student assis
ship of the CSUSM Vegan & Animal tants discuss you or the messages you post,
Rights Club.
the recent complaint or any aspect of your
Without proper support or evidence, conduct with anyone -much less anyone off
these students accused me of such things campus.”
as racism, discrimination, and dictator
The fact remains that Macklin is
ship—all false and potentially libelous ac known to be good friends with at least one
cusations under California’s Civil Code. of the persons who is an active poster in
But since the group is a FLAMEWAR the flamewar newsgroup. In the last year
newsgroup where “strong disagreement” that person has made repeated false accu
and abusive remarks are expected, I toler sations against me and recently encouraged
ated their misconduct. The vicious abuse a corroboration with other students to have
directed at me was even on a home page my access to CSUSM computers revoked.
It’s really too bad if people do not want
accessable to anyone in the world: http://
to hear me, but I am not going to shut up
coyote.csusm.edu/public/flamewar.
Now as for my “language” being “in- and this matter is not over. Many presti
appropriate,” I’ll agree that is was quite gious people have already written letters
harsh and nothing I would ever use in any of complaint to Macklin, et. all, on my be
other forum, but my intent was to give half.
Thanks for reading my story. Free
people a taste of their own medicine and
speech for all!!!
say things that would get up their noses
Jill Ballard
(and apparently they did) and nobody has
Libera] Studies Senior
the right to make a value judgment on what
CSUSM Vegan &
language is “appropriate”— not in a
Animal Rights Club
flamewar newsgroup anyway.
president
Editor's Note:
a pro
duction error, the portion of the
following letter that should have
been printed on page 8 was left
out. The entire letter has been re
printed this issue. We apologize.
Student claims
rights violated in
newsgroup ban
Response to
"Disenchanted
student states case"
Dear Editor,
Reply: To Disenchanted Student States
Case
Dear single white male,
Your remarks in last weeks Pride’s
Letters To The Editor was very offensive.
I’m sick of this angry white male attitude
that you and many other white males have.
You attempt to label the University as a
“liberal” facility used to brain wash people
into “Political Correctness.” All you sound
like is one of those conservatives preach
ing the same political B.S., that everything
you don’t agree with is “liberal”, for ex
ample the press, I don’t know if you’ve seen
the Union Tribune lately. Why don’t you
jump off the conservative band wagon.
You conservatives all think your some
sort of victim. You want all of us to stop all
the progress that we have made through
out these years fighting racism. I don’t
think you remember all the racist crap that’s
happened in our nations history, four hun
dred years of slave ownership, police bru
tality, race segregation, red scare,
homophobia,; and political oppression. You
claim your not a racist, yet you know what,
not only are you a racist, but your also a
bigot. When you claim that “I am angry
that there are 250,000 illegal immigrants
coming into my country per year...”, but
what you really mean is your sick of all
those MEXICANS coming into “your”
country. If your completely against that
political correctness then why did you abide
to it in your statement about “illegal immi
grants”, you bigot.
Let me remind you that the land you
live on was not yours or your families to
claim. This land you now live on was in
habited real Americans, that is Native
Americans and Mexican’s. If anyone is an
illegal immigrant its YOU! Remember at
one time, you or someone in your family
was an immigrant.
Yeah, protecting are borders is impor
tant, but do not, as many conservative’s
have, scapegoat You say that you feel
“guilty” when you express your point of
view, and you detest being called a “rac
ist” when you do express it. Well, maybe
you feel guilty because you are a racist and
you really need to reflect why you feel
guilty when people call you a racist.
You say “The root of the problem is
Check out T he P ride s re-designed
web page out the following address:
http://LULum.csusm.edu/pride
that in America today we have so many
“rights” that we as a people don’t even
know what is right anymore.” This abuse
of “rights” you claim is completely false.
Do you actually believe that people are
not being discriminated against? As long
as people are discriminated against we’ll
have to create policy to protect them. Look
at how gays and lesbians are discriminated
against because of their alternative
lifestyles. The Constitution claims that “we
are all equal”, but the statement alone
doesn’t prevent conservatives from creat
ing policy that denounces and humiliates
gays, Don’t ask...Don’t tell, along with our
president. Your view on diversity sounds
ignorant and apathetic, I don’t know about
it and I don’t care.
Not only are you ignorant about racial
diversity, but also religious diversity. Not
everyone believes in “God” and are nation's
religion isn’t officially Christianity. All of
those examples you used such as: “Con
gress opens up each session with prayer,
the supreme court has the ten command
ment on its walls...” are examples of the
intolerance that you and the conservative
nation's leaders uphold. This intolerance
not only makes people who believe in other
or no religions feel isolated from the coun
try, a form of religious segregation, and
allowing this intolerance in our countries
public schools will only promote intoler
ance of other religions.
The crusades are over, so jump off
your high horse, we have enough preach
ers.
Raul Ramos
Sophmore,
History/Political Science
Remember animals
Dear Editor,
In the article “Group alleges deeply
embedded racism” of the October 16,1996
issue of The Pride, page editor Ken Van
Horn kindly noted that the Black Faculty
Organized (BFO) claims that, “Institutional
racism contributes to the creation of a hos
tile working environment in which people
of color, women, Jews, gays and lesbians
are harassed simply because they are dif
ferent.”
I’d like to tell the BFO to not forget
the animals. Animals are different—a dif
ferent species. Animals are sliced and
probed alive in CSUSM’s laboratories. The
cut up flesh of murdered animals is sold in
CSUSM’s Dome. Does not institutional
speciesism contribute to the “creation of a
hostile working environment” where ani
mals are murdered because they are differ
ent? I say yes! Violence is violence no mat
ter how you slice, dice, chop, or cut it.
Support the CSUSM Vegan & Animal
Rights Club. See our web
page at: http://coyote.csusm.edu/
student_orgs/VEGAN/vegan.html.
Jill Ballard
Libera] Studies Senior
Vegan & Animal Rights
Club President
�E ntertainm ent
____________________
The Ptude, Wednesday, OcrobeK 30, 1996
Depression permeates second
Crows album much like first
By Gabe Lundeen
Pride Staff Writer
The Counting Crows need to lighten
up. The same depressive quality that per
meated their first album, “August and Ev
erything After,” shows up again on their
new release, “Recovering the Satellites.”
It’s not that depression is a bad topic
to sing about, but it becomes an empty
clich, with such manufactured unhappiness.
Crows lead singer Adam Duritz moans
lines like, “Spend my nights on self-de
fense/ Cry about my innocence,” with
alarming regularity. In song after song, it’s
hard to take it very seriously. It seems that
Duritz’s only goal is to tell us how abso
lutely dreadful his life is, whining all the
way.
But if you ignore the incredibly trite
lyrics, it isn’t a terrible album. It’s more of
a guilty pleasure than anything else. You
listen to it, and you realize itfs lousy, but
it’s so lousy you can’t stop listening. You’re
ashamed to tell your friends you like it, but
you do, and you don’t know why.
The Crows employ the same loose
acoustic sound as on their first album, with
moments of distortion and harder rock. Its
inviting, easy-to-listen-to music lends it
self to songs like the more upbeat “Mr.
Jones,” from “August.” There is nothing
comparable on “Recovering.”
Since their rise to fame began, the band
has been accused of being nothing more
than rip-off artists by rock critics, who say
they borrow from music notables like Van
Morrison, Bob Dylan and The Band.
But this is unfair and insulting, not to
the Crows, who obviously are emulating
their music idols, but to the artists they
mimic. The Crows put on a pale imitation
of them, Morrison especially. It is evident
“Recovering” is an attempt to reproduce
“Astral Weeks,” which is Morrisoms mas
terpiece and one of the greatest albums of
all time. It comes nowhere close.
You can’t fault them for picking qual
ity influences; they could not have chosen
more carefully. But the Crows use their
influences too liberally in their music, and
have yet to really find a voice of their own.
Until this happens, the band, which
does have talent, will dwell in the realm of
mediocrity and imitation. Duritz possesses
an aesthetically pleasing voice, and the
guitar work of David Bryson and Dan
Vickrey is all that saves much of the al
bum.
The album should do well with the 5
million people who bought the groupis first
one; sales are not a worry. The Counting
Crows need to use their talents to create
rather than imitate. More originality, less
pathetic depression. That is the key if they
want to have a prolonged serious career.
____________________________________
Cake is a fine slice
background, soriietimes more doiriinarit, di Fiore jazzes up the band’s
Pride Staff Writer
songs.
The band covers Gloria Gaynor ’s
With music that combines an undisco hit, |p w n §um ye£ ^hlcb niay
definable sound and clever lyrics,
Cake’s “Fashion Nugget” is a quirky, seem like an unlikely pick if you have
overheard the dance tune. Although
addictive album.
Cake manages to meld elements it’s nothing like the original; it does
of funk, rock, country and swing mu what a good coyer should^ It main
sic into its songs with surprising ease. tains an artist’s style while^alsd riiainThe music has a certain spontaneity taining the original song’s %iriL
T^
are full ofhoriy^hUto it, giving it the feel of a garage band.
mqrl cOinmon sense and,, sferingely
It sounds like it could have been done
in someonefs carport rather than a enough, autornobile references. The
highly sophisticated recording studio. band may be obsessed with cats, but
The group sounds like five guys have its members also write songs that fol
low their music, rhythmic and able to
ing a good time.
laugh at it^ift;-,:;v.;:;
Vocalist John McCreafs voice has
Cakejiasi jj$'&j late; recei
a;
a definitive beat to it that seems to
grieat deril of radio airplay.
whatr;;
serve as a conductor would serve a
symphony; On “The Distance;” the :dyer it’s»woith*, jt featured as ai
band”s first single, the guitar follows IjBiaSizCfflp^on J&otbnW, which baMcCreais intonations like a shadow. jricajly; means that it the flavor of
By Gabe Lundeen
■
Cake’s:s t y l e s . ,■IS
One of ;Cakeis greatest assets is
Vincent di Fiore, who litters “Fashion
Nugget” with a trumpet that is one part
Herb Alpert (of Herb Alpert and the
Tijuana Brass fame) arid one part
1930s swing music. Sometnries in the
tUSi: •. V
;
“Fashion Nugget” showst^ke’Sl
best elements. They seeiri like the
kind Of band that would gain soriniething of a cult following; It’s difficult
not to smile while listening.
Ocean Blue is true combination of quality and trash
By Gabe Lundeen
Pride Staff Writer
The music world continues to stagnate with cookiecutter bands intent on getting rich and selling millions of
albums, rather than producing quality music. It is enlight
ening to find a pearl in the sea of stagnance.
It’s hard to say whether The Ocean Blue is a pearl or
a pestilence. The group’s new album, “See The Ocean
Blue,” is a mixture of quality and trash. It has its high
lights, but is dragged down by some truly terrible songs.
The Ocean Blue is an established rock band, with a
loyal fan following and three albums under its belt. Its
sound utilizes smooth acoustic tabulatures and grinding
electric guitars, alternating these almost every other song.
That may be its biggest problem. The acoustic and
electric sounds change the entire sound of the music, so
it’s like listening to two different bands. Lead singer David
Schelzel’s voice is schizophrenic, as are those of the rest
of the band. The sound varies so much from track to track
that no real style is established.
Photo by Ray Lego/Mercury Records
Pearl or Pestilence? Ocean Blue's third release is up and down.
So, in essence, what we have here are two sides of
the same coin. The acoustic stuff is not bad; the songs
seem more lyrically thought out on these tracks.
Schelzel s voice is soothing and dream-like, and the rest
of the band is more focused.
However, it is on the harder tracks where the band
fails. It is simply not adept at producing the louder heavy
metal-style music, and which comes off as forced.
Like so many groups today; The Ocean Blue seems
capable of more, but produces less. Almost half of “See
The Ocean Blue” is a flop, and what little is better is not
enough to make up for it.
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iiailM stioiisv
from p.2
edge and discourse* The YPA students
Ranted the installation to invite others to ex*
amine their own assumptions about sexuality
and sexual stereotypes of women.
**************
I realize the university is having growing
pains and I understand. However, I feel there are
some major weakness in the library system. As a
working professional obtaining a second degree,
I have limited time to spend in the library. To
night (after work), I have been here for 4 hrs. try
ing to find materials from research journals for a
research paper. Out of the 23 journals listed for
use by the professor as good sources for research,
only 5 are available at this university and none
applied to what I need. Aside from the recom
mendations made by my professor; I looked up
41
and none where (sic)
available. If everything is only available through
(sic) the UCSD library, why are we attending this
university? I pay full tuition and I ain definitely
&OTgetting my money ’s worth. There are 3 copy
machines and only 1 is working. Last week none
were working. At the beginning of the school year,
• this is inexcusable.. Sometimes I wonder why I
waste my time and money. The one shining light
in this library is (he staff. Rochelle and Gabriela
aio extremely knowledgeable and more than help
ful. But their talents are wasted because they can’t
provide the materials (sic) students need.
Race
nation.
The forum concluded with each candidates closing re
marks about why citizens of San Marcos should cast their
vote in favor of that particular candidate.
from p.5
The candidates, Patrice Lee, Lee Thibadeau, Vince
Andrade, Mary Lejeune, and Hal Martin were each allowed
five minutes to make their opening statements before taking
questions from audience members. Several of the questions
asked concerned the relationship between the university and
the city of San Marcos.
All candidates said that they felt that the university was
very important to all of North County. Candidates stressed
the need for a partnership between CSUSM, the city, and
local businesses to complete construction of the university
and develop programs that allow CSUSM to contribute to
the local community.
When asked whether or not they supported affirmative
action the candidates responses were mixed. Andrade,
Lejeune and Thibadeau said that they strongly support affir
mative action. Martin and Lee had mixed feelings about the
issue and said they had not decided how they would vote on
prop. 209, the so-called "California Civil Rights Initiative."
Several candidates did express concerns about possible abuses
of affirmative action and the possibility of reverse discrimi
PRINCIPLES
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SOUND
CorrectionsIn the October 16 issue of The PrideThe editorial entitled "Help environment: for
get the Dome plates" was wrongly accredited to Tony
Barton. Staff writer Kathy Simpson is the true au
thor.
The the page eight continuation of Jill Ballard's
letter to the editor entitled "Student claims rights
violated in newsgroup ban" was mistakenly left out.
The entire letter has been reprinted on page five of
this issue.
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Our library materials fund are limited, but
we try our best to work with faculty to provide
materials to support the curriculum. It would
be helpful to know the academic field in which
you are studying so we could make a better
assessment of your situation. If you’ve already
consulted with librarians in the Research Con
sultation Office and if you’ve already tried us',
copies of articles
in journals
have no on*campus
subscriptions, perhaps you could invite your
prof^sbr to work with the librarian responsible for the collections in his/her area to de
velop better support for class assignments.
You need a “copy card” system like SDSU
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machines to begin with—but that ail of the machines seem chronically broken is ridiculous.
Why can’t something be done about this? This is
thb third seinester of a “copy-iess” campus! It’s
itdt if if is a new problem or rare occurrence! ■
It would be very helpful to have the ability
to priht from the Internet in the library! Is it pos
sible to get this working?
*4^ When Is this library and University going to
be seriousabout allowing students to do research.
I refer specifically tp not having any copiers that
run off copy cards otcredit systems. Dropping
dimes is an archaic system that was probably out
dated during the T’eng Dynasty. This is the type
of thing ybai would expect in a minor public li
brary in the 1980’s.b u tn o ta t a University (sic)
in the ‘90%. l e t ’s get yritli the program.
YES! We have long been aware of the
problems with copiers in the library and the
wasted use of paperonthe CD ROM products.
W eare happy to report that on October 17 we
had a walkthrough with five companies bid
ding to provide a copycard, copy maintenance
service,
SDSU and UCSp. Y^e began work on this
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T HE P RIDE
The Srudem Newspapen pon California Srare Umvensny, San Mancos
V olume IV, N umber V
Wednesday, N ovember 1 3,1996
21st century technology in
satellite TV control room llfllllpffee.; .;•,
By Andie Hewitt
Pride Staff Writer
A Romantic
Study overseas
The technology of the 21st century
has arrived at Cal State San Marcos and
resides in the Head End Room in Craven 4308A. What, exactly, is a Head End
Room you may ask, and you should.
The Head End Room is the Master
Control Center for CSUSM's satellite and
Closed Circuit TV System (CCTV). This
advanced technology will allow professors to show videos, 16mm films, laser
discs, and slides with the aid of computerized remote control on the TV monitors currently provided in all classrooms
in Academic Hall.
Through the use of this equipment,
professors will have the "capability to
simulcast the same program in more than
one room at a time, e.g. General Education courses" said Steve Wiener, Media
Production Specialist and coordinator for
the Head End Room.
Instructors can select media applicable to their subject well in advance of
the lecture date and with the flick of a
switch, bring the world into the classroom.
The system also provides f or the
d ownlinking of s atellite b roadcasts
supplementing current Daniels Cable
programming which can then be relayed
to designated classrooms and/or conference rooms on campus.
Political science professors are especially looking f orward t o showing
election coverage as it happens," Weiner
pointed out, which the CCTV system will
T he
a nd R oman I n d i e s class, o f!
have the ability to provide.
C SUSMbegins i ts "Epic Nights" on Wednesday,
Housed in the Head End Room is
November 2 0;The evem will feature students and
CCTV technology, which includes satcommunity members reading H omers OcWyssey*
ellite tuners, video modulators (allowing
for 7 programs to show on 7 different
d ^ m ^ j s 2 ^ro, : a c offee bouse in Bscondido,
channels), wave-form monitors, a proi s assisting i n hosting the e vent The reading will
cessing amplifier, fiberoptic transmitter, < take place on the main stage.
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projector and top of the line hi-fi stereo
i ^ c b i f e e house venue had been
V CR's, which will alleviate constant
an ofiginaf idea of ormstuctor, Madeline Marshall,
manual delivery and pick-up of media
and seamed to b e the b ^ place for this kind o f
equipment.
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3he concept of the event sprung from o ne o f
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mester, faculty are determined to take full
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potential expansion of Media Services as
a few weeks and then brought it to the class f or
well.
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make t he event a series and move f t o ff campus*
for in the original campus funding, the
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C CTV s ystem w ill b e o perated by
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clude the need f orbore video carts," said
Wiener.
ARTS & LECTURES
l^albians.
Author to speak and sign
By Paul Hilker
Woman film
makertospeak
on campus
Pride Staff Writer
Rudolfo Anaya, critically acclaimed author of the novel, Bless
Me, Ultima," will be on campus for a reading Friday, Nov. 15.
The 4:30 pm presentation will be held in ACD 104.
Anaya is a professor emeritus of English at the University of
New Mexico.
Known for capturing the cultural heritage of New Mexico, the
author will read from his books, "Rio Grande Falls," a murder mystery, and "Jalamanta," a tale of spiritual enlightenment.
"Jalamanta," which is about a man in ancient times who is exiled
from his city because of his spiritual beliefs, has application present
times, Anaya says. "It has ideas that are relevent to things that are
happening in our society right now," he adds.
Inspiration to write "Bless Me, Ultima," stemmed from his desire to draw onthe philosophies of his other works, Anaya said. "I
retired three years ago and just jumped into writing murder mystery
novels," he adds. "But I really wanted t o... extract the essence of the
philosophy within my other books and put them into a novel.
"Bless Me, Ultima' seems to be very popular in California especially."
On Friday, Anaya will read from his latest works and discuss and
Photo courtesy of Arts & Lectures answer questions on his body of works. He will also sign copies of
Author Rudolfo Anaya will read and discuss portions of his works
his booksTickets, $3 for students, alumni and seniors and $5 for othand do a book signing on campus Friday.
ers, are now available. For more information, contact Bonnie Biggs
at ext. 4366.
�N EWS
The Vnbe, Wednesday, Novembers 13,1996
Students await classroom space
WIHAT'S N EWS
Home based business
programs presented
A seminar designed to teach financial independance
will be offered Saturday, Nov. 23 in ACD 404 from 10am
to 12pm. It is sponsored by the Van Ness Institute of
Entrepeneurs and is open to anyone over 18 years of age.
Four different Home Based Business programs will be
presented with hands-on training by successful instructors.
The seminar is free.
Scholarships offered
Applications for the following scholarships are due
December 15. More information is available through the
Financial Aid and Scholarship Office at 750-4850.
Soroptomist International of Visa- $1,500 scholarship to a woman who is a senior or graduate level student
majoring in English or science. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and be enrolled full time.
They must also demonstrate worthwhile and personal contributions to the community and demonstrate financial need.
Soroptomist International Training Awards Program of Rancho Bernardo- $500 scholarship to a mature
woman, head of household, enrolled in an educational program to upgrade her employment status. Applications may
only apply to T.A.P. Soroptomist International Club.
Leadership seminars
N ovember 13, C ommons 2 06,2 p m
HOW TO RUN AN EFFECTIVE MEETING
A pimer of of basic parliamentary procedure designed for
participants with little or no experience.
Presenter: John Gaughen, Coordinator, Student Activites
San Diego State University.
November 27, Commons 2 06,2pm
THE INCREDIBLE LEADER
Learn to establish credibility as a leader. Come share
your leadership experiences and learn from others who
have established their credibility.
Presenter: Tim Bills and Gezai Berhane, Student
Activites Advisers, CSU San Marcos.
Statewide committees
need students
The California State Student Association (CSSA) is
looking for student representatives to serve on one of 14
statewide committees, including the Educational Equity
Advisory Committee, Financial Aid Advisory Committee, Advisory Committee on Remedial Education, and the
Institute for teaching and learning.
For information or an application, contact Lisa or
Joy at the Associated Students Office, 750-4990.
Volounteers needed
EYE Crisis Program is looking f or volunteers that
want to help others. Ideal candidates will be available
evenings and weekends. For information on training call
Linda Courton at the EYE Counseling and Crisis Services
at (619) 747-6281.
By Kathy Simpson
Pride Staff Writer
More than a few students are hoping that the two
new buildings behind ACD and the science building
will contain some rooms suitable f or large classes.
Reason: The few lecture rooms we do have on campus
aren't enough to accommodate all the large classes.
Biology 201, for example, has about 90 students
enrolled. On exam days, some students are forced to
sit on the floor because there aren't enough desks.
"No student should ever have to take an exam sitting on the floor," said Biology 201 student Martin
Kazoka. "Enrollment shouldn't exceed the number of
desks."
The room is so crowded that biology students who
do not arrive early must sit in the back of the room
where they cannot see the board clearly, forcing them
to track down students in the front later in order to
copy their notes.
Woman film
maker to speak
By Paul Hilker
Pride Staff Writer
Julie Dash, a nationally acclaimed film maker
and writer, will comment on her film "Daughters
of the Dust" and discuss women in film making at
6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18.
"Daughters of the Dust" won first prize for
cinematography at the 1991 Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
Dash has attended a myriad of national and
international film festivals while working for the
Motion Picture Association of America, including the Cannes International Film Festival in
France, and has studied at the National Film Theater of London and the British Commonwealth
Institute.
Dash focuses on her own experiences growing up in New York City as well as the experiences of other black women peers.
"My films are about women at pivotal moSee Dash, pg. 8
"We practice survival of the fittest in this class,"
said Biology 201 student Craig Currie. aOnly the
strong get a desk up front. I always get there 15 minutes early."
Kathy Dauphine takes Chemistry 150 right before the Biology 201 class in the same room. "Biology people try to get there so early to get a good seat,
they sometimes disturb the chemistry class while it's
still in session," she said.
Dauphine considers herself lucky, though: She's
enrolled in both the chemistry and biology classes.
Since she's already in the room, she d oesn't have to
worry about getting a seat for biology.
None of the students blame their instructors. Indeed, despite the crowded classroom, they say the
quality of instruction is good. But they do point out
that i t's a lot more difficult to learn when they have
trouble seeing and hearing everything that is going
on.
UpcoiviNq EVENTS
Friday, November 15: Author of Bless Me
Ultima Rudolfo Anaya will read selections of
his work including Jalamanie. 6pm, ACD 102.
This i s a ticketed event.
•
Monday, November 18: Julie Dash, director
of Daughters of the Dust and first AfricanAmerican Woman to have her film recieve a
full-length theatrical release, will comment on
clips of her film and talk about women film
makers. She will sign books afterwards. 6pm,
A CD 102.
Wenesday, December 4: Dr. Don Funes
directs the Andean Ensemble's performance
of the music of the Andes Mountains on
indiginous instruments. 7pm, A CD 104.
The quartet Blurring the Edges f uses classical, flamenco, j azz, blues and South American
music. The quartet is lead by Peter Sprague
and Fred Benedetti. 12:30 to 1:30pm,
ACD 102.
�FEATURES
I be Prude, Wednesday, November 13, 1996
Try working your
dream for a living
International program more than
an education for CSUSM student
By Donna Gonzales
Pride Staff Writer
I was hanging out in the "Dome" on Friday, a place, until
recently, I thought was the cafeteria, when I overheard a group
of students talking about what they wanted to be when they
graduated f rom college. At the time, I was trying to figure out
something to observe and write about, which was an assignment in one of my classes, and as observing and writing are
what I do for this column as well, I saw the opportunity to kill
two birds and decided to go f or it.
Anyway, some of these people I was e avesdrop..! mean,
observing, were talking about becoming accountants, a couple
wanted to be teachers, and one wanted to do something that
had to do with owning a big company and making lots of
money. Although she was still uncertain as to what kind of
company it was she wanted to own, she felt certain that the
education she was getting at CSUSM would somehow help
her reach her goal, which led the others to furiously nod in
agreement.
Suddenly, a voice, timid and wavering, broke though the
rustle of nodding heads, causing me to stop sipping my Fruita
Granita and lean closer in order to better accidentally overhear. Earlier, this same voice had proclaimed a burning desire
to keep books and manage investment portfolios, and I wondered now, as did the table full of future CEOs, if my ears,
admittedly damaged by years of exposure to rock and roll
music played at levels approximating a j et plane's roar directly overhead, had overheard correctly. It repeated itself,
though, and confirmed the groups deepest fears. The voice
said, "Actually, if I had my choice, I 'd really rather be a writer."
The group of managerial wannabes froze in mid-nod.
They looked around the table, eyes darting back and forth
between the voice and the rest of their f lock. Finally, another
voice cleared itself and declared, "I always wanted to be a
photographer."
The tension in the group was felt as far away as where I
was sitting and the division that took place between them
was as obvious as if they had moved to separate tables. Clearly,
these two individuals had struck a resounding chord with their
proclamations and the rest of the group was either unable or
unwilling to discuss them further.
Then, I watched as the two tried to backtrack, almost
apologetic in their explanations that, of course, hardly anyone really made a living from doing these things, and that it
was important to get a good education so that you would have
something to fall back on when you d idn't make it. The photographer also noted that although he had been taking pictures since he was 6 years old and had even won some awards
for his pictures in high school, he did know that to actually be
a photographer was only a fantasy and that those who became
successful at it j ust happened to be in the right place at the
right time or had some other " in" that made their career possible.
About this time it dawned on me that I could have been
watching myself 20 years o r so ago when I, too, had a burning desire to be a writer but felt that I needed a "real" j ob if I
were to be truly successful in life. So, I started my own company, made lots of money and got up every single morning
wishing I d idn't have to get out of bed and go to work. But, I
was successful, all right, and so will they be, my friends in the
Dome.
What I wonder, though, is why we are brought up to ignore our dreams, why, when we discover in ourselves a love
for something, we push it aside if it does not fill some societal
standard as to what it is to be successful. While it's true that
we have to be able to make a living while gaining success
with our chosen crafts, why does a would-be writer study accounting, or a photographer, business administration?
Wouldn't it make more sense to learn the craft that you
love, inside out, backward and forward, so that maybe you
j ust might be so good at what you do that you find a way to
make your own " in" and take yourself to the right place at the
right time? A fter all, the worst case scenario would be a "real"
j ob doing some facsimile of something you love, giving you
all the more experience and expertise f or when the right time
P lease s ee Rambler, p . 8
Can you find romance by studying abroad?
Jennifer Elbert-Rasmussen did.
Romance was not the objective of the International Relations major when she left for a year
in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was just a happy side
benefit.
She met Lars Rasmussen five years earlier
while she was studying in Mexico. They became
friends, but did not see each other again until her
family went on a trip to Scandinavia. She called
and asked Lars to meet her in Copenhagen the
next day. He did and romance blossomed. They
visited back and forth from then on.
The coupled married last Aug. 10, and returned to the United States two weeks later. "Lars
is really stoked about the surfing," Jennifer said.
"He likes it here, but I think adapting to any culture takes time, even if it is sunny California."
While in Denmark, Jennifer took classes for
her major as well as learning Danish and traveling to other countries, including a trip to Russia
aboard an Aeroflot plane with broken seat belts
and an emergency door handle that broke o ff. She
visited Estonia and St. Petersburg.
Although she enjoyed the trip to Russia, when
she returned to Denmark, it was like coming
home. "That's what happens when you stay a
year," she said. "It becomes your home; you have
Photo courtesy of Lars Rasmussen andjennifer Elbert-Rasmussen
moved there."
Study abroad? Jennifer Elbert-Rasmussen recieved more
The trip to Russia was only one of several than an education on during her study overseas.
side trips included in the program. She also went
—
to Brussels, Stockholm, northern Germany, and
Amsterdam.
countries, ranging from Australia to Zimbabwe. Two
"It is easy to stereotype people when you see a bad informative meetings for those interested in the program
example and to say, xOh, those Danes, jerks are every- are scheduled on campus this month Nov. 2 0 at 12:30
where.1"
p.m., and Nov. 21, at 2 p.m., both in Commons 206.
One of the things that impressed her the most was
the Danish criminaljustice system. There, prisoners cook
The program isn't just for those studying foreign
their own food, do their own laundry and are even al- languages. Many other majors are welscome, including
lowed to have knives in a silverware drawer. In low-se- business and marine biology. Most classes also are
curity facilities, the prisoners can come and go almost at taught in English.
will.
For those aiming to learn French, Spanish or GerJennifer is a veteran traveler, having spent 1991-92 man, one semester of the language is a requirement bein Granada, Spain. She also has traveled to Costa Rica fore traveling. But no previous Italian is required.
and Australia.
Pell grants, financial aid and student loans can be
The study-abroad program o ffers programs in 16 used help to help offset the cost of studying abroad.
centers
- | > I Other formal c o r e s p o n d e n t I t is best t o call t he
i: ^axittH^^
J^^staii appointment about a week in
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advance at 750-4168, but walk-ins also can get
j g j i l l t is getting to b e that time in the semester. : : ' help*
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£ :Atfymn&ed help to g etirady f or mid-terms, there
A key here i s to get started early. Watch f or
If^lil^^
available on the third floor of workshops in basic grammar o r paragraphs, o r turn
Craven Hall behind t he cashier.
^
: H in a request f or what you need. T he writing center
- H ie university's oldest tutoring center, math, has is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a m . to 8 p.m.
been operating since spring 1991, o ffering student
Accounting or statistics yourproMem?ThereV
solution manuals in addition'to tutoring. ; , ^ , a tutoring center to help you* also with solution
Most math teachers also have notebooks on file manuals, which is open o n Monday from 7 :30 t o
at the tutoring center featuring individual syllabuses,
lOaum.tonoon^and 1 2 3 0 t o 2 : 3 0 p m ;
assignments and, a fter the test i s over, solutions.
Tuesday, 10 a,m, t o 2 j un,; Wednesday, 7:30-9:30
You can even phone the math center t o pick u p
assignments f rom classes yon missed. T he number: Thursday, 9 t o I I a m , 1 2 t o 2 :30p.m.,and 3 to 5
750-4014, And, should yon lose your notebook* you i p.m.
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assignments in the center. I t's open on |
a walk-in basis from 9
to
Monday through
- Spanish tutoring a lsois available Mondays and
Thursday: } - '.V *
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Wednesdays from 8:30 to l l : 3 0 a m , l : 3 0 t o 4 p , m ,
Then, t here's t he nearby writing center, where
yon can get h elpforany stage from outlining t o re; How a bout chemistry? Tutoring i s available
writing;A f ew computers are available them.
Jto? noont,
Students also e aa get h elp with resumes a nd and o n Fridays f mm 10 a;tn. t o 2 p A
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�O PINION
The Trade, Wednesday, Novembe* 13,1996
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Please recycle this newspaper
Blind eye turned to real issue
KEN VAN HORN
I'm sure I'm not the only person who has been
jconfused by what seems to be a double standard
at CSUSM.
The Associated Students of California State
University at San Marcos began by declaring that
Proposition 209 was, if I may paraphrase, penned
by Satan and was a paranoid attempt to undermine equal opportunity and diversity in the work
place, a.k.a. Affirmative Action.
The wave of tolerance and diversity then
moved on to what became known as the 'Teach
In." On Oct. 21, the campus came together to affirm that racism and hate crimes would not be tolerated.
Finally, a rally on Oct. 24, restated the universities position against 209.
All of this action that had been taking place
gave the outward impression of a system concerned with its stand on diversity.
What bothers me is the conflict in defining
the fine line between equal opportunity and that
ugly little concept of quota-based hiring.
It seems to me that all the authors of 209
wanted to eliminate was the pressure put on employers to hire based on race or gender.
Basically, the intent of 209 was to do away
with discrimination in hiring by eliminating point
systems and preferences based on the quota sys-
tem. It intends to level the playing field and give
jobs to those who are most capable of filling the
requirements.
The proponents and opponents of 209 have
been battling over the issue and the various speculations that it will open loopholes for discrimination. This seems ludicrous to me.
Why is it that when we begin to speak about
discrimination and equal opportunity, the concept of "may the best person win" is never understood? I don't believe that I 'm the only person who has had the rational to believe in the
self preservation concept of business. Simply put,
if I 'm an employer or manager and I have to hire
someone, I 'm going to hire the most capable person.
It's not an issue of fairness, but rather a rational equation that ends with me realizing either either profit or geting more production. Don't
get me wrong on this issue. It has nothing to do
with morals or political conscience. I 'd give my
mom the boot if I knew Joe Schmoe was capable
of increasing my account balance.
All of that said, I feel the blind eye the university and students turned to the real issue of
209, the initiative to increase equality, really
proved that bandwagon politics are in effect here.
Maybe we need to review Marc Antony's strategy in Shakespeare's "Julius Ceasar." Specifically his views on mob mentality and how easily
we're swayed.
We don't give thanks enough
PAUL HILKER
Sometimes it's hard to distinguish between
things that we want and things that we need.
I know that I'd like to see some integrity in
politics for once. I'd also like a job that pays well
and is flexible around my school schedule. And,
there are many other things I want that are not
truly necessary, so many that I can't even list them
all on this page.
But what do I really need?
Sure, we all need a few bare necessities to
survive in today's society; a job, transportation,
friends, education and, of course, food, shelter and
clothing. But how many people do you know who
have maintained a lasting sense of happiness with
only these "bare necessities?"
Society seems to dictate that we must constantly compare what we have to some exclusive
standard of wealth. If you think that you are just
scraping by, while complaining about rising gas
prices, inflation or the general economy, try to reevaluate those thoughts for a moment.
I have a friend who frequently says, T m
bored. What do you want to do?"
He has the luxury of not having to worry about
working for a living. His father, a building contractor, owns three houses in Northern California,
leases a place at the North-Star ski resort in Lake
Tahoe and makes (in a good year) more than
$750,000.
My friend, who is 19, lives by himself in a
house that has surrounding property valued well
over $1 million. Thanks to his family's wealth, he
can entertain himself whenever and however he
wants. Yet he's "bored." He is wealthy, but happiness seems to avoid his family like the plague.
Many of us don't have time to feel bored because we're so busy making money, educating
ourselves so that we eventually can make money,
or both. Does money equal happiness? Maybe
for a while. But what about perpetual happiness?
And, yes, there is such a thing.
When I consider the opportunities and the
wealth that my friend has, and observe what he
does with those opportunities, it forces me to take
a second look at my own attitude towards life.
I see time spent with loved ones and friends
consumed by individual wants and needs, and
what's left is a few hours on weekends or during
holidays to truly enjoy life.
We tend to spend so much of our time in the
acquisition of time and money that we don't take
time to relax and think about the things that we
already have. Indeed, we take them for granted.
And then, striving in our own "pursuit of happiness," .we begin to treat others like they're contestants in a rat race; a never-ending competition
for happiness.
The cliche, "The more you have, the more
you want," seems to be more and more prevalent
as we become callous and indifferent to each
other's needs and focus more on our own wants.
Try to step back for a moment and take a
look at the things you already have and realize
something: They are only to be had for a very
short time. Is that paycheck so vital that we're
cheating ourselves out of time that should be
spent on more valuable things?
Instead of spending so much time acquiring, we should be spending more time appreciating.
Try it. You may find that life can be much
richer, and that your pursuit of happiness doesn't
lie anywhere near banks, credit cards or checkbooks
�The Pmde, Wednesday, Novea&eK 1 3,1996
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Teach-in a success, Applaud those who
clean up the mess censored student
I found Oct 21 to be informative and
interesting. I am amazed to see the amount
of effort put into it. I do have a major complaint, however.
There is tape leftover from flyers and
posters sticking to the walls and windows
and railings all over the school. The chalk
on the ground is acceptable, but on the
walls? There is chalk writing on the pillar
near the snack machines (5th floor/outside/
Craven Hall), and it ain't comin' off!
The mess left by the advertising for
Oct 21 is dissapointing, and I hope other
activity oiganizers will not see it fit leave
such a mess. I am proud to attend CSUSM,
and would love to see a bit more respect
for the buildings.
Sincerely,
Jens Knuefken
S enior/HTM Major
Defending Vegan/
Animal Rights club
In the October 16, 1996 issue of The
Pride Joseph Sedlmeyer wrote that he is
"sick of extreme animals rights activists
who will put their lives on the line to save
a sewer rat, yet scream and cuss in the face
of pro-lifers who hold an opposing viewpoint." I'd like to ask Mr. Sedlmeyer who
he is referring to because there is no Animal Rights activist on our campus who fits
that description and as the CSUSM Vegan
& Animal Rights president I would know.
Since Mr. Sedlemeyer's letter was
aimed at "Cal State San Marcos in particular," his attacks on Animal Rights Activists smacked of the result of faulty assumptions and value judgments. Also, since Mr.
Sedlmeyer's letter came from such a strong
Christian perspective, he should probably
know that many Biblical scholars believe
that Jesus was a member of the Essenes, a
Jewish religious sect that followed a strict
vegetarian diet and rejected animal sacrifices.
The New Testament—written more
than a century after Jesus' death—probably
referred to Jesus as a fish- or meat-eater
because of mistranslations from the Greek
or to appeal to meat-eating Christians in
Rome CAnimal Times_ Sept./Oct. 1995).
Goodnight and thank you!
Jill Ballard
senior
Liberal Studies
false accusations to name a few.
I applaud Teresa Macklin, Sandy
Kuchler and Norm Nicolson for the sanctions placed against Ms. Ballard limiting
Dear Editor:
her internet access from CSUSM. I find it
alarming Ms. Ballard is allowed to continue
I am w riting in r esponse to J ill as V&AR club president after making such
Ballard's letter in the October 30th edition irresponsible, spiteful and hateful remarks.
of The Pride. Ms. Ballard claims her rights I hope "this matter is not over" yet, the camwere violated and she was censored when, pus needed to read the words Ms. Ballard
as a disciplinary action, her internet access excluded from her letter.
became restricted and her privilege to post
Is it right for someone of such questo CSUSM news groups was revoked. She tionable character and morals to remain in
further complains students made "false ac- charge of a campus club? I hope Oct. 21st
cusations" "without proper support or evi- brought this campus closer to understanddence" calling her "racist," "discrimina- ing the problems with the sort of behavior
tory" and accusing her of leading the Ms. Ballard consistently displays.
V&AR Club as a "dictator."
J ust b efore the Fall '96 s emester
started, several students showed interest in
Peter Rauch
joining the V&AR club in order to learn
(AKA Animal)
more about the benefits of a vegan diet. At
the time Ms. Ballard, apparently speaking
on behalf of the club, and in direct opposition to the academic advisor, stated several
times that no one would be allowed to join
the V&AR club who didn't agree with everything the club stands for. Although the
academic advisor assured students that anyone would be allowed to join, Ms. Ballard
In the Oct. 16,1996 issue of The Pride,
remained adamant on the point claiming if
Denise Ord asked me how I could possishe were forced to allow such people to
bly know "if the animal experiments conjoin, she would not include them in club
ducted on campus are 'cruel.'" Before remailers, meetings or activities.
sponding: I'd like to ask Ms. Ord if she
In late September and early October
would like to be caged and subjected to
of this semester, Ms. Ballard posted a string
whatever experiments the big bad scienof inflammatory remarks ranging f rom
tists felt like forcing her to take part in?
openly lambasting
Would she not feel violated?
Public Safety because she can't find
I'd also like to know if Ms. Ord thinks
front row parking whenever she happens that Nazi concentration camps were "cruel"
to arrive at school to blasting a particular
LTWR Professor who actually expected her
to be on time, and attend every class meeting. (Imagine such a cruel and viscous professor!) However, the real uproar occurred
when Ms. Ballard suggested boycotting the
CSUSM Pow Wow. She said, "Did you
know that the Pow Wow is full of people
wearing dead furry creatures such as mink
in their hair? Fur is not fashionable in any
culture. Do not stand for it."
Although there is nothing wrong with
boycotting an event which somehow violates personal beliefs, many people seemed
deeply offended at her flippantly suggesting students should not stand for other cultures who practice religious ceremonies
which she finds offensive.
After several posts confronted the racist nature of her original post, Ms. Ballard
became verbally abusive to everyone who
confronted her. This included name calling, abusive and offensive language and
Treat animals as
you would like to
be treated
and if so how are they different from animals in laboratories? Is it ok to dominate
beings of another species, but not of another religion/race/ethnicity/gender/sexual
orientation/etc? If you want to know how
the animal experiments are cruel then read
the Vegan & Animal Rights Web page and
learn something.
http://coyote.csusm.edu/student_orgs/
VEGAN/vegan.html.
Find out how legs are amputated off
of live frogs, how lobsters are mutilated,
and what exactly a stereotaxic device is
doing on our campus.
In M s. O rd's f inal p aragraph she
praised CSUSM for "offering comprehensive research opportunities to its students
by using modern techniques." I'd like to
know what "techniques" Ms. Ord finds so
rewardingly "modern." It certainly couldn't
be the old conditioned behavior experiment. It couldn't be probing animals either.
A "modern technique" would be a
c omputer p rogram, something that is
widely available, quite suitable for your
educational needs, and something that your
teacher is not utilizing as an alternative to
animal experiments.
In Ms. Ord's final comment she called
the animal lab a "necessary addition." Necessary for what? Necessary for you to treat
living beings as expendable? What have
you learned from first hand animal experiments that you could not have learned from
a computer program, video, or model besides how to lack compassion?
Goodnight and thank you!
Jill Ballard
senior
Liberal Studies
Al Letters to the editor must be signed by the author,
contain the writer's first and last name, grade level
major, phone number and mailing address.
Letters failing to meet these qualifications will not be
printed. Letters to the editor are not edited for spelling
or punctuation beyond what is needed to repair
damage created through e-mail transfer.
C heck out T HE P RIDE'S re-designed
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TheTmde, Wednesday, NovewktK 13, 1996
X-Files: the albums
Jordan's new
film educates,
Big name artists
entertains
By Gabe Lundeen
Pride Staff Writer
Director Neil Jordan has always directed artistic and controversial films, from
the gender-bending "The Crying Game" to
the sensual and supernatural "Interview
With The Vampire." Jordan's latest film,
" Michael C ollins," f ollows t his t rack
record.
"Michael Collins" is a historical epic
based on an Irish revolutionary leader who
led his followers to revolt against the British, and the trials and betrayals he faced in
doing so. Instead of portraying a lengthy,
overdone piece of history that gives a blunt,
one-sided vision of the facts, Jordan sticks
to the factual while still allowing the audience to form its own opinion of the title
character.
Collins, the courageous, determined
leader is played by Liam Neeson, who, after duds like "Before and After," gives his
best performance since his Oscar-nominated one in "Schindler's List." Neeson
gives the movie a center, as all characters
seem to be only shadows behind his powerful acting j ob.
One of the most interesting things
Neeson does with Collins is show the duality of the man. While on one hand he is
bent on liberating Ireland f rom English
oppression, he also debates with himself
as to whether the means he uses, guerrilla
warfare, are justified by his cause. Unlike
the steadfast confidence we saw in figures
l ike W illiam Wallace f rom t he m ovie
"Braveheart," Collins is at times unsure of
his actions.
T he supporting cast is also superb.
Aidan Quinn and Alan Rickman give fine
performances, and Julia Roberts shows us
that she really can act, that she has been
fooling all of us with her past few dreadful
movie appearances.
Integrated into the story is a deadly
love triangle between Collins, C ollins'
friend Harry Boland, played by Quinn, and
Kitty Kiernan, played by Roberts. This
gives the film a more human element to it,
as historical epics like this one can often
be bogged down by cartoon-like characters and an overabundance of violence.
Jordan paints an accurate picture of
history, and he has acknowledged where
he took creative license, which was rare.
"Michael Collins" both educates and entertains, and Jordan lets us blissfully forget we are learning.
record new tracks
Composer captures
T.V. show's mood
"The Truth and the Light" is the quintessential "X-Files" al"Songs in the Key of X" is something of an oddity in the
bum on the market. It captures the true atmosphere and spirit of
soundtrack world. Although it is a soundtrack by technical
the popular show, while remaining entertaining outside the condefinition, only three of the songs on it have ever appeared on
text of the television series.
the television show "The X-Files."
The album's music is performed by Mark Snow, who does
But this isn't the only odd thing about it. It is a collection
all of the music for "The X-Files." On television, S now's music
of almost entirely original material by a group of rock music's
major talents; it is rare to see as many big names on one album
is the perfect mood-setter for the show. It is as eerie and provocaas you do on "Songs." These heavy weights put together a strong
tive as the series itself, and greatly enhances every second of evcollection of songs that were inspired by the show.
ery epi$ode.
The opening theme for the show, by Mark Snow, ties the
"Let [the music] take you on a journey into a world where
album back to its
sound is s ight; w here
roots on television.
d estination
is
a
B ut a fter t hat i t
reverbertory haltation on
strays, b ecoming
a non-existent horizon,"
less of a reflection
writes Chris Carter, creof t he show and
ator and writer of "The
more of a musical
X-Files." "Far, far from
"jam session." But
your television set."
the results are still
This may be quite a
great.
m outhful, but it could
" Red R ight
not be any m ore t rue.
Hand," which was
Snow's music is beautifeatured in an epiful and ugly, haunting
sode of "The Xa nd f rightening, a nd,
Files," is a chilling
above all, effective.
song by Nick Cave
C oupled w ith t he
and the Bad Seeds.
music is dialogue from
Its steady beat and
various episodes o f'The
Cave's dark vocals
X -Files," w ritten by
give it haunting viCarter. Many of the snip:
sion that makes it
p ets a re s ome of t he
inimitable. Cave is
most exciting moments
a lso r esponsible
f rom the s how's three
f or t he a lbum's
seasons, and produce an
h idden
s ongs,
electrifying effect. As an
which were write xample of t his, a s
ten by " X-Files"
S cully ( played by
c reator
C hris
G illian
A nderson)
Carter.
screams out into space,
I C 8 V M A R K S N O W W O R D S BV C H R I S C R R f f R
Beat Generat he m usic c rescendos
tion guru William
and echoes as the scream
Burroughs and rock favorite REM perform together on "Star
dies out.
Me Kitten." Burrough's ragged, drug-scarred voice sounds like
Chris Carter is an excellent writer. The strength of "The Xhe is on his death bed as we listen to him speak, and it's nice to
Files" lies in its writing, and this quality comes through in the
see REM moving on to better things and away from the "Evmusic as well.
erybody Hurts" trite ballad style.
But it is Snow who steals the stage on "The Truth and the
Elvis Costello and Brian Eno collaborate to produce "My
Light," He gets your heart racing as every sound is heard, and
Dark Life," a 7-minute song that is moving and lamentful.
leaves you begging for more each time. The music lets you hand
Costello has always shown he is talented, with or without his
on edge, toys with your emotions, and never lets go.
band, The Attractions, and Eno only accentuates this.
"The Truth and the Light" is an essential for anyone who
considers himself a fan of "The X-Files." Anyone who has ever
Songs by Filter, the Foo Fighters, Soul Coughing, Frank
watched the show and even mildly enjoyed it should get a lot out
Black and Sheryl Crow are also included on the album, among
of the album.
others.
"Songs in the Key of X ," the already released album of alterEvery song on "Songs in the Key of X" was hand-picked
native rock songs inspired by the show, is a fine effort also, with
by Chris Carter, so fans of the show can be sure that each isn't
songs by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Elvis Costello, and Sheryl
too far from the show's main attributes. Fans of good rock
Crow. But if you want the true essence of the show, pick up "The
music will also have f un with the album, because it is, above
Truth and the Light."
all, a solid mosaic of creepy songs.
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The Pride is conducting a search for an organized and dedicated individual interested in the
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T HE P RIDE
The Srudenr Newspaper pon Cahpomm Srare Umvensiry, San Mancos
Volume IV, Number VI
Wednesday, November 27,1996
Racial incidents still
Race forum
problem a fter 'Teach-In' to be held
By Donna Gonzales
Health Services
finalizes move
date.
Page 2
Meliencaittp's
latest reviewed.
Page 6
meeting with African-American faculty to disPride S taff Writer
By Donna Gonzales
cuss the situation on campus. But the meeting
All students are invited to a forum
Pride Staff Writer
never materialized as the African-American
focusing on the recent racial occurrences
faculty members walked out because the meon campus.
A threatening message directed at a dia was present. Each side blamed the other
This forum on Thursday, Dec. 5,
black female professor was found on cam- for inviting the media t o the discussion.
from 1:30-4 p.m. in Commons 206 will
pus less than two weeks after the Oct. 21
Stacy said a new meeting with the black
give students a chance to voice their con"Teach-in."
faculty members was being set up.
cerns.
A red s wastika, with t he m essage,
In another racial incident at San Diego
Those students who d on't want to
"Watch your step, Miss Elise," was found in State University last week, an anonymous
participate in person can drop off statea men's bathroom in Academic Hall on Nov. threat appearing to target an SDSU Africanments in advance.
4. The target of this graffiti, Sharon Elise, is American professor was discovered in the
The forum is co-sponsored by Couna tenured professor.
campus library. The message warned that a
seling and Psychological Services, AssoSecurity measures have been taken to "fourth professor" would end up dead this year.
ciated Students and the Educational Opensure the safety of the professor, campus
Three SDSU professors from the engiportunity Program.
officials said.
neering department were shot to death last
Earlier this year, another female African- summer by a graduate student. He has admitAmerican professor reported that a white, ted the killings and is awaiting trial.
male student repeatedly called her a racial
epithet in her sociology class. The student
has since left the campus while the profesSee page12
for
sor continues to use a police escort on camr e l a t e d story.
pus.
Black Faculty Organized (BFO), a group
that represents all nine of the university's
black professors, accused the university of
practicing institutional racism, after i he first
incident. In a statement, BFO said, "Deeply
embedded institutional racism has contributed to the creation of a hostile working environment" at CSUSM.
The O ct. 21 "Teach-in" was created to
bring the campus community together and
address these allegations in the open. It was
a day-long event featuring guest speakers,
workshops and entertainment aimed at addressing the issue of racism.
In recent weeks, other incidents involving the first professor also are being investigated by the university, including an attempted break-in at the professor's house and
a bomb threat at the apartment complex of
her student teaching assistant. *
Staff photo/ The Pride
In the aftermath of the swastika graffiti,
The Palomar Pomerado Health Systems building, located across Twin Oaks Valley rd.
from Cal State San Marcos/will house new Student Health Services offices.
university President Bill Stacy scheduled a
Move date finalized
Palomar offers
child daycare
By Donna Gonzales
Pride S taff Writer
Dr. Fritz Kreisler's
column returns.
Page 3
Do you need someone to watch
your child on weekday mornings while
y ou're in class?
Palomar College is now offering
daycare to CSUSM students.
There are currently spots available
for children aged 4 years to 4 years 11
months in Palomar's Child Development Center at 1140 W. Mission Rd.,
San Marcos. Hours are 8 a.m. to noon
weekdays. There may be more openings later, Palomar officials said.
To apply, call the Child Development Center at 744-1150.
Student shows slides of
revolutionist army study
By Paul Hilker
Pride S taff Writer
Loud bursts of gun-fire punctuated the
dense tropical air, but the jungle humidity
muffled the ensuing cries of Mexican peasants. *This was the scene near Aguas Blancas,
a small town in the state of Guerrero, Mexico
where 17 people were massacred on June 18,
1995.
Christine Powell, a student of Mexican
history from Cal State San Marcos, visited
the site this summer to investigate and report
on the turmoil of political and public relations
in Guerrero. She traveled to a town near
Acapulco to report on political processes and
the up-rise of the EPR rebel army (the Popular Revolutionary Army). Backed by a human
rights organization called Global Exchange,
her group consisted of a few college students
and two members of the Global Exchange
program. Since her return, Powell has given
eight presentations, including slides in classes
at C SUSM. They r eveal social a gitation
steadily increasing because of unstable relations between the lower classes and the Mexican government.
The root of the conflict lies in the division between campesinos, or peasants, and the
wealthy upper-class. The government perpetuates this agitation through neglecting the needs
of much of Guerreros population by focusing
exclusively on favoring the wealthy, according to Powell. In actuality, the entire Mexican
political systems stability is threatened by the
rise of EPR.
Mexican politics are fashioned after the
U.S. system of government. Though the country operates on democratic ideals, Mexican
politicians show favor to their sources of financial support-wealthy land and corporation
owners. Ousted in 1995 by the President of
Please see EPR,
pg.
8
�N EWS
The Trade, Wednesday, Novewhe* 2 7, 1996
WHAT'S N E W S
Class schedules on-line
Curriculum services has placed the Spring '97 class
schedule on-line. It is accessable through the CSUSM home
page. T he address is:
http://www.csusm.edu/class_schedule__s97/index.html
A winter schedule is also available at the following
address:
h ttp://coyote.csusm.edu/Extended_Studies/exstud/
winter.html
Scholarships offered
Applications f or the following scholarships are d ue
December 15. More information is available through the
Financial Aid and Scholarship O ffice at 750-4850.
Soroptomist International of Visa- $1,500 scholarship to a woman who is a senior or graduate level student
majoring in English o r science. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 o r better and be enrolled full time.
They must also demonstrate worthwhile and personal contributions t o the community and demonstrate financial need.
Soroptomist International Training Awards Program of R ancho Bernardo- $500 scholarship to a mature
woman, head of household, enrolled in an educational program to upgrade her employment status. Applications may
only apply t o T.A.P. Soroptomist International Club.
Requirements f or the following scholarship must be
completed by January 1 3,1996.
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest- $5,000
first prize, $2,500 second prize $1,500 third prize and two
$500 honorable mention prizes f or a 3,000 to 4 ,000 word
essay on one of the following themesA) Ethics based on personal experience. B ) "Why are
we here?" How are we to meet our ethical obligations. C )
Reflect on an ethical aspect of a literary text.
It is open t o full-time undergraduate j uniors and seniors.
Leadership seminars
November 27, Commons 2 06,2pm
T HE INCREDIBLE LEADER
Learn to establish credibility as a leader. Come share
your leadership experiences and learn f rom others who
have established their credibility.
Presenter: Tim Bills and Gezai Berhane, Student
Activites Advisers, CSU San Marcos.
Statewide committees
need students
Program teaches special
s tudents f unctional skills
By Kathy Simpson
Pride Staff Writer
Have you e ver thought of the entire university as
your classroom?
F or one group of students, every aspect of c ampus life o ffers an chance t o learn.
You've probably seen them. Waiting f or the elevator, eating lunch in the cafeteria, or in the restrooms.
They are college-aged students enrolled in a special education class at Sierra Vista High School. They
provide janitorial services on the CSUSM campus f our
days a week—but, at the same time they use the c ampus as a classroom and learning envirorment.
T he program, started by John Hull, gives these
students the opportunity to learn, side by side with their
non-disabled peers. They learn what Hull calls "critical skills."
Each student has his o r her individual curriculum,
based on their strengths and weaknesses. T he goal is
to prepare them f or l ife a fter school.
Part of this program includes developing vocational skills, since they enter the j ob market a fter they
graduate. Currently, they provide custodial services to
CSUSM, f or which they are paid. They work about
nine hours a week.
Another part of the program is teaching the students how to e njoy their money and leisure time. On
their day o ff, they o ften take the bus to San Marcos to
do some shopping, have lunch, or j ust hang out. They
practice accessing the community.
"This program i sn't f or all the students at Sierra
Vista," said Hull. "Not all students would benefit f rom
the prdg&fftt;"
:c r i v sizlzztti:
i
Those chosen f or the class are the ones j udged
most likely to benefit f rom this experience. T he instructors are specially trained to deal with these students.
"We d on't teach this class in a classroom because
a classroom i sn't the same as the way things are in the
real world," says Hull.
"The program focuses on skills that are functional.
U seful stuff f or the real world. How to shop. How to
use the bus. Getting around safely. Work skills. Appropriate behavior."
Hull and his assistant, Kathy DeLar feel itfs important that the students be exposed to their non-disabled peers.
"We learn more f rom our peers than anyone else.
CSUSM students model the behavior of non-disabled
young adults. T he types of behaviors we want our students to learn,i says DeLar.
By being out in the community, the students can
o bserve how p eople their o wn age act, interact, and
behave.
CSUSM was selected a s a site f or this program
partly because the school is new and t he program will
b e able to grow with the school, and also because of
Please see Program, pg. 7
What if y bu had f ive times t he expenses that
y our budget ^ an c bver? T hat is what the M ath
L ab h as t o contend with.
It h as the s ame b udget a s in the spring of
1991 when it o pened. C SUSM h ad400students
then, and n ow has about 4 ,500 students.
N ot only that, but t he math lab in 1991 had
only f our m ath c lasses to tutor. T his semester it
h as 2 2.
In 1991, the l ab had t wo paid student tutors, a nd today it h as six, each working 2 0 h ours
a week .
I n 1991, the M ath Tutorial conducted f ree
Reviews f or C BEST tests, which students striviiiig t o b ecome teachers m ust take, and now it
nbt only h as t o d o that f or more students, but
a lso o ffer f ree r eviews f or the E LM, which b eginMng stiidents must take.
B ack in 1991, t he M ath Tutorial was only
opened a f ew h ours p er w eek, but now it is open
3 6 hours, and t here i s a demand f or m ore, especially e venings a nd F ridays.
A s if t hat w asn't b ad e nough, w hen i t
started, the department covered duplicating costs
that now h ave t o c ome o ut of its budget. It has
t o pay its o wn p hone b ill, and buy its o wn o ffice
supplies such a s w hite board pens, erasers, paper supplies, staples, and t ape that they did not
h ave to pay f or t hen.
I t also h as t o rely o n donated f urniture so
that students d o not h ave t o sit on the f loor like
they did last semester.
M aureen B . B uPorit C oordinator of the
M ath L ab p oints o ut that t he c enter is a great
h elp to many s tudents, but it needs a bigger budget. } W W S M
, • |8
Final date set for Health Services move
By Donna Gonzales
Pride S taff Writer
T he California State Student Association (CSS A) is
looking f or student representatives to serve on one of 14
statewide committees, including the Educational Equity
Advisory Committee, Financial A id Advisory Committee, Advisory Committee on Remedial Education, and the
Institute f or teaching and learning.
For information or an application, contact Lisa or
Joy at the Associated Students O ffice, 750-4990.
Volounteers needed
E YE Crisis Program is looking f or volunteers that
want to help others. Ideal candidates will be available
evenings and weekends. F or information on training call
Linda Courton at the E YE Counseling and Crisis Services
at (619) 747-6281.
Staff photo/ The Pride
Student Health Services was scheduled to move across the street ox/Pr
the summer, but was delayed by negotiations until January
T he u niversity's S tudent
Health Services finally is moving a cross T win O aks Valley
Road to the Palomar Pomerado
Health System building.
M ost of the m ove will be
d one during the semester break,
starting D ec. 16, when the facility in Graven Hall will close. It
will reopen in the new facilities
on J an. 6 .
B ut the Student Health Services pharmacy will close earlier,
on D ec. 6. It will also reopen on
J an. 6 in the new facility.
For f urther information, call
7 50-4915.
�FEATURES
The Pnide, Wednesday, NoveabeK 27, 1996
Tired of peer
Dealing with sexual orientation
groups? Me too hate crimes and incidents.
TZe&ecca
as hate actions hurt the victims, so they hurt the community at large. Such actions say to all of us that differences
based on ethnicity, gender, disability, or sexual orientation are not acceptable, and that it may even be dangerous
to b e d ifferent. Such behaviors drive us all to stick to our
own kind, to be suspicious, to f eel unwelcome.
What can I d o if I see or hear such expressions of
hatred? Whether we are witnesses to hate actions or targets of them, the most important thing that each of us can
and must do is report the incident to CSUSM Public Safety
(750-3111). Even if the incident is small and you are unsure if it "counts" as a crime, report it. Let Public Safety
decide whether it is a crime—they are trained to make
these judgments. Moreover, the Public Safety o ffice is the
one place where A LL information can b e centrally gathered, and therefore serves the campus by taking the pulse
of the frequency and severity of such actions.
What will happen to m e if I report it? T he Public
Safety o fficer will simply interview you and try to get as
much factual information as possible about the event. In
most cases, nothing else will occur. In some cases, where
an actual crime has happened, you may b e asked to testify
at some later time. T he Public Safety o ffice will be extremely supportive towards anyone who f eels at risk in
such a situation.
What else can I do? In recent weeks, the campus f ocus has been on hate crimes and incidents that are based
upon race. We are aware of other incidents that target lesbian, gay, and bisexual students. Please remember that
expressions of hostility based on sexual orientation are
similarly hateful.
T here is a c ampus G ay/Lesbian/Bisexual Support
Team comprised of students, faculty, and s taff. This group
aims t o support G/L/B members of our campus c ommunity and to make the campus a s afe place f or all, a place
f ree of hatred targeted towards sexual orientation. The G /
L/B Support Team recommends that if anyone witnesses
o r is the victim of hate incidents or crimes directed towards the G/L/B population, that they report it to the team
in addition to reporting to Public Safety.
T he team will compile information on hate activities
based on sexual orientation, and will work with Public
Safety towards providing safety f or all students. Let the
team know of such hate activities by contacting P rofessor
Don Barrett (Sociology, x 4161), Fritz Kreisler (CAPS,
x4910), Linda Shaw (Sociology, x8026) or Henry Aronson
(EOP, x4861). You may d o so by phone, note o r e-mail,
and the team will accept anonymous reports.
Fritz Kreisler is the Coordinator of Counseling &
Psychological Services.
^tanc/uvuL
0f
p UCf TZtiei&len,
What ever happened to the good old days when teachers taught and students, well, d idn't? Those days when
the teachers stood at the f ront of the room and talked while
the students stared straight ahead and tried to stay awake.
Everybody understood their roles and it is a premise upon
During the October 21 Teach-in, Counseling & Psywhich this great country of ours was founded. So why is
chological Services (CAPS) did a workshop on how to
everybody trying to screw it u p?
I 'm talking, of course, about peer groups. You know, cope with hate that i s directed at someone because of their
those ridiculous little groups that we are forced to take race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation. An important
part in so that our teachers d on't have to d o any work issue that came up in our discussions was: what d o you d o
themselves. W e're thrown together with f our or f ive other when you witness a hate crime or are the victim of o ne?
students (we d on't even get to choose who they are) and Everyone agreed that such acts are deplorable, but how
should we react to t hem?
then told to critique each o ther's work.
Some students f elt that the perpetrator should be conNow, on t he s urface, this all may sound innocent
fronted on the spot, that the targeted person or group should
enough. A fter all, it's probably true that all of us can learn
something f rom every person we encounter. But, when it be defended and fought f or immediately. Others underc omes to my education, I 'd j ust feel better if an experi- standably felt frightened at this prospect. They d idn't want
enced p rofessor, trained in the subject matter, taught m e to put their own safety in jeopardy, yet they also d idn't
what I needed to learn. T hat's why they get the big bucks, want to sit idly by and let it happen. While the f ocus of
our workshop was on coping with hate that is directed at
and t hat's why I pay them.
I 've been in groups with people who d idn't bother to racial groups, the same rules apply to hate crimes and inwrite a p aper, but asked the rest of the group to cover f or cidents directed towards lesbians, gay, and bisexuals, or
them if t he t eacher w alked by. I 've seen p eople who to any other group.
What are hate crimes and hate incidents? "California
thought p aragraphs were such a hassle that they chose to
law prohibits threats or acts of violence against individuomit them all together. I 've participated in groups where a
person has g one to the computer lab 2 0 minutes before als or groups or their property because of personal charclass to crank something out so that it looks like he did the acteristics or associations. State laws similarly prohibit
assignment and then proceed to ask the rest of the group defacing, damaging, o r destroying a nother's property to
to h elpiiim c ompose his paper. One person admitted to intimidate or interfere with his or her rights.:Crimes which
m e and the teacher that she was watching a movie while are normally misdemeanors can b e felonies if committed
she was reading my paper and had a difficult time under- because of bigotry.
A conviction cannot b e based upon speech a lone,
standing what I was trying to say, then went on to enunless the speech itself threatens violence against a spelighten m e with her opinion, anyway.
So, how is it that these " peers" are going t o look at cific individual or group and the perpetrator has the abilmy work and tell m e what I 've done wrong. A nd, if they ity to carry out the threat." (source: U C Davis, Students'
did, why in t he world would I listen? I d on't know about Right to Know)
Hate incidents include expressions of hatred based
the rest of y ou, but I 'm getting really tired of those too
on similar characteristics or intentions, but are less severe.
familiar words, " Let's get into groups..."
Now, I d on't want any of you to get the wrong idea. These include expressing negative stereotypes, referring
T here are q uite a f ew people in my classes whose opin- to people in ways that are insulting on the basis of their
ions I respect and w hose ideas open me up to n ew ways of gender, ethnic group, race, or sexual orientation.
So what? Hate crimes and hate incidents are injurithinking. T he thing is, I know who they are and I want the
ous to all. For the victims, there are not only threats to
right t o show them my work as I see f it. Brainstorming
with a g roup of p eople whose work I admire is one of my personal safety or property, but also clear messages that
favorite things to d o and o ften brings to the surface some their lives and comfort are consistently endangered. Just
things I may never have thought of on my own. But, again,
I want to m ake that decision, not be forced to participate
within a circle of people who c ouldn't care less about the
writing process if they were writing a check to themselves
f or a million dollars.
C. J anie C hang
A ccounting S ociety
I have talked to some of my professors about this problem and they a re always very sympathetic to my cause.
Rika Yoshi
C omputing S ociety
They, too, hated groups when they were in college, some
Bob Rider
Economics Club
of them say, b ut it has been shown to be an e ffective teachDuff B renna
L iterary S ociety
ing tool as s ome students d o better in group situations. I
K en B olton
Political S cience A ssociation
h ave t o ask though, what about m e, er...the rest of us who
Heike Mahler
Psi C hi C hapter & P sychology S tudent O rganization
d on't agree?
S heldon Z ang
Sociology Club
I think if each of these teachers took a poll in their
Calvin O ne Deer Gavin
classrooms, t hey'd f ind most of their students would feel
A merican Indian S tudent E xcellence S oc.
the same way I d o. N ot only those of us who believe it is
A lex C uatok
A sian S tudent A ssociation
a waste of time to talk about writing with people who d on't
G erardo G onzales
M.E.Ch.A
care, but f or those w ho d on't care, as well. A fter all, if
Denise Hollis
Pan A frican S tudent A lliance
they d idn't h ave t o waste all that time sitting around talkMarion Reid
Alpha Chi O mega
ing about boring things like syntax and plot, think about
J oan G undersen
A lpha X i Delta & Phi A lpha T heta & History S ociety
all the f ree time t hey'd have t o watch movies. While we
R obert B lack
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
might get frustrated by the lack of concern these people
C herine H eckman
exhibit f or o ur work, think of what they must go through
T au K appa Epsilon
f acing us with n o p aper at all, and with nothing but the
A lex D urig
A lpha K appa Delta
m atinee at E dward's C inema t o k eep t hem o ccupied
Regina Eisenbeck
Sigma lota Epsilon
t h»ugh the long, sometimes thought-provoking group
R obert P age
I nter-Varsity C hristian F ellowship
discussions.
S usan Buck
C ircle K I nternational
F or those of you furiously nodding your heads up and
S annis Mitchell
Chess Club
down as you read this, you have my sympathy. We can
Clubs
&
Advisers
Thanks to the following people for their service to campus clubs
Please see Rambler, pg. 7
B rian M orris
P re-Med Club
�OPINION
The Pmde, Wednesday, November 27, 1996
T H E P RIDE
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Campus r a c i s m more serious
than one may percieve
T ONY
B ARTON
I admit, at first I was skeptical. I mean, come
on, it is the 90's. When campus members began
coming forward with testimony of their own perseverances of racial hate, it was very easy to question the validity of what seemed such outlandish
claims; especially at a university taking such pride
in its mission of promoting ethnic diversity.
Mission or no, there is a problem on campus.
Graffiti on bathroom walls can be called isolated incidents, attributed to single, unassociated
delinquents. Perhaps other attention depraved,
maturity lacking persons could have added a swastika here or there, just to see if their malformed
"art" would land a spot in the local papers the following morning.
Some may be able to rationalize a student's
vocal lashing of a professor in racial terms. I have
heard people portray what might almost be called
sympathy for the student in question, deeming that
the professor's teaching was somehow provocative.
But how can one explain threatening phone
calls made to a student?
I met with a student last month who confessed
to being threatened over the phone. He also knew
of at least two other students who had been threatened for their views on Affirmative Action programs.
I do not question the presence of racism on
this campus any longer.
You can question the presence of institutionalized racism in the administrative ranks. It is,
even those who believe it exists at Cal State San
Marcos agree, hard to pinpoint. Are blatant acts
so easy to grasp that they cannot be taken seriously? Perhaps many of us have seen too much
graffiti to take seriously personal threats taking
a similar form on bathroom walls.
This situation is not limited to ju veniles spray
painting swastikas on stall doors. Students and
faculty are being threatened. The views of those
being threatened are really unimportant. This
university is designed to be a place where varying opinions can come together to create a better
environment for all to learn and prosper.
The emergence of racism needs to be taken
seriously by every person on campus, whether
we are dealing with three or 30 racist individuals.
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Please recycle this newspaper
To the Editor:
* - Tam writing in response to the article written;
about me in the November 13th edition of the
Pride. When interviewing for this article I was
very excited about sharing some of the incredible
learning experiences involved in studying abroad
through a recognized international program. After reading the article, I was disappointed by the
slant that Ms. Gonzales puts on my experience
abroad. This casts a poor image upon the program, generally, and me, specifically.
I would like to highlight just a few of the
important experiences that I emphasized in my
interview, but were short changed in print. First,
what were described as "side trips," were actually field studies for which I had extensively prepared. The Russia and Estonian trip was an extension of two classes: Russian Politics and Society and Nationalism and Minorities in Europe. In
Russia we visited the University in Moscow and
met with students where we partook in a round
table discussion of stereotypes that each nationality had grown up with about each other. In Moscow we also visited the editor of an arts magazine
and learned about the enforced propaganda and
censoring of the past and present.
Visiting Estonia, one of thefirstcountries that
broke away from the Soviet Union, was amazing.
This was especially interesting to me because of
the research that I had been doing right before on
the relations between Estonians and the Russian
minority. Just being in Estonia and taking part in
the programs involved in our trip really brought
my research to life. The trip we took to northern
Germany focused on the Danish minority that was
established officially at the end of W.W.II. Included in the northern Germany trip was a visit to
the NATO base in Jutland(the main part of Denmark). The day that we were there some Danish
soldiers that had died while participating in NATO
maneuvers were brought home, making it a day
that I will always remember.
Studying abroad is a complete experience, it
is full of good and bad times, new friends and
unfamiliar surroundings. After having studied
'abroad through many programs I have come to
appreciate the year abroad program offered
through the Cal State system.
Cal State wants you to go f or a whole year
because the principle is that you will get much
more out of a year experience than just a semester. I can vouch for this concept. By the time
November came around and it was pitch dark at
3 pm, I wasn't so excited about making it through
the whole winter. But the experience was invaluable. I didn't give up and go home or hate Denmark. By staying the whole year I finally understood what the fever was about spring, I could
understand what the check-out clerk at the grocery store had been yelling at me all year(it wasn't
that she didn't like me, there was a pasta special
on isle four)and most importantly through the
Danish friendships that I developed I realized It
would be wrong to go home with any negative
stereotypes.
Studying abroad is definitely more than fun
and games. My experience last year gave me a
new outlook on life academically, politically and
personally. Learning to live in a new culture is
exciting, challenging and rewarding. That is why
the article written by Ms. Gonzales disappointed
me. The experiences that I shared with her in
my interview were taken too lightly and my year
looks empty of all the hard work that went along
with those good times. I d on't want students to
read the article and think that studying abroad is
an excuse to party and travel for a year and then
get over there and be shocked with the realities.
Cal State Offers year long programs in sixteen countries around the globe, from Australia
to Zimbabwe. Majors are endless and in many
countries like Denmark a language prerequisite
is not required. I support these programs fully
and encourage all students to study abroad.
Jennifer Rose Elbert-Rasmussen
Senior Double Major
Spanish and International Relations
�The Prude, Wednesday, NovemheK 27, 1996
L ETTERS T O THE EDITOR
Banned student has Lawyers of alleged
bad reputation
baby murderers
Dear Editor
I read with interest and amusement Jill
Ballard's letter, (Student c laims rights violated in newsgroup ban), in the 10/30/96
edition of T he Pride. P erhaps your readers
would like to hear the other side of the story.
Jill Ballard had gained a reputation in
the c susm.flame war newsgroup, of being
arrogant, rude, and intolerant of anybody
w ho's views d iffered even slightly f rom
h er's. B ased u pon my o bservations and
dealings with M s. Ballard, i t's a well d eserved reputation. In her letter, she makes
comments about being accused of "racism,
d iscrimination, a nd d ictatorship". L et's
look at these charges, shall we ?
T he posting that led to her access being restricted was one that she posted in
her role as president of the "Vegan & Animal Rights c lub", calling f or a boycott of
the GSUSM Pow Wow, d ue to the f act that,
in her words, " Some of the people there
wear f ur in their hair". W hen it was pointed
out that the Native American garb in question was based upon traditional designs and
customs, her c omment w as that " no culture is primitive enough to deserve wearing f ur." W hile this might not b e racism
per se, it certainly does show a incredible
amount of arrogance regarding her views
& ideas, and a incredible amount of intolerance and disrespect of the culture, history, and traditions oTahbther group. One
c ould a rgue t hat h er d emand, t hat t he
people at the Pow Wow bend t o her dictate
of what they could and c ouldn't wear, con-
An open letter to the defense attorneys
the t wo c ollege f reshman who allegedly
killed their son moments a fter he was born:
Dear Sirs, although I am not a qualified legal p roffesional, nor a licensed physician in the United States, I can provide
s ome small measure of advice.
Your clients did not in fact kill their
son, merely an unviable tissue m ass which
was unwanted by the mother did not, in
f act, shake the just-born baby to death, but
actually p erformed the procedure known
a s a p artial-birth abortion, and as such,
should not be charged with murder, murder in the second degree, manslaughter,
involuntary manslaughter, or any crimes of
that nature. T he only crime that the f ather
is guilty of is that of practicing medicine
Please see Lawyers, pg. 8
Lies, falsehoods
fill accusations
D ear Editor,
I am writing to complain about the lies
expressed against m e in Peter Rauch's letter to the editor that you printed in the N ovember 13, 1996 issue of T he Pride. B efore I address the d efaming piece of trash
s
i' I'd also like t oaskwhy
pritft
s uch u nsupported, p otentially l ibellous
f alse a ccusations a gainst m e. R auch
claimed that, "Just b efore the Fall '96 sePlease see Banned, pg. 8 mester started, several students showed
interest in j oining the V &AR C lub in order t o learn m ore about the benefits of the
vegan diet." First lie.
T he incident as I recall it involved several self a dmitted p racticing s peciesists
w ho posted on csusm,flamewar threats to
In the N ovember 13th issue of T he j oin the V &AR Club.
Pride Jill Ballard, president of the Vegan/
W hy they f elt such threats would inAnimal Rights Club, wrote a response to timidate m e I have no idea, but nor d o I
my letter to the editor f rom the October actually care. Then Rauch claimed that I
16th issue of T he Pride.
"stated several times that n o one would be
Ms. Ballard, I would like to thank you allowed to j oin the V&AR C lub who didn't
f or bringing up the issues that you raised agree with everything the club stands for."
regarding Jesus being a vegetarian, and the S econd l ie. A pparently R auch g rossly
New Testament being written more than a miscomprehended what I actually did state.
century a fter H is d eath. Even though your
T he p osts by me o n csusm f lamewar
facts are not g roundedin truth nor histori- that Rauch r eferstomerely questioned (a
cal accuracy, I appreciate your honesty and common practice of great thinkers) the d efiwillingness to bring what you perceive a s nition of an "official member." I concluded
unbiased opinions and rhetoric to the f ore- that those w ho merely "sign up" to be in
front. This shows m e that you really care the c lub yet d o nothing at all t o support it's
about the validity of your position. Your ' cause (you see, the V &AR C lub does not
Please see Christ, pg. 8 charge any f ees to j oin) are not by my defi-
Christ's diet
beside the point
nition "true members." But in reality, I
could care less about what people want to
identify themselves with—such trivial concerns have nothing to d o with the issues
the V &AR Club stands for. I merely e xpressed an opinion on c susm.flamewar,
excuse m e Rauch, it was not an invitation
f or you (a LTWR graduate student) to misinterpret and grossly misquote my words.
Did anyone notice how Rauch foiled
to cite his sources of my supposedly discriminatory claims? So then Rauch claimed
that I claimed that if I "were forced to allow such people to j oin," I "would not include them in club mailers, meetings, or
activities." Lie number three! BALD faced
lie. I NEVER EVER made such a claim
nor have I ever, or even had the desire to
d iscriminate a nyone w ho w anted t hem
f rom receiving the club's announcements.
There are 30 people on the club's e mailing list, all of whom have different diets and beliefs. Even one of them is an
a dvocate of vivisection, but d o I m ind?
Why should I? A s long as nobody tries to
hinder the club f rom carrying out its f unctions then all people are welcome. A fter all
these lies Rauch, a self admitted practicing speciesist, had the nerve to conclude
his ietter by equating my "behavior" (according to his lies and value j udgments) to
something he hoped students understood
on "Oct. 21st."
Please see False, Pg. 8
Carriovore agrees
animal are different
M s. Ballard,
While sitting in the D ome, I read your
letter t o the editor, R emember a nimals
(The Pride, 10/30)." Dinning on a most
delightful cheeseburger, I pondered your
points with grease and ketchup-smeared
fingers.
" Animals a re d ifferentia1 d ifferent
species," you claimed. I agree animal species are d ifferent. Cow meat does taste
much d ifferent f rom chicken, and is certainly d ifferent in taste f rom deer. I have,
h owever, f ound that liberal a mounts of
ketchup will usually solve most of these
taste-related d ifferences (see above).
As to your statement, "Violence is violence no matter how you slice, dice, chop,
o r cut i t," I must object. Watching my f ather artfully cutting slices of turkey b efore
the a dmiring e yes of my f amily d uring
Thanksgiving dinner is enough to bring m e
t o tears. How could p lacing a p iece of
breast meat, o r perhaps a bit of dark m eat,
on the plate of a wide-eyed child b e c on-
strued as violence? And how could the resulting t urkey l eftovers—turkey s andwiches, turkey noodle s oup, and turkey
jerkey—all made by my m other's loving
hands, be deemed the outcomes of violence?
Even though I disagreed with your letter on one or two points, I hope you know
that I 'll miss your thought-provoking letters and flyers-—seemingly posted everywhere here at CSUSM—when you graduate in December, and I pray that you w on't
try to put Heinz out of business a lso—I
need the ketchup.
Herman Jones
Junior
Liberal Studies
Is The Pride's staff
chocked by success
of a woman?
Dear Editor,
While reading the November 13th issue of T he Pride, I f ound the title of the
article "Woman film maker t o speak" by
Paul Hilker to be particularly interesting.
Is it such a surprise to have a woman m aking f ilms that the fact was required in the
title of the article? Or d o w e j ust assume
that all film makers are men unless specifically identifies otherwise? I noticed she
was African-American as well, so m aybe
you should Have pointed out that an " African-American Woman film m aker" w as
giving a speech.
A f ew pages later, an article discussed
how "Jordan's new film educates, entertains" did not require gender identification
in t he title. N or was Jordan's ethnic background mentioned in the article. Likewise,
t he article a nnouncing R udolfo A naya's
reading lacked specific mention of his gender or ethnicity, despite the f act that writes
o n t he "cultural heritage of New Mexico."
Personally, I f ound myself m ore interested
in which specific cultural heritage h e was
writing about, and I consider such information to be f ar m ore relevant than the information imparted about Julie Dash's film
m aking. I find D ash's s uccess f ar m ore
worthy of announcement than her gender
o r ethnicity. I hope in the f uture the staff of
T he Pride will c ease to be so shocked by
the success of a woman that they feel the
need t o point out such things in the title of
articles.
Christine M . W. G rubbs
Graduate Student
Literature and Writing Studies
C heck out T H E P R I D E S re-designed
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Mellencamp delivers home-town rock with respect to life
By Gabe Lundeen
Pride S taff Writer
John M ellencamp (or John Cougar Mellencamp, or
John Cougar, o r whatever moniker he chooses next) has
always been a heartland, Middle American rocker, with his
organic-sounding guitar and songs about high school sweethearts and small towns. It isn't the stuff of legend, but it
was popular, and sold a lot of albums.
O n h is n ew a lbum, " Mr. H appy G o L ucky,"
Mellencamp creates a more layered album than any of his
previous efforts, while still maintaining the small town mentality that d efines him.
Mellencamp pooled his talents with New York dance
club mixer Junior Vasquez, who co-produced the album,
giving it a strange mix between rock and roll and disco. I t's
a subtle mix, as the synthetic beat d oesn't intrude with the
conventional drumming or the jangly guitars.
T he album is very deceptive f rom the beginning. T he
title "Mr. Happy G o L ucky" seems to suggest a little cynicism and irony, as this is Mellencamp's first album since
his fairly recent heart attack. At first glance, the title seems
to express the j oy of surviving a serious health problem,
but there is something much deeper.
T he album's ten songs are also peppy and happygo-lucky on t he s urface. They b ear t he M idwestern
storytelling and simplicity of life that most Mellencamp
songs possess, but in a more edgy fashion.
One of the most deceptive songs on the album i s
"Full Catastrophe." While its chorus, " I'm glad to say
I 've e njoyed everyday of the f ull catastrophe of l ife,"
may sound triumphant, it also doubles as a reflection on
Mellencamp's brush with death. He keeps his music f rom
becoming weepy or tragic, disregarding the meaning of
a lyric f or the sake of rock and roll.
Also suggestive of death is the a lbum's cover, which
features Mellencamp and two young children sitting in
f ront of what appear to be Jesus Christ and the Devil.
Aside f rom being very a interesting photograph, it,too,
has a double meaning.
Mellencamp may reflect on his scars, but he does
not dwell on them. His mid-life diary, no matter how
you dissect it* still sounds like good rock and roll. His
music continues to i mprove on each album. "Mr. Happy
G o L ucky" is not without its flaws, but the f laws go thoroughly unnoticed.
Wenesday, December 4 : Dr. Don Funes
directs the Andean Ensemble's p erformance of the music of the Andes M ountains on indiginous instruments. 7pm,
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classical, flamenco, j azz, blues and South
American music. T he quartet is lead by
Peter Sprague and Fred Benedetti. 12:30
to 1:30pm, A CD102.
Sunday, December 8: Cross-cultural/
cross-time holiday music will be performed bu the San D iego Men's Chorus.
3pm, Dome. T his event is ticketed.
'First Contact' is most accessable Trek Earn MP,
experience
By Gabe Lundeen
Pride S taff Writer
As any "Star Trek" fan can attest to,
not every "Star Trek" movie has heid cinematic merit, or even been semi-entertaining. It almost seems that i t's done on purpose; the best "Trek" movies have all been
the even-numbered ones.
"Star Trek: First Contact," the eighth
movie in the "Star Trek" series, continues
this tradition. It is the first movie to f eature the cast of "Star Trek: T he Next Generation" alone, and it upholds the high standards of the award-winning television series.
T he movie features the B org, one of
" Star T rekis" most popular (and one-dimensional) villains. T he Borg are a race
b ent on d estruction and assimilation of
other cultures, with the motto, "Resistance
is f utile." In "First Contact," the Borg travel
to the past to destroy Earth and assimilate
it, and the crew of the USS Enterprise must
stop them and save humanity.
"First C ontact" is extraordinarily violent f or a "Star Trek" movie. T his is some-
what of an exception f or the "Next G eneration" cast who normally rely on diplomacy and peace to resolve their problems,
and only use firepower as a last resort. Although the plot calls f or violence, it is not
graiuiious, and is d one in an exciting f ashion.
The trend of violence also is evident
in the n ew s hip, t he U SS E nterprise-E.
While the Enterprise-D (the ship used in
the television show and destroyed at the
end of "Star Trek: Generations") was larger,
swan-like and representative of peace, the
n ew m odel i s s mall, a erodynamic and
streamlined f or war. T he new ship looks
and acts m ore like a weapon and less like
an envoy, c ontradicting the central idea
behind "Star Trek: T he Next Generation."
B ut o ther t han t he v iolence i ssue,
" First C ontact" i s a g reat " Star T rek"
movie. People often d o not give "Star Trek"
its due, because of its large f an base and its
science fiction slant. It really d oesn't get
the respect it deserves.
The cast is, o nce again, intact f rom the
s eries a nd f ull o f f ine a ctors. P atrick
S tewart, w ho p lays C aptain J ean-Luc
P icard* i s a
c lassically-trained
Shakespearean actor, and provides another
stellar performance that holds the movie
together. Brent Spiner, as Data, is an e xcellent character actor, and really gets to
display this talent throughput the movie.
Making appearances in f ront of and
behind the camera is Jonathan Frakes, who
plays First Commander William Riker and
also directs "First Contact." Frakes directed
a number of episodes f rom the series, and
c ontinues Leonard N imoy's tradition of
starring in and directing "Star T rek" movies quite well.
Of course, if y ou're a Trekkie, you are
bound to e njoy the movie more. Fans will
appreciate the restored elements f rom the
show, such as the deadpan humor of Worf
or Captain P icard's affectation f or hardboiled detective stories. But being a f an is
not necessarily a prerequisite.
Any action movie aficionado will enjoy "First Contact," because on the surface,
i t's a good action movie. But "Star T rek"
fans will enjoy it even more, as the demand
f or a "Next Generation" movie has been
high. "Star Trek: First C ontact" might b e
the most accessible "Star T rek" movie yet,
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EPR
of political parties, corruption exists, said
Powell.
from p .l
" Voter f raud i s i nherent a s i s a
Mexico, former Governor of Guerrero beauracracy which restricts the number of
Ruben Figueroa has become the figurehead voters," she added.
of the rebel insurgence, Powell said. Fol"Many of the people from Atoyac did
lowing the national broadcast of video foot- not even vote because their names w eren't
age showing police o fficers planting weap- in the books. Even when they should have
ons on the dead bodies of peasants a fter been, "their names w eren't listed at all,"
t he 1995 m assacre, F igueroa c harged, Powell said and added, "We saw ballots
"They wanted war. and they got war."
being burned a fter the elections."
* T he f ootage c aused unrest all o ver
A fter the short stay in A toyac, the
Mexico, Powell reported. Angry slogans group then went to the site of the massacre
such as "La cabeza de Figueroa" (the head where they observed a memorial stone.
of Figueroa) written on the walls in some Powell and the rest of the group spoke and
cities depict the sentiment still felt towards had dinner with the current governor of
the f ormer governor, she added.
Guerrero, and were courted by representaP owell's g roup a ttended m eetings tives of various political p arties. " They
about the parties and political processes of wanted us to come back and tell the AmeriMexico. Then the group went to Ayotac, a can public that everything is f ine," said
town 2 0 miles north of Acapulco, where Powell.
Powell observed the state elections while
Another revolutionary group called the
staying with a host family.
Zapatistas which formed a few years ago
There have been some p eaceful pro- are not to be confused with EPR. EPR is
tests since the 1995 massacre, but f ear of m ore M arxist a nd e xtreme t han t he
the military and police is prevalent among Zapatistas who are more willing to work
campesinos, according to Powell. "The ten- w ith t he g overnment f or r eform, s aid
sion in Atoyac was so thick that you could Powell.
almost cut it with a k nife," she added.
Caches of guns believed to belong to
There is a definite fear of the military EPR have been uncovered, and various atsince the peasants " are known to support tacks have been coordinated against small
military strongholds by groups of armed
E PR," she said.
Though EPR seems to have grass root men in masks, according to the Washingsupport, there are some w ho are wary of ton Post reporter. Along with peasants f rom
the rebels and unsure of their true motives, A toyac, the g roup went t o M exico City
according t o a report f rom the Washington where the campesinos held a p eaceful protest in the Mexico City Center. But, a fter
Post.
According to this j ournalist, some be- blocking off a m ajor city street, many of
lieve that the government may have cre- them were arrested.
ated EPR as a j ustification f or a harder
According to Powell, trips like hers are
military crackdown. "Despite the efforts of promoted at universities to spark student
Allianza Civica, a nation-wide organization interest in the political unrest of Mexico,
which monitors the elections and actions which is generally ignored by the media.
would have been f ar more appropriate to a
potty-mouthed 4th grader, than a supposedly mature university student. T he politfrom p.5
est c omments m ade to h er c ritics w ere
stituted a form of intolerance, and possible "slime", "gutter trash", "harlot", "slut", and
racism.
other such pleasantries, even though the
As f or d iscrimination, M s. B allard, majority of her critics were not stooping to
over the summer, had stated repeatedly in similar behavior.
the c susm.flamewar n ewsgroup t hat, a s
Ms. Ballard had been warned several
president of the V &AR c lub, she a lone times that her behavior was inappropriate,
could dictate who could and c ouldn't be- yet she continued to disregard these warncome a member, and that people who d idn't ings. Apparently, she felt that internet acsupport her views 100% were not welcome cess was a "right", rather than a privilege.
in said club. This does constitute a dis- Quite frankly, M s. Ballard seems to thrive
criminatory policy, and one that is in vio- on trying to be a "martyr", and on getting
lation of C SUSM rules & policies. The negative attention. When a little kid does
truth of the matter is that any student can bad things to get negative attention, d on't
join a club on campus without needing to they usually get punished? In her case she
agree 100% with their goals.
found out that s he d oesn't have a " right"
And finally, a s f or dictatorship, she to internet access in this campus, and that
also maintained that she alone could dic- her privilege to use it was taken away.
tate policy for her club. Witness the above
Finally, I t's my belief that her attack
mention of her call to boycott the Pow on Teresa Macklin is utterly and completely
Wow. When the then-faculty advisor f or unwarranted. Ms. Macklin was doing her
the V&AR club posted a message that the j ob as administrator, and Ms. Ballard's accall for a boycott came from "1 or 2 mem- tions w arranted the a ctions t aken. M s.
bers of the club, and w asn't the policy of Ballard's insinuation that Ms. Macklin took
the club i tself', Ms. Ballard responded that this action because she was "good f riends"
as president, she had the final say on what with one of the csusm.flamewar posters,
was or w asn't the official policy of her club, or that this person was trying to get others
even when the majority of club members to revoke Ms. B allard's internet a ccess,
did not agree with her. This certainly looks speaks more about M s. B allard's apparent
like dictatorship to me. It is interesting to paranoia than anything else. I d on't supnote that due to Ms. Ballard's behavior, the pose that Ms. Ballard is willing to cite any
faculty advisor resigned soon afterwards.
of the letters from "prestigious people" that
As f or csusm.flamewar, she is correct she cites in her letter to the editor ?
that the n ewsgroup is for "strong disagreeIf Jill Ballard needs to find someone
ment". However, her actions went over to blame for the loss of her internet access,
the policies regarding internet access and she needs only to look in a mirror. I t's
use by C SUSM students, and went from high time she took responsibility for her
"strong disagreement", to outright attacks, actions, rather than trying to blame others.
insults, and other utterly inappropriate bePatrick McKinnion
havior. M s. Ballard used l anguage that
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Here's some news, Rauch, a speciesist
is n o better than a racist, sexist, or antisemite and you have j ust proved it, liar.
Keep on applauding wrongful censorship,
Rauch, I guarantee you won't be clapping
when it happens to you. Also, to the denial of the abusive remarks made against
m e on csusm.flamewar, don't forget that
two of the author's of those remarks (one
of whom is known to be R auch's good
f riend) had to be counseled at C SUSM f or
committing sexual harassment.
Jill Ballard
senior,Liberal Studies
Vegan & Animal Rights Club president
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attention to historical detail as you f inalized, and double-checked the accuracy of
your statements put forth to defend your
position only serves to reinforce this belief.
Although I can appreciate the enthusiasm y ou d isplay in p ursuit of y our
agenda, I must admit that I fail to see what
the possibility of Jesus being a vegetarian
has to do with your cause, o r how it would
support it. Myself being a follower of Jesus
Christ, I d on't see what His dietary habits
have to d o with my soul. If you are seeking support f or your cause, I d o not think
that you will find it by emphasizing your
belief that Jesus may have been a vegetarian. He very well may have been, but what
d ifference does that make to people if they
reject His words?
To lend credibility to your cause in this
manner, and hold Jesus up as a role model
f or the vegetarian lifestyle only, is to make
a mockery of what orthodox Christianity
teaches He did f or us. W HO C ARES I F
JESUS D IDN'T EAT MEAT I F YOU A RE
N OT WILLING T O F IND O UT WHAT
HE SAID? That is like posing f or a product endorsement with someone you d on't
respect or trust. Are you m ore concerned
with what went into J esus' mouth than the
words that came out of it?
But since you are sincere, and because,
obviously, sincere people c annot be sincerely wrong, regardless of the issue or
belief at hand, I applaud your e fforts. In
fact, if I can be sincere f or a moment, M s.
Ballard, I would like to lend my support
f or your club. I know that you hate murder
of A LL animals, including the human animal. It is therefore because of my sincere
belief, not based on facts but feelings alone,
that I know I can rely on you, and others in
your club, to stand with myself and others
in raising our voices together against the
slaughter of the human animal through legalized murder— a practiced commonly
called abortion.
I really appreciate your support as we
join together, hand-in-hand, to support this
worthy and noble cause. I sincerely believe
that I am right in my assumption that we
stand on the same ground on this issue because humans are animals too.... or am I
sincerely wrong?
Good Mourning and Thank You!
Joseph Sedlmeyer
Senior
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without a license. H e acted as a physician
to his own g irlfriend, and as such, performed this procedure, which is perfectly
legal in the United States. In f act, when
President William J efferson Clinton was
given an opportunity to deny this practice,
h e declined. It is, a fter all, the w oman's
right to choose.
How appalling that the community at
l arge is c ondemning t his m an and t his
woman f or choosing t o p erform a partial
b irth a bortion! H ow a ppalling that t he
moral media is shocked and outraged by
this act! D on't we support the rights of our
women any longer? What happened to her
right to choose? Is Roe versus Wade suddenly irrelevant? Why are we treating the$e
people as criminals?
Th would be parents merely eliminated
a nonviable tissue mass that was not in their
plans—a tumor, if you will, implanted in
the mother by the father, yet unwelcome
and nonviable.
In f act, sirs, I suggest that even if you
cannot prove that your clients did in fact
perform a simple medical procedure legal
under our current court system, you have a
c ompelling a rgument in t his a rena a s
w ell—aren't all babies nonviable?
W hat h appens if you l eave a baby
alone f or several d ays? It starves to death.
It is eaten by wild animals. It dies of disease. In fact, this holds true up until children are at least thirteen, although f or the
strictest definition of viability, the ability
to survive on o ne's o wn, humans cannot
be considered viable until they are out on
their own, working. Sirs, I suggest that you
raise the challenge all the way to the Supreme C ourt of t hese U nited S tates! A
mother still has a choice long a fter the baby
has breached her birth canal, f or it remains
a nonviable tissue mass for quite some time.
Justice Ginsberg would agree, sirs, that this
is merely one m ore example of the government trying to intrude on a w oman's
right to choose.
W hat right h ave we, the p eople, to
deny this mother her choice?
Jon Salvadori
Freshman
English
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Campus
racism view
varied
By MichaeFB. Miller
Pride Staff Writer
Stair Photo/ The Pride
Six different leaflets containing racist statements were placed on roughly 300 cars Feb. 6 by
a 15-year old male from La Mesa. The youth claimed to be a member of the White Aryan
Resistance, a white supremicist group started by Fallbrook racist Tom Metzger.
Reviewed: Star
Semester opens with
new racial incidents
By Michael B. Miller
Pride Staff Writer
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Cal State San M arcos c ontinues t o be
plagued by racial incidents.
In the latest, a 15-year-old L a Mesa youth
w as c aught distributing racist f liers in the
main students parking lot on Feb. 6.
T he youth, w ho was later released to his
mother and grandfather, told c ampus police
h e was a m ember of the W hite Aryan Resistance, the hate group founded by Fallbrook
r acist T om M etzger. M etzger d enied any
knowledge of the leaflets, but applauded their
distribution.
Last year, after university President Bill
Stacy refused to allow him to address students
on campus during a racial unity day, Metzger
remarked that the university would have been
f ar better off to have allowed him to speak.
T he racial unity day had been scheduled
a fter a woman professor had been confronted
in her classroom by a student who repeatedly
called her a "black bitch" Though the professor herself had introduced that term and tried
t o turn the c onfrontation i nto a a teaching
experience,£ she later reported to authorities
that she feared f or her safety.
T he student eventually l eft the university, w hile the p rofessor s ought, and w as
granted, leave from her classroom duties this
semester t o pursue research.
T he Feb. 6 leaflets O which were l eft on
about 3 00 cars b efore campus security o fficers
intervened O made direct reference to last y ear's
c onfrontation. All of the l eaflets carried t he
message, "The Black Bitch I s Gone," on o ne
side, and d ifferent hate messages on the other.
It appeared to be n o coincidence that the
leaflets were distributed on the first of t wo days
t hat a p air of c onsultants f rom t he C SU
C hancellor's o ffice were on campus, a t S tacy'srequest, to sample racial attitudes in the wake
of last y ear's confrontation, and another incident in which a hate message specifically targeting a nother b lack w oman p rofessor w as
scrawled on a m en's room mirror.
The two CSU consultants, J une Cooper and
Maria Santos, spent the t wo days talking with
students, faculty and staff.
Cooper r efused t o discuss the leaflets other
than t o say, "It had an intentionally chilling e ffect In particular in an educational environment*
It's inappropriate. I refuse to involve myself with
that garbage."
Santos said the leaflets m ight impact the
investigation in the "context they were i n."
Campus Police Chief Arnold Trujillo said
security o fficers also questioned t wo m en in
The extent of racism at Cal State San
Marcos depends on w ho y ou're talking to.
To Professor Sharon Elise, a member of
the Black Faculty Organized (BFO) group and
the target of a racial threat scrawled on a bathroom wall last semester, racism at the university is institutionalized. The administration is
trying to play down the racial incidents, she
adds, and, by doing so, actually is sending the
message that such behavior is tolerable.
In the wake of the hate message last semester, Elise has asked for, and been granted,
leave f rom classroom duties this semester in
order to conduct research.
Kimberiy Kagy, chair of the Associated
Students Diversity Committee, believes the
administration has been reactive on racial issues, rather than pro-active. She questioned
why the diversity committee was not set up
before last semester, and added that blacks on
campus d on't see themselves represented in
university policy-setting.
President Bill Stacy, on the other hand,
points to the fact that the university 's faculty
See Race, pg. 8
Track and soccer field to be built
Btiildihg 15
groundbreaking,
site blasting.
Anonymous donation funds university's first athletic facility
By Tony Barton
Editor-in-Chief
A $200,000 pledge by an anonymous local businessman has allowed Cal State San
M arcos t o begin planning f or an Olympicclass track and soccer field — the campus'
first athletic facility.
T he facility will b e state of the art and
comparable t o the U.S. Olympic training cen-
ter in Chula Vista. It will include a N CAA c ompetition quailty, polyurethane track and a natural grass infield, as well a s runways and pits f or
field events. It will b e the first of its kind in
North County.
T he university hopes to begin construction
— which will cost a total of $ 1.5 million — this
year. Funding will c ome f rom the private sec-
See Track, pg. 2
"(CSUSM) puts
diversity over
education.
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-Anthony Howard
CSUSM student
is f ar more diverse than those at other California colleges. BFO is helpful, he said, but
some of the group's contentions are false.
Stacy also said he hopes the actions of
the B FO w on't alienate prospective minority
students and faculty.
A ccording t o A S P resident K ristina
Gundersen, white students and faculty who
don't see the grievances of the B FO and others being justified feel that they are being
persecuted.They don't see the racial problems
as signifigantly as does the BFO, she said.
One white woman student said she was
totally surprised by last semester's racial incidents. "I didn't see it, so it was hard to believe," she added. "At the time I felt it was
blown out of proportion." The fact that black
students seem t o know all about the racial incidents while white students didn't bothered
her, she said. "It made me feel guilty f or not
knowing the situation," she added.
Another white student, Anthony Howard,
said he doesn't understand what the black faculty expects the administration to do. CSUSM
is "ripe" f or such hate groups as the White
Aryan Resistance simply because the university emphasizes diverse themes, he added.
"This college puts diversity over education," h e said, adding that he resented the fact
that "diversity was forced" upon him through
global awareness requirements.
�NEWS
The Vmde, IhuRsbay, Tehmany 13, 1997
WHAT'S NEWS
Secondary income
seminar scheduled
T he Van Ness International Institute of Entrepeneurs is
ahving a workshop on creating a secondary income through
home based business f rom 10 am to noon, Saturday March 1, in
A CD 102.
Three business oppurtunities will be discussed. A special
section will focus on foreign students studying here and those
who plan to study abroad.
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual
resource group to meet
The Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual resource group will meet f rom
noon to 1:30 p m, Wednesday, February 19 in Craven Hall 5210E
Topics include upcoming events, campus security, responding to racism and member recruitment/volunteering
C ontact P rofessor D on B arrett. E -mail
dbarrett@mailhostl.csusm.edu, phone: 750-4161.
CSU studen t trustee
position open
The California State Student Association is accepting applications f or the 1997-1999 CSU student trustee position. The
trustee board deals with such topics as student fees, admissions criteria, remedial education, academic curriculum and
financial aid.
Applicants must be iiv their junior year or above and must
be able t o attend bi-monthly trustee sessions, as well as all of
the student association's meetings.
Contact A.S. External Vice President Lisa Lopez: 7504091, lisalisa@mailhostl .csusm.edu. The application deadline
is 5 pm, March 3.
Career Center workshops
Wednesday, February 19- Five to 6 p m, Resume Writing;
6 to 7 pm, J ob Search Strategies; 7 to 8:30 pm, Effective Interviewing.
Thursday, February 20- Four to 6 pm, Business Etiquette.
Monday, February 24 - One to 2 p m, Resume Writing; 2
to 3 pm, Job Search Srategies; 3 to -4:30 p.m., Effective Interviewing.
Re-en trey women's
group sets first meeting
The Association f or ReEntry Women will hold its first
m eeting M onday, F eb. 17. C ontact C arolyn P arker a t
parkeOOl @mailhostl.csusm.edu for meeting place and time.
Guts publication
accepting submissions
The Literary Society is accepting submissions until Friday f or its next GUTS literature publication -— due out Feb.
25. An April 1 edition has a deadline set for March 21.
Leadership seminar
The Office of Student Activites will sponsor the semester's
kick off leadership seminar "Sleep Deprivation Workshop" at 2
pm Wednesday, Feb. 19 in Com 206. Susan Mendes, a CSUSM
health educator, is the featured speaker.
Building 15 grounds broken
'International Building' set to open in Fall '98
By Larry Uleman
Pride Staff Writer
Building 15's Jan. 31 groundbreaking ceremony
concluded with a bang — to remove granite.
The controlled blast shook an evacuated Academic Hall and Founder's Plaza around 4 p m, as students and faculty stayed clear to avoid flying debris.
There have been three additional blasts since,
each as more granite threatened to stall construction.
Building 15, called the International Building,
is scheduled to be completed by fall of 1998. It will
house computer labs f or foriegn languages, literature and writing, psychology, social sciences, and
business administration. It will also contain four high
end multimedia stations and 120 lab stations. The
building's nine classrooms will have network connection and will be able to receive video broadcasts. Three-hundred stations will be capable of
broadcasting as well as receiving.
The building, which will lie behind Academic
Hall, is designed with f our stories in its front portion and three in its elevated rear, which will lie up
a graded hill f rom the frontal section.
Funding was secured f or the building through
Proposition 203 — passed last spring by voters.
The proposition provided $ 14.5 million in construction funds, as well as $ 1.5 million to equip the building.
Building site excavation is scheduled to be
completed shortly, and may require more blasting
if more immovable rock is encountered. The buildings foundation will follow.
CSU One Card raises concerns
with system's student association
By Tina Leary
Pride Staff Writer
One all-purpose I D card that can be used on
and off campus may be coming to Cal State San
Marcos soon.
It's called the "One Card," and it has become a
hot topic of debate among students and faculty.
If approved at CSUSM, it could be used as a
student I D card, debit card, calling card and security access card on campus. Off campus, it could be
used as a credit card with participating companies,
and even in some vending machines.
It also could provide complete access to grades,
current GPA and other private and personal student
affairs.
Many college campuses already have implemented such a student I D card f or use in libraries
and media centers, in printers and photocopiers and
at student activities.
The cards have a magnetic stripe, similar to
those found on the back of CSUSM's current student I D card and the California driver's license.
Simply by running the card through a slot, a
police o fficer could obtain necessary information
about the student's driving or criminal history.
Similarly, with one swipe of the one card student ID card, the library and media center know when
you owe.
Some have expressed discomfort with having
so much information available on one plastic card.
Others find it a wonderful way to save space in
your wallet and valuable time.
The California State Student Association passed
a resolution on the C SU One Card, addressing concerns such as impact on local business and economy.
The card may not be accepted as a form of payment
at an independently owned supermarket or restau-
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rack
f
tor. Materials and equipment will most likely be donated.
Fundraising efforts will be aided by Ash and
Juanita Hayes, who worked on fundraising campaigns f or the Republican National Convention,
rant, which could encourage students to frequent
other locations.
Another concern voiced by the C SSA states
"current Federal and State laws are inadequate to
ensure the security and privacy of students' confidential information and therefore puts at risk the
p rivacy and p ersonal a utonomy of i ndividuals
within our CSU community."
Although laws and policies protect a student's
privacy, concern focus on whether privacy can be
maintained with so m uch information accessible
through one source.
Upcoming
Scholarships
T he Valley C enter Women*s C lub is
offering two $700 scholarships f or female
residents of Valley Center w ho are returning to the work force o r are contuniuing their
education in order to advance in the work
force. D eadline is M arch 11.
T he 1 997-98 H oward a nd M ainie
Nichols S cholarship T rust o ffers v arying
s cholarship a mounts t o f ull t ime Kern
County High School graduates with a GPA
of 2.0 for Fall 1997 and Spring 1998. D eadline is F eb 28.
T he Z ella M . S mith S cholarship
T rust s ponsored b y t he A AUW, F allbrook
B ranch is offering up to $8,000 in scholarships. Applicants must be from the Fallbrook
area. D eadline is A pril 1. Call 750-4850,
or g otoCRA 4204.
1996 Olympics, National Women's Business Council, President's Council of Physical Fitness and
Sports, Great American Workout at the Whitehouse
and National Health/ Fitness Systems, among others
Interested donors can contact C SUSM Vice
President for University Advancement Alfred Castle
at 750-4400 or Ash and Juanita Hayes at 471-6546.
�FEATURES
The Pnide, Wednesday, Ocroben 16, 1996
Mother-like
suggestions
on career
success
By Val Knox
Pride Staff Writer
O.k., y o' m ama I 'm not, but I probably could be.
A fter all, most mothers want nothing
less than health and happiness for their o ffspring. That and a well-paying j ob that will
lead you into your own apartment with your
own food and your own washing machine.
Now that I am fast approaching the
half century mark, I feel that I can o ffer
some sage advice to h elp you achieve the
goals I 've listed above. Mind you, these
are only suggestions I 'm sharing with you
because, like any mother, I want you to
succeed.
Now, have you decided on a career?
Let m e point out that careers tend to change
about seven times throughout a normal
person's life. Yes, in a normal person's life.
That means that one day, you too, may
be returning to college when you are older
and grayer, so in the meantime, please be .
nice fQ the blder student sitting next to you.
That brings u p the point: that the world is
really smaller than you think. College is a
great time to network, you know, get to
know as many people as you can. Participate in college and community activities.
One day it may help you land that perfect
j ob!
In deciding on a career, I strongly suggest that you consider volunteering; yes,
work f or free. G o ahead and ask, "Well,
what's in it f or m e?" L et's think about this.
Volunteering your time and skills in a
prospective career will gain you insight
about j ob expectations and what steps you
can take now to prepare f or career advancement. Learn about the company by talking
with employees. Ask questions about advancement opportunities and retirement
plans, because even you will one day look
forward to retirement.
Observe positions that men hold and
those held by women. Does this tell you
anything? D oes management solicit employee input or are programs authoritarian?
D oes the organization provide f or continuing education and training? How about layoffs? How often are salaries reviewed?
In addition, y ou'll b e building your
resume and earning some valuable experience. So, learn all you can about the place
you wish t o grace with your presence, but
b e selective.
Cal State San Marcos promotes service learning; that is, some type of community service is required to graduate. Service learning is an excellent way to learn
m ore about a career and an organization.
An added bonus is that y ou'll be getting in
touch with the community. Get involved
and work to m ake your community a better place.
Many organizations are encouraging
their employees to participate in volunteer
work. Volunteering - the cool thing to do.
Internet shareware site
finds 'Cool Tools' fastest
By David J ohnson
Pride S taff Writer
All too often, computer users purchase software that fails to live up to expectations.
Either it is the wrong tool for the
j ob or the program is so complicated and
overbearing that its main function is to
sit on your hard-drive and take up space.
In fact, the phrase "caveat emptor,"
or "let the buyer beware," should be embossed onto the spine of all those invitingly c olorful, yet s omehow benign
boxes wherein lie the C D and the 400page manual with annotations.
F ortunately, t here is a s olution.
Thanks to this trivial little fad called the
Internet, it is now possible to access vast
databases of loaner and even free software called "shareware" and "freeware,"
and download pretty much whatever it
is y ou're in the market for.
W hether y ou're an aspiring programmer looking f or a good HTML,
V RML, A ctiveX o r JAVA editor, or
y ou're j ust looking f or a cool game to
take your mind off frivolous activities
like homework, these databases o ffer a
b oundless s ea of p rograms t o w ade
through.
A nd, o nce y ou've caught something that looks useful and/or interesting you j ust reel it in and give it a try—
before you shell out the hundred bucks.
A s t hese d atabases grow larger,
finding what you need is becoming egregiously difficult. Even if you happen to
stumble across something that looks like
it might do the trick, there are ten other
programs that also can lay claim to that.
Yet theirproduct does it better, faster, and
with infinitely more style.
And, since the problem with time
is that there is never enough of it, imprisoning yourself in your house while
the file or files download, cut off from
the rest of the world because your phone
line is tied up, almost makes the wasted
C-note look like a worthwhile loss.
B ut, t here i s a s olution. W hile
s hareware.com, d ownload.com, c /
net.com or Zdnet.com all o ffer huge
c ollectionions o f s hareware a nd
freeware, there is only one place that
does it better, faster, and with infinitly
more style: www.slaughterhouse.com.
The cool thing about this site is that
not only does it make looking f or s oftware at other sites feel like y ou're trying to d o a Dewey Decimal search f or
a pamphlet on the South American Piss
ant in the Library of Congress, but it
rates each file with skulls, f ive being
best, on performance, functionality, and
all-around usefulness—greatly truncating the amount of time spent chasing
your cyber-tail so you can get the program up and running quickly.
The majority of your time is spent
evaluating the software, not the dust on
y our m onitor a nd t he B ACK a nd
FOREWARD buttons on your browser.,,
Slaughterhouse.com also o ffers a
daily pick called "THE C OOL TOOL
O F T HE DAY." The author gives a detailed description of what he feels to b e
an invaluable, or at least really cool
piece of software. These picks are then
archived by month so that anyone w ho
m issed a C OOL T OOL c an r evisit
them.
All told, this site o ffers numerous
other niceties, but the bottom line is if
you want to maintain your sanity as well
as an operational phone line, try the
Slaughterhouse. You'll be glad you did.
Don't just
make baby
food, freeze it
By Heather Phillips-Graham
Pride S taff Writer
W ho h as time to m ake baby f ood?
When my mother-in-law suggested
I should p uree f ood in the blender f or the
b aby, I t hought... l ike I 'm n ot b usy
enough changing 6 -8 d iapers a day and
b reastfeeding every 2 -3 h ours! (Thank
God f or breast p umps and disposable diapers!!!)
Steaming and blending small batches
of f ood, t hen c leaning t he m ess t hree
times a day, j ust w asn't practical. I know,
I tried.
E ven if I m ade e nough f or t wo o r
three d ays at a time, w ho wants to eat
the s ame thing meal a fter m eal? And I
worried about spoilage. I concluded that
those convenient little j ars of baby f ood
work j ust f ine.
Well, Superbowl Sunday turned out
t o b e a household m anagement c onvention. (Four m oms in o ne kitchen) and I
noticed o ne seasoned p rofessional (she
h as three k ids) f eeding her little b undle
o f j oy w hat l ooked l iked i ce c ube
p opsicles.
W hat a f antastic i dea! S he p urees
f ruits and veggies then f reezes them in
ice c ube trays. When f rozen, she stores
the c ubes in zip lock bags.
At meal time, s he j ust p ops a f ew in
t he m icrowave. P resto... f resh h omemade baby f ood. O r servie it cold and
slushy t o r elieve teething p ains.
I tried m aking s ome the other day
and it w orked g reat! M y l ittle h appy
c amper loves it!
So, all you busy m oms, who are tired
of p aying .42 to.67 cents a jar at the market, this tip works, saves money, and o ffers a healthy alternative.
Developing eating disorders is as easy as dieting
E very S pring semester, w e are r eminded that Spring Break and then Summer are around the corner. To many people,
this immediately leads to thoughts about
how w e'd better get in shape f or the beach.
The CAPS staff is aware that these are dangerous days, and potentially self-destructive, so we o ffer the following as advice
on how to develop an eating disorder, hoping that the opposite of this advice will be
followed.
The first and most important thing you
can d o if an eating disorder is your goal is
to go on a diet. We are not talking here
about simply being careful about what you
eat. By "diet" we mean a set of highly restrictive rules or constraints on what you
eat. T he more restrictive the better.
Some of you might choose rules that
have to d o with skipping meals: not eating
l unch, n ot e ating b reakfast, n ever a
snack...in other words, fasting f or hours on
end. Many who choose this pathway t o an
eating disorder try to convince themselves
that when they eat nothing in a day, they
See Career, pg. 8 are being "good".
For others, the rules have to d o with you are still preoccupied with the diet, even
kinds of food that are strictly taboo, usu- when you are being successful. As you can
ally foods with sugar or fat. Again, the more see, these people are well on their way to
an eating disorder.
absolute the rules are, the more
More often than not, by
likely they will get you to an
the end of the day, starving
eating disorder.
a nd t ired, t he s ystem of
D ieters, e specially t he
strength breaks down. They
fasters, become preoccupied
are home alone now, watchwith their r ules. T hey g ive
ing tv, struggling with the
these rules enormous impormemories of the day and the
tance. They c ome to feel that
hunger and the conflicts that
their personal self-worth, to a
torment the mind. Perhaps
large degree, actually depends
' ptity ' KteiUen the day included some extra
on whether they have been folstress, a term paper or exam,
lowing the rules that day or
week. Furthermore, by their very nature, or being shunned by a friend. It would feel
the rules are very hard to follow. It takes so good to eat something f or so many reaenergy, effort, and more or less constant sons. At this point, almost no one can revigilance to fight off the urges to break the sist eating something...it has been earned,
rules. On the other hand, it also feels S O after all. And, more often than not, once
eating begins, it tastes so good and feels so
good when the rules are followed.
Think of it! Equate personal worth to good to release that energy that it is hard to
not eating and when you manage to fight stop.
It feels almost giddy f or some people
the hunger and skip lunch and get to your
afternoon class, you have done someting at this moment to eat with wild or angry
truly monumental. You are ecstatic with
See Kreisler, pg. 8
victory and a sense of power. Of course,
�OPINION
The Tmde, Thursday, Fehnuany 13, 1996
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I mportant developments in
campus racist incident saga
TONY BARTON
It appears that our campus racists took no
more than a six-week winter vacation like the rest
of us.
T hey've been on a busy schedule since returning — defacing a mural and hitting 300 cars
with racist fliers, each detailing a separate ethnic
group. One was even tailored for so-called "Race
Traitors." You know, those of us "whites" who
associate with minorities.
A public hanging was promised for all such
"traitors." Blacks, according to the flier, simply
be will shot to death for dealing with whites.
A swastika and racist epithet were painted on
the hallway mural across the courtyard f rom the
library — specifically, on the face of a crying
black girl — by some attention-depraved idiot.
The defacement since has been painted over.
On Feb. 6 and 7, an audit of the c ampus's
racial climate, specifically the administration's
ability to deal with the racial unrest, was conducted
at the request of President Bill Stacy. June C oo
per, former vice chancellor of human resources
and operations f or the CSU system and Maria
Santos, a CSU human resources advisor, served
as the auditors.
The racist fliers, of course, were distributed
on the first of their two days on campus. Call it
convenient. The timing must have been planned,
of course, to further damage the university's reputation.
But did it? Or did it provide the administra:
tion with the perfect opportunity to show its intolerance f or racists.
Santos indicated the flier incident would affect the audit "in the context." Certainly the administration c an't be held responsible for racists
showing up in a campus parking lot. But it can
be for how it deals with such an event.
Let's take a look at the university's response.
Campus police responded immediately when
tipped to the distribution. O fficers captured one
of the distributors red-handed, and identified two
others, one a C SUSM student, as likely accomplices. The District Attorney ' s o ffice was called
immediately and press releases promptly sent out
across campus.
A f und that will donate to anti-racist and
educational organizations each time a racial incident occurs on campus was very conveniently
already in the works. It was announced the following day and appeared to most to be a direct
response to the fliers.
Perhaps it was impossible to sweep this one
under the rug, but the administration d idn't even
attempt to d o so. The circumstances were acknowledged, and dealt with. N o one has questioned either the speed or the sincerity of the
university's response.
By doing so, the university has bolstered its
image as being intolerant of race-hate crimes —
an image that was tarnished by critics last Semester.
The flier incident truly was important for that
very reason and for one other: It gave a face to
the anonymous racists — that of a 15-year-old,
White Aryan Resistance member f rom La Mesa.
Response to "Christ's Campus phones
diet beside the point would aid students
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Dear editor,
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Send letters to: The Pride, Cal State San Marcos, CA 92069.
In response to Patrick McKinnion's letter to
I would like to know if the school would please
The Pride's mail box is located in The office of Student Acthe editor in the Nov. 27 issue of The Pride, I 'd consider installing several (maybe three) regular
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just like to point out that I don't recall saying many
of the quotes McKinnion claims that I have said. I
request that he specifically cites his sources.
Why would I say that anyone "deserved" to
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The Pride.
Jill Ballard
Senior, Liberal Studies
Vegan & Animal Rights Club president
handset type telephones on campus that students
could use for local calls only. In particular, they would
be handy when trying to contact one of the departments here on campus. The phones could be designed
for calls that have no extra chaige and therefore would
be of minimal cost to the campus. There can be a
requested time limit of three minutes and everyone
would be on their honor not to abuse the phones.
No doubt, many of the students on campus
would appreciate such a gesture on behalf of the administration.
Thank you,
Barbara Schiffler, Senior
Literature and Writing
Kill more trees, give
Ballard a column
Since she seems to be the only one who writes
any letters, why not give Jill Ballard her own column?
Then again, that might mean that The Pride may have
to add another page, thus killing more and more trees!
And what about all the birds and bugs that live in
those trees! Oh no! And if this has been printed, it
means that now I 'M contributing to the killing! OH
NOOOOOOooooooooo!!!
Save the people f ust.
Tray Thomason
Junior
Psychology
�LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Prude, Tbuxsday, Yelnuany 13, 1996
CSUSM following
footsteps of AOL
I submit to you this letter to the editor.
I also submit that I am doing it on-line in
the mornings because i t's the only time I
can get remote access to our server here at
CSUSM. My computer tried the dial-up
number 300 times last night, o ver a span
of two hours, and I could not get on. Last
night w as a regular Tuesday night in the
beginning of this s emester—what on earth
is going to happen around finals? If I c an't
get on the net to d o research and check mail
in the beginning of the semester, w hat's
going to happen when things really get rolling?
T he l abs a re o vercrowded, s o y ou
would think that those w ho have bothered
to get t heir o wn m achines, ( as r ecommended by the school), would be in good
shape! I feel like students have become
very unimportant to m anagement at the
computing lab. T he first thing that strikes
m e i s w e h ave t o l ive w ith a ssigned
usernames, i.e. - ' knuefOOl'. T hat's unusual, and not a c ommon practice among
service providors o r other larger universities.
Second, I h ave never been informed
or kept up to date as to what kind of services are available to students in regards,
to computers. I hear everything through
'the grapevine,' the latest being that a bank
of modems have been moved over to a different number f or teachers* and there are
now less modems. I think teachers should
be aware that information they post to their
website or send through e-mail may not be
easily retrievable by students anymore.
Third, if I absolutely had to pay a computer f ee or something when I register, I
would much rather do that than have a heart
attack during finals when I c an't get on the
web...but so f ar I h ave not been given that
option or any other. I sincerely hope the
computing d epartment will begin to respond to students' needs — after all, i sn't
that what they are there f or?
Maguire. I will complain about you to the
dean of CSUSM. I can not believe that you
would waste time and tuition money to
insult people.
Why was it so important to write me
back and call m e dumb ass. What good did
this do? All you have done is make yourself look like a immature child who has
nothing else better to do with his time. And
if y ou are not in my history class, then who
gave you access to our class list?
I noticed that the next group on your
subscribe list was the Vegan rights group.
The president of your organization is in my
c lass, and a lthough w e h ave o pposing
views about almost everything, she has
never called m e nasty names. Why are you
making yourself look like a fool? Are you
trying to harass m e because I did not want
to read your e-mail about what you thought
was important?
I sent you an e-mail to ask you nicely
to not bother myself or my class while we
are trying to work. I feel that you owe our
class, our instructor, and myself an apology for wasting our time.
Sarah McClain Suttles
Senior
Womans Studies
Editor's note:
Letters submitted
for the 12/11/96 issue
are printed on this
page.
The issue was unable to be pulishished
due to technical problems
G ot 1 0 minutes?
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J ensKnuefken
Senior
HTM
Rude e-mail writer
needs to apologize
Dear Editor,
This evening, as I was checking my e mail for my history 327 class, I was disturbed by an unnecessary message sent by
a John Maguire.
I do not even know if this person is in
my history class or not, although his name
does not look familiar. So, I e-mailed him
back requesting that he not sent m e e-mail
that did not pertain to History 327. In response, John Maguire sent m e an insulting
e-mail calling m e a "dumb ass."
Is it my imagination, or did we j ust
spend an entire day learning about racism
and harassment? To me, someone calling
me a dumb ass is harassment. I did not call
him any names, I simple requested that he
not waste my time. I d o not feel that this
was an unreasonable request.
I am a 2 3 year old college senior, I d o
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ENTERTAINMENT
The PKide, Thursday, Febminy 13, 1997
Star Wars' stands test of time
By Gabe Lundeen
Branagh's
Hamlet is no
mere movie
By Vivien Parry
Entertainment Editor
Pride Staff Writer
T he 1970's are back. Bright colors are back in fashion, feel-good music is p opular a gain, and t here is a
D emocrat in the Oval O ffice. And the
d ecade's biggest movie, "Star Wars,"
is back in theatres in a remastered, enhanced f orm that utilizes t oday's technology and y esterday's f ilm f ootage,
" Star Wars: T he Special E dition."
"The Special E dition" is e ssentially the same movie, w ith about f our
m inutes of added f ootage created with
today's special effects innovations. The
Rebellion is still fighting against the
oppressive Galactic Empire, The Force
i s still with us, and M ark H ammil still
c an't act his way out of a paper bag.
For those of you w ho h ave never
seen "Star Wars," which would be quite
a f eat w ith i ts p opularity a nd
exposure,the 1977 film stars Harrison
Ford, Mark Hammil, Carrie Fisher, and
A lec Guiness ( who won an Oscar f or
h is r ole as Obi-Wan Kenobi). It is a lot
o f f un r evisit t he y outh o f s uch
megastars as Harrison Ford or a merely
m ediocre celebrity like Mark Hammil*
w hose biggest claim to f ame besides
the "Star Wars" movies is providing the
voice f or T he Joker on the "Batman"
animated television series.
But d on't b e fooled into thinking
you h ave already seen "Star Wars" if
you watched it at home on the V CR,
or even if you saw it back in 1977. I t's
a m ovie that has a quality f ew movies
possess, in that it s o completely sweeps
its audience into the on-screen action
and m akes the audience feel like a part
of the movie. On the big screen this
element is even stronger, and George
Lucas proves that he can still create one
of the greatest movie theater adrenaline rushes ever.
T he new f ootage is a wonderful
addition to the Him. Scenes that were
intended to be in the original version
but were impossible due to budget and
technological restraints are now possible thanks to computer animated e ffects.
T he m ost p rominent new scene
features Han Solo (played by Harrison
Ford) and "Return of the J edi's" rotund
c rimelord, J abba t he H utt. J abba is
Jabba the Hut, a viilian not viewed until the "Return of the Jedi" in the trilogy's
original version, converses with Han Solo (Harrison Ford) in "Star Wars: The
Special Edition."
Imperial Storm Troopers ride upon fully computer-animated
Dewback in the special edition of "Star Wars." The creature was
an immobile prop in the the movie's original version.
nothing more than a computer graphic,
and looks excellent. Other existing scenes,
once sparse, are now f ull of strange alien
creatures and exotic scenery. Scenes taking place in space have also been cleaned
up and lengthened.
"Star Wars" still stands as not only
the highest grossing m ovie of all time (it
should eclipse "E.T.'s" current record any
day now), b ut also as o ne of t he most influential. It changed m ovies i nto m ajor
events, extravaganzas of m edia attention
and publicity, and catapulted science f iction to a new level of e xcellence. This
might not have been f or the best, since it
i nadvertantly s pawned e ffects-driven,
plot-lacking m ovies like " Twister" and
"Independence D ay," t o n ame only t wo
of the most recent. Regardless, it is impossible to ignore its mark on modern cin-
ema.
Speakingof influence, "Star Wars"
is the catalyst f or the newest m ovie
trend, the rereleasing of older classics.
T he next f ew months will see not only
t he r erelease o f t he " Star W ars"
Trilogy's other t wo films, "The Empire
Strike B ack" and "Return of the Jedi,"
but also t wo of the 1970's cimenatic
highlights, "The G odfather" and "The
Graduate."
T he "Star W ars" Trilogy is an
u ncomparable thrillride that no o ne
should miss. T here's simply nothing
like it. The "Special Edition" enhancements are a f resh addition to an old
movie, and manage t o revitalize it f or
a new generation of viewers, as well
a s an older group w ho grew up with
it..
Why would anyone in his or her right
mind sit through 4 hours and 10 minutes
of a movie whose plot is as familiar as an
old carpet slipper?
W hy? F or t he s ame r eason t hat
Shakespeare's plays have been continually
produced for more than 4 00 years.
S pending 2 50 m inutes w atching
"Hamlet" is not an ordeal; it's an Experience! Kenneth Branagh truly has succeeded
in bringing live theatre to the screen in an
unforgettable way.
Because "Hamlet" is a play that is open
to many interpretations, directors the world
over have spent a lot of time striving to
capture the true essence of the play. But
Branagh has achieved a rare triumph, producing nuances in the characters rarely seen
in other productions.
Branagh himself plays the brooding
prince of Denmark. Though, at 33, he may
seem a little old f or the part in the eyes of
some critics, Hamlet begs f or a certain maturity often lacking in younger actors.
The cast is. numerous and multi-national. Charlton Heston gives a solid performance as the Player King. Fans of Robsfri
Williams may be disappointed at the small
part of Osric, but Williams' performance
raises a giggle from the audience nevertheless.
B illy C rystal p ortrays o ne of t he
gravediggers and seems comfortable with
the language. Not so, Jack Lemmon, who
plays Marcellus, one of the witnesses to the
ghost of the dead King Hamlet. He does
not have many lines but he seems to forget
the first rule of reciting Shakespeare: You
may not understand the words but you have
to say them as though you d o understand!
Derek Jacobi brings a softer side to
Claudius, giving the audience some idea
a s t o w hy G ertrude ( played b y J tilie
C hristie) w ould m arry h im. C hristie's
make-up and sometimes drab costumes d o
little to flatter her, perhaps to show she is
trying too hard to look attractive. Hamlet
accuses her of "whorish behaviour."
The production design and costumes
are early Victorian with Blenheim Palace
lending a magnificent backdrop.
So, if y ou are a lover of good theatre,
this production is a must-see. It does not
do it credit to call it merely a "movie."
You cannot know bad theatre until you
have experienced really good theatre, and
this is really good theatre!
The Rock is predictable and improbable, standard action
By Jenal Larson
Pride Staff Writer
Want an action movie sans the requisite car crashes and corpses? "The Rock"
may leave you stone-cold.
Directed by Michael Bay, the newlyreleased video stars Sean Connery, Nicolas
Cage, and Ed Harris.
Although certainly activity-laden, "The
Rock's" plot is both improbable and pre-
dictable. U.S. General Frank Hummel (Harris) is especially u nbelievable. H e is a
highly-decorated V ietnam Veteran w ho
wants restitution f or
families of Marines
killed during illegal,
i nternational, a nd
U.S.-ordered activities.
However, a respected, legendary war
hero with access to the media would hardly
hold 81 hostages on Alcatraz Island and
threaten to launch rockets filled with "human-meltdown" gas in order to achieve political aims.
E very a ction
movie needs an action
figure, of course, and
" The R ock" b oasts
Sean Connery, who plays Alcatraz escapee
J ohn M ason. M ason l eads F BI a gents
through the dank recesses of the islandprison.
Cage f ans will likely appreciate Dr.
Stanely Goodspeed, FBI chemical weapons
specialist assigned to diffuse the rockets.
Although the formulaic plot of "The Rock"
prevents any real sense of danger, Cage
seems fully aware of this fact. His quirky,
comedic performance is parodic and f un—
the highlight of the movie.
"The Rock" stands as a f un escape into
the standardized, semi-predictable action
movie world.
�Four Rooms:
absurd, bad
and funny
By Jenal Larson
Pride Staff Writer
Keep your p ants on and collect your
tip. T hat's the advice given Tim Roth, the
bellhop in "Four R ooms."
No gruntin', holierin' at Hoops
By Sarah Harris
Pride Staff Writer
H e immediately proceeds to fail on the
first count, but d oes succeed on the second. And the situations Roth gets into earning that tip provide viewers with an absurdly funny array of events. H e plays his
role w ith z any g usto w hile h e s ways,
swiggles and swishes f rom room to room.
The film is divided into separate episodes, each directed individually, on N ew
Year's Eve. Allison Anders directs the first,
"Honeymoon Suite;" Alexandre Rockwell,
"Room 404;" R obert R odriguez, "Room
309;" and Quentin Tarantino, "The Penthouse."
Each is m ore bizarre and absurd than
the preceding episode. T he all-star cast, including M adonna, A ntonio B anderas,
Marisa Tome^and J ennifer Beales, appear
to be having a great deal of f un producing
outrageous and total chaos.
In "Room 309," Banderas, needing a
baby-sitter f or the evening, hires the Bellhop for $500 to check on his son and daughter every 30 minutes. T he children turn out
to be very imaginative in their misbehavior, which is fueled by the d aughter's morbid tenacity to drive the bellhop crazy.
But their agenda b ackfires when they
find a woman's corpse under their bed. One
bizarre event leads to another with a visually shocking scene at the end that d efinitely helped "Four R ooms" earn its R rating.
The film works well, perhaps because
its stars play roles we are not accustomed
to seeing them in, i.e. M adonna d oes not
play the Virgin or sing about the Virgin and
See Rooms, pg. 8
If Sports Bars
are your thing...
Sarah Harris also recommends:
S port C ity C afe & B rewery in La Jolla Village Square a bove the
movie theatres offers a few of its own
special brews, a c hance to m ingle
w ith c o-eds f rom U CSD a nd a
slightly more gourmet menu. K eep
in mind, however, that you will be
paying more and at times it is overly
crowded.
Yogi's. T his Encinitas b ar o ff
Coast Highway, is a casual place to
meet friends. It is a bar that will b e
especially popular as the weather becomes warmer due to its proximity
to the beach and its outdoor seating.
This is a wake-up call f or all of the
sports f ans who have retreated into hibernation since Super Bowl Sunday. The
whole rest of the sports world is out
there and a great place to appreciate that
is right here in San Marcos.
A ppropriately n amed and d ecorated to celebrate the big sport of the
season, Hoops sports bar offers a large
facility with something f or everyone.
People of all ages can enjoy watching the variety of games on several televisions and on a big screen. There are
no such thing as bad seats or nosebleed
s ections and the beer is not watered
down, as an added bonus.
Hoops o ffers a wide variety of domestic beer and a larger than normal selection of imports, many on tap.
Wednesday is College Night with
pitchers of domestic beer running $3.75.
Hoops also has a wide variety of well
drinks f or those who prefer to be creative.
Lobster joint
full of pleasant
surprises
By Suzanne Chitwood
Pride Staff Writer
For the mood, food, and happy hour
tunes, check out The Rockin' Baja Lobster in old California Restaurant Row,
San Marcos. I t's a place where the prices
are reasonable and the food is great.
The island cabanas and Jimmy Buffet decor are a nice touch to the laidback atmosphere. You can enjoy a nice
dinner without the overbearing need to
get dressed up. Starting with a hostess
who greets you with a smile steers you
to the salsa bar, through the server who
brings an endless supply of warm tortillas, Rockin B aja is full of pleasant surprises.
The restaurant is known f or serving dinners in a bucket, f ull of your
choice of any of the four of the following: lobster tails, lobster langostino,
grilled shrimp, carne asada, chicken,
crab legs or pork riblets. The meal also
includes a fresh, crisp caeser salad and
all the Spanish rice and refried beans
you can eat.
Prices on other entrees range f rom
Coming Next Issue: N ow that y ou've
paid your tuition f or Spring, Cheepies and $7.95 to $9.95 and include such stanFreebies in San D iego are always popuSee Lobster, pg. 8
lar.
If sitting still to watch the games is not
your thing, outside patio seating, foosball,
darts, video games and a j uke box to personalize your music choices provide you
with other options. Besides the televised
games, there are pool tables also, including
a Tuesday night Open Pool Tournament.
Sign up by 7:30 f or only $5.
But hey, the most important part - the
f ood! Low prices and h uge portions on
everything f rom their most popular bacon
cheeseburger to salads or quick appetizers.
Nothing costs more than $6.00!
Hoops is not your stereotypical hot and
sweaty sports bar where men are gruntin*
and holierin* f or their favorite teams while
the women socialize in the corner. Hoops
has something f or everyone.
Hoops is located at 1660 Capalina Rd.,
San M arcos. Call 471-7778. CSUSM students will receive 2 0 percent off purchases
until Feb.27.
Lavoritories are best at Planet Hollywood
By Gabe Lundeen
Entertainment Editor
W hat d o you get when you cross
Arnold Schwartzenegger, Bruce Willis,
Sylvester Stallone and f ood?
N o, not an e nclave of f rightened
cooks, but Planet Hollywood, the restaurant they hold stock in.
For those of you w ho d on't know,
Planet Hollywood is a restaurant franchise that has the distinction of being "the
only dining experience inspired by the
worlds of film and television." And it
combines entertainment and eating with
mixed results.
W alk i nto P lanet H ollywood at
Horton Plaza in San Diego and be prepared f or an assault on the senses. In
glass cases all around the restaurant are
various pieces of memorabilia, donated
by an array of movie and television stars
to be put on display. Some, like a piece
of the Death Star f rom "Star Wars" or
D on J ohnson's s hoes and p ants f rom
"Miami Vice," are sort of neat, but f or
the most part the items make you want
to yawn with excitement. A fter all, what
could be more exciting than eating next
to Macaulay Culkin's various blunt objects (a paint can, a wrench and bricks)
f rom " Home Alone?" And haven't we all
dreamed of seeing Sharon Stone's high
school yearbook? It's easy to tell why some
of this stuff was donated.
Inside the restaurant are multiple bigscreen televisions, showing plugs for Planet
Hollywood merchandise and a medley of
annoying celebrity shots and movie previews. Blaring at a decibel range not unlike that of a 747 j et at takeoff, it's a little
loud, to say the least. Only in America
would we invent restaurants with TVs, so
even when we go out to eat we can remain
glued to the boob tube. T he material shown
is self-serving, shameless, and not conducive to proper digestion.
The food, however, is quite tasty. The
menu boasts a selection of salads, sandwiches, burgers, pastas, f ajitas and grilled
platters, along with appetizers and desserts.
The Chicken Crunch is the appetizer
highlight. Believe it or not, i t's chicken
strips breaded in C ap'n Crunch cereal and
other seasonings, and it's different enough
to be distinctive jjet not sickening or overdone.
T he m ain m enu h as s ome u nique
items, along with restaurant mainstays like
hamburgers and pastas. Unconventional
p izzas such a s t he C reole P izza, with
shrimp and chicken, are the most original
items on the menu. But for the less adventurous, everything else should suffice. The
grilled sirloin is enough meat to feed any
hungry action hero, and the St. Louis Ribs
are also plentiful.
T he desserts are very good. From
ice cream to sorbet to various specialty
pies, there is something f or everyone
here, too. E ver wonder what Arnold
S chwartzenegger's m other m ade f or
dessert? Well, be curious n o longer, as
>his m other's apple strudel is featured.
And f or the afficionados of bad puns,
there's the Ebony and Ivory Brownie,
working together in a perfect harmony
that would make Paul McCartney and
Stevie Wonder proud.
Above all else, Planet Hollywood
has to o ffer is the bathroom. The lavatories are lush and beautiful, and f ull of
frills. A towel boy (in this case, a polite
y oung man named J unior) turns the
water for the sink on to a perfect lukewarm temperature, puts soap on your
hands f or you and hands you a paper
towel afterwards. He then offers you use
of various colognes and perfumes, gum,
mints, and toothpicks. He even offers
you an after-dinner cigarette! Any bathroom that will also give you lung-polluting carcinogens after your meal has
got to be high class. One could seriously
l ive in t he P lanet H ollywood b athrooms- t hey're that nice. If you c an't
afford t o eat a meal, get something anyway j ust to use them.
O verall, going t o P lanet H olly-
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areer
Talk w ith y our i nstructor and see if
s ervice l earning can b e an o ption f or
y our c lass.
R emember J une C leaver? T he perfect m other of t he 1950s? Yes, Wally
and B eaver's m other. Well, w hen the
b oys w ent o ff t o c ollege, J une v olunteered h er t ime. W hile s he may h ave sat
in t he c orner a nd s tuffed e nvelopes,
t hose j obs n ow are r eserved f or t hose
w ho w ish t o d o it — you bet f olks r eally l ike t o s tuff, i t's therapy. With corporate d own-sizing, o rganizations a re
l ooking f or v olunteers to p erform m eaningful a nd i nteresting j obs as n on-paid
s taff. T hey a re s earching f or t hose w ho
can c ontribute t o t heir o rganization, and
in r eturn, they p rovide o pportunities f or
v olunteers.
O ne o rganization that p rovides opportunities f or its v olunteers is the city
of E scondido. T he c ity's v olunteer p rogram i s an e xtensive p rogram w hich o ffers m any opportunities. T he b enefit that
g ets t he m ost a ttention is the o pportunity f or v olunteers w ho q ualify to apply
Kfreisler
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f or i n-house e mployment p ositions. Volunteers a re a lso i nvited t o a ttend t he
C ity's u nique t raining p rogram f or e mployees, E scondido U niversity. A w ide
variety of c lasses a re o ffered, i ncluding
c omputer s oftware, p roblem solving and
c ar m aintenance. V olunteers a re a lso
w elcomed to p articipate in the e vents,
s uch as t he Art Show, July 4 P icnic and
H oliday Party.
So b e c hoosy — use y our c ollege
s kills — a nalyze and e valuate an o rganization b efore a pplying f or e mployment. Volunteer or s uggest an i nternship, but try to e xperience the f irm b efore a greeing t o a c ommitment. I t c ould
s ave y ou a h assle in t he long r un.
So, t hat's my s age a dvice f or today.
Volunteer. A fter all, you test d rive a c ar
b efore you buy it; spend m ore t ime in
t he f itting r oom with r ejects than with
p erfect fitting o utfits; lay on lots of beds
b efore finding the o ne you buy.
N ow If y ou'd like m ore i nformation
a bout E scondido's v olunteer p rogram,
please call me, at 7 37-6344 o r 7 42-4819.
O ne m ore t hing, b e h appy at w hatever you d o. L ife is t oo s hort t o b e unhappy. N ow b efore y ou c hoose t hat
r esthome f or y o' m ama...
t empts are m ade f requently and r elentlessly to c onvince w omen that (1) their
human worth depends upon their appearance; (2) if they are not t hin, they will
not be popular, s uccessful, o r h appy; (3)
they can b e thin if they are only s trong
e nough. We p ropose strongly that t hese
ideas are all f alse, but that you s hould
test t hem out f or y ourself.
L ook around at the p eople you admire, w ho seem s uccessful. A re they necessarily very t hin? D oes their t hinness
c orrelate v ery h ighly w ith p opularity,
s uccess o r h appiness? T he i mportant
t hing is t o b e R EAL in y our tests: d on't
use anyone on TV...they are not real, they
are highly selected, then m ade u p and
d ressed by e xperts. T hey are then p hotographed many, m any t imes until j ust
the r ight shot is o btained. In m agazines
even this result is then d octored. In o ther
w ords, they aren't r eal; but, you are.
S o we h ope you utterly f ail in y our
a ttempts t o d evelop an e ating disorder.
We w ant you t o d evelop an a wareness
of y our beiefs about your appearance and
t o t est t hose b eliefs. We w ant y ou t o
k now the strict d ieting f ails. P eriod! If
t here is o ne t hing that w e k now f rom
y ears of r esearch i nto the m edium and
l ong-term e ffectiveness of strict d iets, it
is that they d o not w ork. M ost p eople
regain the weight they m ay h ave lost and
m any r ebound t o an even h igher w eight.
W e a lso k now a g reat d eal a bout
l ifestyles that are healthy and r ealistic.
Finally, we want t hose of you w ho are
t ouched by this article t o k now that we
h ave a s ense of w hat you are s truggling
with and we might be able t o help. If you
w ant t o talk t o s omeone p rivately and
c onfidentially a bout any of t he a bove,
please stop by Counseling & Psychological S ervices in 5 310 C raven H all, o r call
7 50-4910 f or an a ppointment. F or i nformation about healthy eating, you can also
get g reat p amphlets, f lyers, and a dvice
f rom Susan M endes at S tudent H ealth
S ervices in t he new P PHS b uilding.
a bandon, w hile f or o thers i t f eels s o
m uch l ike f ailure (I w as s o good all day,
n ow I b lew it!) that they j ust eat in a kind
of n umbing despair. Regardless, they feel
o ut of c ontrol. L ater, f eeling h opeless
a nd u gly, i t's o ff t o s leep, h oping o r
s wearing t hat t omorrow will be a n ew
s tart, a new c hance t o b e g ood, t o s tarve
a nd n ot g ive in!.
S ome p eople w ho d evelop this kind
of p attern discover, o r r ather b eieve they
d iscover, a s olution...purging. W hen
m ost of u s think of p urging, w e think of
s elf-induced v omiting. Certainly, t his is
a c ommon way that p eople can d rastically c omplicate and worsen an e ating
d isorder. With p ractice, in f act, t hrowing u p can b ecome p leasureable, a way
of v enting anger or of b ecoming n umb,
p erhaps a new f orm of ecstatic victory
o ver the f ood t hat's j ust been eaten. (Surprisingly, in c areful m edical studies of
b inge e aters w ho v omit, o nly about 5 0%
of t he c alories eaten a re actually purged,
so it is not nearly as e ffective a m eans of
c alorie control as m ost p urgers believe.)
B ut, a ccording t o the American P sychiatric A ssociation, " purging" includes
any e xtreme m ethod of a ttempting t o
c ontrol w eight o r m ake u p f or b inging.
In a ddition t o s elf-induced v omiting,
p eople m ight a buse l axatives o r d iuretics, and they m ight e xercise e xcessively
and c ompulsively. S o f ew p eople realize that e xercizing a great deal, with a
strong s ense of h aving to, when the intention is t o u ndo t he e ffects of e ating,
is p urging! So, if y ou are a strict d ieter
w ho f ails s ometimes o r o ften by e ating
what s eems t o y ou t o b e a lot of f ood, o r
of t aboo f ood, and w ho f eels out of c ontrol, a nd w ho t hen j ust m ust g o the g ym
and g et o n t he t readmill f or an h our of
m ore t o get r id of t hose c alories...you
h ave s ucceeded in b ecoming b ulimic.
A nother very i mportant factor which
Kreisler is
h elps p eople d evelop e ating d isorders is selingFritz sychologicathe coordinator of Coun&P
Services
t o l ive in a s ocial w orld in w hich a t-
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2ndAnnua(Women's Leadership Conference
Featuring a Multi-Perspective approach presented by
a diverse and dynamic group of female speakers
Contact: Lea Jamagin
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dard items as enchiladas and fish tacos,
but the specialized bucket dinners are definitely the major attraction. You can order
the buckets f or two or have your own individual one. Depending on your selection,
the o ne f or t wo r anges f rom $24.95 to
$26.95. The North County Times and The
Union Tribune features occasional coupons
that o ffer a price of $19.95.
The only bad side to this meal is the
rush of people and the lack of parking, so
go early.
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ooms
she keeps her clothes on, albeit spray paint
style.
The musical score is good and new
tunes by Combustible Edison h elp reinforce the mood of a zany romp.
Although Tarantino is known for being one of the bad boys of film, the other
t hree d irectors, A nders, R ockwell and
Rodriguez d o their parts in keeping up his
idea of the bizarre.
The comedy is gruesome, rude and
crude and involves children in some rather
unseemly situations. It is absurd and bad
but funny and definitely worth renting the
video.
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connection with the leaflets, one of them a
22-year-old student at the university. But,
because neither was seen actually distributing the fliers, both were released after a
phone consultation with the San Diego District Attorney's office.
University officials since have asked
that anyone who might have witnessed the
distribution step forward. If the university
can verify that others were involved, it would
be possible to bring them in for questioning.
But Stacy has conceded there is little
the university can do, even if it has evidence
that a student helped distribute the fliers.
Basically, he added, the student could only
be given a verbal warning for littering and
put on informal probation.
"We would be able to tell him his behavior is not conducive to a learning community, that's the first thing," Stacy said.
"The second is, 'You're a litterbug in the
parking lot.'"
Most students were dismayed by the
leaflets. Kimberly Kagy, chair of the AS diversity committee, called the incident "disgusting", but added that those responsible
were not indicitive of the general populus of
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loud, it's crowded, it's flashy, there's lots
to see, and as a whole it's a lot of fun regardless of its faults. I t's a bit on the pricy
side, so be prepared f or it the second you
walk in. But ydu dbri't really go for the fodH
or the value, you go f or the experience of
going.
I t's a fine place to e njoy a meal with a
friend or two, but d on't expect it to be a
romantic hotspot; it's much too crowded
and noisy for that. If you have a bit of cash
to spare for a night on the town, give Planet
Hollywood a try.
CSUSM.
Ironically, even before the leaflets were
distributed, a group of CSUSM employees
had set up a fund to counter racial incidents
on campus by making donations to anti-hate
groups and educational organizations every
time such a problem occurred.
The first donation — triggered by a
swastika and racial epithet being scrawled
across a mural in the hallway in front of the
library two weeks previously — was to the
Southern California Law Center, of Birmingham, Ala., the organization that in 1990 secured a $12.5 million civil judgment against
Metzger and the White Aryan Resistance
group after the beating death of an Ethiopian student in Portland, Ore.
The A S' Kagy called the fund a "great
idea" and "a step in the right direction."
Kagy's diversity committee, composed
of students, was set u p last semester at
CSUSM through AS to help deal with problems of race, gender, age and sexual diversity. So far, it has met with some of the deans,
published a news letter ("Pen/Sword") and
attempted to inform students of the need for
diversity on campus. "We have gotten our
voice heard," said Kagy.
Kagy also said a plan was in the works
to s etup acommunity hotline where students
and faculty could call to report racist activities or simply be given a sympathetic ear.
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Was the Revolutionary War revolutionary for women?
Cal State San Marcos founding faculty
member and current history professor, Joan
Gundersen, answers this and many other
rarely asked questions in her new book. To
Be Useful To The World" tells of the interrelated lives of women in the time of the Revolutionary War and generations past..
White privileged, white indentured,
black slave and Native American women are
shown to affect each other's cultures and everyday lives.
"Women weren't as restricted as we tend
to think" says Gundersen in an interview.
During the Revolution woman's roles were
perceived using a different ideology.
For example their role in the family was
seen as more of an economic activity, than a
private, family, nurturing activity. The knitting of a quilt was done for the economic benefit of the family, where as a generation later
it was looked upon as a labor of love. In the
same time period the home went from public
territory to a very private place.
Another scarcely known role that women
performed was that of the Women of the Regiment. Both British and American forces employed women in the military during the
Revolutionary War. After the war these tasks
fell to males members of the infantry.
Gundersen points out that information
about the actions of women in history was
available to people of the 19th century, it simply had to be reported in a way they would
understand it. From the Revolution to the 19th
century people saw women as increasingly
domestic. Eventually ideas such as women
holding a paid position in the miilitary became unthinkable.
C oncerning women of the p eriod
Gundersen says "there were a few more losers than winners."
Other perceptions we might have of
women of that period are also challenged by
the relatively high rate of pre-marital sex in
1750's. Sometimes as many as half a communities women were pregnant when married.
Time and population chanegd the lives
of slave women. Gundersen studied one slave
woman named Peg. She was born in Africa
and, once here, lived among ten other slaves.
Soon she was the only woman. This made
the family structure different. Being a slave
woman classified her as a double minority. A
slave culture developed as slave importation
increased from 1740-1770. Peg's daughter
Amy lived in a community where her mother
didn't.
Gundersen writes that the lives of Native American woman were directly affected
by the actions, assumptions, and pressures of
the whites around them. The more land the
See Book, pg. 2
Thursday, February 27,1997
CSU Chancellor requests
letters reviewing Stacy
State University presidents are reviewed by the CSU Trustees every three
years. President Bill Stacy will be reviewed this Spring.
In years past, the Board of Trustees consulted a number of university officers and the heads of prominant campus groups including the Academic Senate, Alumni Association, Associated
Students and University Advisory
Board. Faculty and staff were randomly
contacted.
The remainder of the campus community was left out of the proceses, until now.
Revisions made in January of 1994
allow anyone in the campus community
to submit comments to the Chancellor's
office in reference to Stacy's leadership
and the current state of affairs at Cal
State San Marcos.
Letters must be signed, but authors
will be kept confidential. They must be
sent by Monday, March 3.
General considered topics include
management of human, physical and
fiscal resources, working relations and
communication with the campus and
CSU system, leadership effectiveness,
President Stacy will be reviewed by the CSU
Chancellor's office in April. Presidents in the
CSU system are reviewed every three years.
community relations, major achievements and
person characteristics. Comments should not
be limited by the guidelines.
See Stacy, pg. 2
Professor files suit against
mother of former student
By Tony Barton
Editor-in-Chief
The mother of a former Cal State San
Marcos student has been charged for repeatedly
calling and allegedly verbally harassing a business professor last spring. _
Business professor Dick Montanari filed a
complaint with the campus police May 17. Campus officials turned the matter over to the Vista
District Attorney's office, which then filed a
misdemeanor charge of repeated telephone calls
to annoy against Rhea Lee, the mother of former
student Benjamin Lee. The charge cited recordings of 13 calls made to Montanari's campus
voice mail and home answering machine in
March and May.
The phone calls stemmed from Benjamin
Lee's disagreement with a grade of C he received in Montanari's Business 302 class the
previous fall. Despite a settlement of an informal grievance dispute that raised his grade to a
B, Benjamin filed a formal grievance with
Montanari, hoping to change his grade to an A.
Prior to filing the grievance, Benjamin accepted an extra-credit assignment offered by
Montanari, that the professor said could raise
his grade to an A.
Lee later recanted on the grounds that the
assignment's point value was not sufficient to
give him an A.
Instead, Lee pursued the formal grievance
process.
Montanari insists that Lee could have
earned an A with the assignment.
In the f irst t hree c alls, m ade t o
Montanari's office, Rhea Lee questioned
why her son's grade had not been changed.
The recordings showed her also threatening
to try to sway local students from attending
CSUSM by telling them about the problems
between Montanari and her son. In a recent
statement, Montanari said he was waiting for
Benjamin's assignment to be turned in to
give him his final grade, not knowing he had
decided against doing it.
Rhea Lee later made six recorded calls
to Montanari's home and four more calls to
his office, informing the professor that she
planned to file "blackmail" charges against
him. She also said she would fax the CSU
Chancellor's office materials on Montanari
and, citing her 30 years as a health care professional, recommended that he undergo a
psychological evaluation.
No action was taken by the Chancellor's
office in response to Rhea Lee's fax or to a
letter mailed by her in October. The Lees
also met with President Stacy, who directed
them back to the grievance process.
Recently, Rhea Lee said, "(Montanari)
is taking his personal problems out on his
students, its got to end."
Rhea Lee says she called Montanari "in
See Lee, pg. 2
�NEWS
The Pxite, thuRsday, Vehmaxy 27, 1997
W HAT'S NEWS
Student government
elections are coming
Associated Studens Inc. elections are scheduled for April
15 and 16. Campaign applications, available March 4 in the
A.S. office in COM 205, are due March 21 at Student Activities office, COM 203.
A candidate forum is set for 1 to 2 pm on April 8 and 9 in
front of the Dome Plaza.
Leadership seminar
A seminar on event preparation called "Programming from
A to Z" will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, March 5 in COM 201.
Featured speaker is Cheryl Evans, director of student activities
and orientation programs.
CSU student trustee
position open
The California State Student Association is accepting applications for the 1997-1999 CSU student trustee position.
Applicants must be in their junior year or above.
Contact A.S. External Vice President Lisa Lopez: 7504091, lisalisa@mailhostl.csusm.edu. The application deadline
is 5 pm, March 3.
Secondary income
seminar scheduled
The Van Ness International Institute of Entrepeneurs is
ahving a workshop on creating a secondary income through
home based business from 10 am to noon, Saturday March 1,
in ACD 102.
Three business oppurtunities will be discussed. A special
section will focus on foreign students studying here and those
who plan to study abroad.
Budget help for students
is on-line
Students can find budgeting strategies on a new web site
designed created by Financial Aid office intern Carina Lomibao.
The page will calculate interst on student loans and help
you develop an itemized budget.
Web address is http://www.csusm.edu/financial_aid/budget.
A link is providede through the Financial Aid homepage.
Calling all collators
Smart Cities needs volounteers to help collate a booklet of
internet instructions for children. Stop by CRA 2302 between
9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday to help.
Student Union board
needs students
Three students are needed to help develop governing policies for the Student Union. Board meetings are every two weeks.
Call Gina Forsyth 591-9572.
Circle K rummage sale
Circle K will be conducting a rummage sale March 8 to
help support its community activities.
Boxes for donations will be in the middle hallway of the
Academic Hall, Craven Hall lobby and the Dome.The site of
the rummage sale will be posted on the collection boxes.
Stowell named last year's
outstanding professor
By Larry Uleman
Pride Staff Writer
Dr. Laurie Stowell, an associate professor in the
college of education, has been named the 1996-97
Outstanding Professor. A selection committee, composed of faculty members, administration, and a student representative, selected her because of her outstanding contributions to her students, academic discipline, and the community.
Stowell was chosen from twelve other nominees who all have a superlative teaching record,
quality contributions in the areas of research, and
service to the campus and community.
It is gratifying to be awarded for something you
love to do," said Stowell."(CSUSM) is an exciting
place to be. It is nice to be in a program which you
can help to create."
I know what it takes to get this award, and
Stowell certainly stands out from a pool of outstanding candidates to be this year's recipient," said Dr.
Wang, last years winner who was also on this year's
selection committee.
Stowell received her bachelor's degree at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. She received her
master's and doctorate degrees at Ohio State University. She began teaching at CSUSM in 1992 as
an assistant professor and in 1996 she advanced to
associate professor.
She currently teaches introduction to children's
literature, Advanced children's literature in the
master's program, and language and literacy for credential students. She supervises student teachers
and is the co.-chairwoman of the CSUSM United
Way, chairwoman of the service learning committee, and is involved in the accrediting of other colleges of education on a national level.
Stowell will be the fourth professor to receive
this award at CSUSM. Previous winners include
Dr. Renee Curry, Dr. Kenneth Mendoza, both professors of literature and writing, and computer science professor Dr. Stanley Wang.
Each winner of this award receives a plaque,
and a picture which is placed near the front door of
Craven hall. They also receive $1,000. A campus
ceremony is being planned for later in the semester.
Stacy
Board of Trustees in May or July. No commentors
will be revealed by name.
The interview team will include a non-CSU
f r o m p. 1
executive, a retired CSU executive, a faculty memA series of interviews will be conducted with ber from another CSU campus and a CSU trustee
i ndividuals and g roups by a team f rom t he will visit campus after the comments are compiled.
Chancellor's office, once the letters are received and
Send comments to:
summarized.
Dr. Barry Munitz, Chancellor
Interview participants will be chosen randomly.
California State University
A confidential report will be discussed by Stacy and
400 Golden Shore, Suite 324
CSU Chancellor Barry Munitz, and presented to the
Long Beach, CA 90802-4275
Book
f r o m p. 1
whites distributed among themselves, the less left
for the Native Americans.
Also as white men automatically demanded to
talk to "the man in charge" when dealing with Native tribes. Native women were pressured into more
socially exceptable, white, roles.
This is not to say that there was no transfer of
Native American culture to white culture. Released
captives went back into the dominate white culture
Lee
from p. 1
good faith."
(In the messages) I said 'call me, let's work this out.'
Those calls were made in good faith," she Lee said.
Montanari does not share her sentiments.
"I fell grieved. Mrs. Lee said things about me
and to me that are thoroughly untrue, vicious and
malicious."
Benjamin's initial problem with Montanari arose
when his class point-total was lowered half-a-grade
by a low peer evaluation score.
Benjamin, who now attends a UC campus, filed
a second grievance over the summer saying that
Montanari's peer grading system lacked proper
"checks and balances." The grievance was not answered until last week in a letter by Professor Joan
with the ways of the Natives within them. The U.S.
has taken much from the Native cultures that first
inhabited this land.
Gundersen gathered this information through
studies of the American Revolution that described
women's lives and through diaries, letters, tax
records, and other fragmented sources. Her endeavor took years of compiling information and
comparing life histories.
She points out that there was no single factor
that changed the ways in which people thought of
the roles of women. It was many different forces
that brought women's status backward and forward,
moving up to the present.
Gundersen, the new chair of the grievance committee.
Gundersen's letter states that under new grievance policies Benjamin has 60 days from this
semester's beginning to settle the dispute informally,
through the college of business' chain of command.
If good faith efforts by Ben are ignored by the
college, the grievance committee will review his
claims.
Rhea Lee feels that she and her son have already satisfied the informal grievance process, as
they have met with Montanari and the college of
business dean, Newton Margulies.
"This seems to prove that student rights are unimportant to the administration," she said.
Rhea Lee's trial is awaiting a date
New grievance policies will be formally announced this semester, once a few items are ironed
out, according to Gundersen. One added feature is
a time-line for grievance filing.
�FEATURES
The ?wde, Thuxsday, Fdswiany 27
Dry those
Dealing with stress is dealing with a lifestyle
sweaty palms at
toastmasters
Stress? OUT!
OK, gang. We're deep into Spring semester now and many of you have started
seeing midterm exams, you know, the big
ones, not the 10 point quizzes but the ones
News flash! Age does not necessarily that really impact your final grade. So for
bring wisdom. Chances are if you were a this column we are acknowledging that
dumb young person, you will be a dumb large scale stress is back in your lives (as
old person. Don't for a moment believe that though it was ever absent!).
Normally, people in our American cula well-cultivated crop of gray hair and
deeply etched wrinkles mean wisdom. ture, or people who have been caught up
They don't.
in certain aspects of this culture, are only
interested in a particular approach to problems, including the problem of stress. This
approach is characterized by being reactive (that is, notice a problem, then do
something about it), by being aggressive
And Other Annoying N ews
(the problem is often seen as an enemy of
Val Knox
some kind), and by being, preferably, instantaneous (I want relief NOW!). Our
Wisdom must be learned. So don't treatment of most medical problems are
believe it's a fact of life just because an usually approached this way, most typically
older person says it's so. Mull it over first, with drugs or surgery — the best examples
digest it, discuss it, evaluate it, and then of this approach.
When we are asked to do a workshop
draw your own conclusion.
on stress, people in the audience ask us for
Because I'm older, I can reflect on my
life and ask if I had to do it all over again, advice along the same lines: I've got a job,
what would I do differently to be successful — and could anyone benefit from this
advice? Let's give it a try. But remember,
this is just some gray hair advice.
The first thing I 'd do is have the foresight to choose rich parents. It's not that I
don't have a cool set of parents, but rich
ones would have helped me avoid life's
little hassles.
If laughter is the best medicine, those
Second, I would come back as a male. of you suffering from post-traumatic,
My work experiences dictate it, and yes, I first-midterm stress syndrome may want
would advise it.
to check out a particularly whimsical
The third thing I would do is to sign web-sight.
up at my local chapter of Toastmasters as
soon as possible because Toastmasters is
an investment in yourself. Being a member will help you become a successful, confident and respected person.
XJsefull and useless internet sites
In addition, Toastmasters will teach
David Johnson
you to organize your thoughts and present
them clearly, listen to others carefully and
critically, think and react quickly and give
T he
O nion,
l ocated
at
you the tools to become a leader.
www.theonion.com, is a satirical online
Founded in 1924, Toastmasters has newspaper. Its desultory antics will apapproximately 180,000 members. Many peal to virtually anyone whose irrevergroups meet in North County. The meet- ence outweighs their willingness to adings are fun because members are friendly here blindly to the contrived rhetoric of
and supportive.
everyday life.
Toastmasters teaches effective comConsisting of ten different sections
munication — and yes, I hear what you're — Computers/Technology, Consumer
thinking—it's the public speaking cry: "I'd News, Editorial, Health, International,
rather die! Yes, indeed, but snap out of it.
I can sum up the reason why you need
Toastmasters in two words: Job Interview.
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure
out you have one chance to convince the
interviewer that you are the best person for
the job.
"Hoop Dreams," the last film
f orget GPA and graduation ranking;
in the African American Film and
in today's competitive job market, you need
Family film series will be held at 6
to sell yourself.
pm Friday in ACD 102. It is rated
Picture it: You're sitting across the
PG-13.
table from the interviewers for THE comPolitical science Professor Dr.
pany. You know there are two other people
Ed Thompson will introduce the
who are being considered for this job. One
film and lead a post-film discusinterviewer asks you your name, but you're
sion.
so nervous you can't even remember it!
The free event is sponsored by
And are you really wiping your sweaty
the Californis Council for the Huhands on your good pants?
manities, the Arts and Lectures
You stammer and stutter ... You're
Series, the Pan-African Student
going to blow your only opportunity with
Alliance and the Film Studies Consortium. Call 750-4082.
See Knox pg. 8
There's No (Beer In Heaven
a family, school and now here come exams! I can't deal with it! What can I do?!
Well, there's good news and there's
bad news. The bad news is,
there aren't good reactive, aggressive, instantaneous solutions to the stress problem. It's
true, some things can be helpful. Try to take some time to
relax, talk it out, avoid stimulants like caffeine that drive
your nervoqs system into
higher gear, even a beer or two
T>i Jity
brings some relief.
But the b etter news
comes from realizing that stress is not so
much an acute problem as a matter of
lifestyle, though it feels acute at the times
when it is at its most intense. Stress can be
significantly reduced by developing a
healthy lifestyle. A balanced diet, regular
exercise, good, nurturing relationships with
people that we love, work that satisfies our
cravings to engage the world in meaningful ways. These are proactive, gentle, and
accumulative.
There is also significant research that
The Onion draws fine line
between laughter and tears
WeS Stuff
African American
Family Film Series
Music, National, News for Kids, Society
and Sports — The Onion takes you on a
raucous, and even Quixotic tour of a
world that has somehow gone awry. And,
as you read, you c an't help but wonder,
through fits of laughter, how far what you
have just read has strayed from the truth.
The Onion mimics most daily papers. But, its treatment of topics like "It's
Not a Crack House, I t's a Crack Home,"
and "Area Stoners Mistakenly Hold Massive xKemp' Rally," help give a whole
new meaning to the social, political, and
economic air waves that crash into our
living rooms every night.
Giv^n our need to know, there will
always be a place for news. Without it,
we'd be blind in an ever-rising sea of information. Publications like The Onion
exist solely to remind us that there is a
fine line between laughter and tears.
It just depends on how and where
you slice it.
clearly shows that adding some form of
regular meditation to our lives has powerful effects on our health and on our ability
to manage the tough events
and situations that life has in
store for us.
When most people think
of meditation, they usually
think of some exotic swamitype person, sitting uncomfortably on a mountain
ledge, perhaps chanting or
just looking absurdly blissXwde* ful. Not necessarily an image
that most of us can identify
with!
But no! As a matter of fact, meditation training and classes are increasingly
becoming commonplace in medical centers
across the country. Such methods of meditation are not anchored in any religious or
cult-related belief system. Why in medical
centers? Because many of the most lethal
health problems that we have are stress related and because medical science is graduSee Kreisler, pg. 8
Award-winning
poetry breaks
barriers
Barriers. Is poetry like a foreign language to you, one that you never tried to
interpret or thought that you could? Poetry needs to be heard to be experienced
through the intonation of the written word
and the body language and facial expression of the poet.
(Poetry
Sight, Sound and Sense
Irene Warner
On Monday, Feb. 10, Natasha Saje
broke the sound barrier at CSUSM with a
reading of of her work, followed by a book
signing.
Barriers — race, gender, religion,
See Poetry, pg. 8
Arts & Lectures
Series
^ Quilters and fabric crafters will
have an "Art Exhibit Opening & Reception" at 3 pm Friday, March 7 in
the Library Courtyard.
at 6 pm Friday, March 14 in ACD 102.
Includes music about history, strong
women, struggle and tolerance. Ticketed
event.*
va. Ethan James will lecture on and
perform with the 1,000-year-old Hurdy
Gurdy instrument at noon, Tuesday,
March 11 in ACD 102.
^ A "French Horn Recital" featuring John Loige, principal French hornist
for the San Diego Opera Orchestra will
be held at 3 pm Sunday, March 16 in
ACD 102. Ticketed event.*
w A L atin/ world beat ensemble
called "Word of Mouth" will perform
•Tickets are $3 for students, $5 for others.
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OPINION
i
the Fmde, Tbuxsday, F&nuany 27, 1996
T HE PRIDE
Sewing Cal Srare San Mams
since 1 993
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Tony Barton
BUSINESS MANAGER
Chrissy Wright
ON-LINE EDITOR
Ty Carss
FEATURES EDITOR
David Johnson
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
Gabe Lundeen
STAFF
Gale Butler, Jill Cook, Suzanne Chitwood,
Sarah Harris, Tina Leary, Jenal Larson, Vivien Parry,
Pamela Sivula, Michael B. Miller,
Michael D. Miller, Larry Uleman, Val Knox,
Irene Warner, Jennifer Talak
ADVISER
Tom Nolan
ADVISORY PANEL
Erik Bratt, Roman S. Koenig, Ed Thompson,
Norma Yuskos, Cheryl Evans, Renee Curry
Proposed athletic facility
should be given a second look
P icture t he s cene— r unners h ustling
around a polyurthelane stretch; long j umpers
leaping i nto sand-filled p its; p ole v aulters
vaulting; soccer players dribbling; f ans filling
the stands.
Cal State San Marcos wouldn't have come
to mind a month ago.
Since then, an anonymous $200,000 donation has put the university on its way to
b uilding its f irst athletic r ——~
facility — a track and soccer f ield f acility compa- j
rable to Chula Vista's U .S.'
—-—
Olympic Training Center.
Critics have already knocked the track
idea, saying the donation should go towards
expanding academics or dealing with an i ncreasing campus population.
This notion is not compatible with t he •
facts. Should the university refuse a donation,
simply because it is specified f or an athletic
facility? Of course not. The idea is absurd.
Physical fitness, like pursuit of knowledge, is an important aspect of life. It should
not be sacrificed in the name of education.
Such action is a denial of what medical knowledge has proven to humanity about physique
— it promotes mental well-being and strength-
ens the body.
D onors o ften d esignate a f unction f or
their d onated money. It is, a fter all, their
money.
While an academic use f or the money
may be out of the question, the bigger picture should be examined b efore the university is entirely committed t o the track and
— — ™ field.
Why not build a gymjjiasium instead? Students
j
could shoot hoops rain or
shine. Volleyball, racquetball and even indoor
soccer are possibilities.
Showering facilities and lockers could be
provided. A gym would serve as a cornerstone
f or athletic program growth.
A f ield is limiting, in that poor weather
can limit its usability. A gym is usable in the
w inter's fiercest storm.
More study should b e done to weigh the
benefits of an athletic f ield. Funding is scarce
these days. Nothing should be rushed into
without examining all alternatives — especially when it comes to C SUSM's f irst and
only athletic facility.
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�LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Pmde, Thuxsday, Fekftuauy 27, 1996
Computing is doing
the best it can
Dear Editor,
In response to last issue's letter on
(among other things) the difficulty of getting connected to the CSUSM modem pool,
I 'd like to note that we are addressing the
issue on two fronts. We've been concerned
for some time that the demand for dialup
access would grow faster than funding for
additional dialup lines.
Last fall's statistics showed that more
than 85% of the student body dialed in for
less than 4 5 minutes per day. Using this
figure as the "baseline" amount of access
needed by most students, we started enforcing a time limit on 2/17/97. It should be
easier to get connected now. Sorry we
didn't have that limit in force before the
start of the semester. Truth is that we were
caught off guard! Usually the beginning of
a semester is not a high demand time,
dialup wise. See "http://www.csusm.edu/
computing/dialup" for more detail on limits.
We've started a second modem pool
which is partially supported by student contributions. Students who want more hours
of access can choose to participate in a paid
modem pool (cleverly dubbed the FEEline). I t costs $40 to join this modem pool
for six months or $70 for an entire year.
More info on this can be found at "http://
www.csusm.edu/computing/fee-line".
In regards to username discontent, assigning "abcdeOOl" as a username wasn't
our first choice for a solution. A couple of
years ago we had this very cool program
that allowed students to select their own
usernames. (and we had lots of fun creating the list of usernames which would be
disallowed.). The concept didn't work so
well in practice - many people were unfamiliar with the idea of a username and password. Others thought up interesting, but unfortunate usernames and then urgently
wanted them changed. Eventually we just
decided that it wasn't worth the trouble. The
current scheme is the best method we could
think of that allowed us to a utomate
username assignment. Your username becomes part of your student record and that
allows us to give faculty electronic mailing lists for each class along with other
similar benefits.
It is difficult to keep informed on topics like this. It is also difficult for us to get
information to students. Handouts tend to
disappear. Using electronic publications to
explain how to access electronic mail? You
can see the problems. Nonetheless, there
are several handouts in ACD 202 that address general computer resource issues.
Many student handouts can be found at
"http://www.csusm.edu/computing/students/handouts.".
People should also monitor the campus newsgroups for current information.
Most of the issues I've addressed were discussed in the csusm.computing newsgroup.
We'll try to do a better j ob of making certain that students receive information at the
beginning of each semester by making hard
copies available in ACD 202 and by sending out e-mail giving URLs for electronic
documents.
Naturally, we think we are responsive
to student needs. If you feel differently,
please let us know what we can do to make
computer facilities more accessible and
minimize
Problems-
Teresa Macklin
Director, Academic Computing
(macklin@csusrii.edu)
Dismayed with
student reaction to
racist incidents
Dear Editor,
While the racial incidents that occurred
last semester and during the first week of
the current semester were certainly deplorable, I find myself equally dismayed by the
reaction of students (as reported in the February 13, 1997 issue of ' The Pride") to
these incidents.
Whereas it is not surprising that many
white students believe these incidents to be
"rare" or perhaps "blown out of proportion," what is truly unsettling is the attitude that CSUSM somehow places "more
importance on diversity than education."
Silly me, I thought that learning about
the history, accomplishments, and traditions of people from various cultural backgrounds serves not only an educational
purpose, but also encourages understanding between people. As such, "global
awareness" is an indispensable part of a
good liberal arts education. Isn't education
the reason we're all here?
Vince Trofimoff
Adjunct Faculty
Psychology program
Volounteer with
the humane society
I would like to comment on the article
by Val Knox about volunteering. I agree
with her that it is a wonderful experience
and will look good on a resume or an in
interview.
If someone is wondering, "I d on't
know where I want to volunteer," try the
Humane Society if you are an animal lover.
I have been volunteering at the San Diego
Humane Society now for six years. There
are many areas where the shelters needs
volunteers.
There is the cattery if you like cats,
and taking dogs for walks (the same care
for the cats but not the walks!). Also volunteers can talk to prospective adoptees.
There is pet assisted therapy which takes
small animals (guinea pigs, chinchilla, rabbits, puppies, kittens) to needy people so
they can pet them. For instance, rehabilitation hospitals, convalescent homes, juvenile detention center for girls, etc. It is very
rewarding to be a volunteer on these visits
and see people's reactions to the animals.
Some people do not want to work directly with the animals (they think it is sad
that animals get put down but the S.D.H.S.
has a 99% adoption rate). There are several areas to work sans animals: there is a
gift shop at the center and they need cashiers; there are the fund raisers like the 'Fur
Ball' and the 'Doggie Derby.' Every year
the H.S. has a booth at the Del Mar Fair ties. They are effectively excluded from our
(admission to the fair is free if you volun- campus' society.
teer at the-booth) and a booth at he annual
We simply want to have official recdog show at the fair grounds that just con- ognition from the administration so that we
cluded. It is fun to sit at the booth and an- can become like the other groups, and stop
swer questions while watching all the dif- having to be an underground group. This
ferent breeds of dogs being judged!
cannot be construed as racism, because we
Needless to say, I find it very reward- want no more than all the other racial oring to volunteer with the animals. The best ganizations now have.
part is that the volunteer coordinators are
Please publicize this notice so that we
not demanding, and you give whatever time can have equal treatment f or all racial
you can. I wanted to volunteer at a home- groups at CSUSM and truly make it a camless shelter at Thanksgiving, but they pus dedicated to diversity.
wanted a year round commitment. With
school, I just cannot do that. Every year
President & Vice President
the S.D.H.S. recognizes their volunteer
Aryan Student Union
with a complimentary brunch, always held
at an area restaurant.
I just wanted to inform others of my
rewarding experience of volunteering. Ev-\ ,
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eryone has a different niche, but the Humane Society is mine.
Jodine Hammerand
Business major
Aryan Student
Union members
express concerns
D ear Pride staff,
I 'm writing this letter to you with regrets and some fears. I 'm a student at Cal
State and the director of a small group that
feels we are discriminated against due to
our racial and cultural background.
The group I speak of is the Aryan Student Union. I say "regrets and fear" because
we are, of course, aware of the "hate" incidents and racial tension that are causing
problems on our campus.
Our group, comprised of a fluctuating
10-15, have sought official recognition
from the administration, only to be turned
down. Speakers we have asked to come to
campus have been turned away.
All the while, non-Aryan persons have
been allowed, and even greatly encouraged
to show pride and solidarity on issues affecting their race and culture. This, we believe, is right. It is right for groups to express their identities left to denigration.
This is why some of our members may
have expressed their identities in unacceptable ways. In the same way black people
were forced to violate the law in order t o
win their freedom, a few of the more radical members of our union may have used
illegal symbolism to redress our grievances.
We don't condone the actions of those
who may be connected to us.
At the same time we see where the
frustrations may come from especially in
our younger high school associates.
It's the same frustration that comes
from when a racial, ethnic or religious
group is denied their expression, like whites
are at CSUSM. When blacks were oppressed they did sit-ins and riots which are
illegal. When Jews were being oppressed
in Nazi Germany, they illegally resisted.
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forms of expression on our campus, and
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'Empire' is best of the trilogy
Wammo
By Gabe Lundeen
Entertainment Editor
The "Star Wars Trilogy: The Special
Edition continues, with a newly remastered
version of the saga's second and best film,
"The Empire Strikes Back."
"Empire" is the darkest of the three
"Star Wars" movies, as it is intensely dramatic. Where "Star Wars" was more of a
fairy tale in the tradition of happy endings
and heroes in white, ""Empire" is more of
a morality play, in which the main characters not only have to confront the antagonist, hut also themselves.
The movie is very dramatic and melancholy. The movie is shot almost entirely
in blues and blacks to suggest a more somber mood. Even the scenes shot in light
colors, such as the battle scene on the ice
planet of Hoth, are done to the extreme to
suggest something in amiss.
Gone is the campiness and "cheese"
of "Star Wars," and the main characters
have been infused with far more style and
personality than their previous incarnations. Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia
have been injected with more character, and
rise above their caricatured images.
One of the movie's highlights is Yoda,
a gnomish Jedi master who spouts out wise
proverbs and Zen-like quotations while
training Luke in the ways of the Force.
Yoda is the puppet creation of Muppeteer
Frank Oz, who also provides his voice.
Yoda is not only interesting, but also provides a bit of comic relief in the midst of
all the seriousness.
The dominant image in "Empire" is
that of Darth Vader, the evil Dark Jedi who
truly comes into his own as a character.
Throughout the movie he is portrayed as
truly evil and magnetic as a villain, and he
too becomes his own character, with the
revelation that he is Luke's father. In "Star
Wars," Vader was more of a novelty than
anything else, so it is refreshing to see him
as a powerful image.
"Empire" is a wonderful bridge between the fledgling start and gigantic finale of the trilogy. It relies less on action
and more on characterization. Instead of
Han and Leia fighting stormtroopers, Han
and Leia begin an awkward romance and
fall in love, with one of the classic lines in
recent movie history. As Han is being put
into carbonite, Leia says "I love you," to
which he replies "I know", in his familiar
By Jill Cook
Pride Staff Writer
Such cynical verse. "There isn't a gob
of spit big enough to cover the T .V.".
S omething o ut of t he " Beavis and
-Music ReviewThe Wampa, a creature not fully shown in the original "The Empire Strikes Back," turns
to attack Luke Skywalker (Mark Hammil) in "The Empire Strikes Back: The Special
Edition."
confident voice.
Added to "The Special Edition" is
about four minutes of footage, and it is a
nice addition to the film. We actually get
to see the Wampa, the ice creature that attacks Luke, in his entirety, smacking his
lips and slurping down some poor dead
creature's bones. And on Cloud City, much
more of the scenery is shown, so one gets
a better feel of the fact that it is actually a
city. The computer generated graphics of
Cloud City are absolutely stunning.
Directed by Irvin Kershner, "The Empire Strikes Back" gives the "Star Wars"
trilogy a base in drama, and gives the already established characters and conflict
the epic status it holds today. The majesty
of special effects-created technology like
the four-legged AT-AT walkers, which were
created by some of the greatest stop-motion animation ever done, exceeds that of
the first movie.
Also worthy of mention are the acting
performances, which are also the best of
the trilogy.
Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher have
a perfect chemistry together, and they steal
every scene they have together. Mark
Hammil proves to the world that he can act,
giving a fine portrayal of the maturing Luke
Skywalker. And James Earl Jones, as the
voice of Darth Vader, is utterly amazing,
and must be heard to be believed.
"Empire" has been criticized for being too glum and not having a neat and tidy
ending, but remember that the movie is
only a bridge between "Star Wars" and
"Return of the Jedi." It serves as a transition, a middle ground between the other
action-laden movies. It was truly ahead of
it's time, and the "Star Wars" trilogy would
not be complete without it.
The Millenium Falcon flies into the newly created scenery of Cloud City.
'Soldier' is intelligent and poignant action flick
By Jenal Larson
Pride Staff Writer
Exciting and suspenseful from start
to finish, "Soldier of Orange" glorifies
the action/adventure genre.
D irector P aul V erhoeven, b est
known in the U.S. for "Robocop" (1987),
both wrote and directed the intelligently
unpredictable "Soldier." Verhoeven also
directed the less intelligent "Showgirls."
Verhoeven's story poignantly cap-
Hostility, lack of
tures the turmoil experienced by six upper-class university students following
the 1940 Nazi-invasion of Holland.
The movie particularly dramatizes
-On Videothe harrowing adventures of r eal-life
Dutch resistance leader Erik Hazelhoff,
portrayed by Rutger Hauer. Hauer's ex-
ceptional acting, indicative of all the entire cast's performance, broughthim international acclaim.
Exquisite period detail and atmosphere e ncourage
p articipative
viewing.Likewise, the t ale's inherent
violence is neither minimized nor sensational.
"Solder of Orange" is suspenseful
and smart, as unformulated in its plot as
in its statements about friendship, love,
betrayal, integrity and courage.
Butthead" show?
No, they are lyrics f rom the "Fat
Headed Strange" album, a new and peculiar approach to alternative music. A narrative monologue posing as music has
emerged.
The band calls themselves Wammo,
and they sing, if you can call it singing,
verses like, "It's easy to rationalize when
y ou're d rowning in b oredom a nd
brewski... not even Batman can save you
now."
Such cynical verses could emanate
from just about any alternative vocalist
today—pitiful lamentations from bitter
y outh t rying t o e xpress t hemselves
through music. Yet usually the tune and
beat override the depressing self-hate lyrics and provide a positive rhythmic vibe
that listeners are drawn to. As a result,
listeners can comfortably identify with the
singer's emotive manifestation.
But in Wammo's case, everything but
melody exists to offset the irate saga of
this b and's lead singer. "Fat Headed
Stranger" sounds almost like an autobiography on tape. The vocalist, a small
town Texan plagued with pessimism,
spews out abstract accounts of his seemingly miserable life in an attempted form
of musical score.
Only one song on the album even remotely resembles the kind of melody that
one can sing along to. Even this song
called "Salty" suffers in its ability to seize
an alternative music lover's ear.
The instrumental collage of sound accompanying this monologue consists of
a sparse combination of electric guitar, occasional twangy acoustic guitar solos, harmonica, saxophone, and of course a drum
beat consistent with the spoken lyrics. The
music takes on a country Western—bar
room brawl connotation with added background sound effects of desert winds in a
few of the songs.
That, combined with an embellished
Southern drawl of the vocalist creates a
dreary, futile monotone (like the singerfs
voice) that just doesnft add up to much
entertainment value;
The cover of "Fat Headed Stranger"
represents the lead singer Ed Hammel's
s trong f ixation w ith t he s uperhero
Batman. He claims in one song that Astroboy, Speed Racer, the Wolfman, SpiderMan and Casper all pale in comparison
to Batman.
The cover shows a young boy dressed
in a Batman costume with an image of a
furious and scowling face planted on his
See
Wammo, pg.
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that still thrives inside and needs to be
expressed. Hammel displayslhe exterior
of his favorite superhero, but in reality he
holds a rebellious contempt for the world
and what he calls "Generation X."
So, unless it is hostile pessimism and
society?
These questions could have inspired
the new band Dogma to name its album,
"Feeding the Future."
The album's lyrics not only raise issues that pertain to our changing and often
unjust world, but they also meld well with
the forceful nature of the music.
Spread sporadically throughout "Feeding the Future" are erratic excerpts from
various TV shows or news reports. These
nonsense blurbs represent all the diverse
information that is distributed to the pubic
by the media.
D ogma's underlying message proclaims that the media, with its great power
to influence, is what feeds the future. But
the band also branches off from this concept of an evolving society through lyrics
that discuss present social problems. The
song, "He Knows," for example, starts out
with the lamentation, "Passed a man on the
corner on the way to my new job. Hey man,
can you help me, you know times are hard.
I thought to myself too many people are
on the street; I just kept on walking and
stared at my feet."
Harsh reality closes in when the vocalist sings that he didn't get the new j ob
because there were "too many people" and
the positions were filled."
Dogma also integrates all kinds of
other issues besides homelessness into the
album, all of which combine to stimulate
awareness in listeners.
In addition to, and perhaps subordinate
to, providing thought-provoking points
about our world and societal situations,
"Feeding the Future" is effective in dazzling listeners musically.
Dogma sounds very similar to the band
Soundgarden, with its heavy guitarriffsand
powerful rhythm created via the vigorous
drum beat. The group's lead singer even
sounds a lot like Soundgarden's lead vocalist, at times reaching higher pitches that
merge almost coincidentally with the deep
baritone of his voice, producing an exceptional collaboration of sound that works
well with the music.
If you are drawn towards bands like
Soundgarden, you will most likely find
Dogma's tunes catchy and alluring. Because the group tends to be on the harder
side of alternative music, this album probably wouldn't be a good gift for Grandma.
monotonous soliloquys that you're looking for, Wammo's album is definitely not
one to run out and buy. A poetry reading
would provide the same effect as this album, but would provoke a much more
stimulating, coffee drinking and entertaining environment.
�Kreisler
from p. 3
ally accepting the truth of the lifestyle
approach to stress prevention — which
includes meditation.
So how do you meditate? In a nutshell, meditation consists of the following simple ingredients. First, find some
part of the day where you can regularly
be alone, safe from interruption, especially from the phone and other people.
Many people find that early morning is ideal, and it's even better if you
can find both a morning and an evening
time. Find some regular time that works
for you, about 20 minutes per session being quite adequate, though less is fine at
the beginning.
Second, make yourself comfortable,
but not so comfortable that you are likely
to fall asleep! Most meditators find it difficult to meditate lying down in bed for
this reason. You may sit cross-legged on
the floor, or on a chair. It really doesn't
matter as long as you are comfortable, yet
alert.
Third, pick something to concentrate
on. It can be a candle, a sound (a mantra)
that is soothing or of some simple spiritual significance to you, or, most simply,
your own breathing. You will concentrate
gently on this for the whole period, and
as your mind wanders, as it constantly
will, you will bring it back to the thing
you are trying to stay with.
One author likens this to training a
puppy that you have great affection for:
you put it on the newspaper to "go," and
it wanders o ff. You gently pick it up and
put it back on the paper a thousand times,
until it stays. Breathe easily from the diaphragm, not forcing it. Deeply and fully.
Attend to the rising and falling of your
abdomen, or to the air going in and out of
your nostrils.
Fourth, and perhaps most important,
you will do this with a special state of
reflects her artistic and emotional temperament.
She has received awards including The
Bannister Poet-in-Residence at Sweet Briar
from p. 3
College in 1995, the Agnes Lynch Starrett
ethnicity, nationality, even names—sepa- Prize, 1993, and the 1995 Towson State
rate us from each other. All ethnicities are Prize in Literature. Since 1989, she has been
bound by the color of our blood, or "The a Maryland Poet-in-the-Schools.
Red Under Our Skin," the title of Saje's
The recipe for awakening creativity
first book of poetry.
and perfecting craft includes extensive jourFor Saje, born of a Serbian father and nal reading in such publications as Poetry,
Bosnian mother, poetry is about breaking The Formalist, The Sewanee Review, The
down barriers and understanding that we Hudson Review, and Verse, according to
all have the same emotions, and passions; Saje. Wide reading stimulates thought and
we simply experience them differently. encourages written response, she says.
This is all that is needed to help us resolve
Saje recommends reading Poetry and
misunderstandings and validate each Writers Magazine as a good starting point
other's existence.
for those interested in publishing their own
Saje has been writing blank verse po- work. Submitting work to conetry since she was in the seventh grade. temporary journals, such as the
Metrically rhymed verse is too constrict- above mentioned, is also a good
ing and self-limiting, she feels. Her style start.
Poetry
Knox
from p. 3
a time in your life when your
Toastmasters experience won't
come in handy — at a j ob interview, presentation at work or
maybe just expressing yourself
at a staff meeting. Toastmaster
will give you the confidence you
n eed, t he p resence to m ake
people listen.
But then again, it's only my
gray hair advice.
this wimpy impression.
However, the miracle of miracles
happens. You take a deep breath and, like
an incredible journey out of the sewer
system, Toastmasters comes to the rescue. You exude confidence, leadership,
poise and grace as
y ou a nswer q uestions i ntelligently.
Yes, of course you
have j ob experience,
you v olunteered a
semester, and it was
a very rewarding experience. C ome
b ack f or a second
interview? You'd be
delighted!
I tell it like it is:
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mind that is alert yet passive, nonjudgmental,
permissive and gentle with yourself and whatever may come and go through the mind.
This is the part that will be cultivated
through the regular practice of meditation.
Learning to try not to try. To be accepting and
less caught up in whatever comes your way.
To put a little space between impulses and
actions. This is the part that generalizes to the
rest of your life.
Counseling & Psychological Services has
lots of information on stress and meditation,
some excellent books to refer to you and
audiotapes that are helpful (and d on't forget, the "egg" relaxation room is available
for mini-vacatibns here on campus). Give
us a call at 750-4910 or better yet, make an
appointment or stop by for a chat at 5310
Craven Hall. Good luck on your exams, and
remember...spring break is just around the
corner
Fritz Kreisler is the coordinator of Counseling and
Psychological Services.
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Hate crime response intensifies
Anti-Defamation
League officer meets
with campus officials
By Michael B. Miller
Pride Staff Writer
David Lynch's
'Lost Highway'
film revi^wecj
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honorsblack
history year
round : :
An Anti-Defamation League official met
with c ampus a dministrators behind closed
doors Monday to look at long-range plans to
deal with ongoing racial tensions here.
Morris Casuto, director of the San Diego
branch of the ADL, did not discuss details after the meeting.
Casuto presented a hate crime report compiled from the San Diego S heriff's Department
in 1994 and 1995 that will be available in the
campus library. The hope is that making such
acts public will help students deal with them
when they happen on campus.
The report was created by a coalition of
community groups called the Hate Crime Registry. Casuto, part of the registry's management
committee, said the group plans to produce one
such report each year.
T hrough p ublic r ecognition t hat h ate
crimes d o occur, Casuto believes that perpetrators will be less likely to commit them.
Hate criminals come in almost any color
and group," he said. If their actions are answered with silence, they feel that a majority
of the community supports them, Casuto said.
Deputy District Attorney Teresa Santana,
who also attended the meeting, said positive
results have already come from the report. Soon
after its release she was contacted by several
community groups wanting to help.
Santana defined a hate crime is any crime
that is committed because of the victims status, perceived status, gender or race. Crimes
against individuals perceived as sympathetic
Photos by Tony Barton/ The Pride
Director of Institutional Diversity and Equal Opportunity J oe Cordero (left) is planning a
group to deal with crisis situations at the university. Kimberly Kagy (right), chair of A.S.'
Diversity Committee is lobbying for a hotline to help e ducate on hate crimes.
Campus groups plan meetings, programs
By Michael B. Miller
Pride Staff Writer
The battle to confront diversity on campus is being waged on a variety of new fronts.
Joe Cordero, director of Institutional Diversity and Equal Opportunity at Cal State
San Marcos, is in the process of putting together a faculty and administration group to
develop procedures and policies for dealing
with all types of critical incidents - from natural disasters and suicide t o hate crimes and
bias.
Cordero sees the campus as being a resource for educating the community on bias
See League, pg. 7 and hate crime.
Temporary child care
facility to open in Fall
By Jenal Larson
Pride Staff Writer
More on the
CSU 'One Card'
A g ift f rom Ann Hunter-Welborn, a
University Council member, may enable Cal
State San Marcos to establish a child care
center.
Lack of funding frustrated past efforts
to organize an on-campus center. HunterWelborn's donation initiates the "Child Development, Parent Education Project," according to Christine Bennet, an educational
consultant contracted by CSUSM to coordinate the child care project.
For the fall ' 97 semester, the project
will open a temporary facility that provides care for children 2 to 5 years old.
However, a permanent building, providing care for infant through school age children requires future donations.
The Associated Students' Child Care
Committee, chaired by Terra Beauchamp,
promotes the project's aims. Committee
r esponsibilities i nclude h iring t he
facility's director and staff, plus determining the hours of operation that best meet
the students' needs.
Although A.S. reports substantial student inquiry about child care, it lacks the
See Child Center, pg. 6
While composed of faculty and administrators, the "Critical Incident Team" would be
open to student input.
Meanwhile, the A.S. Diversity Committee has proposed that a spot on campus become an "unmonitored f ree speech board."
The f ree speech area, where nothing, theoretically, would be censored, would allow students
to deal with repressed feelings, according to
Kimberly Kagy, the committee's chair.
I t's a form of communication." Kagy explained.
Though it would make it easier for hate
literature to be circulated, Kagy hopes the
voice of diversity would be stronger. Most
See Plans, pg 7
Telecommuting
faculty program
reviewed
By Gale Butler
Pride Staff Writer
Feelings were mixed at a meeting held to
evaluate the effectiveness of Cal State San
M arcos' experimental staff telecommuting
program, Monday.
T he experimental program, now at its
a pproximate m id p oint, m ay p rofoundly
change the way faculty, students and administrators participate in academic life.
Since September, selected members of
senior faculty and administration have had no
o ffice space on campus. They have been tele-
See Program, pg. 3
�The Pwde, Tbimsday, Mnxeb 13, 1997
CSU One Card raises
C OIlCerilS around campus
WHAT'S NEWS
'Guts' taking submissions
The deadline f or the Literary Society's next "Guts" publication is March 21. Guts will be released April 1. Writing and
reproducable art are accepted. Contact Denise Lampman 5988027, litsojc@mailhostl.csusm.edu.
The group holds writing circles from 4:40 to 5:30 Tuesdays in the Dome and from 12 t ol pm Wednesdays in FCB
105.
By Tina Leary
Pride Staff Writer
Many students have voiced concern with the
possibility of the CSU One Card coming to this campus.
What is the One Card? Simply put, it is one allpurpose ID card. It proposes to have many features
including: basic student ID card, banking services
such as debit and credit card, calling card services,
library card, vending machine services and computer
access. The magnetic stripe on the back of the card
would accommodate an identification number and
the card could stay with a person for life.
After graduation, your student privileges would
end but the other privileges could remain at your
choosing. Another desired option for the one card
may include the ability to accommodate biometrics
(i.e. voice recognition, retinal scan).
Orientation leaders
needed
Students are neede to lead orientation classes this summer.
Applications are available in the Student Activities office, COM
203. The deadline for application submission is March 21. Call
Markus Quon, 750-4927, for more information.
Campus Climate report
The results of the campus climate study done by CSU
Chancellor's o ffice representatives Dr June Cooper and Maria
Santos on Feb. 6 and 7 will be discussed from noon to 1 pm
Monday, March 17 in A CD 102. The study addressed last
semester's racial incidents.
Students respond
to One Card plan
Hate Crime forum
Many students and faculty interviewed were unfamiliar with the One Card issue and had no opinion
concerning its possible repercussions. Some of those
familiar w ith the card said the following.
Senior Michelle Carson said: "I just think we
shouldn't have the card here. I dont like the fact that
all of our information about anything and everything
is on the card. It would be so easy for someone to
access and know so much about me.
Associated Students Inc. elections are scheduled for April
Amy Dellar, a teaching credential program stu15 and 16. Campaign applications, available March 4 in the
dent, felt the One Card is a silly waste of time. "StuA.S. office in COM 205, are due March 21 at Student Actividents dont have the time or money to worry about it,"
ties office, COM 203.
she said.
A candidate forum is set for 1 to 2 pm on April 8 and 9 in
Jeremiah Murphy a graduate student, described
front of the Dome Plaza.
|(]f&s feeling** quite simply: "One step into the future and
§ne step away from humanity."
Kristina Gundersen, senior and A.S. president,
says the One Card will help expand distance education, where students and professors trade in a tradiStudent Activities and Orientation Programs will present a
seminar with Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Richard
Karas and Vice President of Student A ffairs Dr. Francine
See One Card, pg. 3
Martinez at 2 pm Tuesday, March 19 in Commons 206.
The vice presidents will answer questions and suggest ways
of improving the campus. Snacks wil be provided.
The Associated Students' Diversity Committee will sponsor an open forum on "How to Respond to Hate Crimes in Your
Community" from l .to 2:30 pm Monday, March 17 in Commons 207. Call Kimberly Kgy at 750-4990 for more information.
AS. elections are coming
Meet the vice presidents
Home-based business
seminar scheduled
The Van Ness International Institute of Entrepreneurs is
having a workshop on creating a secondary income through
home based business from 10 am to noon, Saturday March 15,
in ACD 102.
Three business opportunities will be discussed. A special
section will focus on foreign students studying here and those
who plan to study abroad.
Studen t Union board
needs students
Three students are needed to help develop governing policies for the Student Union. Board meetings are every two weeks.
Call Gina Forsyth 591-9572.
f
Linn addresses
student concerns
One Card Task Force spokesperson
Lawrence Lin responded to student concerns in a phone, interview.
Q. In what way do you think the One
Card could most benefit students?
A. It would consolidate the number
of ID cards and registration cards that you
need to carry. Many campuses issue separate cards for various needs. For example,
the basic ID card, food card, cards issued
in student housing complexes, and a card
for gym facilities. The One Card would
reduce the number of cards to one.
Q. D o you feel it could have any negative effects on students?
A. I don't think so. It would be an optional service. N o one is twisting anyones
arm. A student could simply use it as an
ID card or have additional services.
Q. Would the privacy of students be
jeopardized in any way?
A. No. CSU would, of course, abide
by various state and federal laws that currently regulate students privacy.
Q. What is the biggest selling point
about the CSU One Card?
A. Convenience. It is one card with
multiple choices.
New bus route frequents campus
months. Questions, comments and suggestion are
to be directed to the North County Transit District
at 743-NCTD (inland) or 722-NCTD (coastal). DeThe North County Transit District has instituted tailed bus schedules are available thorugh the disa new route, 342, to service Cal State San Marcos trict at the same number.
students. The new route began on January 27 and
will increase frequency and service to CSUSM. The
route will run weekdays, every half hour, from
7:15a.m. to 6:25p.m.
The previous route, 304; will continue to run
scksoiin
2-3) s r n
both before and after 342. Lori Homstad, in charge
KSiiifl
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of marketing at North County Transit, says this new
shuttle between Cal State and Palomar will provide
feailn
many benefits. "It is convenient, due to parking in1 2:20 P f l 4 :24 P O
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ment," she said.
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Students can still transfer to routes 302, 304
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320, and 341 at the Palomar College transit center
The new service will be re-evaluated after six
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Pride Staff Writer
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Program
from p. 1
Photo by Jan Jenson/ Courtesy of Arts & Lectures
Group 'World of Mouth1 plays Latin
American music, with African influence
T he band has played extensively on university campuses and have released a C D
Pride Staff Writer
entitled "Somewhere in the World."
In a p hone i nterview w ith L ibby
L ooking f or something positive Harding, lead vocalist, she explains the
amid the c ampus hate-crime wave? song entitled "Water" as an e xample of
Then don't miss the opportunity to at- how we are all connected because we are
tend t he p erformance of t he
m usical g roup " Word o f
M outh," an e clectic g roup of
e thnically d iverse m embers
w ho p lay m usic in o rder t o
See events listing, pg. 4
p rmote tolerance of our d ifferences.
"Word of M outh" presents
a p rogram of multi-cultural, multi- all made out of water. Through music, "we
rhythmic m usic t hat m ixes L atin try t o create lyrics that inspire p eople to
A merican w ith A frican i nfluence. appreciate their differences and similariBy Jennifer Talak
One C. ard
from p 2
tional classroom for internet discourse. She
states, "The CSU is quite simply not receiving the amount of money it will need to
handle the increase in students.
"More adjunct faculty... will impact our
quality of education. There will be fewer professors overall because the number of Internet classes will increase. Gunderson feels
that large corporations will have an increasing role in education, as they continue to contribute more money. The One Card, she said,
point us in that direction.
Questions or comments concerning the One
Card can be voiced to The Pride by e-mailing
Tina Leary at learyOOl @mailhostl .csusm.edu or
leaving your response in The Pride mailbox in
Student Activites, Commons 203 addressed to
Leary.
ties and thereby h elp to promote tolerance." She strongly feels music can
heal anger and hate.
The band d emonstrates that m usic is a p owerful instrument that transcends our human differences and connects us to the central core of oneness.
"Word of Mouth" will perform at 6 pm Friday, March 14
in A C D 102. T ickets f or t his
event can be p urchased d uring
normal business hours either at
• the Univeffeit)| Store, by phone —
or at the Qoor. For ticket i nformation call the book store at 7504730. General admission is $4, $ 3 f or
students and seniors. Children under
12 are f ree.
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For program participants such as Carol
Bonomo of the chancellors office the program
has been a source of unprecedented freedom
which she hopes to continue. She verbalized
one of the initial fears surrounding implementation of the project. "For the first 3 months,
I got no calls and no e-mail," she said. "People
forgot that I was there."
Telecommuting took a while to get used
to but she now prefers the arrangement. "I
am, in reality, more available now than when
I had an office," she continued. Bonomo was
delighted in the power given telecommuters
to control their own images. "People cant see
me," she said. ' They don't know my race or
my age, they can only read my e-mail messages and hear my voice."
Bonomo believes that those who only
know her through telecommuting think her
to be some tall impressive person because of
her big voice, ' They don't have a visual image with which to prejudge me."
Peggy Kelly, faculty member of the college of education, runs a math methods program a t local s chools. K elly e choed
Bonomo's observation that the telecommuting process took a while to get started. Technical difficulties dominated as the educational
set up used was different from further developed commercial applications. The technology has become a commercial standard
among mall to multinational businesses.
Kelly expressed guarded optimism at
this point in the program. She sees many practical applications for people who have small
children at home, or staff like herself in the
position of having an assignment that takes
them off-campus most of the time. "I was
not in my office anyway," she said. "I felt
guilty having work space that was just a dropoff place."
Nortel (Northern Telephone) donated the
equipment used. They placed their Rapport
Soho (Small Office/Home Office) Routers in
the homes of each participant. ISDN lilies,
d onated by P acBell c onnect the b oxes
through another piece of Nortel equipment
called a Rapport Dial-up Switch directly to
the campus intranet. "Using my computer
from home appears no different to that when
I used it in my office on campus," said Kelly.
The university appears to be hedging
their bet on this program. Kelly is assigned a
conference room as her campus office and is
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FEATURES
The Pnide, Thursday, Match'13, 1997
English teachers, they're something
else. Ever notice the relaxed manner in
which they teach — almost like friends
giving advice to friends. They try to make
students feel comfortable. Maybe they sit
on a table in front of the class and swing
their legs, like a student might. Or maybe
they pull up a chair and sit with the students, like a friend, but whatever friendly
actions they may take, don't be fooled.
'There 's No (Beer In Heaven
And Other Annoying News
Val Knox
Out of the classroom, these teachers
could be mistaken for big game hunters
except they're missing the khakis and the
pith helmet. Like the hunter, they discipline
t hemselves in c oncentration, p atience,
dedication and d elight in p itting their
knowledge and experience against their
prey's.
But, unlike the hunter, English teachers are not after big game — their hunt is
more subtle: logic errors, subject/verb disagreements, nonparallel structures, comma
splices, fragments and tense shift s — not
to mention misspellings.
And English teachers can hunt anywhere — coffee shops, beaches, airports,
bus stations — anywhere they find a chair
or bench. The only hunting equipment necessary is a red pen and your paper. And so
t he hunt begins.
Hunting sesquipedalian words (a polysyllabic word) offers the least challenge
since they stick out like a bunch of chickens in the jungle. The hunter's deadly red
pen seldom misses one of these intere sting
but obvious critters. Once the hunter corners the word, it is mercilessly circled with
the lethal red pen. A small trophy like this
often works to kick-start their adrenaline.
The peccadillo, or one of the milder
offenses, offers more challenges than the
sesquipedalian word because it can hide so
w ell. F lushing a p eccadillo r equires a
hunter's full concentration to seek out and
destroy the dangling modifiers, misplaced
participles, split infinitives, illiterate pronouns or misspellings.
Hunting miscellaneous logic errors are
perhaps the most challenging to find because they camouflage themselves in the
form of weak links, young hypotheses and
diseased explanations.
Like a hungry hawk, the hunter looks
carefully and patiently waits until finally
the prey is discerned — and then wham!
The pen that had been tap, tap tapping in
anticipation on the paper suddenly s trikes.
Here! There! Hiding yonder!
To celebrate — and to uncramp neck,
shoulder and back muscles — the hunter
sits back and enjoys a Nestle*s Sweet Rewards double chocolate candy bar and Diet
Coke.
Finally, your eagerly awaited masterpiece is returned to you, but it's not the 'A'
See Knox, pg. 5
Photo from Britannica Guide to Black History web-site
The Britannica Guide to Black History web-site celebrates civilrightsicon Rosa Parks as well as other prominant figures in African
American history.
Black history deserves more
February is over, and once again we
leave behind the 28(sometimes 29) days
allotted to the rumination and celebration
of African American history.
T he c onclusion of B lack H istory
Month signals not only the end of a month
long celebration, but unfortunately f or
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Your Cyber-Guide
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but by God.
When John O'Sullivan wrote in 1845
that, "the fulfillment of our manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by
Providence for the free development of our
yearly expanding millions," he was championing an institution that sought to blanket the world in western ethics.
Manifest Destiny provided us with the
celestial license necessary for the dissemination of European Values through the
abatement of all others.
In the late 19 century, western historians declared that no history was possible
without written sources, documents, or inscriptions. And, only societies that possessed such sources could be considered
to have histories. Thus, as history involves
change, only "dynamic" societies, principally those of the West, could be said to be
historical.
At the Britannica Guide to Black History, located at http://blackhistory.ed/com/
we are taken on a grand multimedia voyage through an historical universe that is
as diverse and compelling as any we could
imagine—written or unwritten.
Here, black history is chronicled in a
way that forces you to lose yourself in the
texture and emotion of nearly four-hundred
years of oppression, courage, and genius.
Hundreds upon hundreds of African
th
—
many, the motivation to partake of and digest a banquet of cultural abundance.
M y l imited e xposure t o A frican
American History began in t he eighth
grade. In our section on the Civil War, we
learned only that Abraham Lincoln freed
the slaves, Harriet Tubman orchestrated
something called the Underground Railroad, and Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote a
novel called Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Aside from these factoids, history as
I knew it was a prescribed anthology of
the deeds, misdeeds, struggles, and accomplishments of white European men.
A s a w hite m an, I s ee t he world
through white eyes. My history is one of
Empires—of western civilizations wrought
not only by Caesars, Emperors, and Kings,
s & Lectures
Series
A L atin/ w orld beat e nsemble
called " Word of M outh" will perform
at 6 p m F riday, M arch 14 in A CD102.
Includes music about history, strong
women, struggle and tolerance. Ticketed event.*
American leaders, activists, artists, musicians, sports heroes, authors, actors, politicians, educators, doctors, and the like, are
archived along a time-line that spans four
centuries.
These individuals are then placed under a c orresponding h eading like Civil
Rights and Politics, authors, Jazz Singers
and musicians etc.. And finally, specific
organizations, events, and movements are
interwoven throughout—providing us with
an intense feeling of relevance and context.
A ccording t o E ssayist L erone
Bennott. ' There is a critical need for a deep
understanding of Afro-American history
and culture. For it is becoming increasingly
evident that Santayana was right when he
said that men who cannot remember the
past are condemned to repeat it."
The study of African American History cannot and must not begin and end in
the month of February. For history is an
ongoing dynamic process that if used correctly will provide us with a map of tomorrow. The Britannica Guide to Black
History is a wonderful and revealing site
that celebrates a people and their history
for what it was, is, and has become: an invaluable tool that not only helps us to define ourselves as individuals, but as Americans.
Campus quilters and fabric designers
will present a lecture and slide show on the
h istory of q uilting c alled " Why Wc
Q uilt?" at n oon W ednesday, M arch 15
in A CD 102.
— A " French H orn R ecital" featuring
"Visual
rts F ac
John Lorge,,principal French hornist for ulty A ecital" w& P erforming Am l \ies
R
ill be held at 7 p
the San Diego Opera Orchestra will be held
A pril 1 in A CD 102.
at 3 p m S unday, M arch 16 in A CD 102.
Ticketed event.*
*Tickets are $3 for students, $5 tor others.
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One's mind may seem unhealthy
Knox
from p. 4
What is mental health?
All this makes us wonder who is healthier. eluding our failures. To be open to what
•
M ost m edical or psychological Is it the person who is sad, even devastated our lives have to teach us, including the
c olumns c oncern t hemselves w ith and derailed when they have suffered a ter- painful lessons.
y ou h ad a nticipated. C ontrarily, t he
problems, with what's wrong
rible loss or failure? O r is it
Consistent with valuing and celebrat- wounded remains are not a pretty sight:
and how to fix it. Even my
their friends, spouses, or su- ing this kind of heartiness and courage, the whole lines decimated, paragraphs wiped
last column, with i t's emphapervisors w ho s eem to say, 2nd Annual Mental Health Day is sched- out, comments everywhere, red circles and
sis on lifestyle management
"Stop moping and get on with uled f or Wednesday, April 2nd. There will symbols, written throughout the paper —
a nd m editation, a imed at
y our HfePV.in o ther w ords, be booths and information tables on the o r what's l eft of it, leaving you in shell
l essening s tress. P recious
"Get back to being what I want F ounder's P laza, h ealth w alks o n a nd shock.
little is said about what menyou to be f or m e — a person I around the campus, and workshops on deBut d on't despair. T eachers usually
tal health is, and this m akes
can count on to have f un with! veloping a personal sense of power, good write their own undecipherable essay to
s ense: if n othing's w rong,
A person who d oesn't remind nutrition, sexual safety, substance abuse, re- you on the last p age of your essay, buildw e not only ask, "why fix
me of the painful aspects of laxation s kills, a nd a f eatured k eynote ing up your strong writing abilities and list0f
i t?" B ut also, "why even nolife! To clean the f loor! To get speaker w ho will discuss fitness. Look f or ing your weak. Take time to learn from your
tice it?"
posters and announcements on the campus mistakes. Writing is a talent. It takes pracyour work d one!"
In f act, s ome s imply say that
Real mental health is the willingness t o to learn something new about being good tice. You're ability to write will stay with
" mental h ealth" is the a bsence of a take all of life on in ourselves and in others. to yourself.
you the rest of your life, s o learn to d o it
mental disorder. But most of us, when This entails flexibility and respect f or the huwell. Your j ob may depend on it.
w e s peak h onestly with o urselves, man condition, f or the ups and d owns and the Dr. Fritz Kreisler is the coordinator of Counk now w e f all s omewhere b etween ways we all struggle to handle our lives, in- seling & Psychological Services
" sick" and "fine." It can be u seful —
7 \]
and d ifficult— to stop a m oment and
wonder about what w e want t o be.
F A C U L T Y and
STAFF
EXCLUSIVELY
One of the things that people hear
a lot f rom distressed f riends or family
is that they wish they w ere stronger,
that they d on't k now w hat's wrong
with them, that they c an't handle their
lives. They almost imply that mental
health is the ability to not b e phased
by anything, at least not f or very long.
T he staff at Counseling & Psychological Services o ften hears extreme aod frightening versions of this
idea. People w ho h ave experienced
unbelievable stress, trauma, failure or
loss, w ho amazingly and heroically
get to work or school anyhow; still
f eeling a wful b ecause t hey h ave
trouble studying or j ust a ren't themselves.
W here d o w e g et t his i dea?
W here d o we get the notion that the
only acceptable way to be is O K —
happy, productive, taking care of our
business, all cylinders running? Is it
an idea that c omes f rom advertising,
on T V and magazines? An idea that
shows us a world of young, fit, happy,
busy, rich p eople? Or is it an idea of
the industrial revolution, that our essence is our productivity, so that if we
are not getting A's and getting praise
we have a problem?
Interestingly, people who work in
the substance a buse field tell us that
f or many alcoholics and drug addicts,
t he w orkplace is the last t o know.
Their social and family lives may be
in ruins, but until the end they manage to d o their j obs well enough that
as r etirement income, t he m oney y ou d on't send
T T ' or fast relief from the nagging ache-of taxes,
coworkers and supervisors hardly not o W ashington can w ork even h arder f or y ou.
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Even worse, w e speak with many
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To find o ut more, s top by y our benefits office
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money to conduct a scientific need-assessment survey. Bennett hopes to obtain the
f unds and conduct the survey in spring of
1998, when the student population more ac-
curately reflects the needs of the permanent facility.
Bennett also hopes The Child Development, Parent Education Project will gain
state funding, like the Head Start program
has.
The project will sponsor a booth at
C SUSM's Mental Health Day on Wednesday, April 2. Project representatives will
distribute informal need-assessment questionnaires, provide further information, and
encourage participation in the child care
project.
Associated Students also provides a
m essage c enter f or q uestions about the
Project. Call the A.S. o ffice at 750-4990
and leave a message f or the "Child Care
Information Project."
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to minorities, such as so-called "white race traitors,"
are also hate crimes and can be felonies. Most are
spoken or written.
Threats that cause the victim to be justifiably
scared for their well being can be prosecuted, she said.
The 1996 edition of the report will be available
soon. Quarterly information is available by phone at
293-3770.
o ther m ajor u niversities h ave f ree
speech areas, she said.
T he A chieving E xcellence
T hrough Diversity d epartment has t o
clear the f ree speech area b efore it can
p roceed. A f orum is scheduled f or 1
p .m. Monday, M arch 27, t o discuss
it.
T he d iversity c ommittee is also
r aising m oney t o p ut on t wo p lays
d ealing with e thnic and racial issues.
K agy a nd a g roup o f c ampus
a dministraters a re l obbying f or a
from p. 1
from p. 1
Man seen with
leafleter arrested
on campus
would provide a vehicle to v oice con- struct o thers s tudents in the f all.
cerns and questions.
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The Pnde, Thunsday, MaKch 13, 1997
T HE PRIDE
Semng CaL Srare San Mams since 1993
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Tony Barton
BUSINESS MANAGER
Chrissy Wright
ON-LINE EDITOR
FEATURES EDITOR
Ty Carss
David Johnson
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
Gabe Lundeen
STAFF
Gail Butler, Jill Cook, Suzanne Chitwood,
Sarah Harris, Tina Leary, Jenal Larson,
Vivien Parry, Pamela Sivula, Michael B. Miller,
Larry Uleman, Val Knox,.
Irene Warner, Jennifer Talak
ADVISER
Tom Nolan
ADVISORY PANEL
From the Editor
Signed letter policy stands
A letter w as printed w ithout the
author's name in the Feb. 27 issue of The
Pride. The letter, signed "Aryan Student
Union President and Vice President," was
run in direct violation of the paper's letters policy: "All letters must be signed by
the author and include his or her name,
mailing address, major and phone number."
The printing of this unverified letter
was a mistake during late-night production. Attempts to reach them after the fact
have been fruitless.
The Student Activities office has said
that they have not been contacted by anyone wanting to form an Aryan group on
campus, as the letter suggested.
We have no verification if the letter is
Aryans should give up hollow plea
Erik Bratt> Roman S. Koenig, Ed Thompson,
Norma Yuskos, Cheryl Evans, Renee Curry
Gabe Lundeen
PRODUCTION SUPPORT
You may have read the letter to the editor from the so-called Aryan Student Union
in the last issue of the Pride. While its true
author and credibility remain questionable,
we have to wonder: are these guys serious?
We as a student body, as well as the administration, have already given too much
attention to their ridiculous claims of oppression. There are some serious flaws in
the group's logic, flaws no one seems to
have bothered to address.
Before I go any further, I would first
like to point out that I am not a racist. In
fact, I would call myself a very liberal person, one of the most liberal I know. I am
merely trying to be a voice of common
sense.
The Aryans claim not to be receiving
equal treatment from the administration, yet
they seem to be forgetting one major thing:
there is a white majority on this campus.
Why set up a student organization for a
majority that already has a predominant
presence on campus? Isn't the purpose of
student organizations to provide a forum for
groups that might not meet otherwise?
As an example, take the Accounting Society. One can't walk across campus, point
at someone and say "Oh, there goes an accountant" or "Gee, I bet that guy's really
into accounting." Therefore, they have a
meeting ground, to discuss common interests and create a social atmosphere that
might not be possible otherwise.
Look around this campus. As both statistics and one's own eyes will show, this
campus is predominantly white. There already is acknowledgment and representa-
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T he P ride.
Please recycle this newspaper
from an "Aryan Student Union."
The Pride's policy of printing "unsigned editorials" that represent "the
opinion of The Pride" does not extend to
letters to the editor, as some have surmised. It refers to opinion articles without a named author, in which case the
bearer of the opinion is The Pride itself.
While a person's identity may remain
anonymous under special circumstances
in a news story, the Letters to the Editor
page is not a place for secrecy. It is an
open forum for students and staff to voice
concerns, demand answers and state
opinions.
The Pride retains its policy of only
printing the letters of verified writers. We
apologize for the lapse.
tion on this campus for white people, by
the simple fact that there are more of them
than anyone else. If you really want to socialize and share with other white people
about your culture, it shouldn't be too hard
to find yourself some.
To compare the experiences of any
white person at CSUSM to those of the
Jewish culture or blacks is absolutely preposterous. We are not burning whites at the
stake. There are no Aryan concentration
camps. There is no attempt at creating a
master race or a slave culture. The very
fact that there is a white majority suggests
their power on this campus. To believe that
whites are being excluded from campus
activities and expression shows a weak
foundation in reality.
The administration would be justified
if it disallowed an "Aryan Student Union"
to officially form on campus. The very
name makes it sound sound suspicious, as
if it CSUSM's own branch of the Klu Klux
Klan — a group that needs no introduction. Besides, it's simply not needed.
Like it or not, whites receive an enormous amount of representation on this
campus. There's not really any need for
more, and the way to get it is not to whine
about an issue that is nothing but a figment
of a small group's imagination and fears.
The more attention this issue is given,
the more it will be perpetuated by certain
individuals, who still remain nameless. The
Aryan Student Union is like a spoiled child.
The more they whine and the administration gives it attention, the more they will
whine. If they receive no attention for their
crying and moaning, they will eventually
become discouraged, realize they are getting nowhere, and end this ridiculous conflict.
�LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Simply deal with
racial problems —
without media
I was somewhat taken aback and m ore
than slightly dismayed at the letter printed
by your staff f rom the Aryan student and
f rom t he P sychology A djunct F aculty
m ember.. I am not a ppalled that it was
printed, but that, if the statements he m ade
are true, that such things would occur on
this campus at all!
For one thing, how can a c ampus that
touts diversity discriminate against a group
looking f or the s ame equal protection of
their civil liberties as the next g roup? O ne
does not h ave to f ind a p erson's views to
their particular liking to b e tolerated. It is
possible that the views expressed on this
campus by s ome of the vocal groups are
distasteful to me, s o w ho am I to say that
they have no right t o speak their m inds? In
order to be a truly diverse campus, we must
allow people to e xpress their opinions in a
legal manner ( come o n, b oys, graffiti went
out with Jr. High, d idn't it?). I f, indeed,
what is said about being denied official recognition is true, then those that discriminate will only b e f ollowing the e xample of
the administration on this c ampus. I would
like to applaud the youngster f or writing
the paper and I applaud the paper f or showing some fairness and printing it - I j ust
wonder who was the chicken f or not revealing the author, as all p apers should require.
Was it the paper wishing to protect his
or her anonymity or was the author of the
letter who so heartily p rofesses a desire to
have his or her views heard and respected
lacking the intestinal fortitude to apply a
name to the opinion? In either c ase - shame
on you!
If we as adults wish to be viewed as
such and to have our opinions and views
respected, then w e must take responsibility. D o not hide behind an ide^ — stand up
for it (I d on't want to hear any of this first
amendment crap, either... j ust be an adult).
In r esponse to the c omment by Mr.
Trofimoffs letter in the 2/27 edition of T he
Pride - yes, I would hope that the goal of
all here is to get an education - both staff
and students. So why m uck it u p by creating problems that d o not exist?
I have been a student on this c ampus
for over t wo years and I h ave yet to see
any kind of the graffiti that is being s o well
publicized. I d o not doubt that it exists or
existed - but, if racism was as prevalent as
you propose, then why have I not seen it?
If it is such an issue, then why was it not
addressed b efore the news got a hold of it?
A finger pointed at the Pride - where were
you when this big issue needed t o b e a ddressed? It would appear, M R. T rofimoff,
that thou protesteth too m uch. It w ould
appear that the reaction of the administration was j ust that - a reaction to the sensationalism so prevalent in the liberal m edia.
Are we going to let the outside media
control what goes on here on c ampus? I
only wish that it were not so. Honoring their
slime reporting with responses j ust f eeds
the f ire and d rives w edges b etween the
people who the University claims is their
mission to bring together. L et's quit turning non-issues into media circuses. Why
react to the behavior of a child f rom La
Mesa and make it as if it is a c ampus-wide
issue? He does not go here. He doesn't even
The Pmde, Tbmtsday, Maxch 13, 1997
live around here. H e was an interloper (just
like the m edia c lowns) and should have
been dealt with it<>n a legal basis - he was
where he d idn't belong doing something
he should not have been doing. H e was,
most likely, attracted to the c ampus as any
child would be drawn to the allure of a circus by the bright lights and cotton candy.
If it w asn't so publicized, I can guarantee
you he never would have been here.
To imply that white students are incapable of seeing reality as it is prejudicial
and insulting. A re you, yourself, open to
an education of true diversity? Then I expect to see you in the front on the line standing u p f or our Aryan n eighbor's right to
f reedom of legal expression and assembly
on this campus (I, m yself, am happy with
the diversity as it is so I will be last in line).
A ddressing Mr. or M s. Aryan — if
your group is designed with the intent of
expressing a rational opinion — not motivated by hate - then you have my support
( look f or m e s omewhere b ehind M r.
T rofimoff). If you notice, the other social
groups on c ampus d o not openly express
any ideas of hate or malice so I would expect you to follow the same protocol.
My solution to all of this — quit making every nonracial issue on campus a race
issue. Deal with the problem internally instead of through the media. Let the student
body hear of these issues f rom the proper
sources and not f rom the media slime that
have infiltrated our little microcosm of diversity.
Paul Burwick
Senior
Liberal Studies
Women's History
Month deserves
more attention
Dear Editors,
W hile certainly last m onth, " Black
History M onth" received a lot of attention
on this campus, we have yet to see this same
energy applied to M arch, "Women's History M onth". It would b e wonderful to see
the school paper devoting some time and
e ffort to reporting and recording not only
activities scheduled to highlight this month,
but also the dichotomy between the glorification of one m onth's event over another.
I d o not believe that diversity, by any
definition, should include the exclusion of
any faction or group on campus. Rather,
we should celebrate all cultures, races, genders and d ifferences. However, as we have
seen repeatedly here at C SUSM, " PC" really stands f or "Pick and C hoose"; 2 or 3
cultures have been " picked" as noteworthy, event-worthy, class-worthy, etc. Representation remains seriously off-balance
f or any others.
Friday, March 7th, was the beginning
of the film s eries f or W omen's History
Month sponsored by the Women's Studies
d epartment. T he first film w as, " When
Women Unite: T he Story of An Uprising"
presented by Dr. Shenoy. T he story was an
incredible true tale of village women banding together t o m ake changes in their country, India. T hey not only o vercame illiteracy, but thousand-year-old cultural mores as well—all without phone, fax or violence! T heir s trength and determination
was inspiring to say the least.
F ive p eople attended the screening.
F or t he next t wo Fridays, films will b e
shown depicting and representing women
and their e fforts to overcome obstacles,
both personal and public. Please put something in the paper about these events and
encourage the campus to attend. There are
lively discussions after each film (not malebashing!) and well worth spending a Friday night on campus. It would really be
nice to see film reviews of these movies,
reports on the events and the discussions
afterwards, reports on the effort made to
educate the campus on w omen's history,
or any reporting at all! Also, this may tie in
nicely with information regarding the new
film minor, and how the campus, overall,
regularly supports a variety of themed film
showings.
As a woman and a student, I would
hope m ore e ffort could be made by students, f aculty and the administration to
support and celebrate all special e vents
sponsored by CSUSM, not j ust those that
a re " politically c orrect" o r " diverse"
(judged by unknown C SUSM standards).
" Women's History M onth" and the film
series devoted to exploring and discussing
the treasure that is " woman" certainly deserves more than an audience of five.
Andie Hewitt
Senior
Literature and Writing
Student rights
abused, says
former attendee
There are a few important points that
were left out of the story headlined "Professor files suit against mother of former student" in the February 27 issue of T he Pride.
I feel these clarifications should be made so
that the students can make a more informed
choice when selecting classes and instructors. As a result of the actions and unfair
dealings of the administration and faculty
at CSUSM, I felt I had no other choice than
to leave CSUSM for fear of reprisal from
Dr. Montanari and his colleagues.
All Montanari had to d o was recognize
that o ne low peer evaluation s core that
turned the only A given for the simulation
portion of the class into a C. This particular
team member gave m e 8 out 5 0 points,
which is a 16%; this score is then multiplied
by your simulation score. T he remaining
peer evaluation scores were: 5 0,50, and 35.
If he had recognized the low score as an invalid evaluation, I would have had more than
enough points to earn an A.
Dr. Montanari insists that I could have
earned an A with the extra credit assignment
offered. What the article didn't explain was
that to get an A with the extra credit assignment I had to earn a 100%, and even then I
was still several points short of the A. So a
"gray area" existed and I did not expect Dr.
Montanari to grade fairly and without prejudice.
E ven m ore o utrageous w as D r.
Montanari's attempt to extort me from filing a grievance. Originally, I was given a C
grade in his class. One reason for that was
the F he gave me in participation, 100 out
of a possible 200. He said he based this on
an impression and then reinforced that impression by looking at the peer evaluation
scores, I guess h e felt I had failed in this
area, despite my perfect attendance. However, when I stated that if h e could forget
that I got up in front of the class and gave a
presentation where I actually wrote on the
chalkboard, then how could he remember
whether I was in class everyday or whether
I participated to an acceptable degree. He
considered this and agreed to give me the
full participation points of 2 00 out of 200.
The most egregious thing that I have
ever experienced in my career as a student
o ccurred at a s ubsequent m eeting. Dr.
Montanari stated that if I filed a grievance,
that he would take away the 100 participation points, and I would therefore have a
grade of C going into the grievance; whereas
I thought I had a B going into the grievance.
This constitutes civil extortion, the only difference between criminal extortion and civil
extortion is that money is involved in criminal extortion, but what price can you put on
an education. An A accounts for more than
a dollar amount when y ou're trying to get
into the country's top law schools.
Problems exist within the university because the administration i s not willing to
stand up to its professors on behalf of students. This is why the grievance process
exists. I filed another grievance, citing that
the issues in the original grievance I filed
were not addressed. But when grievances
are filed and are not acknowledged, then this
process breaks down, and students can not
receive fair treatment. Now Bill Satcy and
the administration of CSU San Marcos are
also to blame for my unfair treatment.
The May 1996 issue of "A Letter from
the President" quotes Bill Stacy as s aying,"
We are accountable to the state of California, our students, and our taxpayers for our
achievements and for fairness and decency
to each other." This is hard for me to believe, since to this point no action has been
taken by Bill Stacy or anyone in his administration to uphold his promises and policies. I certainly haven't been treated with
any decency at C SU San Marcos. Here is a
list of attributes of what the student is in the
eyes of administration, according to students
of San Francisco State University. This was
presented to the Board of Trustees on January 24,1997. Perhaps Bill Stacy and Dick
Montanari should have a copy of it hanging
on their walls.
The Student Is:
" T he most important person on the
campus. Without students there would be
no need for the institution.
" Not a cold enrollment statistic, but a
flesh and blood human being with feelings
and emotions like our own.
" Not someone to be tolerated so that
we can d o our thing. They are our thing.
" Not dependent on us. Rather we are
dependent on them.
" Not an interruption of our work, but
the purpose of it. We are not doing them a
favor by seeing them. They are doing us a
favor by giving us the opportunity to d o so.
Benjamin Lee
Former CSUSM student
E ditor's n ote: Benjamin Lee's final
grievance was answered by the grievance committee earlier this semester.
Stacy responded to Lee's claims by saying
that it is not his responsibility to override a
professor's grading decisions. His job is to insure that a (grievance) policy is in place, Stacy
said.
Professor Dick Montanari has said he did
not attempt to extort Lee. Lee's filing of a grievance made any prior negotiations between himself and Lee void, according to Montanari.
�_UL
ENTERTAINMENT
The Pklie, Tlmksday, Match 13, 1997
Lynch's 'Lost
1
Highway amazes
By Gabe Lundeen
Entertainment Editor
A fter f ive years of silence, David Lynch, the man who revolutionized modern cinema and television, is back in theaters with his
latest film, "Lost Highway."
As only Lynch can do, "Lost H ighway" leaves its viewer walking
out of the theater in a dual state of a we and c onfusion. Half of you is
amazed by the movie, while the other half i sn't quite sure what you
saw or what it means.
T he plot is never clearly outlined. Jazz saxaphonist Fred Madison (Bill Pullman) is imprisoned f or murdering his wife Renee (Patricia
A rquette), a '
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r — - ] crime h e has
XJZSt, -Movie ReviewPete Dayton
Femme fatale Alice (Patricia Arquette) makes a phone call as Pete (Balthazar Getty) looks on in David
Lynch's "Lost Highway."
( Balthazar
Getty), auto mechanic and ladies' m an. Pete has a dangerous, torrid
a ffair with Alice (also Arquette), a blonde version of Renee Madison.
C onfusing? Yes, it certainly is. Lynch throws reality out the window, and replaces it with with a surreal mysticism. T here is an eerie
feel to the film, as though it exists on an entirely d ifferent plane than
anything in the real world.
There is a great deal of disturbing imagery littered throughout,
and while it does shape the movie into a truly original piece of work,
you c an't help but think it's a bit unjustified. One gets the feeling that
Lynch thinks of sick stuff to put in a movie, then builds a plot around
it.
In his television show "Twin P eaks," Lynch used to have random
scenes with midgets dancing under a disco light, not because it was
pertinent to the plot or had any meaning, but j ust f or shock value.
Most of "Lost H ighway's" shock imagery comes in the f orm of the
Mystery Man (Robert Blake), a demon-like f igure somehow has a
hand in controlling the characters' fates.
Blake shines as the Mystery Man, a pale-faced e nigma w ho talks
to himself on the phone and directs both Fred and Pete into situations
they neither understand nor control. Bill Pullman branches out f rom
his usual f are and gives a f ine p erformance as Fred. Patricia Arquette,
playing different incarnations of the s ame woman, sets the screen on
!
See Lost, pg . 11
'II Postino' is
1
'Blood Simple has fun
more than
characters, challenging plot romantic comedy
By Jennifer Talak
By Jenal Larson
Pride Staff Writer
When brothers Joel and Ethan Coen
("Raising Arizona") write a screenplay,
it assuredly deviates f rom the formulas.
Coen's characters c onfuse social conformity; his plots preempt probability; their
humor illumines incongruity.
"Blood Simple," the brothers' 1985
debut, reveals the Coen writing talent as
well as brother Joel's directing ability. Beginning as a "simple" murder mystery,
the story soon spellbinds the viewer with
escalating intricacy.
Particular action known to viewers
and withheld f rom characters contributes
to the tale's complexity. The audience,
however, remains in suspense, unable to
anticipate the many clever turns of events.
The m ovie's "simple" story line: bar
owner Marty (Dan Hedaya) hires a pri-
vate detective (Ml Emmet Walsh) to murder h is a dulterous w ife A bby ( Frances
M cDormand) and h er l over R ay (John
Getz). A drastic plot departure quickly embarks "Blood" on even weirder windings,
culminating in a denouncement incongruous to the original story line.
" Blood S imple's" c haracters s hun
subtlety, and their straightforward eccentricities supply strange comfort for viewers wearied by plot complexities. Hedaya, for instance, broods, and controls, and manipulates in his role as jealous husband. As a bar
owner in a small Texas town, though, he
unabashedly considers the business acumen
of offering discounts to alcoholics.
Walsh likewise wears his demeanor
without reticence. Attired in head-to-toe
white, the robust and jocular detective belies the " good" stereotype. (He conjures a
m alevolent C olonel S anders o r a n
unredeemed Welles in "Long, Hot Sum-
mer.")
Getz's chivalry as the tale's knight
in shining armor may receive less acclaim than the other performances. His
role exaggerates subtlety in parody of
the strong, silent type. (I imagine Gary
Cooper reciting G etz's line, "I like you,
A bby" and receiving a similar, gushing
response.)
McDormand convinces viewers of
A bby's naivete. This requires exceptional acting because one naturally questions the innocence of a woman who
marries a man like Marty, a man who
gives his wife a pistol as an anniversary
gift.
Besides f un characters and a challenging plot, "Blood Simple" invests in
effective visuals. Long after viewing, the
f ilm's images c ome to mind, prompting
further thought about the dark humor
inciting them.
Pride Staff Writer
Is the w hole w orld a m etaphor f or
something else? I1 Postino" ("The Postman"), is a film that searches f or the answer to that question. T he late, great Italian actor, M assimo T roisi, p lays M ario
Ruoppolo, the postman. M assimo portrays
the postman as a simple, but literate c ountry boy who gets a j ob delivering mail to
the famed Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda.
Neruda takes to M ario's simple and
genuine country ways and b efriends him.
-Mario, seizing an opportunity to put their
friendship to work, asks Neruda to help him
learn the right words to win the heart of
his true love. T he relationship that d evelops between these two, as the student and
teacher, is the heart of the f ilm. T he romance between M ario and Beatrice R usso,
the town beauty, is comedic and romantic,
but the deeper love relationship lies b eM
See Postman, pg. 11
�Big Bear
skiing is fun,
can be cheap
The PRtde, Thursday, Maxch 13, 1997
Sailing our siqhts on Sm Diego
With spring break approaching, people may
be looking to take a memorable trip, or to shape
up, since summer is right around the corner. Conquering the Big Bear mountains proves to be athletic, rewarding and, most of all, f un.
Southern C alifornia's ideal location allows
one to ski in the morning then watch the sunset
from one of our beautiful beaches that evening.
snow boarding or skiing, depending on your preference.
The commute to the Bear Mountain Resort
takes around two hours, but note that should it
snow, you may need chains. Call ahead for the road
conditions [(909) 585-2519].
The mountain is open f rom 8 am to 4 p m.
Although this sounds like a short day, your legs
will be screaming f or you to take a break, unless
you are a pro. The price of an all-day lift ticket is
$34 for ages 13 to 22; $40 for ages above 22. There
are half-day passes available. Call the resort for
details.
Equipment rentals are available, but with advanced planning, money can be saved by renting
down the mountain, or somewhere in Big Bear
City. Keep in mind that price should never be a
sacrifice for comfort and proper fitting equipment.
Blisters and sore arches are not worth the few dollars saved.
Before hitting the slopes, learn to distinguish
between the different types of trails. Knowing that
a Green Dot (Beginner) trail is easier than a Blue
Square (Intermediate) or a Black Diamond could
s pare y ou a b roken l eg. F ortunately, B ear
Mountain's slopes contain a well-blended variety
of all three types of runs.
Still feel the weightlessness of your wallet
since tuition was due? Allow m e to share a valuable secret. X TC Tours (619/259-2292) o ffers inexpensive yet extremely a dventurous p ackage
tours.
X TC's most popular option through the end
of the ski season are the Sunday B ear Mountain
Day Trips. For $60 one gets relaxing deluxe accommodations on a motorcoach equipped with
video and reclining seats. Included in that price is
a lift ticket for a full day of skiing.
If this is your first time, or you want to make
the transition to a different downhill sport, beginner packages run only $34 (regularly $42 for skiing or $ 50 for snow boarding). This offer, available exclusively through X TC Tours, includes
equipment rental, a lesson, and a lower mountain
lift ticket.
Big Bear provides a great getaway for your
sorority or fraternity, or with fellow classmates.
If Skiing is y our t hing:
Coming in March at Bear Mountain:
-The luck of the Irish has bestowed itself on
Bear Mountain and on your wallet! T he cost of a
Day Trip Package lowers to j ust $39 (less than the
cost of a regular ticket). In addition to all of the
benefits listed above, you also get GREEN SNOW,
Irish Bands, and in the words of XTC Tours, "More
fun than should be allowed!" Call early, this trip
will fill up quickly.
C oming Next I ssue: If the cold weather turns
you o ff, rock climbing may be your thing!
James sheds the carefree attitude of his previous album on his new release "Whiplash."
James' newest varies style, ettect
By Jill Cook
Pride S taff Writer
Remember this one hit wonder:
"our bed is on fire with passion and
love, the neighbors complain about
the noises a bove.. .?"
T his s ingle by t he v ocalist
James exudes vibrance ana a carefree attitude that listeners found uplifting and good enough to top the
charts. Has James maintained this
exuberance in his new album called
Whiplash? Well, no. But the variation of style and e ffect he uses on
the new album could be another vehicle to success.
The pervading spirit of his previous album may have e lectrified
listeners, but Whiplash has a realism and a s ofter tone which has a
Postman
from p. 10
tween student and mentor.
The extent and depth of this relationship is b eautifully p layed by
Massimo. His character fits like skin; he
is his own person. He dreams of learning poetry in order to win his true love,
Beatrice. In the learning process, we are
Lost
from p. 10
fire with raw sexuality. She is rarely
f ully c lothed,but most m ale viewers
w on't m ind. R obert L oggia, as Mr.
Eddy, a gangster with a propensity for
violance and blondes, is also entertaining.
Viewers may be dismayed by the
fact that "Lost Highway" has no clear
resolution, no cut and dry ending to the
definite fervor of its own.
As opposed to his well known lyrics
expressing his passion for a lover he thinks
"is s o pretty," in this album James presents
a strong c ynicism about the world. He
seems to display a cynical, attitude in order to imbue the idea that society can and
should change, and that there are things
that can be done to improve our lives and
the environment we live in.
T he s ong " Greenpeace" s eems to
mimick what J ames views as the actual
voice and mindset of humanity in regards
to M other N ature. S ome of the slow,
mezmorizing verses in "Greenpeace" are,
"I d on't like the world I see, so I 'll j ust
avert my gaze to the TV. I 'm too cool to
get involved, someone else can change the
channel for me. I 'm gonna suck the j uices
out of the world, gonna treat her like it's
all she deserves. . .she's s o cold to me.
Nature i s j ust history. I j ust want to rest in
peace, I c an't stop the world f rom
b urning. I t's no u se to get i nvolved, y ou'll n ever s top t he
world f rom turning."
J ames s uggests t hat t hese
words rest on the lips of much of
our society today, and he seems
to want to embed into his listeners minds the f act that there is
hope in saving our environment
— hope only in disclaiming this
futile perspective and pressing on
to get involved.
Besides reforming his subject
matter, J ames a lso steers away
f rom the boisterous tune of his
previous hit single and opts for an
all around more mellow approach.
But it is no less powerful or ear
c atching. M aybe Whiplash will
provide more than j ust a o ne hit
wonder. You decide.
witness to the awakening of a soul to poetry. His identity as a man takes form as
the soul of a poet.
Recently out on video, this film is categorized as a romantic comedy. But, this film
reaches beyond the typical, Sleepless in
S eattle, H ollywood bill of f are we are
accustomed to. This film artfully fuses the
beauty of nature with the beauty of poetry.
The orchestral score and readings of
classic Pablo Neruda poems meige with the
natural beauty of Italy's landscape.
A Michael Radford film, it won
the Academy Award in 1996 for best
foreign l anguage f ilm. T he f ilm is
d edicated in l oving m emory t o
Massimo Troisi who died of heart failure a few days after the completion of
the film.
Is the whole world a metaphor for
something else? A fter viewing this
film, I had the feeling of haying shared
someone's personal spiritual journey.
story. Only^chaos ensues, and it is very fitting for the movie. Too often we look for
an easy ending. We expect to be led by the
hand through a story, spoon-fed thoughts
and feelings, manipulated into feeling a certain emotion at a certain moment in the
movie. It's refreshing to see one that lets
you decide what it was, that has no easy
answers.
Lost Highway" has a hypnotic power,
one that does not need a cohesive plot to
sustain itself. This is a movie that only
David Lynch could make. Lynch has al-
ways had more success with critics
than audiences, and it's a shame, because hisfilmsare always thought provoking, and always worth seeing.
P opular d irectors l ike
Quentin Tarantino owe thier careers to
the walls Lynch broke down. Shows
like "The X-Files" would not be on
the air today if not for the success of
"Twin Peaks." David Lynch is a true
American original, and "Lost Highway" is an eclectic demonstration of
his vision.
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ThUrsday,March 27,1997
j l University honors Cesar Chavez
| f l Statue, week-long festival to commemorate labor leader
By Irene Warner
Pride Staff Writer
Cesar Chavez, the renowned labor leader,
dedicated his life and health to honor his dream
of social justice.
Now Cal State San Marcos will dedicate
a statue in his honor. A fter his death in 1993,
students and faculty at CSUSM began a signature campaign to recognize and honor Chavez
by renaming the Academic Hall in his honor.
San Fransisco State University's request to rename its student union building in Chavez's
honor was granted first. The California State
University system prevents two campuses from
naming a building after the same person.
The signature campaign was revived at
Cal State San Marcos to dedicate another part
of the campus to commemorate Chavez's
contributions to-national and state life.
After a competition, two local artists —
T.J. Dixon and James Nelson — were selected and commissioned to design and create a bronze statue of Chavez. The statue
will be unveiled and dedicated on March 31,
1997 from 11 a .m.to 1:30 p.m. Local dignitaries, university officials, and members of
Chavez's family will be in attendance.
A week-long festival of celebratory
events has been planned beginning March
31 and ending April 4. The winner of a po-
etry and essay contest will read his work during the dedication. Chavez's single-minded
d edication t o t ransform t he l ives of
C alifornia's migrant agricultural workers
touched the hearts and minds of the nation as
well as those of his home state, California.
At the age of 10, a bank foreclosed on his
family's farm, and his life as migrant farm
worker began. When he reached the eighth
grade, he had to leave school to help support
his family. From 1945 to 1948, he served in
the U.S. Navy in the Pacific.
In 1952, he. began his work as a human
rights crusader for social justice in the only
S ee S tatue, pg. 7
Pay per print
delayed until
next semester
Jedi bnngs in
Jrilogy'sfiMe
By Chrissy Wright
Pride Staff Writer
Photo courtesy of Lisa VanVeen
) teachina credential oroaram learn a hands-on wav of teachina science to
Mare racist
flyers found
across campus
Page 2
See related story, pg 2
Campus to get
first yearbook
By Tina Leary
Pride Staff Writer
Diabled: facilities
are good, but
could be better
Page 3:
Mark Heinle, CSUSM student and owner
of J&M Photography, will produce a campus
yearbook in the Sping of '98, with the help of
Associated Students.
When Heinle realized the university had
no yearbook, he took it upon himself to offer
his experience, expertise and funds.
If all goes well, seniors will appear in color
and all others in black and white. Freshman
through graduate students will be included in
the yearbook.
Students will have a choice whether or not
they appear in the yearbook. Letters will be
sent out the first or second week of May concerning dates of picture taking. Seniors will be
photographed sometime this summer. Freshman, sophomores, and juniors will soon folSee Yearbook, pg. 2
The warnings posted all over the library
have become a hollow threat — at least f or
this semester.
Campus library and computer lab pay per
print was supposed to have kicked in following Sping break. Instead, students will be given
another break. The plan will be in place next
semester.
The new policy will require that any per«nn u/hn iicpc a rnmnutpr s»nH thpn np/vic tn
S ee Print, pg. 2
Responding to cloning
By Suzanne ChitwoocL
Pride Staff Writer
Cloning, once only an imaginative
fairy tale, is now a shocking reality. So
what happens when humans gain the
power to clone other humans?
On Feb. 23, Ian Wilmut, a Scottish
scientist, announced his successful cloning of a Finn Dorset sheep.
Once the news about the cloning of
a m onkey b ecame p ublic, P resident
Clinton addressed the nation on television,
stating that the government would not
fund further research on human cloning.
The question now: Can we keep the
human-cloning genie in the bottle? Some
CSUSM professors don't believe that the
United States government can resist the
temptation to experiment.
From the English Department, Pro-
Pride staff writer Pamela Sivula asked students and staff around campus for their opinion
on the ethics of cloning. Here are some of the
responses.
"I think cloning should be allowed. I
w ould l ove t o b e
cloned, especially if I
would live forever —
or if my clone would
live forever. Cloning
shouldn't be regulated
[by the government]. I
w ould w ant t o b e
c loned a t my b est
times, get rid of me,
and keep the clone. I am not aware of how
much it would cost to be cloned. But if there
is any advantage, you have to make it available to everybody, regardless of what their
economic status is."
Gezai Berhane
Staff, Student Activities
S ee Clone, pg. 7
�NEWS
The Tmde, Thursday, Maud) 27, 1997
W HAT'S NEWS
A.S. elections delayed
Students in credential program
learn to teach science hands-on
By Pamela Sivula
Associated Students election have been set back until April
21 and 22. A candidate forum is set for 1 to 2 pm on April 8 and
9 in front of the Dome Plaza.
Student Union needs students
Three students are needed to help develop governing policies for the Student Union. Board meetings are every two weeks.
Call Gina Forsyth 591-9572.
Summer class catalogues
Summer session catalogs are available in the Office of
Extended Studies located in the south wing of the Foundation
Classroom Building. The Office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 - 5:30.
Sessions run from the folowing dates: session one, June 2
to July 2; session two, June 9 August 1; and session three, July
7 to August 8.
Priority registration for CSUSM students is April 21-25.
Priority mail-in registration: April 28 - May 2. Walk-in registration is May 5 - 9 . Walk-in registration continues until the
first day of the session in which the class is held. There is no
add/drop period in Summer Session.
Call 750-4038, or e-mail: jubran@mailhostl.csusm.edu
for information. Materials can be downloaded from the Extended S tudies w ebsite a t h ttp://www.csusm.edu/
Extended^Studies.
Magazine taking submissions
LTWR 315 D is taking submissions for a magazine the
class is designing. Deadline is 11:30 p.m. April 4. Place submissions in The Pride's mailbox in the Student Activities Office, COM 203. For guidelines, contact Professor Dan McLeod,
750-4084.
Apply for scholarships
Applications are due April 2 for the following scholarships.
CSU Trustee Award f or Outstanding Achievement:
Three awards of $2,500 each for the 1997-1998 school year.
For full time students.
Laura E. Settle California Retired Teachers' Association Scholarship. One $1,500 award to prospective teacher
enrolled here in the Fall as a senior in a teacher preparation
program, in the credential program or in a masters program.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Preference goes to students
with at lease a 2.8 cumulative GPA. Three letters of recommendation required.
AAUW Rancho Bernardo Branch Scholarship. Up to
three $800 scholarships to undergraduate women who will be
attending CSUSM in the Fall at the junior or senior level. A 2.8
cumulative GPA and three letters of recommendation needed.
Carolyn R. Mohoney Endowed Mathematics Scholarship. A $500 scholarship to a mathematics major enrolled in
the Fall with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. Financial need
is taken in to account.
North County Women in Networking Scholarship. A
$200 scholarship to a CSUSM woman business major enrolled
full time in the Fall. .
Positions open in AS.
The Associated Students are looking for a secretary and a
student assistant to help with office work. Call the A.S. office,
750-4990, for more information.
Pride Staff Writer
What does searching the grass f or red and
green toothpicks have to d o with science?
Students in the teaching credential program
are designing activities that involve elementary
s chool s tudents with s cience and f amiliarize
themselves with materials b efore they discover
how those objects relate to s cientific concepts.
The activity allows students to be active first,
to do somethiqg hands-on, without first having
t o be passive and listen to the teacher explain
concepts.
A fter discovering on their own t hat the red
toothpicks are easier to find, elementary school
students learn about c amouflage in nature. Credential candidates in the Science Education in
the Elementary School course design such activities t o get e lementary-school s tudents i nvolved in science and develop a curiosity about
s cientific concepts.
"The children a re given the hands-on material first so that they can play with it and f amiliarize themselves with it," student Lisa Bennet
explained. " After they have a while to experiment and discover it f or themselves, the teacher
then tells them what it is they are doing, and why
they are doing i t."
In this process, o r learning cycle, elementary-school children build a knowledge of the
materials b efore the cpncepts are explained.
"Learning cycle modes of instruction are in
line with the Science Framework f or C alifornia
Public Schools, and with the National Science
Education S tandards," said L isa Van Veen, another participant in the program.
Bennet, like Van Veen a student in the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program, e m-
More racist flyers
found on campus
By Larry Uleman
Pride Staff Writer
Print
f r o m p. 1
print out the finished product will pay for i t This includes printing out information off of the research
computers in the library.
The program works just like making copies. A
15-cent fee will be chaiged for each page printed.
Pre-paid copy cards will be available for purchase
atreducedrates. When first purchasing a card in ACD
202 or the libraiy, a 50-cent charge will be added.
After this initial fee, a student is simply pre-paying
for copies. Using the cards can take the copy charge
down to as low as eight cents per copy.
The library will provice each student with a promotional card starting Monday, March 31. Students
must pay the 50-cent charge when picking up the card,
but each will have $1 worth of free copies.
One March 21, quarter-sized, rectangular flyers were found on the fourth floor of Craven Hall.
Ever since, they've shown up just about everywhere
on campus, predominantly in the student parking
lots.
The flyers contain Swastikas, the words "White
Revolution. Smash The Systen" and the same phone
number printed on the leaflets distributed on roughly
300 car windshields Feb. 6.
Campus police believe them to be connected to
previous racial incudents on campus.
No-one was seen distributing the flyprs. As such,
Equipment is already being installed at all public
campus police have nothing to go on.
printers, but this serviceremainsfree through the end
"There is not much we can do," said Arnold
Trujillo, CSUSM police chief. "Numerous flyers of the semester. Starting in the fall, students who use
these services will either have to c any around a lot of
have been turned in and a report has been taken."
spare change or take advantage of the prepaid cards.
Yearbook
Correction:
Staff writer Sarah Harris' name was mistekenly left off
her story in the 2/27 issue of The Pride. The story, which was
titled 'Forget the tests, homework while picnicking at Orfila
Vineyards,' ran on page 7 and appeared with staff writer Suzanne
Chitwood's bi-line. We apologize for the mistake.
ployed this l earning c ycle in an activity she created and p resented to f ellow s tudents.
C entering on d igestion, the e xperiment involved owl p ellets, hard and f uzzy o bjects about
t he size of a s ilver d ollar or a large p rune which
are o blong in s hape. T he owl p ellet j s t he indigestible an owl c asts up in t he same way a cat
c oughs u p a hair b all.
" I first g ave t hem t he owl p ellet and d idn't
tell them a nything about i t," B ennet said. "I let
them e xplore it f or a w hile, f eel it, u nwrap it,
and take it a part." A fter t he s tudents f amiliarized t hemselves with t he o wl p ellet and had
sorted t hrough t he f ur and o ther i ndigestible
m aterial of t he p ellet, which included the b ones
and t eeth.of small a nimals t he owl had e aten,
Bennet guided a d iscussion about d igestion.
Another d o-first activity created by the p rogram p articipants w ere " Float Your B oat," in
which elementary school s tudents would c reate
b oats f rom a luminum f oil and f loat t hem in
bowls of water to test buoyancy and to see which
design would carry m ore p ennies without s inking.
One other experiment had participants picking up simulated bird f ood, such as rubber bands
instead of w orms, with simulated beaks, such
a s c lothespins a nd s cissors. S tudents t hen
charted which t ype of simulated beaks picked
up which t ype of s imulated f ood better.
B ennet a dmitted that t he p reparation f or
such an activity t akes l onger than one which
does not involve hand-on participation f rom the
elementary s tudents.
"Instead of p reparing j ust f or y ourself," she
said, "you a re p reparing activity c enters, mini
e xperiments f or s tudents to d o in the c lass."
She said the e xtra t ime i s worth t he added
benefits. T he students remember the activity and
the lesson. " It s ticks b etter," she said.
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low.
Clubs will have a group shot included in the
yearbook free of charge. Any additional club or activity shots must be discussed with Heinle person-
ally sometime next fall.
Heinle asks that each student fill out the survey found in the Office of Student Activities, Commons 203. A portion of the proceeds will go back
to the students via Associated Students.
Heinle is currently looking ro create a yearhim
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�FEA TURES
Tbe Pmde, TbuKsday, Manch 27, 1997
G um s hoe
patrol l ists
f indings
Accomodating disabled students
Invisible disability:
learning disorder
There's N o Beer In Heaven
And Other Annoying New*
By Gail Butler
t/tLfKnox
I have been advised that CSUSM's
newly-formed chapter of the Gum Shoe
Patrol has a sticky issue they'd like to discuss with certain people on campus regarding gum etiquette.
As way of an introduction, you should
know that these patrol members share a
common gummy bond. They are students
and faculty who have been stuck on campus, not due to a transportation problem,
but be cause they have stepped on a wad of
d iscarded c hewing gum, leaving them
hopelessly glued on a stair or sidewalk.
After studying gum littered areas such
as Craven Hall's stairs and the area in front
of the men's and women's restrooms on the
first floor of the ACD building, the patrol's
finding suggests that most gum chewers
tend to be social in nature, as evidenced by
the many wads of colors discarded in the
same vicinity. It is for this reason that some
of the victims have been attacked by more
than one wad at a time.
For victims of multiple attacks, you
can hear their mournful wailing echoing
f rom the walls of Craven Hall as they
struggle to unglue their shoe. Or you may
notice people emerging from Craven Hall,
w earing o nly o ne s hoe, c lipping and
clopping along, eyes focused on the ground
as they try to avoid any more of the fresh,
juicy pink, gray or black blobs indiscriminately displayed oft the concrete. Observe
carefully and you might see the gummed
shoe held in the owner's hand displaying
the same ugly art.
I t's t acky—people s ticking to the
ground, especially since two custodians
devote almost 15 percent of their work day
scraping gum remains, sweeping up cigarette butts, and wiping up coffee and soda
spills . CSUSM also hires eight students
from Sierra Vista School to help keep our
campus as clean as possible. Supervisors
need to cruise the campus searching for
victims and wad zones. You can almost feel
their frustration because it's a never-ending process.
While students and faculty enjoy semester breaks, the Facilities Department
breaks out the high pressure water equipment and power washes the offending areas as best they can. It's not a commercial—
gum and stains don't all magically disappear—and scraping off old, soggy gum is
yucky.
The Gum Shoe Patrol participants acknowledge that not all gum chewers dispose of their gum improperly. For some,
all it takes is a reminder that the laige, green
containers dotting CSUSM sidewalks are
for trash-—including gum.
Sometimes people just need to realize
that they are guests on CSUSM's campus
and that they have a responsibility to the
school, community and taxpayers to be
good citizens. Be responsible and pick up
after yourself. After all, it is your school,
be proud of it.
Pride Staff Writer
The University provides support to 25 to
30 students certified with various learning disabilities (LD), accordong to Joh Segoria, director of Disabled Student Services.
Unlike the physically handicapping conditions, LD is not visible, even to the effected
person. Most of the students are served by Disabled Student Services.
4
The problem is getting Freshmen to come
in," said Segoria. His office attempts to reach
incoming students through various media including the Student Affairs Council, the Educational Opportunities Program and letters included in the campus orientation package.
According to a pamphlet on the subject
from the National Institute of Mental Health
(NIMH), students with LD often hear statements like "you seem so intelligent" and "you
don't look handicapped." Such statements typify
pervasive attitudes that make getting help for
"hidden handicaps" so difficult LD leaves no
disfigurement As such, it invites little understanding and few offers^of support.
The Individuals With Disabilities Educammmmmmmmm^^K mm: l mMMmmmm990 (IDEA) assures a public edution Act of 1
Getting to the library is one struggle Jason Hinkle confronts on campus. While C SUSM cation to school-aged children with diagnosed
is up to par with the Americans With Disablities Act's standards, Disabled Student
LD. Publicly-funded colleges and universities
services Director John Segoria says that the university falls short of easy access.
must also remove barriers to disabled students
by law, according to NIMH. Tape recorders,
books on tape, priority registration, extended
test-taking time, access to computers and numerous other accommodations are provided to
students here, based on tbeir need, said Segoria.
All who receive services be screened and
qualify under CSU criteria. Disabled Student
Services encounters the occasional student who
By Vivien Parry
many of them are not "disabled friendly." will attempt to fake the disability. Some parCraven Hall's bathrooms seem adequate to ents have made false claims that their child has
Pride Staff Writer
the disabled students. However, Academic LD in order to get the child more time on the
Getting to the campus library from any- Hall's bathrooms did not, In three bathrooms, SAT, in the past
where on campus can be a nightmare for Ja- the hygienic seat tissue was situated at the door
Dr. Kara Koner does all of the testing here.
son Hinkle, one of 125 disabled students on of the stall, 5 feet from the toilet The same Since joining DSS in November of19%, she
campus.
stalls did not have trash receptacles.
has put about 30 students through screening.
Hinkle suffersfromataxia, a genetic disThe library is not easy to access for any Interviews, questionnaires and upwards of 3
order that gradually robs the body of its mo- student However, the campus is built on the hours of various psychological evaluations are
bility. Some days he can get around with just side of a hill. Fire regulations and security done on each student claiming a learning disa walker. Other days his legs and arms will aspects also have to be taken into account.
ability. Disabled Student Services keeps an acnot cooperate with his brain, and he has to
Elevators are a problem because there tive file of about 100 students who receice
rely on a wheelchair.
are so few of them, the students said. If one serviecs,
CSUSM is the first university in Cali- breaks down, a disabled student is out of luck.
"It takes about one month to complete the
fornia to open after the Americans With DisDisabled Services was said to be very evaluation and if needed, to set up accommoabilities Act passed. The plans for campus helpfull by many of the students. They con- dations," she said. "Even if the student does
were carefully scrutinized by John Segoria, ceded that the school was doing its best. not qualify, they receive very valuable inforthe coordinator for Disabled Student Services. Money for any facilities has to be budgeted, mation."
Segoria admits that although the cam- but many felt that education in their needs was
"(A learning Disorder) is not a lack of inpus approved the requirements to accommo- essential.
telligence," she said. "It's the way you are
date disabled students, it falls short of easy
Some staff members and other students wired." LD involves the way that your brain
access.
often not only ignore their disability but also processes information, she said. The public ofHe requested that the heavy fire doors ignore the student, many said.
ten confuses LD with mental-neurological imhave automatic openers, something not reFor example, some teachers spring pop pairment — an error both Segoria and Koner
quired by law. An extra $60,000 was spent on quizzes — a real problem if someone has were quick to correct
automatic doors as a result
sight, hearing CM* reading impairment. Disabled
Dr. Ulanoff, faculty member in the ColHinkle and other disabled students inter- access tables are often placed directly under lege of Education, taught one student with
viewed recently applauded the openers. They the video equipment, behind the teacher in a LD. The student used books on tape, as he had
just wish they worked more often.
corner, or blocked by overcrowded desks.
difficulty processing written text She did very
One female student deplored the disabled
Access ramps are sometimes blocked by well.
bathroom access. Although at least one stall maintenance trucks, benches or tables in
S ee LD, pg. 8
per bathroom is designated as disabled access, Founders Plaza.
Campus disabled access
is good, but not easy.
�OPINION
The Pwde, tbunsday, Match 2 7, 1997
T HE PRIDE
Sewing Cal Srare San Mams since 1993
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Tony Barton
BUSINESS MANAGER
Chrissy Wright
ON-LINE EDITOR
FEATURES EDITOR
TyCarss
David Johnson
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
Gabe Lundeen
STAFF
Gail Butler, Jill Cook, Suzanne Chitwood, Sarah Harris,
Tina Leary, Jenal Larson, Vivien Parry, Pamela Sivula,
Michael B. Miller, Larry Uleman, Val Knox,
Irene Warner, Jennifer Talak
ADVISER
Tom Nolan
INTERIM ADVISER
Logan Jenkins
ADVISORY PANEL
Erik Bratt, Roman S. Koenig, Ed Thompson,
Norma Yuskos, Cheryl Evans, Renee Curry
PRODUCTION SUPPORT
Eventfull semester continues
Tony Barton
Last semester was a wild ride for this
campus. And though many of us here may
have expected a downhill slide to normality this semester, we have yet to be delivered such.
I for one was ready for a semester of
recovery from the blatant racist stuff.
But the Fairs drama spilled over into
this semester with racist leaflets strewn
across the parking lot during the audit
from the Chancellor's office, which was
designed specifically to m easure the
university's effectiveness in dealing with
such things. It was a prefect opportunity
for the administration to show its grit, with
eyes from Long Beach alongside.
More graffiti and swastika printed flyers have shown up here and there since
then. I wonder if many even take the time
to notice anymore.
While such blatant acts should not be
ignored, it is time that the campus began
focusing on other topics.
A large bronze statue of Cesar Chavez
will be presented next week in its permanent standing ground atop the stairs from
the new student parking lot. A week-long
celebration will accompany its dedication
— perhaps the campus can rejoice in
what it has achieved for a little while.
W hile r acist e vents of t he p ast f ew
months may have tarnished Cal State San
Marcos' image, such an event demonstrates this campus-community's solidity.
Associated Students Inc. elections,
coming off a horrid voter and candidate
turnout from last year, are set for April
21 and 22. The Pride will be interviewing candidates and detailing a fee increase that will be on the ballot.
The students' interest in improving
this campus will be evident one election
day.
Free dialup internet access may soon
be a thing of the past. Proposals have already been made to begin charging students for use, while further limiting access. Such things may be necessary to
deal with an increasing student population.
And an increased student population
makes classrooms all the plumper.
It is time that this campus puts the
past months behind us. Remember what
has happened and focus on this campus'
future.
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U.S.about to enter harsh strait
David Johnson
T he w orld h as b ecome a v ery
s trange p lace. Call it h yper-reality,
postmodern, eclectic, pre-bi-millennia
dementia, or j ust plain weird, but we
s eem to b e l ost—cast a drift by t he
f orces that be .
A fter the Trojan War, the goddess
Athena became angry with the Greeks
because of the ill-treatment they had
accorded the Trojan princess Cassandra
at the end of the war. As a result, all of
the victors had d ifficulties in returning
to their homes in Greece.
However, Odysseus, king of Ithaca,
and who actually suggested the stratagem of the Troj&n Horse, encountered
t he g reatest o bstacles as r elayed in
H omer's Odyssey.
Maybe i t's j ust me, but O dysseus'
misadventures are frighteningly similar to our own. Since World War II, we
as a nation seem to be wandering—lost
in a semi-magical land that is incapable
of a ffording us any real sanctuary. We
have conquered evil, and now it looks
as if we have set out to conquer ourselves.
Like Odysseus and his crew, w e're
constantly challenged with riddles and
a fflictions. A s if by t he s orceress
Circe, our desire f or wealth and power
have turned us into l ions, w olves, and
swine. And, o ur disregard and abandonment of our i ndelible past have
opened our ears to the melody of the
S irens a nd w e h ave b ecome s hipwrecked in the land of t he Lotus-eaters.
The d ifference b etween us and
Odysseus is that he at last knew where
he wanted to b e. We d o n ot. For we
lack any sense of d irection, and unfortunately; that may b e our d ownfall.
I believe that we as a nation are
about to enter a narrow passage in hisr
tory, and we c an b e s ure it will be
g uarded b y c reatures m uch m ore
f ierce than Scylla and C harybdis.
For the peril of e ntering this strait
l ies not in o ur a bility t o c onquer a
mighty beast, but our own f ears and
misgivings about what it m eans to be
a human b eing.
A fter ten y ears of w ar, and ten
years of wandering, O dysseus f inally
made it home—all i t c ost him was h is
crew, his f riends, his family, and a lifetime.
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�LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
the Pmde. Thuxsday, Munch 27, 1997
Group needs to
drop the Aryan
not, change your name; condemn the actions
of the feebleminded in your group who will
only continue to embarrass you and renounce
your connections with the fascist traditions
of Nazism. When you understand how glorious our history is, perhaps you will think twice
before desecrating it by associating yourselves
with such institutions.
It is not Adolf Hitler and the Aryan Student Union that I look u p to, but Winston
Churchill and the great traditions of the British Empire. I trust that the great majority of
other whites here in the United States and
around the world feel the same way.
We will regard you with scorn and contempt for dishonoring and besmirching the
reputation of this institution if you continue
with your present course of action.
"Throughout history it has been the inaction of those who could have acted, the indifference of those who should have known
better, the silence of the voice ofjustice when
it mattered most that made it possible for evil
to triumph," said Ethiopian Emperor Haile
Selassie before the United Nations General
Assembly, 1963.
Are you prepared to join the ranks of
those cowardlyfiguresin history who just sat
back while evil acts were committed against
the weak and defenseless? Indeed the hottest
places in Hell are reserved for those who
refuse to take sides. We who sit here today
are the beneficiaries of the millions ofAmericans who have fought and died and lived to
make this country what it is. The question
today is: "Where are all of us students at this
university and citizens of this country going
to be when we are asked to step out and say
what we stand for?"
I am writing this letter in response to one
published in 2/27 issue by the president and
vice president of the Aryan Student Union. In
it, they expressed concern that: "While nonAryan persons have been allowed to show
pride and solidarity on issues affecting their
race and culture, we are excluded from all
forms of expression on our campus and were
even smeared openly."
The letter said that they were forced to
"use illegal symbolisms to redress their grievances" due to their inhibited expression,
though the group's leadership "did not condone the acts of those who might be connected
to us."
The president and vice president of the
Aryan Student Union have missed the point
entirely. While they are proud of their "white
heritage," they congregate under a name
which conjures the images ofAdolf Hitler and
the Nazi Third Reich. Is it any wonder why
they are not given the opportunity to participate in educated and professional discourse?
Does the Asian Student Association identify with the imperialist Japanese government
that slaughtered thousands of Americans at
Pearl Harbor? Does the Mexican-American
Student Alliance celebrate the Spanish conquerors who destroyed civilizations in Central-America? Of course not. They focus only
on the positive contributions their groups have
made in years since. And they should be recognized, as this is what diversity is all about.
My family came to the United States
more than 370 years a gofrom a small town
in Wales known as Cardiff (the original
Cardiff-by-the-Sea). I speak as aproud White
Jeff Burleson"
Anglo-Saxon Protestant who is furious that
Senior
you wouldrepresentyourselves as speaking
Political Science
for white students at this campus or anywhere
in the world. Adolf Hitler swore not only to
eliminate the Slavic and Jewish races, but also
to destroy the British Empire and the United
States as well. Is that something to celebrate?
If you were truly proud of your heritage,
I wholeheartedly agree with the Aryan
you would celebrate all of the contributions student Union's argument that all ethnic
that have been made by English-speaking
peoples. T he oldest democracy in the
world with a long and proud history of
freedom: freedom of expression, freedom
from fear, freedom from religious persecution. Indeed, the veryreasonwe are able
to have this exchange today is because of
the Anglo-Saxon traditions that were set
forth when the British colonies were first
founded.
I am very proud of what the British
peoples have done around the world and
unlike you I am not afraid to sign my name
to this letter and let everyone know who I
am and what I stand for.
Thereasonsyou have not been given
anyrespecton this campus are because you
refuse to let others know who you are, you
meet "underground" in secrecy and you
have chosen to identify yourselves with a
regime that more than 250,000Americans
gave their lives to destroy. Can you name
another group of people who refuse to let
others know who they are, meet in secrecy
and swear allegiance to a figure or an idea
in stark contrast to the American way of
life? I can name the KKK for thefirsttwo
and perhaps the Red Communists for the
last—but yours is the first to encompass
all three. Do you really want to ally yourselves against the great Anglo-Saxon traditions of freedom and democracy?
If so, continue what you are doing. If
Aryans do not
represent whites
groups should have therightto be recognized American writers or a chronological history
and to openly express pride in themselves. I of the Anglo-American people. Invite guest
would like to humbly offer some helpful sug- speakers to lecture about famous Anglogestions to the group to help it achieve its American historical figures (like Thomas
goal of equal recognition.
Jefferson) and their positive contributions to
If you guys are truly seeking equality, society. Pride is a more effective outreach
why don't you change your group name from tool than hate.
the Aryan Student Union to the AngloNext time, show more courage and sign
American Student Union and change your your name with your letter. After all, the rest
symbol from a swastika to a peace sign. Why of us have more to fear than you do. Behave a name and symbol thatrepresentwhite sides, where's your pride? May I wish all of
supremacy and hate? Also, if you are all so you the best of luck in your struggle to beproud to be associated with your group, you comerecognizedas an official group on camshould let your individual identities be pus.
known. When you threaten a professor over
the phone, tell them your name (heck give
J. Smith
them your address while you're at it), and
Alumnus
when you spray-paint
h ate w ords on the
walls, leave your signature.
Your s ecrecy
A C ollege D e g r e e
makes people think
a n d no plans?
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associated with your
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ENTERTAINMENT
The Pnide, Tbunsday, Munch 17, 1997
Colored is
portrait of
love, courage
By Jennifer Talak
< Jedi . excites, despite faults
7
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By Gabe Lundeen
Entertainment Editor
T he " Star Wars T rilogy: S pecial
Edition's"finalchapter, "Return of the Jedi,"
returns with a bang to theaters, complete
A child is born in the cotton fields of with ajl the frills and modifications the SpeMississippi in 1947. The child, Clifton, is cial Edition has thus far entailed.
"Jedi" is the most action-packed film
raised by a household of extended family
of the trilogy. Where "The Empire Strikes
members, impacting his life to an extraordinary degree. The relationships of the Back" featured character development, this
movie showcases the only way it knows to
family are the heart of the story.
Produced and directed by Tim Reid, resolve loose plot lines, through lots of fight
the film is based on the critically acclaimed scenes, be it in space, on the new Death Star,
or on the forest moon of Endor.
It's a shame, really. The foundation built
by "Empire" was so strong, only to be torn
down by a predictable and common plot.
From rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the
book by Clifton L. Taulbert, "Once Upon Hutt's palace to the finale space attack on Empiral Tie Fighters and an Imperial Star Destroyer fly towards the Death Star in
A T ime... When We Were Colored." It is the Death Star, we always know what the 'Return of the Jedi.'
a chronicle of the author coming of age in outcome will be, that all that can possibly
shown. Played by Ian McDermid, the Em- cased here fantastically. There is also new
the segregated South. Picking cotton was happen for our heroes is victory.
Then there's the Ewoks, those little an- peror is just like every other arrogant villain music for the aliens to groove to.
back breaking, hard work, but "everyone
Speaking of new music, the movie
believed that if you worked hard, you noying bundles of fur who aid the Rebel- in every other action movie ever made, recitwould get a slice of the American Dream." lion on Endor, in a grandiose forest battle, ing his lines with a sneer. Although he does features a new ending song, one to replace
The American Dream in 1947 was using logs, arrows, and a fatal amount of laugh menacingly and torture Luke Sky walker the nonsensical Ewok chirping in the originot open to colored folks, when signs said "cuteness." The Ewoks are easily the most (Mark Hammil) by shooting lightning from nal. Composed by John Williams, the new
"White Only" and "Colored." Clifton's irritating element of the entire "Star Wars" his hands, he isn't exactly the picture of men- song is more subdued, expressing the trifirst lesson in the alphabet was to learn "W" trilogy, as George Lucas must have set the ace and fear. The movie deserves a better mas- umph of victory yet still acknowledging
the great loss of life it took to achieve it.
rifor white and " C^fpr colored. One of the record for the number of midgets andfive ter villain than this.
year olds in a movie in order to fill all of
But for every Ewok and Emperor there Accompanying the song are computermost poignant scenes in the film depicts
Clifton standing in front of a water foun- those furry little costumes. A real improve- is something great to counteract it. One of the generated scenes of planets all around the
tain, paper in hand with "W" and " C^wnt- ment to the Special Edition would have been new scenes added for the Special Edition is a galaxy celebrating the Empire's defeat,
ten on it. He looks at the paper, looks at to omit the Ewok scenes and replace them more energetic dance scene in Jabba's palace, along with retouched footage of the Rebels
complete with original alien life. One of doing the same on Endor, creating a supethe signs and with childlike innocence with something else.
The Emperor, ruler of the Empire and Lucas's gifts has always been the creation of rior ending.
walks over to the "Colored" water founThe performance of Harrison Ford as
tain. He is so proud of having learned his master of the dark side of the Force, is also interesting alien life, and it is once again showHan Solo is also noteworthy, providing a
lesson, he turns to his Papa and says, "did
much-needed dpse of wise-cracking huI do good, Papa?" Papa with love in his
mor and charisma. The relationship beeyes says, "Yes, son, you did good."
tween Han and Leia (Carrie Fisher) is still
Papa can barely write, but understands
intriguing, yet lacks some of thefireit posthe importance of teaching his grandson
sessed in "Empire." Billy Dee Williams
how to read at least this much in order not
also returns as Lando Calrissian, one part
to offend white people. It is an important
hero and one part space pimp. Luke, howlesson for the viewer as well. Faced with
ever, is worse than ever, replacing his
the bigotry of the South, Clifton is told over
farmboy whine with pretentious Jedi
arid over again, "Don't let them beat you
brooding and an intimidating black robe.
down - be the best colored you can be."
But, as the only lowlight, Hammil does
This was not easy an easy task when faced
not really stand out enough to be readily
with the bigotry of a small Southern town
noticed.
and the Ku Klux Klan parading the streets.
Sure, it's a bit predictable, and you've
This film is a deeply moving, heartprobably seen it before. But the bottom line
warming story of the strength of love that
with "Return of the Jedi," as well as the
forms the fabric by which one grows into
rest of the Special Edition, is that they are
the world. Clifton was fortunate because
simply great fun. It was pretty unneceshe was raised with love and respect. ,
sary to rerelease the trilogy twenty years
amidst growing racial tension growing up
later, but it's still a kick to see the greatest
learning to love and respect others by this
space epic ever made back on the big
example.
screen. For sheer entertainment value, a
This story is not only about Clifton,
"Star Wars" flick still can't be beat.
b ut t he c ommunity as a w hole, t heir
If you've never seen "Return of the
struggles, failures and accomplishments.
Jedi," or any other part of he trilogy, then
The strength of that community is what
put down whatever you're doing and run
Clifton takes with him when he leaves this
to the movie theater to see i t,. If you're
small southern town as an educated man
one of the many people who have gained
to seek his future elsewhere. "All that I
an immeasurable amount of pleasure from
am and ever will be stems from growing
the "Star Wars" trilogy, you've probably
up in Glen Allan with my extended famalready seen the Special Edition.
ily."
This is the last time these films will
Visually beautiful in its rural setting
be on the big screen. Don't miss out on a
and excellent acting by A1 Freeman, Jr.,
great time and an important part of movie
Phylicia Rashad and Polly Bergan, this film
history. Unless, of course, Lucas decides
will strengthen the goodness of the heart.
Leia (Carrie Fisher), disguised as a bounty hunter, prepares to rescue Han Solo
to remaster the trilogy again in a couple of
It is available at the Warehouse under the
(Harrison Ford), who is encased in carbonite, from Jabba the Hutt's palace.
years.
Cinema Cafe section.
Pride Staff Writer
�The Pmde, Tbunsday, Match 27, 1997
Cloning
don't think this way; they say cloning is
like playing God. While others think that
if it is used properly we can all benefit
f r o m p. 1
Professor Read of the Biology Department believes that a better understanding
fessor Cesmat had this to say, "Cloning of how cells reproduce and function will
back in the closet? I don't think so, people. help treat diseases. But she is not sure if
The government will probably do it them- human cloning is necessary to reach this
selves."
goal.
Cesmat isn't the only one on campus
Read said she "is not opposed t o the
with this opinion. Many people believe that idea but hopes that they proceed with cauthe government secretly researches and cre- tion." When asked about the ethical issues
ates projects that aren't intended for pub- that may be involved, Read stated that
lic knowledge.
"people j ump to conclusions. We don't
The biological and sociological issues even know if it can be done."
of human cloning are on two completely
A c olleague of R ead's, P rofessor
different ends of the spectrum.
Garcia, said she suspects cloning of humans
Biologically, cloning may not be nega- will be done but hopes controls are estabtive. The more we know about the human lished. She doesn't want to see it get out of
body, the better off we will be. Some people control.
"I think cloning was inevitable after find"I think it's wrong to clone people, being DNA and then the genum study. I think it cause everyone is an individual. Everyone
should be regulated, but
has to be a unique perI don't think it would be
son whatever they turn
possible to regulate it
out to be."
because you can't get
into every laboratory in
Lyuda Litvinets
the country. I think [the
Junior, Business
cloning of humans] is
not a good idea, but I
don't think it's going to
be able to be stopped."
Garcia also commented that she "can' t
see any benefit to cloning humans at this
point in time."
On the opposite end of the spectrum
is Professor Durig, a sociologist strongly
opposed to the idea. "Who is in charge, who
decides right from wrong?" Durig expressed his fear at the possibility of human
cloning. "It is scary when people in power
create the functions for everyone else in
society."
Durig asked "Why do it? Who is it
going to serve?"
Durig touched on the possibility of a
creation of a dominant race. Who could
stop those in power from creating more like
them?
The idea of cloning and its impact on
humankind will not be fully understood
until it becomes a part of histoiy.
"I am against cloning. Animals should
have a right to breed on their own and like
they naturally would. If they do not breed
[naturally], they could
be artificially inseminated. Cloning would
be taking away their
individualism, and animals are individuals.
[And if they pursue
cloning humans,] doctors are going where
they shouldn't be going They are playing God and will end up
with everyone looking and acting the
same.
"As far as humans go, I don't think
[cloning] is an ethical way to go because
you run into all kinds
of issues: Why would
you want to clone humans? What do you do
with the extra, or the
second, person? What
rights do they have?"
I think cloning is kind of scary. It
doesn't bother me with animals. But if
someone tries to use
this [technology] for
cloning human beings,
that would be scary."
Mike Harrod
Sociology
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Junior
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Community Service Organization, a b arrio s elf-help
group, spearheading other registration campaigns, and battling social and economic discrimination against Chicano
residents. He organized CSO
chapters throughout California and Arizona. His dream
was to create an organization
for farm workers. When he
could not convince the CSO
to organize farm workers, he
gave up his first full-time paid
job to devote all of his efforts
to building a nucleus of farm
workers.
In 1962, he founded the
National Farm Workers Association in Delano. His followers engaged a course of nonviolent protest following the
teachings of Gandhi and Dr.
Martin Luther King to make
its influence felt.
In 1991, he received the
AguilaAzteca, Mexico's highest award presented to people
of Mexican heritage who have
made major contributions outside of Mexico. On August 8,
1994, Cesar became the second Mexican-American to receive the Medal of Freedom,
the highest civilian honor in
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T HE P RIDE
The Srudenr Newspapen pit California Sym Umvensny, San Mancos
VolumeIV,Number 12
1
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Thursday,April 10,1997
A.S. fee increase off ballot
By Vivien Parry
Pride Staff Writer
A proposed 50 percent increase in Associated Student fees will remain in limbo, as
Associated Students Inc. was unable to get the
measure approved for its upcoming election's
ballot.
At a meeting of the Student Fee Advisory
Committee on Wednesday, April 9, it was voted
unanimously to send a letter of recommenda-
AS.
Elections
tions Dr. Bill Stacy. The letter is to advise
that a $10 Associated Student fee increase
be sent to student body vote. Arevised 1997
and 1998 budgets were also sent for Stacy's
approval.
State law requires that referendums be
posted 10 working days before elections.
Prior to posting measure must be approved by the Student Fee Advisory Committee and President Stacy. As Stacy is in
Saint Louis, and won't return until Friday,
A.S. was unable to get his approval within
the 10 working days.
A.S. board members scrambled to postponed elections for the second time this
Spring, hoping to give Stacy time to approve
the measure. Student Activities Adviser Gezai
Berhane and Acting A.S. Executive Director
Francine Martinez turned them down.
"The main reason (for postponing elections) was to include this student fee increase.
A.S. needed to submit it a long time ago and
they didn't," said Student Activities Adviser
Gezai Berhane. "A.S. didn't submit this to the
See Fees, pg. 12
Planning the union
When: 8 am to 7 pm April
22 and 23
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Where: Founder's Plaza
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Bring s tudent I.D. card
Eighteen positions make up the Associated Students board. Executive positions include president, both vice
presidents, secretary and treasurer.. The
president is a nonvoting board member.
Each candidate must receive 50 percent of the vote plus one to be elected.
Students may vote twice for positions
that have two offices. Positions are as
follow.
Fourth graders
coHege life
President, Internal Vice President,
External Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Child Care Director, Programming Director, Recreation Director, Arts
& Sciences Rep. (2), College of Business Rep. (2), Undergraduate Rep. at
Large (2), College of Education Rep.
(2), Post-Baccalaureate Rep. at Large
(2).
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If no candidatereceivesthe required
vote, positions may be filled with a recall election or by appointment.
Tony Barton/ The P ride
Student Activities Director Cheryl Evans, student Gina Forsyth, Foundation Director
Marti Gray and Special Projects Coordinator Tanis Brown set up a mock, cardboardbox model of the un-designed Student Union building in efforts to recruit students for
the union's first board of directors. The board will lead the union into incorporation this
coming year, as well as direct contracting, fund-raising and personnel choices for the
building. Board members generally put in five hours per week in addition to meeting
every two weeks. Applications, available in the Student Activities office (COM 203), are
due April 19. Call Tanis Brown, 750-4956, for information.
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John Burke
Joe Faltaous
AS. Elections
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See candidates listing, page 6 & 7
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�NEWS
Tbe Pkide, TbiiKsday, Apml 10, 1997
WHAT'S N EWS
Summer Session classes added
The following new classes have been added to Summer
Session
PSYC 402: Psychological Testing, session 3. 12:30 to 5
pm, Thursday and Friday, Professor Holt.
BUS 304: Business Statistics, session 2 (actual class dates
are 6/18 through 8/5),9-11:30, Prof. Kegan.
JAPN102 E21: session 1 (times to be announced) EDUC
364 E32- new section added for session 3 .4 to 6:50 pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Professor Croghan.
The Summer Sessions brochure can be picked up in Admissions and Records (CRA 5110), the Bookstore (COM 2109) and the Office of Extended Studies (FCB 6108-G).
Several courses are being offered for the first time this summer, including Mandarin Chinese (FLAN 101 and 102) and Java
Programming (CS 495).
Contact Extended Studies for more information: 750-4038
Submit to literary magazine
The Literary Society is accepting written works or
reproducable art for its May 5 'Guts' publication. Submissions
must be in by April 25.
The Literary Society volounteers at the Women's Resource
Center in Oceanside from 6 to 7:30 pm Wednesday evenings.
The group sponsors writing circles from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the Dome and from noon to 1 pm Wednesdays in FCB
105.
Contact club president Denise Lampman at
litsoc@mailhostl.csusm.edu or 598-8027 for information.
Resource Team to meet
The Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Resource Team
will present a "bring-your-lunch" meeting from 11:30 am to 1
pm Wednesday Apri 16. Call Counseling and Psychologucal
Services, 750-4910, for information.
Leadership seminars in April
Student Activites and Orientation programs will sponsor
the following meetings this month, as part of its ongoing leadership series.
-Vicki Allen, activities coordinator at CSU Northridge will
speak on conflict resolution in her talk called "We Can Work
it O ut!" at 2 pm Wednesday April 16 in Commons 207.
-A seminar on "Leadership f rom a Woman's Perspective" will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, April 30 in Commons
206. Speaker is L ura Poggi, resident director at the University
of San Diego.
Latino books to be discussed
Cafe Literario, an Informal discussion about books in Spanish and books in English about Hispanics/Latinos for children
and adolescents will be held from 4 to 5 pm Thursday, April 24
in CRA 4206. Bring books to share and discuss. Refreshments
will be served.
Committee needs students
Three students are needed to help develop governing policies for the Student Union. Board meetings are every two weeks.
Call Gina Forsyth 591-9572. See photo and caption, page 1.
Corrections:
The rescheduled dates of the Associated Students elections
are April 22 and 23. The dates listed in the last issue of The
Pride were erroneous.
A $40,000 donation for a campus child care facility was
given by Hunter Industries. The donation was credited solely to
University Council Member Ann Hunter-Welborn, a partner in
the business.
We apologize.
Track funding faces deadline
Initial $300,000 grant will be lost in 10 months if not matched
By Gail Butler
Pride Staff Writer
The campus must match a $200,000 grant funding a proposed Olympic-class track and soccer Field
dollar for dollar in the next 22 months, or risk losing it.
Project fund-raiser A1 Castle and his public affairs office, PA, are out among the chattering classes
in search of a major donor to supply the remaining
$800,000 to complete the project.
"These people have the contacts and the clout
to bring in major corporate donors such as Nike,"
Castle said.
The track and soccer field planned is available
for naming to the highest contributor, much like Jack
Murphy stadium's deal with QualComm Inc.
The initial $200,000 challenge grant required
that the funds be matched within two years. "We
are about 10 months into that time with $25,000
cash on hand," said Castle. Subcontractors have
also made in-kind donations of materials that count
toward the goal but PA has yet to place values on
them.
"Gifts of any size are also sought from the community in the form of cash," he continued. "We hope
that like our anonymous donor, there are others who
are interested in supporting both student life at
CSUSM and access to the campus by the surrounding community."
The proposed track and soccer field can be seen
in this drawing to the left of Craven Drive.
Riding on the successful completion of the track
and soccer complies is the chance for CSUSM to
qualify for NCAA II division sports competition.
"We need 6 sports and one major facility," said
Castle. "This project paves the way for the future."
J une, 1998 the track p roject breaks the
fundraising deadline.
Donation made in response to
Swastika-bearing racist fliers
By Michael B. Miller
Pride Staff Writer
Small, Swastika-bearing flyers have been popping up on campus over the last month and a half.
In response, a group of faculty, staff and administrators who vowed to donate money every time
such an event occurs have followed through with
their promise.
Since some of this Racist material was distributed during the festivities honoring the late farm labor leader Cesar Chavez, the donations will be made
in Cesar Chavez's memory.
The Latino Association of Faculty and Staff
(LAFS) will be the recipients of the donations. The
LAFS* endowment provides scholarships to latino
students at CSUSM.
The informal group that makes these racial incident donations was started last year by concerned
administrators, faculty, and staff. The hope is that
donations given with each occurrence of racism will
deter further such behavior.
"These donations will mean that the perpetrator of racist acts on campus are furthering the cause
of racial equality. I am grateful to those who have
come forward with this civil, affirmative response,"
said Bill Stacy, university president in a Public Affairs press release.
University donor passes
By Tina Leary
Pride Staff Writer
Mrs. Ella J. Thedinga of Rancho Bernardo
passed away at the age of 90 on March 20 leaving to
CSUSM the generous gift of her life savings.
Jane Lvach, Director of Development at
CSUSM, says the gift will provide approximately
20 scholarships a year in perpetuity. Her legacy will
help deserving students for generations to come. As
a relatively small university, Mrs. Thedingas donation has a major impact on our ability to provide
scholarships to students. These students, in turn, will
make a difference in our community.
In her early years, Mrs. Thedinga worked hard
to put her husband through college. During those
difficult financial times the Thedingas decided to
give what money they could to help deserving students. Mrs. Thedingas hard work as an elementary
school teacher for 30 years in Wisconsin paid off as
her husband, Dr. Ernest O. (Ted) Thedinga, became
a professor, dean of men, and vice-president for student affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Oskosh
from 1936 to 1972. After Dr. Thedingas retirement
in 1972, the couple moved to Orange County and
then to Rancho Bernado in 1989.
Mrs. Thedinga was widowed in 1993. Her first
gift to CSUSM occurred in December 1994, when
she pledged $500,000 to start a scholarship endowment (at that time the largest the campus had ever
received).
She frequently hosted the Thedinga scholarship
recipients to lunch and attended many student-focused events on campus.
Mrs. Thedinga cared deeply for students and
helped them throughout her life as a teacher, as a
mentor, and as a f riend.. .She was a w a r m , generous and caring person who touched many lives. She
will be sorely misled by all who knew her, said Bill
Stacy, CSUSM president.
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c omputer a s a service only,
their suggestions, ideas a nd comu nlike t he c omputers o n t he
plaints r egarding library collections
i slands. We h ope t o e ventuApril 21 will be a day ofjubilation and a nd services. We h ope the following
ally b e a ble t o u pgrade a ll
revels. Coming six months after the first responses shed some light on o ur
o ur c omputers b y i ncluding
"Day of Healing," this day of positive c ontinuing e ffort to serve your
t hem o n t he c ampus l ease
awareness of our university's cultural di- i nformation needs.
p lan w ithin t he next f ew
-Bonnie Biggs, Assistant to the Dean,
versity is meant to celebrate who we are,
years.
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employees talk in f ull voice, l augh
rooms and in the school's mission state- s hould b e a consideration!
loudly a nd carry on long conversament. The campus should be seen as a
I feel t hat you need t o increase y our tions in f ull voice. All t hat noise
friendly and safe learning environment for
shoots strait [sic] u p into t he s tudy
library h ours. I a m a f ull time
all.
areas a nd I h ave h eard m any stuPlans for the day were not complete s tudent a nd I m anage a store in
Temecula f ull time. The h ours on the dents complain a bout t he noise. We
before going to press but will include workc an't concentrate. Please m ake all
shops, dancing, bands and discussions. Tim w eekend need to b e extended. The
areas of the library a quiet zone.
Wyse from Nashville will lead two morn- only h ours I can b e h ere seem to b e
Socializing is f or the " dome" o r
ing workshops and a late afternoon work- t he h ours the library is closed. It
outside.
w ould b e nice if you extended the
shop after a keynote speech.
Starla Lewis, professor at Mesa Col- h ours d uring the week too—perhaps
We too are c oncerned a bout
lege, will address how to work across cul- 10 or even midnight. Also please
t he n oise l evel o n t he 3rd
tures in and out of the classrooms. Topics o pen earlier—7 AM is a great time t o
floor. We r egularly r emind
discussed will include race, gender and s tudy!
o urselves t o k eep o ur v oices
family dynamics.
d own a nd w hen w e can,
It w ould b e most appreciated if you
There will be a play at 3.p.m."'Tis of
-^
. remind n oisy s tudents. We
could keep the library o pen l ater Thee^THfe Taeo Shop Poets ^11" perfbmr
h ave p osted s igns a sking
at the mainstage outside ACD 102. Other hours. By 9:00 I 'm just beginning t o
s tudents t o k eep t heir
performers include Indian drummers, a jazz get involved in m y h omework.
c onversations t o a m iniband, an aloha group and a reggae band.
mum. U ntil w e h ave a
It w ould b e quite conducive if y ou
The World Beat Children Dancers will
l ibrary b uilding w ith
w ould please extend the h ours of t he
complete the performances.
m ultiple f loors a nd m ore
All workshops will last from one to library! The current h ours d o n ot
areas d esignated a s q uiet
two hours and will be held in Commons p rovide sufficient time f or the
s tudy—we w ill c ontinue t o
206. An informal Talking Circle' will be dilligent [sic] h ard working s tudent
g rapple w ith t his p roblem.
held throughout the day in Commons 207. to complete various tasks.
**************
The committee is encouraging campus
clubs to set up food booths where students • It is m y request that the library h ere
can sample a variety of ethnic foods and at San Marcos State m ake available to • Troy w as a n EXCELLENT h elp t o
m y researching h abits o n Sunday.
clubs can raise funds. The Foundation is t he s tudents m ore business h ours.
giving a special dispensation to allow clubs For reasons which are obvious, I
do this in addition to their restricted semi- h umbly request longer h ours at n ight • Troy w as a very b ig h elp t o m e o n
t he Nexis Lexis. H e seems t o b e v ery
annual fund-raisers. Interested clubs should M-F as well as Saturdays a nd Sima ware of t he p rogram a nd k nows
days.
contact Susanna Gonzales at gonza008.
w hat h e is thoroughly d oing. H e
deserves a p at o n t he back!
E xtending l ibrary h ours i s
Library sets up
quiet study,
class video time
t he m ost f requently m ade
s uggestion. We are o pen a s
m any h ours a s p ossible
g iven o ur s taffing levels.
We w ill b e c onsidering
r earranging l ibrary h ours
a fter c omphrensive i nput
f rom t he s pring 1997 s urvey
t o s tudents.
The library has reserved ACD 311 and
**************
314 to use as quiet study rooms for the rest
of the semester. Schedules are as follow.
• Your 3HP at t he ScanDisk is
worthless. Buy a n ew one!
ACD 311
Monday: 7 am to 1 pm and 6 to 10 pm
Tuesday: 7 am to JO pm and 5 to 10 p,
Wednesday: 7 am to 12 pm and 5 to 12 pm
Friday: 7 am to 6 pm
ACD 314
Monday: 5 to 10 pm
Tuesday: 6 to 10 pm
Wedmesday: 5 to 10 pm
Thursday: 6 to 10 pm
Friday: 7 am to 6 pm
Media services in CRA 4221 has individual VCRs and a group viewing room
available by appointment for students to
view missed class videos. Call 750-4370.
T he c omputer t hat i s b eing
p rovided to f ormat discs/
s can d iscs f or v iruses i s a
v ery o ld m achine. We
p rovided it a s a service s o
t hat s tudents w ho d id n ot
w ish t o b uy p reformatted/
n on-infected d iscs at t he
circulation d esk could e ither
f ormat or v irus scan t heir
o wn d iscs f or u se o n t he
I nformation I slands. S tudents a lso u se it t o q uickly
• I w ant to acknowledge t hat Carol
(research assistant) is d oing a s uperb
job! She is n ever cranky like s ome
other s tudent employees here. She is
always h elpful. She n ever just leaves
s tudents h anging. She follows
t hrough w /all questions. She h as
great suggestions & advice, too. She
h as a great a ttitude a nd s he is a g reat
asset to this library. Please h ire m ore
ass'ts like her.
• Your staff is excellent! Especially
the s tudent assistants! Keep u p t he
good work!
• Just w ant y ou t o k now t hat a
library can b e v ery intimidating. I
s pent 8 h ours h ere this w eekend a nd
Carol a nd Margaret could n ot h ave
been friendlier, more available o r
more accomodating. I appreciate
their service a nd k nowledge.
T hanks f or t he p ositive
f eedback, w e a re v ery p roud
of o ur I nformation A ssistant
P rogram a nd o ur l ibrarians
a nd a ppreciate t he c ontinuing p ositive f eedback f rom
s tudents!
**************
• We n eed m ore floor h elp o n t he
floor to assist s tudents w ith the
c omputers, a nd also they n eed to b e
m ore p atient a nd h ave consideration
f or t he s tudents w ho a re n ot computer literate or else y ou [sic] staff
n eeds t o f ind other jobs w here they
a ren't dealing w ith t he s tudents o n a
face to face basis.
T he I nformation A ssistants
go t hrough i ntensive t raining o n t he d atabases a nd
c ustomer contact t raining.
M ost of t he c omments w e
receive o n t heir service a re
v ery p ositive. We a re s orry
y ou h ad a b ad experience.
**************
• Instead of just recycling p aper f rom
library p rinting a nd copy machines,
c ouldn't w e u se t he other s ide in t he
p rinters f or MLA information? Those
t op sheets w / j ust "Station 19" seem
like a w aste of p aper. If a b in w as set
aside f or u nwrinkled p aper w ith one
clean s ide m aybe it could b e p ut back
in the printer. T hen a fter b oth sides
h ave b een u sed w e could recycle it.
It w ould h elp k eep p aper costs d own!
O ur n ew " pay t o p rint"
service w ill h elp e liminate
t he t remendous w aste of
p aper i n t he l ibrary.
**************
• Please consider h aving a scanner in
the library. This w ould greatly
enable those of u s w ho are visual
artists t o b e able t o collect images a nd
d ata o nto disc. O ften time, t he only
available images a re i n reference
books a nd this w ould allow f or a
very h igh quality (very i mportant)
image t hat can b e in color.
T his i s c ertainly s omething
w e'd l ike t o b e a ble t o s upport We
w ill d iscuss t his at o ur n ext b udget
m eeting—but t he e arliest w e w ould
b e a ble t o d o t his w ould b e d uring
t he b udget y ear 1998/99. T hanks f or
t he s uggestion. P.S. We h ope y ou
w ill c onsider c opyright i ssues w hen
s canning t hese i mages.
**************
• I w ould like t o i nform y ou t hat
m any of the lights u pstairs are
b roken in the s tudy b ooth. It is v ery
f rustrating t o h ave n o light while
s tudying. Please fix t hem.
• I suggest t hat t he m aintenance
d ept. replaces b urnt o ut b ulbs each
d ay This is a library.. J iot a cave. I
f ind it very f rustrating t hat at le [sic]
t oday there w ere 5 s tudy tables t hat
h ad n o lights....lights are necessary,
See
Library, pg
12
�FEA TURES
The Pmde, Thmsday,
APRIL
10, 1997
Get free
sounds on
'Sound Ring'
web site
Web Stuff
Y o u r C yber-Ciiuide
The other day I was lolli-gagging
around the web looking f or a good
sound or music f ile to throw into a web
site I am designing. I was about to give
up when I f inally happened upon a
place called The Sound Ring.
Here, I was instantly amazed at the
enormity of what I had j ust stumbled
upon. For what I found was a site that,
like the name says, is a music collective that allows you to either become a
part of the collecti ve or journey within
it—listening to or downloading sound
or music files as you do.
And, as I mentioned, if you are in
possession o f, or have created some
Photo by Val Knox/ The Pride
Fourth-graders from Central Elementary School In Escondido visited Cal State San Marcos April 4 as part of an T m Going to
College Day." Students attended classes and picked up financial aid checks. Each filled out an enrollment application with a parent
prior to the visit.
Fourth graders attend college for a day
By Val Knox
Pride Staff Writer
w ww.nidlink.com/%7Eruger/ring.html
sound files that you would like to share
with others, you are given the option
to join the collective by placing your
site into the collective.
However, in my case, I was there
to take, not to give. And believe me, if
you need a sound byte or a thousand,
this is the place to be.
This site o ffers a veritable bounty
of music files, and fortunately, t hey
make it easy to hunt down and catch
whatever it is y ou're in the market for.
Everything is indexed according to the
file type, (Wavs, A u's, Voc's, Mod's,
ect.), as well as music genre.
So, if you need a contemporary
j azz \Wav,* you simply go to "search,"
and type in your specifications. However, if all you want to do is browse
f or a couple or a hundred hours, you
can simply move f rom site to site, until finally, you arrive back at where you
s tarted—tired, s weaty, and w ith a
bloated hard-drive.
T he c oolest t hing a bout t his
archive however is that it is provided
as a f ree service to the Internet community. So d on't think that Mr. Visa is
going to have to ride shotgun while you
motor around this site. Put him in the
trunk where he belongs, and enjoy the
ride.
A fourth-grade class at Central Elementary School in Escondido got their
first taste of college life thanks to Cal State
San Marcos' Student Academic Services
Outreach Program Office, 40 some volunteers and the generous contribution from a
private organization that helped make
Central's T m Going to College" day a success.
The students got off the school buses
hauling buggy to the Dome area—all 120
of them — at 8:30 am to be greeted by the
TKEs, MECha, AX , Sociology Club and
HRES volunteers.
The fourth-graders, eager and excited
to begin their 'Tm Going to College" adventure, waited patiently in line while volunteers distributed CSUSM photo I.D.
cards, backpacks and T-shirts imprinted
with the announcement "I'm Going to College."
No horseplay or messing around
helped the lines to move quickly in the
chilly morning.
A quick sampling of several students
revealed that they'd never been to a college campus. However, they weren't intimidated; they couldn't be when smiling,
friendly volunteers greeted and joked with
them.
The volunteer guides horsed around
with the students. When one group was in
front of the Science Hall, the guide asked
a volunteer supervisor to explain what went
on in the hall. He replied that he didn't know
what went on in there. Why not? Because
he was a business major! The students got
a big chuckle.
However, these students knew what a
business major was. They had discussed financial office where they ha d to show
this and other basic college facts at length their I.D. card to pick up their scholarship
prior to their field trip. In fact, they and check and class schedules, and then to the
their parents hadfilledout and submitted a bookstore where they used their scholarregistration form andfinancialaid form to ship check to purchase a personal dictioCSUSM — just like any regular college nary and book.
student Riling out college forms was a new
"Cool!" said one student as he
experience because most of these parents thumbed through the dictionary. But there
never attended college.
wasn't much time to look through the books
After a brief orientation, tour guides because groups were always in motion.
and students scattered in different direcWith the necessities out of the way, the
tions, officially commencing theirfirstday
at college. Volunteers took students to the
See 4th-graders, pg. 5
Arts & Lectures
~ Today's Event: MHachivi Edgar
Heap of Birds'/
The University of Oklahoma artist-scholar in residence will present a
free "Artists of Diversity Seminar"
including lecture and a demonstration
on works by contemporary artists at
noon in ACD102. A repeat of the seminar will be given at 6 pm Friday in ACD
102.
^ Hachivi Edgar Heap of Birds will
have a "Reading/Art for the People:
Public Art Panels and Text" display
at 3 pm Friday in the library courtyard. The display will remain until May
^ A modern jazz ensemble by Left
Coast Quartet is set for noon Wednes-
day, April 16 on the Dome Stage.
^ A dramatic collage called "Our
World, Our Theater" will be directed
by Professor Loni Berry at 8 pm Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19
and at 2 pm Sunday, April 20 in the
Visual and Performing Arts Annex.
Ticketed event.*
^ Professor Anibal Yanez-Chavez
will discuss his book on "Latino Politics in California" at noon Monday,
April 21 in ACD 102. A book signing
follows.
Boston-based teacher-researcher
Karen Gallas will speak at noon in
ACD 102.
•Tickets are $3 for students, $5 for others.
�The Tmdz, IbuKsday, Apmi 10, 1997
A procrastinator's guide to studying Sociology club
is more than
fun and games
Shrill cries ofcrickets: it's time to har- semester's end, study the wrong materials, take over some of the chores at home? Is
vest - poem from "Kweichow Harvest."
or spend the wrong amount of time on the there childcare help available? Is your work
wrong materials, or forget some assign- schedule at all flexible so that perhaps
Well, gang, it's crunch time. The two- ment, or miss a review sessomeone can take a few hours
minute warning. Sudden death.
sion. Some d on't realize
for you now and you can pay
You can gather from this that I am not how LITTLE some test matthem back later? Is it possible
going to be offering anything this issue on ters and spend way too much
for you to firmly say "No" to
By Pamela Sivula
being mellow (see a previous issue for of their precious time on the
people when they make rePride Staff Writer
meditation instructions). Ican try to give wrong classes. Get squared
quests these days, even if the
you some tips that might be helpful at this away first!
requests seem reasonable. In
Campus clubs are not merely fun and
late date. I assume that many of you are
. other words, decisively give
2. Develop a study
more or less in terror; that you have done group. While some people
yourself permission to take games. Although nearly every club at Cal
some serious procrastinating for many really hate them, most imcare of your academic busi- State San Marcos offers its members the
0f
weeks (yup, you blew it again); that you prove their grades with
p utf 'Kteialen ness for these last weeks, to chance to have fun, some tune-in to more
have large papers, or many papers, or study groups. Plan to meet a
— give these tasks a very high serious matters. One such group is the Sociology Club which provides a forum for
MANY LARGE PAPERS due very soon; week before the test, after each of you has priority.
that comprehensive exams are coming up; studied alone. Share your notes. Work toWe at CAPS wish you well on this ad- members not only to present their ideas but
that grades are riding on these specific tests gether trying to anticipate questions the venture in adrenaline-land. We will not, at also to introduce them into society.
Each year, the Club holds community
of your worth...there's no tomorrow (sorry, prof is likely to ask. Review the material. this time, scold you for not having done
but I'm writing this during the NCAA bas- Then agree to meet again a few days later more of your work sooner...we know that activities called "Outreaches," in which
ketball playoffs). OK, so heje are some to review again and to test each other...and you are already doing that to yourself with their ideas to help people take form. Past
ideas for making the best of a bad situation don't let each other off easy, either—be as great vigor and enthusiasm! Make the best Outreaches have included clothing and
(from Your College Experience: Strategies tough as the prof would be...don't rehearse of this grave situation, and if the stress gets food drives, and fundraising for oiphanages
for Success, by Gardner & Jewler, 1995). errors or sloppiness in your thinking!
to be too much, a break can be helpful, even and foster-family programs.
Sandra Painter , current president of
1. Find out about the test. Read your
3. It's not to late for some Time Man- now. Please remember that CAPS is located
in 5310 Craven Hall, and you can call 750- the Sociology Club, said the group works
syllabus carefully. What is the test cover- agement. If it's crunch time, face it, you
ing? Is it comprehensive? Is there extra as- are simply going to have to put in many, 4910 for an appointment Our staff can help together with similar clubs at other schools,
signed reading? What form is the test go- many hours studying and writing papers. you sort things out, or maybe just allow including Palomar and MiraCosta commuing to be: multiple choice, essay, a mix- Most of you are spread thin with activities you a quiet place to sit and take a few deep nity colleges.
Future Outreach programs will be deture? How much does the test count to- and responsibilities beyond those of breaths. We also have the Alpha Chair
wards your final grade? Is the professor classes. You work! You have families! Take available for a relaxing mini-vacation. termined this semester after the club elects
new officers later this month. Painter said
holding extra office hours or review ses- a few minutes and take stock of the com- Good luck!
club is looking for an orphanage or fostersions?
mitments you have in these final weeks of
care facility to support locally, and also is
These are important questions to an- the semester. Are there any that can be
Dr. Fritz Kreisler is the coordintor of Counselinterested in being involved in the resoluswer as you set to studying. We know many avoided or delegated to others? Do you
ing and Psychological Services
tion of the recent racial incidents on cams tudents who, in the f renzy of the have friends or family members who can
pus.
Painter emphasized the club is not only
. for sociology majors; "I think sociology
i%
w
crosses aH boundaries," she said, adding
that members need only be interested in
sociology issues.
from page 4
For more information on the Sociology Club or any of the other 23 clubs on
students took a campus tour, attended class,
the CSUSM campus, contact the Office of
and then were treated to lunch with enterStudent Activities and Orientation Protainer Papa Lalo Guerrero.
grams in Commons 206, (619) 750-4970.
With bellies full and everyone relaxed,
it was time to hurry to their last class.
It was an exhausting, exciting day for
the students, but they were still smiling as
The Pride would like to annonce
they headed for their buses about 2 pm.
your upcoming events. E-mail to:
When asked if they now plan on attending
p arry001@mailhostl.csusm.edu,
college, the students all said, "yes," but one
. ccrpride@mailhost 1 .csusm.edu or
said, "I'm going to bring my brother here
drop off in The Pride's mailbox in Stuso that he can plan on attending college
dent Activities, COM 203.
too."
"This field trip is by far the best field
trip of the year," agreed all the fourth-grade
teachers. "The program opens the minds
and eyes of these students who probably
don't get much support from home or enfrom page 1
Photo by Val Knox/ T he P ride
couragement to make college a goal," a
teacher said.
appropriate committee on time."
This program plants the seed that says Jamie Sunita was one of 120 fourth graders to attend Cal State San Marcos' Tm Going
Special elections may be held f or
to the students, "You, too, can attend col- to College Day' Friday, April 4. Students recieved phony financial aid checks by
the fee increase later this semester, or
showing their student I.D.s and attended classes.
lege if you want to, and there are ways to
in the Fall.
make it so."
"It's a valid proposal the campus
(Student Fee Advisory Committee) had
already approved it," said Berhane.
Martinez is concerned that everyA.S.I POSITIONS FOR THE 1997-1998
thing be done "by the book." One uniSCHOOL YEAR
versity has come under fire from the
legal aspects because some have questioned the validity of their referendum
procedure.
President, Internal V.P., External V.P.,
A S. President Kristina Gunderson,
Secretary, Treasurer, Child Care Director,
A1 C$U, SAN MARCOS APRIL 2 2 AMD 23
also a committee member, pushed for
Programming Director, Recreation
elections be postponed. A similar situDirector, Arts & Sciences Rep., College
azb
to s t a f f the elections
ation occurred last year when the inof Business Rep., Undergraduate Rep. at
crease was proposed at $5.
S IGN U P T O H ELP FOR O NE O R M ORE H OURS I N T HE
Large, College of Education Rep., PostIf the measure is not voted upon
Baccalaureate Rep. at Large
A .S.I OFFICE, C OM 2 -205
this year, it is likely that a more costly
f ee i ncrease will be r equested next
year.
ATTENTION CLUBS!
Fees
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�The Pmde, Thmsiay.
Associated Students In
Executive offices
President
John Burke
How Faltaous
Junior
Politcal Science
Junior
Political Science
Faltaous is the cureent Associated Students Treasurer. He chairs the Finance and Personnel committee, serves on the Executice committee and is an exofficial of the Fundraising committee. He also works
with the campus Educational Opportunity Program.
Faltaous would like to change the negative image CSUSM has gotten due to racial strife. He plans
to promote child care programs and avtivities and
provide social and academic support for day and night
students.
Faltaous specifically wants A.S. to set aside a
$10,000 support fund for campus clubs and organizations.
Burke feels the Associated Students has not
communicated sufficiently with students, clubs and
campus organizations the past few years. Increasing club support and promoting a sense of community on campus with more events and expanded intramural sports are among his main goals.
Burke also wants longer hours in the library,
book store, labs and Dome for nighttime students.
He would also like to look into renegotiating or
eliminating the university's contract with Aztec
shops, which runs the book store and Dome cafe.
He served as the president of the Political Science Association this past year and as Treasurer the
year before. He has worked on A.S.' Finance and Personnel, Programming and Recreation Committees.
External Vice President
Internal Vice President
Joy Moore
Sophomore
Business and Economics
Moore sees the university's
youth and inexperience as two main
obstacles that are at the root of many
of our problems. Lack of finance and
lack of student participation are two examples. Moore sees A.S. as
being as organized as possible at the present, but hopes to develop
more cooperation and organization in the future.
Moore supports an A.S. retreat to promote unity and efficiency.
She also approves of a student fee increase of $10 in the money
given to A.S. Joy describes herself as "really dedicated and extremely hard working."
Moore served as internal vice president last semester and was part of the California State
Student Association.
Alex Ramirez
Editors note- Ramirez entered the
internal vice presidential race late and
Junior
Business Administration was not reached for comment by The
Pride. He did not turn in a campaign
statement listing his goals if elected. He attended both open candidate forums.
Ramos believes lack of cooperation within Gerald Davis
Davis
would like to be "The voice that will share stuAssociated Students is a major problem. He also Junior
dent concerns and help to motivate them to action." He
believes we need more campus unity. "We need
Business
. f e e l s t h a t there is a lack of participation and student innew people in there if we're going to get the job
volvement.
done effectively," he said. Ramos sees himself
Davis is competing in the international communication and leadership organization,
as a mediator.
and has won first place in the club level, area level, and the northern division. He has
Ramos has been in the California State Student Association for done community service for 15 years and he has been nominated for a NAACP commua year. The external vice president is A.S.' liaison to the state student nity service award.
association.
Raul Ramos
Sophomore
History
Secretary
Treasurer
Erik Dawson
Erik Dawson believes that one problem
Junior
with Student Body is the apathy of our stuLiterature and Writing dents. He believes that the students are disinterested because they don't know enough
about what is happening. Erik plans on tackling this problem head on,
and ensuring the s tudents that the Student Body is behind them all the
way.
Dawson, 22, is considering pursuing his writing major as a Journalist, or continue his education, obtaining a Ph.D., or teaching Korea.
Dawson sites his three semesters working in the Executive Vice Presidents office as a
student assistant and two summer positions as government employee as qualifications, as
well as his computer literacy.
Alimi points out the need for more unity in A.S.
Lack of club funding, low student participation, and
lack of campus spirit are other problems he plans to
combat if elected. Alimi also believes A.S. needs a
retreat to find things out about each other.
He
., . . « _,
,
approves of a student fee increase of $ 10 and
thinks clubs should get at least $300 per semester. Clubs need more exposure and representation, he said. He would also like to see a committee^tarted for the soul purpose of
promoting campus spirit.
David Alimi
Junior
Business
for
T h r k t a t G,endale Federal Bank for 5
He was top performer there
SmZllnHP ^
ognued w i t h
He has served on both the Fundra.s.ng
PerSOnnd
2 escribes himself Ss being aggressiveCio mom i t t e e - ^ v iobstacles.
dS5E2S a3
n vercoming d sees himself as motivated and
�Apn.lL 10,19 97
ic. candidates
Board members
Programming
"There isn't enough involvement with the students and
A.S. There's not enough connection there," said Delacruz.
Delacruz would encourage students to propose new
ideas to A.S. instead of complaining about problems.
Jackson
wants better
c ommunication on cmpus,
possibly
thorugh a central posting area for
events and notices and flyers. He was
a member of his student body in high
school and is a part of a a music group.
"What I lack in experience I make up for in passion,"
he said.
Stacy Jackson
Junior
History & Spanish
Undergraduate at Large
Two positions
Vanessa Delacruz
Junior
Business
College of Arts & Sciences
Two positions
Clay has a
Kathleen Clay great since of pride
Junior
in her school. Her
Political Science Political Science
Major and study
background will strengthen the Student
Body, she said.
A problem that she believes
CSUSM faces is lack of recognition. She
commented:"No one knows about us,
people at San Diego State don't even know we exist."
Kathleen wants our school to be known, to leave it with a
legacy.
One reason, she believes, is the lack of sports.
Clay's plan is torecruitmany guest motivational speakers to our campus, to reach more diverse audiences.
v anm
UIC u l l u c l i a u u a i c
s
students as a diverse and changing group. She wants the students'
voices to be heard in policy making that effects their education.
She supports CSUSM's mission statement. Students
have a right to know about policies that will affect them
directly or indirectly, she deems.
Samantha Cahill
Q ra( j e .
Major
Johnston
Melissa Johnston
believes that
Sophomore
"There is a
Business
lack of communication and involvement between
M urphy
Debbie Murphy wants to see
the students and the Associated StuJunior
students being
dents." Promoting this communication
Liberal Studies
informed, sayis one of her goals.
ing "Students
Johnston currently holds the poshould know what is happening on cam- sition of Undergraduate at Large, and helped organize this
> • 3 pus and in a timely manner." Although year's graduation reception.
*
she understands sometimes information
can not be disseminated due to the posAlice Taroma
Taroma believes that the newsible violation of rights of others."
junjor.
ness of Cal State San Marcos dieHer experience comes from servjee with EOPS and as
tetes
a n e e d f o r stron
Liberal Studies
S leadershiP
an elected treasurer for AISES.
among staff, faculty and students.
Time management is a vital skill, she said. She believes
Pay per print and racismare that it is too difficult to give quality assistance to students if
other hot issues in her mind.
she is too wrapped up in her own busy life.
"We cannot really stop racism. We can promote unity
by having a wide variety of activities on campus." Taroma
Nasser
has proposed a weekly or bi-weekly social activityto reNajwa Nasser
believes
lieve campus racial tensions.
Freshman
that
our
College of Business
Global Business
campus is
Two positions
"missing school spirit." If elected she
plans to help increase spirit through
Velasquez feels her business
Edrey Velasquez
more campus social activities.
Child Care
administration major equips her to
Grade
In High school Nasser was the
hold the College of Business A.S.
Business
president of the spirit club and resiTerraBeauchamp
Beauchamp is A .S.'current
position. Dealing with people and dent of the community service club. She was also the
junlor
child care representative and a is improving organization are what she considers her
senior class council chairman and treasurer at her high
n1Ic.
mother herself. She is also on the strengths.
business
_
_
_
_
school
University Steering Committee for
Velasquez served on the Associated Students Board
the child development center and at the communty college level at Imperial Valley College.
parent education project.
She was director of public affairs and a parlamentarian,
Beauchamp feels that "CSUSM Needs child care to which made her responsible for conducting for meeting
be competitive with other universities." Regarding the conduction.
current racial incidents, she believes "children are innocent and are taught racism. We should teach them to embrace diversity instead of rejecting it within the center."
Reyes
Earl Hearvey
Hearvey, a
Ginger Reyes
believes that:
Junior
business adSophomore
Business
m inistration
Molecular Biology " S t u d e n t s
need to be betmajor, is the
ter informed and need more incentives
current treasurer of the Pan-African
to take an active role in campus life."
Student Alliance. He is an associate
Recreation
If Elected she would like to "be a voice
member of Sigma Iota Epsilon.
between the associated students and
Hearvey feels his business and
Erik Hartung
the students, and bridge the gap bepeople orientation will allow him to
communicate effectively with campus staff and adminis- tween them."
She is a student director and has been a counselor at
Editor's note- Hartung is the current recreation di- tration. If elected, he plans to further the communication
rector He did not attend the candidate forums held on amongst the College of Business, business students and leadership retreats for four years. She also works for the
business masters program.
the A.S.
Apri 1 8 and 9, and was unavailable for comment.
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�OPINION
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The Twde, Thuxsday, Aprul 10, 1997
T HE PRIDE
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April 21 should focus on unity
Tony Barton
April 21 is being considered for another
Letters to the editor are welcome.
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their cameras on our front lawn.
T h e P ride.
Please recycle this newspaper
For a university so dependent upon at-
tracting attention to its minority hiring and
enrollment, this campus was getting
skewered alive. Every time I told a nonstudent that I attended CSUSM, the first
question was something to the extent of
"so, how's the racism up there?"
So is this second "day of healing" really necessary? That depends on its true
intent.
Another day to celebrate cultural
uniqueness is not what this campus needs.
Each day in class we are encouraged to
acknowledge each other's differences; to
focus on them; study them and respect
them. An organized diversity-focusing day
will be nothing short of the norm.
Students need to come together as a
single unit, to socialize at the most basic
level; as human beings. Inviting a mass
of hate crime speakers to campus is simply buying a ticket to the local media circus. We may as well be season ticket holders.
April 21 should be a day to build social ties with others on campus, especially
those of other races. Announce that the
day is meant to allow us to become better aquainted with one another, schedule
a diverse number of bands to play and
perhaps have one speaker. It should be
casual and enjoyable.
We have already acknowledged the
racial problems. We focus on our diversified differences everyday. April 21 should
focus on our similarities.
�LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Fxide, ThuKsday, Ami 10, 1997
Diversity commitee
members not
swayed by Aryans
Our education has given us the tools
to de-construct the rhetorical moves made
in the Letter to the Editor from the Aryan
Student Union president and vice president
in the Feb. 27 issue of The Pride. We (we
are male, female; gay, lesbian, and straight;
and multiracial) are not fooled, impressed,
no swayed by your contrived politeness.
Having said this, we would like to address
the specifics of your Letter to the Editor.
First, we would pose the question: If
you "regret and fear: the members, actions,
and repercussions of your own group, how
would you expect anybody else to feel
about them? You openly admit responsibility for their actions and for their power
to cause "problems on our campus." Why
would the campus community open their
arms to a group that has been responsible
for such vile behavior?
Second, your claim to a member ship
of a "fluctuating 10-15" appears questionable. You begin writing your letter in the
first person, "I" (indicating, for grammatical clarification, one person, yourself) and
then switch to the plural "we." You sign it
as if the two of you wrote it together after
you begin, I am writing..." Furthermore,
you have yet to identify yourselves, so forgive us if your credibility and claims to
membership appear tenuous at best. By the
way, if you are so proud and innocent in
motive, why not sign your names?
Third, we are not ignorant about the
White Aryan Resistance and its founding
father, Tom Metzger (who is no doubt one
of your sought-after speakers). We are
aware of the literature, the crimes for which
he has been found responsible, and his
message of hate. You admitted connection
to that group when you referred to those
whose actions you "don't condone... who
may be related to us." Your politeness does
not cloak your ideology.
Fourth, in your piece you refer to
people of color as "non-Aryans." For future reference, consider displacing yourselves as the center of anybody else's identity. People of color would never refer to
themselves as "non-Aryan." We are not
your negative space. We do not consider
you when we identify ourselves.
While on the topic of identity, please
note that Aryan and white are not, for most
white folks, synonymous. Claim Aryan as
an identity if you choose but do so with
the realization that most white people do
not consider themselves Aryans; they recognize the implications of that identity,
even if you try to submerge it.
Fifth, andperhaps most critically, your
attempts to compare yourselves to Black
Americans or Jewish Holocaust victims is
not only grossly offensive but is ignorant.
The historical comparison is nonexistent.
Stating it as truth does not make it so. Perhaps your group should brush up on history. Struggles faced by white ethnics in
America were rewarded with the ability to
assimilate to an Anglo-American ideal. As
a result, all of our president (including ours
here at CSUSM) have been white males.
As a result, you can move through this campus in complete anonymity. Your ability to
slip away undetected is one of the many
privileges you enjoy via your whiteness.
Furthermore, your attempts to com-
pare your acts of resistance are backward.
Those groups were agitating for justice,
equality, and basic human rights. They,
unlike yourselves, were brave and willing
torisktheir lives to stand up, be seen, and
defend their beliefs. You are the perpetrators of hate, not the victims. We are not
moved by your claims to oppression, we
are repulsed.
Finally, if you find this campus so oppressive and unjust, why are you so anxious to be officially recognized? We are
here to tell you that whether or not you receive official recognition, you will never
"become like the other groups on campus."
You are fundamentally different because
you are consumed with your racism. And,
by the way, we will not only "construe"
your commentary as racist, we will identify you as what you are: blatantly racist;
and we will work to see that you (whether
you are one or one hundred) will always
feel unwelcome on this campus.
Pan-African
Alliance president
reponds to Aryans
In response to the letter from the Aryan
Student Union
President and Vice President of the
Aryan Student Union: your group is not
recognized because it is a small, exclusionary, racist, divisive group, the actions of
which run counter to the rationale of an
institution of higher learning.
Why should your group or any group
be officially recognized whose purpose is
to cause division amongst people? I defend
your right to speak your mind. But I ask,
what have you done with your right and
your ability to reason? You say it is right
for groups to express their outrage at being denigrated. But whites like yourself
denigrate nonwhites on the premise that
Laura Canty-Swapp
whites are more worthy than nonwhites.
Graduate Student, Sociology
Your group as all groups that promote
A.S. Activating Diversity Committee hate and racism should be denigrated bemember
cause your actions and the reasons for them
are wrong.
Kimberly Kagy
Your members who, according to you,
Undergraduate, Liberal Studies
expressed their identities in unacceptable
Chair, A.S. Activating Diversity Com ways, have done so out of evil mindedness,
mittee
not because they have valid grievances to
air. Don't even try to equate your illegal
symbolism of (so-called) redress with
struggles of black people to win their freedom in this country. To equate your struggle
with those who were the victims of the
holocaust is shameful. You truly have no
shame!
You clandestinely spread your lies and
allude to your dirty deeds in the school
paper, but you don't have the integrity or
the courage to be open. You know that what
you do and stand for is evil, wrong and divisive. If you had any sense you would be
encouraging these sick minds to stop these
monstrous activities and stop denying the
truth that indeed, we are all created equal.
What will you do with your official
recognition? You say that if your group is
recognized by CSUSM it will show that
the university is dedicated to diversity. Diversity has to do with the celebration and
acceptance of all ethnic groups. Your actions and words have shown that diversity
is not a part of your agenda. So why try to
deceive us into believing that acceptance
of your exclusionary group is beneficial to
the university or to diversity?
Your organization truly does not belong on a college campus where enlightenment is the goal to be achieved.
McSene Kobetich
President
Pan-African Student Alliance
lve us your opinion
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Cave charts new ground with 'Boatman's Gall'
By Gabe Lundeen
Entertainment Editor
After producing an album comprised
entirely of songs about killing people,
what could possibly be left for Nick Cave
and the Bad Seeds?
1996's brilliant "Murder Ballads"
had a body count of almost seventy, but
with a wit to match. From the grim killer
who quotes "Paradise Lost" in "Song of
J oy" to the i nsane e gomaniac of
"O'Malley's Bar," Cave covered familiar ground in an unfamiliar way, and
accidentally stumbled upon the greatest
commercial success of his career.
But commercial success was never
a comfort zone for Cave, and, in his usual
a udacious manner, Cave decided to
change directions by creating an album
of love songs and tender ballads, "The
Boatman's Call."
Keep in mind that these are not your
typical Michael Bolton or Celine Dion
These are not your
typical Michael Bolton
or Celine Dion Top 40
bubblegum love songs.
Top 40 bubblegum love songs.
They have a more hymn-like quality of them, and at times are devotionals. Cave writes love songs with bite, as
he waxes poetic on love while attacking
the human race or denying God's existence.
The album shows a different side of
Cave, a real departure from his usual
style of fictional narratives/These songs
have a more personal feel to them, and
deal with more personal topics. He al-
lows himself to expound on subjects other
than death and despair, while still retaining aspects of his usual style.
"Into My Arms," the album's first
single, is as sincere a love song as Cave
has ever written, while still capturing the
cynicism and religious doubts he personally experiences. "I don't believe in an
interventionist God," sings Cave, "but I
know, darling, that you do."
On top of songs about relationships,
Cave also explores his relationship with
God. On "Into My Arms" he claims not
to believe in God, but in the song "There
Is A K ingdom/' he sings religiously
slanted lyrics like "There is a Kingdom,
and there is a King," making sure to capitalize all of the "He'"s to denote a Godly
influence. It's hard to get an exact picture of how Cave feels, but this only reflects the confusion he experiences.
Where Do We Go Now But Nowhere?" is one o f'The Boatman's CaH"'s
highlights, illustrating the departure of
love from a once joyful relationship. The
relationship is shown not just from the
perspective of lovers, but also those who
are caught in the middle. They face dissatisfaction, "while the bones of our
child crumble like chalk."
"The Boatman's Call" is very reminiscent of the music of Leonard Cohen,
the king of depressing music and an obvious influence on Cave. Coherfs shadow
has always loomed high over Cave's music, and music critics almost always cite
this fact and use it against him, referring
t o him as a cheap imitation.
Though he has yet to reach the greatness of Cohen's poetry, Cave has definitely formed a style of his own. Every
musician has influences, and he just happened to pick a great one. He can't be
blamed for his taste.
The album's only disappointment is
the lack of strong musicianship. This is
Cave's album, and the Bad Seeds are left
behind as nothing more than background
music. The Bad Seeds are often the driving force behind songs that might otherwise fail. Their presence here is very un-
derstated, drowned out by the deep power
of Cave's vocals. It is a shame that one of
the best and most underrated backing
bands in music today is so seldom used.
"The Boatman's Call" allows Nick
Cave to climb out of the routine he found
himself in. The most successful songs
of his career have been dark, murderous narratives, but there is a finite
amount of ways to kill, as Cave has
been discovering. A gifted lyricist, he
navigates new ground with great skill.
After the bloodshed of 1996's "Murder Ballads," Nick Cave(pictured) and the Bad
Seeds branch out and create a more tender album with "The Boatman's Call."
Silverchair assembles impressive 'Freak Show'
Freak Show contain mature and pertinent tion. Could Johns be trying to maintain the
lyrics.
spirit of Nirvana that was terminated with
Freak Show started off with a band Cobain's death? Maybe. It sure seems that
when the song "Abuse Me" began play- way.
Where do you find a cave man clad ing on the radio and MTV. The style of
But aside from his self-destructive,
in w omen's leopard skin a pparel, a this song and several others on the album Cobain-like lyrics, Johns also sings lyrics
werewolf behind bars and a man hammer- emulates that of the former Kurt Cobain that show his concern for the pernicious
ing a nail into his nostril?
of the band Nirvana.
problems that plague
Where else but at a freak show. This Not only is Cobain's
thousands in any comparticular one appears on the inside cover s tyle i mitated, but
munity. One song
of Silverchair's new album called "Freak Daniel Johns, lead
called "Pop Song For
Show". It's new, it's on the radio and it's guitar and vocals for
Us Rejects" talks about
freakier than ever—especially since the Silverchair, also looks a great deal like the a girl (possibly from his real life experience)
mature sounding voice behind it all is a late Nirvana singer. "Abuse Me" has a that is addicted to alcohol and drugs. One
teen of only fourteen years. Go figure.
slow, almost depressing tune while its verse says, "since your life was over you
With the number one single 'Tomor- words proclaim dark images and feel- haven't yet been sober. You have held me
row" off of the previous "Frogstomp" al- ings—"Well I don't think you like me, back so long, everything you do is wrong."
bum, Silverchair became well-known and well I hate you as well...no one seems to
Johns continues the song by singing
rather notorious for its young band mem- like you, wish I couldn't tell; abuse me that he has to dump this girl and continue
bers. Is their age reflected in their music more I like it." If you listen to many of his life after failing at attempting to help
ability? Not at all. You'd think they were Nirvana's songs, you would find similar her. The song concludes with: "your state
in their twenties. Both Frogstomp and songs to this one, with a matching descrip- of mind's improved, but we're still apart. I
By Jill Cook
Pride Staff Writer
-Music Review-
visited, you'd moved. Don't know where
to start, your life's an open cold sore;
got to get out the cream. Now I 'm thinking positive, but I know it's a dream. You
died yesterday."
Silverchair seems to take the subject of addiction very seriously. Whether
or not these were autobiographical lyrics, they depict drugs here as a symbol
of destruction and death, often times involving loved ones and intimates.
Johns seems to maintain a common
ground between a defiance reacted by
dark, abstract feelings and reality measured and evaluated in terms of addictions and perilous lifestyles. Similar to
the sound of Kurt Cobain but unique in
and of i tself, t his new album by
Silverchair is destined for glory. Listen
for more songs from "Freak Show", because they are sure to be unanimously
appreciated.
�The Pmde, Unmsday, ApmL 10, 1997
Offspring's music tells of life Not much
of a saint
By Jill Cook
Pride Staff Writer
If it offends you, just don't listen to
By Jennifer Talak
it."
The new Offspring album "Ixnay on
the Hombre", opens with this very explicit
warning. But is this new release truly offensive enough to deserve a whole track
dedicated to cautioning listeners? Offensive, no. Truthful, yes.
As in many other Offspring songs, including "What happened to you" (Smash)
and "Hypodermic" (Ignition), Offspring
brings to light real-life situations of young
people.
Their songs are meant to be identified
with, and it is very probable that their target audience can relate well and comprehend their messages. If presenting the reality of drugs and hate in this world is
construed by some as offensive, then Offspring is right—they shouldn't listen.
The context of this warning contained
in the first track "Disclaimer" reinforces
this idea in more detail: "so protect your
family; this album contains explicit depictions of things which are real; these real
things are commonly known as life. So if
it sounds sarcastic, don't take it seriously.
If it sounds dangerous, don't try it at home
or at all. If it offends you, just don't listen
to it." Enough said,
"Way down the Line" is a perfect example of a song off of "Ixnay on the
Hombre" that confronts a dimension of reality that many people can relate to. The
cfasm^^
clownIhelme
destruction that are perpetuated from generation to generation.
One verse says, "seventeen, Shannon
is pregnant. Young as her mom when she
had her. The kid is never gonna have a dad,
same ol* one Shannon never had. What
comes around, well it goes around." A pattern like this is apparent in thousands of
Pride Staff Writer
Within the realm of Hollywood movie
making, the Saint is just another rehashed
Hollywood flick. The original Saint character, some 50 years ago, was a B grade
film back then and has emerged after so
many years to the C level.
Val Kilmer plays the modern day
Saint. His character is meant to be cunning, devious, dangerous and treacherous.
His many disguises and fake personas are
comical, particularly the disguise as a nerdy
Offspring's new album, "Ixnay on the Hombre," presents real life Issues while still
producing their brand of loud, rollicking punk rock.
homes in America. The abuse, the lack of in Offspring.
self-respect, the drug use—monkey see
But Offspring has never really been
monkey do.
-.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ about being a role
Offspring makes
model. T hat's the
a valid and courapart of the band, and
geous statement about
of punk music in
family institutions evgeneral, that people
erywhere. This cyclimay deem offensive.
cal concept can be unThe truth is, the tarderstood by everyone
get audience of
at some level. O ff"Ixnay on the
spring shouts out realH ombre" is a
-Dexter Holland younger generation
ity in a society of confused teenagers.
that wants anything
Offspring's lead singer i n
but role models in
the song 'Cool to Hate'
to H a t ^ s K ^ l n e re- ' • • • > • , '
music.
bellious nature of OffThey want to
spring. Lead singer Dexter Holland sings, have fun, rock out and absorb music that
"I hate teachers, I hate school. I hate cheer- obeys their own rules and doesn't tell them
leaders and anyone that's cool. It's cool to what to do. Punk music is all about that
hate. Being positive's so uncool I'm only truth in life people don't want to talk about.
happy when I'm in my misery." This colOffspring speaks such truths loudly,
lection of sporadic verses from "Cool to relentlessly, ruthlessly—at the same time
Hate" doesn't exactly reflect a role model as keeping everybody amped.
"I hate teachers, I
hate school. I hate
cheerleaders and
anyone that's cool."
You can hear the coyote every night
S elling o ur s ights cm S an D iego
ScrutA
Beach migration is popular once again,
as spring has sprung.
The Coyote Bar in Carlsbad is a fun place
to gather with friends while enjoying the tunes
of great live bands. All the while taking advantage of the great weather while relaxing
around fire pits under the stars.
Although there is arestaurantinside, the
bar attracts the largest crowd, with most patrons sitting on the expansive patio.
By sundown, the Coyote warms up their
numerous fire pits, which sit from 10 to 20
people per fire pit People leisurely sit and converse with friends or other people that happen
to collect at their circle.
The atmosphere picks up tempo from 6
pm to 10 pm every night 5 pm to 9 pm on
Sundays) when great live bands take over one
end of the patio.
The band selection, covers a wide range
of musical tastes including Rock & Roll; Blues,
Reggae, and Sunday Jazz.
I have never heard a bad band play at the
Coyote, but let me say that the Rock-a-Billy
band Hot Rod Lincoln definitely initiated die
most crowd involvement People danced along food, and are even used in their delicious salsa.
with the band's animated performance, which The salsa has a spicy flavor, but the black beans
includes anything from covers of the Stray Cats quenche the fire before it hurts!
and Elvis to original tunes in their own unique
What a lot of groups do, myfriendsand I
style.
included, are order a bunch of appetizers and
They are playing at the Coyote on Satur- sample o ffof each other's plates. However,
day April 19th. Take a group offriendsand be one heaping plate of their nachos, served with
ready to get up and dance! The band even of- a variety of topping options, feeds a large
group. Even the half order will still feed about
fers swing lessons at some shows.
For those of you who have a performer four people.
Portions on theirrefreshingsalads are
inside you waiting to get out, Tuesday night
Karaokereplaceslive bands. With this Coy- huge as well. The tortilla salad has a palate
tantalizing assortment of vegetables and a light
ote offers $1.25 Draft to fuel your fire!
If beer is not for you, Margaritas are abun- but complementary vinaigrette dressing. Of
dantly available, but note that the better Clas- course, being so close to the ocean, the Seasic or Cadillac Marguerites are worth a try. food Salad is delicious as well. One of my
Since the Coyote bar has over 100 types of personal favorites is the smaller side salad with
tequila on hand to make well drinks, don't be the lime-Cilantro dressing.
The menu offers extensive choices of entimid- be creative.
Although Margaritas are their famous trees, all of which can be ordered from the
item, I personally think what sets the Coyote patio.
This site is indicative of the laid back
apart from other establishments is it's menu
beach life-style but is not focused on being a
of Southwestern cuisine.
For those who have not yet tried South- huge meat market The intent is for getting to
western food, picture it as a lighter version of know people or hanging out withfriendswhile
Mexican food using less sauces and more fresh listening to good music. Louging with the lovegetables. Now do not get me wrong, I love cals is required.
With the mixture of San Diegans and the
Mexican food, but this cuisinejust has so many
visiting tourists* you are sure to meet interestmore combinations offlavorsand textures.
Black beans are popular in this kind of ing people at the Coyote Bar.
-Movie Reviewreporter who happens to look very much
like the Jerry Lewis character, Professor
Kelp. His on again off again British accent works some of the time, but since he
doesn't really know who he is, the accent
shifts and fades accordingly.
As a character, the Saint is boring. He
doesn't really have much to offer until he
meets Professor Emma Russell, played by
Elisabeth Shue. She is an American physicist who discovers a workable formula for
cold fusion. Shue provides the plot for the
story. Succumbing to his devious womanizing ways, she falls madly in love with
Kilmer. Two Russian political groups, vying for control of Mother Russia, need her
formula to win the election. Enter the Saint
to save the day. Herein lies the setting for
action and romance.
Simon Templar, the Saint's chosen
name, is a painful reminder of early childhood. Raised in a Catholic orphanage, he
was subjected to physical and emotional
abuse by priests, calling him heathen, son
of satan and whipped him because he refused to say his name. This history is the
opening scene of the film and the only
scene that is painstakenly real. But reality
quickly vanishes when we are introduced
to the grown up Simon, et al.
The rest of the story we are treated to
a lot of action, fast cars, fast guns, near
drownings, explosions, near escapes and
always the re-union between Shue and
Kilmer. Their union and re-union is the
glue that holds the plot together. We are
treated to scenes of romance and only partially clad bodies, remember this is a PG13
rated movie/'How will I find you?" is the
question the two ask of each other time and
again.
They manage to find each other much
to the delight of the movie viewer. For what
else is there, in a no brainer, no plot movie
other than Val Kilmer and Elisabeth Shue
having hot, but not too hot trysts on the big
screen.
The Saint Directed by Phillip Noyes
is rated PG 13 with a musical score by
Graeme Revell that picks up the beat when
the movie lags. Filmed in Russia and the
U.K., the viewer is treated to some great
panoramas of the Kremlin.
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need to know what happened so that I can make it up to you. Yourfeelingsare important to
me. I'm sony that I hurt them and that I did not tiy to tell you how sorry I was over the phone.
I just reallyfeltthat I should have done that in person. I should have tried harder to tell you
how much I appreciated you. Please believe I really did call you more than you may think.
I left messages with your mom and tried to find you at home so I could apologize. I was busy
helping my mom after her heart attacks and caring for my sister. I felt so proud of you that
you were so understanding about me not having enough time for you. Ifeltproud you were
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| | A.S. presidential race goes on
By Tony Barton
Editor-in-Chief
The race 1997-'98 Associated Students
presidential race will continue, as neither candidate received the required 50 percent plus
one vote necessary to take office at student
body elections the past two days.
Run-off elections will be held May 7 and
8, in conjunction with a special election that
was scheduled to put an A.S. fee increase of
$10 to student vote. The current A.S. fee is
$20.
Polls closed yesterday with Joe Faltaous
S ee c omplete
e lection r esults,
page 2
posting a slim margin over Jack Burke, 316
votes to 310. The required number of votes
needed to take office was 342.
A total of 681 students went to the polls
over the two-day election period.
The fee increase will require a two-thirds
vote to pass. It was pulled from this week's
ballot when A.S. board members failed to get
President Bill Stacy's approval a required 10
business days prior to election day.
Event goes on,
despite threat
By Michael B. Miller
Pride S taff Writer
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The April 21 campus celebration devoted to unity through cultural
diversity went smoothly, despite bomb threats from an anonymous email sent by white supremacists.
The event was held on the 6-month anniversary of the October 21
'Teach In." It's purpose was to provide an opportunity for the campus
to "live the mission statement" — to bring the campus community
together in order to perpetuate diversity and unity.
Trio Program Director Calvin One Deer Gavin opened the day
with a blessing, filling in for Native American Elder Henry Rodriguez,
who cancelled.
The event's keynote speaker was Tim Wise, a nationally known
speaker, self proclaimed radical, and trainer specializing in race relations, political movements, and diversity. He started out on a humorous note pointing out punctuation and spelling mistakes in the anonymous e-mail message, which threatened a bomb would be placed on
Photo by Michael B. Miller/ The Pride
campus if Monday's event took place. Wise went on to speak about Speaker Tim Wise addressed students in front of The Dome cafe
affirmative action and illegal immigration.
Monday as a part of the celebration of unity commemorating the sixSee Wise, pg. 7
month anniversary of the October 21 "Teach-in."
Jbrts & Lectures
Series
Taiko drummers fuse cultural sounds
By Jennifer Talak
Pride S taff Writer
Drums, drums and more drums are coming to campus with the group
San Jose Taiko — which takes traditional Japanese music and incorporates contemporary American, jazz, African and Latin styles into it.
P.J. Hirabayashi, founder of the group, explains its music as traditional Japanese drumming that can be understood and appreciated in
today's multicultural world.
Taiko has its roots in the daily life of the common people; priests
used drums to dispel evil spirits; samurai used taiko to instill fear in the
enemy and courage in themselves; peasants used taiko in their prayers
for rain, in festivals and in thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest.
Sam Jose Taiko has taken the essence and voice of the traditional
taiko and infused it with the vitality and freshness of their American
spirits to create a dynamic and new compelling art form. They use the
power and beauty of the Taiko to transcend cultural barriers and foster
greater understanding of Japanese American culture.
The resulting sounds are contemporary, exciting, new and innovative, bridging many styles, while still resonant of the Asian soul in
America.
Traditionally, Taiko was an exclusive male tradition and originally
the group consisted primarily of men. But, over time, more women have
Vt^ic^release
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Colorful art weald
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The Japanesse Taiko drumming group San Jose Taiko will
bring its multicultural musical presentation here next Thursday.
See Taiko9 pg. 7
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The Pnide, TbuKsday, ApmL H, 1997
WHAT'S NEWS
Gratefull Dead lecture set
A free lecture on the Grateful Dead by author Sandy Troy will
be held from 6 to 9 pm TXiesday in ACD 102.
The presentation is part of a class—Music and Culture in the
United States - and will include rare audio and video clips, artwork
and collectors' tapes.
Call Steve Wiener, 750-4363, for information
Submit to Guts publication
The Literary Society is accepting written works or reproducable
art for its May 5 'Guts' publication. Submissions must be in by
April 25.
The Literaiy Society volounteers at the Women's Resource
Center in Oceanside from 6 to 7:30 pm Wednesday evenings. The
group sponsors writing circles from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays in
the Dome and from noon to 1 pm Wednesdays in FCB 105.
C ontact c lub p resident D enise L ampman at
litsoc@mailhostl.csusm.edu or 598-8027 for information.
Housing advisors needed
Community living advisors are being sought for the campus
housing at the Islands apartments. Applications, available in the
Housing and Residential Education Services Office, 120 Craven
Rd, Suite 102, must be turned in by May I . Call Apri lSellge, 7504958.
A.S. election results
Winning candidates are bolded. Number of votes received follow each name.
A. S. President
Joe Faltaous 316
Jack Burke 310
Resulted in a run-off
Vice President — Internal Affairs
Raul Roberto Ramos 316
Joy Moore 281
Vice President — External Affairs
Alex Ramirez 376
Gerald Davis 205
Secretary
Erik Dawson 465
Recreation Director
Erik Hartung 463
Child Care Representative at Large
Terra Beauchamp 482
Undergraduate Representative at Large
Ginger Reyes 271
Najwa Nasser 167
Melissa Johnson 149
Samantha Cahill 89
College ofArts & Sciences
Kathleen Clay 236
Debi Murphy 207
Treasurer
David Alimi 461
College of Business Administration
Earl Hearvey 101
Edrey Velasquez 100
Programming Director
Vanessa Delacruz 248
Stacy Jackson 227
Alice Taroma 57
T he o ffices of C ollege of Education
Representative,(2). a nd Post Baccalaureate Representative (2) are empty.
Final leadership seminar
-A seminar on " Leadership from a W oman's Perspective"
will be held a t2pm Wednesday, April 30 in Commons 206. Speaker
is L ura Poggi, resident director at the University of San Diego.
Eye Crisis seeking volounteers
Eye Crisis Program is pursuing volounteers to answer crisis
hotline telephone calls or work with medical and law enforcement
professionals on sexual assault, domestic violence or suicide calls.
Those available in the evening and on weekends and Spanish
speakers are desperately needed. Training begins May 1. Call Linda
Courton at 747-6281 for more information.
Clear immunization holds
All students born after January 1,1957, are required to present
proof of measles and rubella immunizations before they are allowed to register for a second term. If unable to obtain acceptable
proof of immunization, stop by Student Health Services on the
following dates and times to receive the immunization at no cost.
No appointment necessary.
Clinics a re offered a t t he following days a nd times.
Monday, April 28,9:00 -11:00,1:00 - 4:00
T hursday, M ay 1,9:00 -11:00,1:00 - 4:00
Tuesday, M ay 6,9:00 -11:00,1:00 - 4:00
Friday, May 9,9:00 -1:00
M onday, M ay 12,9:00 -11:00,1:00 - 4:00
T hursday, M ay 15,9:00 -11:00,1:00 - 4:00
Tuesday, M ay 20,9:00 -11:00,1:00 - 4:00
Student Health Services is located on the corner of Craven
Road and Twin Oaks Valley Road, in thePalomar Pomerado Health
System building, Suite 100. Call 750-4915.
College of Education receives
donation in teacher's name
By Pamela Sivula
Pride Staff Writer
An a nonymous d onor h as g iven C SUSM
$500,000 in the memory of California elementary
school teacher Virginia Hansen. With the donation,
the school will set up an endowment fund, using the
interest to enhance the education of primary grade
teachers.
The f und, which will be called the Virginia
Hansen Endowment Fund for Excellence in Primary
Education, will be an ongoing resource f or CSUSM
a ndthe College of Education. CSUSM President Bill
W. Stacy said, "The Hansen professorship will help
the university continue to improve our preparation
of primary school teachers. It will provide even more
resources to develop, enhance, and promote high
quality programs f or educators who have the important task of educating our elementary school children."
Hansen taught elementary school for 35 years
in Pomona and Los Angeles. She often Worked with
professors at CSU Northridge to enhance her teaching skills.
Steve Lilly, Dean of the College of Education
said, "This professorship will continue the vision,
the spirit, and dedication exemplified by Virginia
Hansen. Her commitment to collaboration, innovation, and preparation of elementary school teachers
will live on through this endowment.
"The Hansen professorship will make a tremen-
Elementary school teacher Virginia Hansen taught
in Pomona and Los Angeles for 35 years
dous difference in the quality of education for young
children in North County, and will influence our
teacher education programs at CSUSM for generations to c ome."The criteria the College of Education will use
t or choosing candidates f or the professorship was
not available at press time
�FEA TURES
The Prude, Thuttsday, Apml 24, 1997
Putting an end
to 'feeling' in
the classroom
Gue^ Column^
Pattc Selene
First things first: I don't care how you
feel.
When I tell students that on the first
day of class, I see them recoil in disbelief.
Some seem ready to bolt for the president's
office to protest the presence in their classroom of a cold, uncaring faculty member
who is not committed to their personal self?
development.
And then I say it again: "I don't care
how you feel. In this class, I care how you
think."
But, students start to say, "You have
to care. You're supposed to care how we
feel."
Let me explain. It's not that I don't
have feelings myself or that I don't care
about my feelings or the feelings of others.
But I 'm not interested in feelings as a way
of knowing and learning history.
What I am interested in is understanding how and why people in the past created the world we have today. And I'm interested in what actions we can take to
change that world.
The kind of understanding I 'm talking about a ndthatl^interestedir*i^ufl i escritical thinking — not critical feeling.
There's no such thing as critical feeling,
although if there were, you can be sure that
the state of California would require you
to take three units of it.
Feelings are beyond criticism. They
merely are. They c an't be argued with,
they're hard to talk about with any precision, and they can't be felt by anyone else
in the same way.
I t's true that feelings are important.
They are a powerful way of motivating
oneself and others to action. But action itself requires thinking. It requires developSee Saleski, pg. 7
CSUSM student Jason McCormick has continued his senior year as a liberal studies major aboard the S.S. Universe Explorer.
Student-seaman studies while sailing
tablished in 1963.
The Spring 1998 voyage departs
The 23,500-ton ship, the S.S. Universe Feb. 6 and returns May 17. The itinerBy Heather Phillips-Graham
Explorer, enrolls 500-600 students each ary includes: Venezuela, Brazil, South
Pride Staff Writer
semester. The Explorer is equipped with Africa, Kenya, India, Malaysia, Vietclassrooms, a library, theater, student union nam, Hong Kong and Japan.
Experience the world, travel the and cafeteria, a swimming pool, basketball
The cost for one semester, without
open seas, expand, explore...and go to and volley court and a weight room.
financial aid, is $12,580 for standard accollege. Jason McCormick, a senior LibWhile at sea, students attend classes commodations. This fee includes tueral Studies major is doing just that. He daily. When in port, they participate in ition, room, board, and passage fare.
is the first CSUSM student to partici- travel excursions, field study and home
Financial aid is available for stupate in the Semester at Sea program of- stays with host families. The program en- dents who qualify.
fered through the University of Pitts- courages students to visit places of historic,
The program combines home camburgh.
cultural and religious significance.
pus aid with program grants. It also ofThe program combines the advenThe Fall 1997 voyage departs Septem- fers some non-tradition forms of aid, to
ture of a lifetime with fully transferable ber 14 and returns December 23. Coun- make this unique experience a reality for
lower and upper division credit. More tries on the itinerary include: Canada, Ja- as many students as possible.
then 28,000 students have studied and pan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Vietnam, InIf you would like more information
traveled to 60 countries around the dia, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Greece, and call the University of Pittsburgh at (800)
world under the program, which was es- Morocco.
854-0195.
Crisis can be Web site preserves human uniqueness
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learning
experience
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report from the Journal of Personality
a bout r esearch at
UC Davis.
A l arge
sample of
ordinary
people
were interviewed and
80% f elt
t hat t heir
T&eiden,
m ajor l ife
crises (such as divorces, job losses, etc.)
were useful in teaching them about how to
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THE PLACE web site takes its viewers
into a world of postmodern graphic
design. Handwritten and typewriter-set
text adds an element of of humanism
and uniqueness that the world wide web
has for the most part abandoned.
If you're feeling adventurous and in
the mood for an ephemeral journey into
t he world of v isual m etaphor and
postmodern graphic design, I highly recommend THE PLACE website.
But, be warned, this place is not for
the faint of heart, nor for those who use
the Internet as a mindless excuse to put off
homework and/or abandon the outside
world.
THE P LACE, l ocated a t h ttp://
gertrude.art.uiuc.edu/ludgate/the/place/
place2.html, is a wonderful example of
how art and life can coexist on and through
the electronic media. In fact, its purpose is
to explore the so-called "information age,"
and bring to light (and mind) the many, if
not infinite ways, we as individuals use and
perceive the world around us.
Plus, it's simply a cool place to hang
out and marvel at the depth and breadth of
creator Joseph Squire's imagination and
vision.
My favorite feature of THE PLACE,
is a section called "Urban Diary," where
Squire chronicles and dissects the nuances,
issues and themes that compel us in everyday life. Using images as metaphors (not
similes) he beckons us to follow him
through the complexities of his world so
that we might come to understand the complexities and banalities or our own.
"Urban Diary" is a compilation of images, animate and inanimate, set against the
backdrop of graph paper — yeah, the stuff
you used in fifth-grade math that lets you
make cool three-dimensional boxes and
mazes. And, most of the text presented on
each page is actually hand-written or typed
via typewriter onto the paper background.
He does this in order to present a sense
in "work" of "individuality," which unforSee Web Stuff, pg. 7
�OPINION
The Pkide, Thursday, ApmL 24, 1997
Student beliefs deserve respect
Michael B. Miller
Sewing Cal Srare San Mams since 1993
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Last year, at this university based on diversity and understanding, I was insulted because of
my beliefs. My ideals were reduced verbally to
being ridiculous.
So why am I bothered? What should I care
about what one indi vidual thinks of me?
Well, I didn't walk away because I was in
class. And the individual insulting me was the professor.
The class topics for the day were sexually
transmitted diseases, relationships, AIDS statistics and homosexuality. At one point, the professor asked if anyone disapproved of homosexuality.
I have been raised a Christian since birth. And
my beliefs are based on the morals and ideals expressed in Biblical scripture.
I was the only student in class to raise a hand
in answer to the professor's question. And I responded that homosexuality was deemed wrong
in several areas of the B ible:! had no qualms in
expressing that opinion, since this institution of
understanding and shared knowledge prides itself
on the fact that it is acceptable to voice beliefs
without being looked upon as an ignorant deviant.
In my answer to the professor, I did not refer
to homosexuals in any derogatory manner. And I
did not, and do not, advocate the persecution of
homosexuals.
But the professor found what I had to say disturbing and questioned whether I was sure the
Bible said that homosexuality was wrong. He
added that his brother was a homosexual.
The professor dedicated his next class to re-
futing what I had said. He did extensive research
and even brought overhead projector transparencies to class to help illustrate his points. He
capped it off by citing examples from the Bible
which he said clearly disproved its validity. Finally, he added, "The Bible cannot be taken literally."
He did not say this was his opinion. Rather,
he stated it as fact. I later learned that he gave
this same lecture to other classes.
To me, such a statement insults the very core
of what I believe in, not to mention also insulting all those who believe in the Bible. It was a
terrible thing for a professor to do.
Let's say I were to dispute the validity of
the Koran, issuing daily flyers calling it barbaric,
ignorant and nothing to be taken seriously. Instantly, I would be branded a bigot, and perhaps
even kicked off of the university for actions that
ran contrary to its mission statement.
If I were to send e-mail messages to the Associated Students, Inc., criticizing the choice of
a Native American to bless last week's celebration of unity on campus, I certainly would have
been called a racist.
If I were to set up a booth in Founder's Plaza
and pass out literature describing reincarnation
and carma as absurd concepts upheld only by
backward cultures, at the very least I would be
considered ethnocentric.
But the professor who insulted my religious
beliefs several times in front of dozens of students continues to be viewed as an open-minded,
non-biased individual.
J hat'y <#it>ng.cIiijth^
diversity, it's only right that traditional beliefs and
morals should be given the same respect as those
of minority cultures.
It's easy to point out flaws
Letters to the editor are welcome.
All letters must be signed by the author and include his
or her name, mailing address, major and phone number.
Tony Barton
Send letters to: The Pride, Gal State Sah Marcos, CA92069;
The Pride's mail box is located in The office of Student AcIf there's one thing I've learned about this camtivities, Commons 203. Letters may be edited based on con- pus, it's that most everyone is good at pointing fintent and space limitations
gers, yet few are strong enough to do anything to
support their accusing digits.
How many times I've gotten the rude e-mail
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from some misbegotten soul criticizing The Pride's
The Pride student newspaper has an on-line edition availspelling errors or lack of coverage for some event
able on the World Wide Web. Readers can call it up by typinghey deem important. Such complaints are often
t
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Take one recent criticism for example.
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I received an e-mail chastising The Pride for
failing to report on the A.S. fee increase that was
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originally planned for this week's ballot. Somehow
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this keen-eyed critic missed the three-column banner headline draped across the front page of last
issue, which read "A.S. fee increase off ballot."
Did I miss something? Perhaps we should have
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replaced The P ride's flag with one readingAd rates and deadlines, demographics and production
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schedule are availble upon request. Call The Pride office at BALLOT." It may have taken most of the front
750-4998, or reqest one using the above e-mail address. page, but perhaps it would have saved me the energy of typing up a cynical reply.
Another e-mail came criticizing my opinion
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unity than diversity. This person felt that the day
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aredundantpoint.
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reserves the right to edit letters for space. Submitted articles by students and contributors
She was entitled to her opinion, of course, so I
are also subject to editing prior to being published. Offices are located on the third floor of
replied with my opinion of her opinion (in a polite
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Please recycle this newspaper
and asked if she'd like them printed as a Letter to
the Editor.
I was not even granted the courtesy of a reply
declining the offer.
One of the most amusing criticisms came
from the mother of a student, who said The Pride
was not even comparable to the San Diego State
Daily Aztec — and that we should be ashamed of
t hat
After I agreed with her and did a resource
comparison for her, (when my boss at the North
County Times worked at the Aztec, they had a staff
of 10 full-time reporters, making $8 and hour),
she quickly recanted her statement.
It seems that everyone from students to administrative vice presidents are very quick to pull
out the Aztec or the UCSD Guardian and a copy
of The Pride with its misspelled headlines (which
usually occur as a result of my caffeine induced
rage at 2:30 am), sit back, and say "I can't believe
this! The Pride is pathetic compared to these papers!"
My answer to them is this: you get out of
something what is put into it. Our student interest
and funding is not even comparable to those papers. We need to grow to the level of the weekly
Telescope paper at Palomar before the Daily Aztec, or Guardian, which comes out twice a week
But complain about a lack of university
money being directed to the student newspaper is
pointless. Indeed, we could whine until our lungs
shrivel—the campus is simply strapped for cash.
Until the students get serious about wanting a good
paper, The Pride won't grow.
To those pointing those wavering fingers towards The Pride's office with shame: I challenge
you to come make this newspaper better. If you
truly have ideas that could make an impact, why
not act on them. Talk is, as we know, cheap.
�LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The PRide, ThuKsday, Ami 24, 1997
Media ignored
Waco anniversary
I was appalled by the one-sided coverage in today's news and am convinced
the media is extremely biased and not objective. Today is April 19th, the anniversary of the Waco massacres and the Oklahoma C ity b ombing. H erman a nd
C homsky's p ropaganda m odel, as d escribed in their book "Manufacturing Consent," has played itself out perfectly in this
instance.
B ecause t he W aco v ictims w ere
viewed as "unworthy," they are given little
or no coverage by the media. But because
the OK bombing victims were seen as
"worthy" victims, the media drools over
their deaths.
Murder is murder. In both cases, dozens of innocent men, women and children
were murdered. So why does the media
"obsess" over OK bombing anniversary but
not the Waco Massacre? Could it be the
media is stupid and simply forgot? Perhaps
the government does not want to be reminded of its destruction and murder of a
religious group by federal FBI and BATF
agents. However, the media loves glorifying dead bureaucrats — those people who
live off other people's taxes. In simple
terms, the message I get is that the media
thinks government can do no wrong while
religious groups are better left dead and
forgotten. Although I profess no religious
inclinations, it seems to me that this is a
matter gf
m
ive us
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your
opinion
You can get your opinion
across on The Pride's Letters
to the Editor page.
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Nonetheless, wrongdoing was done in
both cases. However, I have yet to see the
killers of the Waco massacre indicted or
brought to justice yet (Janet Reno, Bill
Clinton et al.). Why aren't the media asking those questions?
Mary Szterpakiewicz
Alumnus
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�ENTERTAINMENT
The Vtude, Tbuxsday, Apml 24, 1997
Schnabel's
'Basquiat'
a must-see
By Jennifer Talak
Pride Staff Writer
Jean- Michel Basquiat was just another
New York graffiti writer until he was discovered at the age of 19. Overnight, he
became a success, the darling new enterprise for the vultures of the art world. At
the age of 27, he was dead from an overdose of heroin.
The movie "Basquiat" is a poignant
story about a Haitian/ Puerto Rican/American artist (played by Jeffrey Wright) growing up in New York City. Andy Warhol,
played by David Bowie, is the first person
to recognize the brilliance of Jean's art
work. Dennis Hopper p lays Warhol's
-On Videoagent, a very savvy man who immediately
Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) in a diner, offering their very different thoughts on love in "Chasing Amy.M Both
sizes up what the Basquiat fame may have Jay and Silent Bob appear in all three of Smith's movies.
in store for him. Warhol's friendship with
the artist is the one reliable relationship
Basquiat believes in amidst the art world
vultures.
Warhol's death is the catalyst that begins B asquiat's deterioration. Basquiat
wanders, or rather shuffles, through fame
not seeming to really care about much. His
ous practices and reasons, and Alyssa re- the actors show they have. Jason Lee was
paintings are displayed in the world's bigBy Gabe Lundeen
sponds in a forthcoming, honest way — by the best part of "Mallrats," and again progest museums and hung in the homes of
saying she didn't want to eliminate half the vides a witty dose of sarcasm. Affleck plays
Entertainment Editor
the most prominent collectors. He is wined
population as a potential soul mate.
Holden very true to life, a self-proclaimed
and dined, but always gives the impression
There are "dyke" references abound liberal who, once actually faced with a difDirector Kevin Smith has truly faced a from the bigoted Banky, who typifies an un- ficult situation, hides behind his own taboos
of being empty and alone.
rollercoaster of public opinion. His first film, fortunately high portion of the population, and misconceptions. And Adams overcomes
He maintains a rather innocent looking smile and says very little. He has an "Clerks," was a low-budget independent who are afraid to face their prejudices and an annoying squeaky voice to infuse Alyssa
easy way with women, but his drug habit success story, filmed entirely in black-and - sexual hang-ups, and can only express them- with a certain wisdom and charisma.
gets in the way of any long-lasting rela- white and relying on the script's biting hu- selves through name-calling.
"Chasing Amy" does a fine j ob at distionship. His meeting with Big Pink, a mor to carry the movie.
The actors deserve a lot of the credit pelling one of society's many myths about
His next movie, "Mallrats," was much for making "Chasing Amy" work. Much of homosexuality, that any gay relationship is
prostitute, played by Courtney Love seems
maligned by critics, who almost immedi- the dialogue has the feel of free-flowing entirely based in sex. Because of this, hoplayfully innocent until Big Pink meets his
girlfriend, Gina. Basquiat comes face to ately began dismissing Smith as immature conversation. The actors don't sound like mosexual portrayals in movies almost aland a "one hit wonder." It was not on par they are reciting lines written for them, they ways become pathetic caricatures of a limpface reality.
with "Clerks," but it was nowhere near the sound like they were having an actual con- wristed stereotype, like the ones in last year's
At his first one-man show in New
York, Basquiat's father and stepmother turkey the media made it out to be. The back- versation that just so happened to be video- "The Birdcage."
show up and there is no connection between lash was so harsh that Smith felt the need to taped.
It seems that the public at large cannot
father and son; it is an empty relationship. publicly apologize for the movie.
Unlike many movies, the homosexual accept homosexuality as a normal act, and
With his new film, "Chasing Amy," characters and topics are dealt with in an the only time it is acceptable is when it is
His mother is in a mental institution. In a
Smith shows both critics and audiences that honest way, defying the stereotypical, lisp- done in a flamboyant drag queen style.
very moving scene - - the only one in which
Basquiat shows any emotion - - he arrives he has what it takes to make a mature movie, ing image. They are just as convincing in
"Chasing Amy" features a refreshingly
at the mental institution after closing hours, one that can combine somewhat juvenile the more serious scenes as they are sitting interesting gay person in Alyssa. She has
banging on the gate, pleading with the humor with serious issues successfully.
in a diner comparing their sexual battle no identifying traits that would ordinarily
"Chasing Amy" is a love story, but not wounds:
guard to let him in so he can take his mother
in the traditional sense. Holden (Ben
home. He leaves empty handed.
That takes some definite skill, which
S ee
Amy,
pg. 7
Affleck) and Banky ("Mallrats'" Jason Lee)
A t t he b eginning of t he m ovie,
Basquiat peers through a window to watch are best friends who create an independent
Warhol and friends attend an art opening. c omic b ook, c alled " Bluntman and
Through a small opening in the glass, he is Chronic." Holden falls in love with Alyssa
(Joey Lauren Adams), another independent
allowed to see what he is not a part of.
Jeffrey Wright gives a brilliant perfor- comic creator, and a lesbian. As they fall in
mance as Basquiat in a story depicting the love, friendship and sexual conflicts occur,
colorful and also tawdry side of the art and each is forced to reevaluate the way they
world. The video features cameo perfor- feel about the opposite sex.
w Japanese Taiko drumming group San Jose Taiko will bring its multicultural
Dabbling in a controversial topic that
mances by David Bowie, Gary Oldman,
ensemble to campus at noon, Thursday May 8 on The Dome stage. See related
Christopher Walken and Courtney Love, It more often than not seems to be preached
story, page 1.
is a remarkable first film by Julian Schnabel about rather than dealt with rationally, the
San Jose Taiko will also perform at the California Center for the Arts Escondido
with an excellent musical score by John characters deal with homosexuality in a reat 8 pm Friday, May 9. Call 738-4100 for information.
Cale. If you missed this movie at the the- alistic way. Holden begins with naive questions about lesbianism, asking about variater be sure to check it out on rental.
Smith's 'Amy' his finest effort yet
Arts & Lectures
Series
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Seleski
from page 3
Amy
from page 6
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7
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Taiko
beating machine.
Group members also study both traditional and contemporary dance with leadfrom page 1
ing choreographers, producing performances that are fully choreographed, thejoined the group and presently make atrical extravaganzas of musical sound.
up the majority.
San Jose Taiko will demonstrate its
Vigorous physical training is necessary exciting musical capabilities on the Dome
in order to build enough stamina to be able stage at noon Thursday, May 8. At 8 pm
to play drums, some of which are the size the following day, the group will be playof a sumo wrestler and the biggest star is a ing at the California Center for the Arts
drum suspended f rom the ceiling that Escondido. Half price tickets may be availweighs 1,000 pounds. Years of training are able for students the day of the event. Call
required to help build the body into a drum- 738-4100.
ing and carrying out a strategy. It requires distinguish her as gay, such as a butch
being able to explain to others what you haircut and a man-hating attitude. Smith
are going to do and why you are going to abandons the obvious, and rather than
do that rather than something else. It re- feeding into the current norm, he actually
quires a discipline that feelings by their takes the time to develop the character as
very nature resist.
a human being rather than a gay human
I don't exactly require my students to being.
check their feelings at the door. In fact, I
Kevin Smith is one of the most taldo want them to feel horrified by nine mil- ented new directors working today, and is
lion dead in World War 1,60 million-plus obviously j ust beginning to realize his
dead in World War II and by the continu- potential. His previous payload of humor,
ing genocide in Rwanda and Bosnia.
while considerable, lacked a certain someI want students to feel anger and dis- thing, and that was a greater purpose.
gust in face of war, genocide and injusThey were jokes for the sake of pure
tice. But I also want them to acknowledge amusement. While a healthy dose of that
from page 1
what a large role feelings — such as ha- is essential to "Chasing Amy's" success
tred and nationalistic passion — played as a film, the jokes are now held together
One of Wise's mainpoints suggested
in causing these events.
by a cohesive plot and sensitive themes
At the end of the day, I want students that are tackled in a realistic and tasteful that white men should be involved in the
to be able to explain how and why these manner. Sandwiched between dramatic giving minorities equal opportunities.
things happened and continue to happen. moments, the jokes seem a lot funnier. He "(Whites) have the privilege of audience;
And most importantly, I want them to is just now honing his art, so don't expect
think about how we might avoid the same this to be the last we hear from him.
mistakes in the future.
The perfect combination of drama
So don't bother telling me how you and comedy, a movie to both make you
feel. I really don't care.
laugh and make you think, "Chasing Amy"
But do tell me what you think and is an extremely enjoyable movie that delet's start talking and doing something serves to be see. If you consider yourself
about this world we live in.
a free-thinking, liberal type, it just might
cause you to rethink just how liberal you
Patty Seleski is the History Program director
truly are.
and an associate history professor .
Wise
the privilege of being listened to," Wise was
reported as saying in the North County
Tmies.
The celebration continued with a jazz
band, speakers, poetry and food sales.
It is the hope of Activating Diversity
Committee that similar celebrations will be
held Oct. 21 and April 21 each year.
Apply to work on
The Pride
P ick u p an a pplication i n
S tudent A ctivities, C OM 2 03
Kreisler
to be depressed, fearful, and have more illnesses
and failures as well.
Of course, most of us fall between the exfrom page 3
from page 3
tremes. But you might experiment with yourself: when something goes wrong for you, pay
larger majority felt that the crises were close attention to what goes through your mind tunately has become muddled or even
not altogether negative. Many interviewees about it. For example, imagine getting an exam lost as we become increasingly depenbelieved they could turn such events to their back with a grade that is less than you'd hoped dent u pon t echnology — t rapped
within t he c onfines of t his o rdered
advantage, and these were just the people who for. Why did this happen?
grid, o r what we now call "The Web."
"This school is impossible!"
displayed fewer depression-like feelings and
If all this philosophical m umbo_ "I am too stupid to get this stuff."
who had a greater sense of mastery in their
jumbo weighs a l ittle heavy on your
"Everything is going wrong for me again."
lives when disaster struck.
These are all "big" explanations, and they a lready s aturated m ind, then d on't
This was an interesting counterpoint to
worry: You can still visit and even enwhat is a far more publicized phenomenon: seem to say the dice are loaded against you far
beyond this particular exam. Compare them to joy this site.
crises and trauma damage us and are responJust take it f or what it is worth
sible for our shortcomings. Why are some these:
"I must have not studied properly for that and remember that art, l ife, body and
people hurt so badly when things go wrong in
mind are j ust constructs — images
test."
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Thursday, May 8,1997
San
Mancos
Faltaouseject proposed $.S.fee resident
elected A 10 pincrease
Voters r
By Tony Barton
Editor-in-Chief
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Joe Faltaous was elected Associated Students president, receiving 499 votes, 60 percent of the total, at A.S. runoff elections the
past two days.
Opposer Jack Burke received 330 votes.
Sophomore Raul Roberto Ramos clenched
the external vice president's seat from sophomore Joy Moore, who is the current internal
vice president, 432 to 399.
Junior Stacy Jackson upset junior Vanessa
DeLacruz in the programming representative
runoff 425 to 394. Delacruz posted a slim 21Pride file photo
vote margin over Jackson in the first election,
Treasurer J Faltaous defeated
. runoff
April 23 and 24, in which junior Alice Taroma tCurrent A.S.altaous leadoeurke by seven votescihallenger Jack Burke inwA Sunable telections
his week. F
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also sought the programming seat. Taroma re- muster the required 50 percent plus one vote needed to assume the office.
Wellness center
ceived only 57 votes in that election.
Associated Students fees will remain at
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$20 per semester, as the $10 per-semester fee required to take office.
The fee increase was heldfromthe origiincrease referendum was turned down, 379 for
physician
nal ballot when the A.S.
to 459 against. The referboard failed t o get uniendum required two-thirds
versity P resident Bill
vote to pass.
Stacy's signature of apVoter turnout at the
proval to put it to student
runoffs exceeded that of
vote ten working days
the regular elections by
prior to election day. The
158. Of the 681 who voted
By Michael B. Miller
board was considering a
in April, 626 voted for a
special election solely to
Pride Staff Writer
presidential candidate and
put the fee referendum to
597 voted for external vice
Students from Cal State San Marcos dispresident — which led to Raul Ramos Stacy Jackson student vote, but was
tinguished themselves as being the first stuable to add it to the runnone of the candidates redent group to ever talk to the state legislature
ceiving the required 50 percent plus one vote off ballot.
on the subject of technology.
Thirteen students and one adviser made
the trip to Sacramento to discuss, with state
legislators, the extent of the role that technology p lays on college c ampuses such a s
CSUSM.
The trip was sponsored by California
for Wheel of
State Student Association and the 13 students
consisted of a variety of majors, including A.S.
costs," Macklin said.
Fortune
By Larry Uleman
Hence, the university turned to Ikon Treasurer Joe Faltaous and E xternal Vice
Pride Staff Writer
and pay p er print. The company, which President Lisa Lopez. Carol J. Bonomo, Asalready has installed hardware and s oft- sistant to the President, covers government and
Page 3
for SUSM,
UCSD has it. So does San Diego State. ware will collect the money, provide hard- community relationstheir Crip. accompanied the students on
t
And, soon, Cal State San Marcos will have ware, s oftware, toner and maintenance.
On Monday April 28 the group met with
The university will continue to provide the
pay per print, too.
the legislators and focuses on two messages.
Under it, students likely will have to paper.
First they discussed the importance of retainPay per print is not a new concept.
pay 15 cents to print one page, and 10 cents
Many other campuses have such systems, ing a $13.5 million technology designation in
to copy a page.
udget. The g
Although 15 cents may not seem like a with prices ranging f rom 10 to 25 cents tthe governor's bbe removed, roup asked that
he money not
a
lot, it adds up. A 10-page paper will cost per page. Larger campuses generally have mended by a legislative analysts rwas recomecently.
lower prices due to higher volumes.
$1.50 to print; f our 10-page papers, $6.
The group also asked legislators their
It is hoped that pay per print will alOf the 15 cents p er page, the university
pinions on a SU request f $18 million for
will receive only .014 cents. W here the rest low the university to regain control of the oechnological Cnfrastructureor pgrades. While
t
u
will go is unclear. Spokesmen f or Ikon, the printing system. Macklin says she hopes the legislators iwere not ready to discuss this
company who will run the program, would the system will result in students using it second issue, they listened intently to the stunot say. Nor would they provide informa- more "for academic purposes," and adds dents concerns relating to the Governor's Budthat she expects "the volume of paper used
tion on their costs.
get. The group emphasized that this was a edu"At least in the labs, the campus will to drop drastically."
cational issue not a political one.
'Breakdown/
The university does not know exactly
not make any money, and we never intended
The
to make money," said Teresa Macklin, di- how much money it now spends on print- be voted $13.5 ttechnology tdesignation should
starring Kurt P
on by he end of his month.
ing each year. It has never kept track.
rector of academic computing.
The group also attended the California
A lthough t he s ystem h as b een i nMussel, is action
In the past, printing in labs has been
igher
S
25
f ree, but the system has been abused, o ffi- stalled, the university and Ikon still do not Hnd wasEducationhe tate Summit on Apriltate
thriIler
one of t largest delegations s
have a contract. Although they are close a
Paged cials say. Last year students used 900,000
wide. T conference stressed learning he
sheets of computer paper, a good portion of to a greeing on o ne, t he e xact p rice of politicalherocess and how students can btest
p
printing and other small details are still
it going to waste. "Free resources are o ften
play a part.
being worked out.
wasted because you are not a ware of the
Students talk
technology
with legislators
CSUSM to make .014 cents
of each 15 cent printout
�NEWS
The Trade, ThuKsday, May 8, 1997
WHAT'S NEWS
m
Clear immunization holds
All students born after January 1,1957, are required to present
proof of measles and rubella immunizations before they are allowed to register for a second term. If unable to obtain acceptable
proof of immunization, stop by Student Health Services on the
following dates and times to receive the immunization at no cost.
No appointment necessary.
Clinics are offered at the following days and times.
Friday, May 9 ,9 to 1 pm
Monday, May 1 2,9 to 11 am, 1 to 4 pm
Thursday, May 15,9 to 11 am, 1 to 4 pm
Tuesday, May 20,9 to 11 am, 1 to 4 pm
Student Health Services is located on the corner of Craven
Road and Twin Oaks Valley Road, in the Palomar Pomerado Health
System building, Suite 100. Call 750-4915.
Join Diversity Committee
The Associated Students Activating Diversity Committee
is recruiting for the Fall semester. The committee seiVes to promote campus wide diversity and advocate student rights and
freedoms. Interested students can contact Committee Chair Kimberly Kagy at the A.S. office, COM 205, Call 750-4990.
Christian club plans night out
The Intervarsity Christian Fellowship will hold a grad night
bonfire from ^7 to &30~pm Friday May 16 at Carlsbad State
O ri^groUnd.
E -mail
Kim
Howard
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Summer career workshops
The Career Center will offer the following workshops over
the summer. Workshops will be held in the Career Center, CRA
4201, unless otherwise specified. Students planning to attend
the on-campus interviewing program must attend each workshop.
Accounting majors need to attend the Job Search and Effective Interviewing workshops in order to submit their resumes
to public accounting firms.
Liberal Studies majors enterring CSUSM credential programs are exempt from attending the workshops, as credential
courses cover the same information.
Thesday, June 3
5 to 6 pm Resume Writing
6 to 7p m Job Search Strategies
7 to 8:30 pm Effective Interviewin
Wednesday, June 11
9 to 10 a m. Resume Writing
10 tol 1 am Job Search Strategies
1 lam to 12:30 pm Effective Interviewing
Tbesday, June 24
5:30-7:30 pm Internet Job Search in ACD 209
Hiesday, July 8
9 tol 0 am Resum6 Writing
10 to 11 am Job Search Strategies
11:00-12:30 p.m. Effective Interviewing
Ihesday, July 8
I to 3 pm Internet Job Search in ACD 209
Friday, July 25
9 tolO am Resume Writing
10 tol lam Job Search Strategies
II am tol2:30 pm Effective Interviewing
For additional information, workshop updates or to sign
up, contact the Career Center at 750-4900 or stop by theoffice
at CRA Hall 4 20r
On-line registration is available on the World Wide Web at
http://www.csusm.edu/career_center/
^
Photo courtesy of Public Affairs
President Bill Stacy and late school physician D r . Joel Grinolds* daughter Ruby and wife Elizabeth
Plunkett attended a ceremony dedicating the campus wellness center in Grinolds' name on May 2.
Center dedicated to late physician
dent health services, died from a heart attack one
year ago.
Grinolds was instrumental in the development
of the new Student Health Center.
"His (Grinolds') foresigtht and vision has helped
to create a center that will serve the students needs
for years to come," said President Stacy, in a Public
Affairs office press release.
The Cal State San Marcos wellness center was
dedicated in the name of late campus physician Dr.
Joel Grinolds at a ceremony May 2.
The center is a part of the new Student Health
Center, which is located in the Palomar Pomerado
Building on the corner of Twin Oaks Valley and
Craven Roads..
Grinolds, a campus founder and director of stu-
1
Students honored at mock U.N.
By Tina Leary
Pride Staff Writer
Four Cal State San Marcos students took first
place last month in a regional mock United Nations
competition in Buena Park, Calif.
The four—Jeff Burleson, Flo Williams, Candice
Kordis and Merrill Tyler—all political science or
social science majors—represented Cambodia at the
Western Model United Nations competition. They
were awarded Outstanding Delegation honors.
A second CSUSM team representing Vietnam—
Teanna Brand, Paul Coridie, Steven Jester and Travis
Lodahl—received recognition f or performing
admirablyand professionally.
CSUSM political science professor Kent Bolton
and Carol Vanderwoude, who participated in the
competition for the university last year, advised the
eight delegates in areliamentary procedures and assisted them in learnbing the backgrounds of their
respective countries.
Subjects in the competition— which featured
nearly 30 universities, including UCLA, UC-Davis
and Washington State—dealt with East Timor,
Southeast Turkey, illegal drugs, land mines, trade
and ballistic missile technology.
Three of the CSUSM delegates, lyier, Kordis
and Lodahl, were chosen to return and participate
in next year's competition.
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I know there are others amongst you
who are a little nuts, too — work fulltime, take two too many classes and be
an i nterested w ife/husband and concerned mother/father.
I suppose I 've coped well enough,
but now that the end is visible, I 'm beginning t o worry. I have a presentation
and research paper due soon, and I c an't
forget finals are lurking in the shadows.
I t's the cram-time-crunch.
I 'm t alking O VERLOAD h ere.
Only two weeks left — that's two weekends — to complete assignments and
earn that passing grade.
Complications and demands create
sheer panic in an already hectic world.
So where's peace, tranquillity and timefor-me hiding? Better be close because,
I, f or one, d on't have time to drive for
hours, nor do I have extra money for gas,
entrance fees or parking.
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with nature to inspire the spirit and kickstart the creative flow.
I must remember this as the semester-end struggle continues. Within the
next two weeks, I also have two waves
of my relatives coming to visit, one wave
of his, his birthday and M other's Day.
Daughter Shelbie — my tutor, my friend
and our tax deduction — is getting ready
to drive to Pennsylvania f or a summer
internship ("Come on, Mom, l et's go
shopping!") and my college-banished
s on i s c oming h ome. ( "Hey, M om,
what's there to eat?")
So when t hings are in o verload,
throw the mountain bike into the car and
head for La Honda Drive off El Norte
Parkway and work out the stress that
frustrates. Stuff the kids in the car, or if
you d on't have kids, grab the dog or
s addle t he h orse and head f or them
nearby hills.
Go by yourself and take a hike, or
make new friends on a trail. But be sure
to grab those binoculars to spot that bird
that's about to poop on your hat or look
for wild varmints in the brush.
Whatever activity you. choose, just
do it. You'll find that unwinding will
help with studying and give new vim and
vigor to the thinking process
Students try-out for Wheel of Fortune
Top CSUSM contestant eliminated in final round
By Chrissy Wright
Pride Staff Writer
Would you like to spin the wheel or
buy a vowel? On Saturday April 26, six
Cal State San Marcos students had the opportunity to do just that as they tried out
for the nationally televised Wheel of Fortune show. The process is not as simple
as one might think. Only one CSUSM student went on to the final round.
Approximately sixty students entered
the conference room at the Hyatt Regency
Hotel in San Diego at J ! am. Only fifteen students were left for consideration
at 1:30 pm.
This was only the first set of contestants. The next group arrived at 3 pm,
leaving with same outcome. Students received encouraging words from Pat Sajak
and Vanna White via video tape. They
suggested, "Be decisive in choice of letters, d on't forget vowels, have a good
time, and be yourself — it is only a game."
One of the contestant coordinators
advised, "stay away from long phrasing."
He also said they should "Find a good balance between spinning the wheel and calling vowels." The goal is to keep the game
moving along.
Students first played a mock game as
a group. They were able to spin, buy a
vowel, or solve the puzzle. Cal State student, Mark Logan, solved the event, "hitting the snooze button." He followed up
his performance with a back flip in front
of the room.
Contestants then had to take a test.
They were given a short time to fill in as
many puzzles as possible.
During the entire process contestant
coordinators, and producers took notes
and evaluated each individual. They took
all information f rom the previous few
hours and chose the fifteen people who
would move on to the next round.
Those who did not make it were dismissed. The top fifteen were then interviewed in front of the group. They also
Photo by Chrissy Wright/ The Pride
Cal State San Marcos student Mark Logan was one of fifteen finalists atWheel of
Fortune's San Diego audition April 26. Logan advanced as one of 15 finalists, but was
not chosen to go on the taping.
played another, more~realistic, mock
round of "Wheel of Fortune."
At the end, nobody knew who would
make it through the final cut. Individuals
only knew that every move they made and
word they spoke was carefully scrutinized.
Mark Logan, who left that day knowing only that he had made it into the top
fifteen students, found out Monday that
he was not selected to appear on Wheel of
Fortune.
Several students from San Diego State
University were chosen, however.
College week, which is scheduled to
air in early May, will include eight San
Diego students and four students from all
over the rest of the country.
the number somewhere, and have something
just spit out a measurement we're familiar
with, like pounds, miles and Fahrenheit.
Well, at "The Measurements Converter
Page," located at http://www.mplik.ru/~sg/
transl/length.html you can do all this, and
much, much more.
Not only can you convert some strange
distance like meters (that is, if you're an
American), into feet, but you can literally
plug in a number, say 1 meter, andfindthe
equivalent distance in fathoms, leagues, parsees, light years, light minutes, picas,
vershoks, sea sazhens and versts, to name
but a few.
If you want to know how many seconds
are in a century, simply type in the number 1
in the centuryfield,and in less than a quarter of a second you are given the equivalent
in seconds, minutes, hours, days, we$ks, lu-
nar months and years.
The page has nine measurements available for conversion: Weight, capacity and
volume, length, area, speed, pressure, ten&
perature, circular measure and time.
And, believe me, you could spend hours
at this site just plugging in numbers. For instance, I now know that I am exactly 1
fathom, 0.00909090 furlongs, 4.572 ells,
2.5714286
arshins
and
0.00000000001222350404442383 astronomical units tall. I also know that, on the
freeway, I travel at an average of0.0000001
the speed of light.
If you have a hankering for enlightenment or just a cool place to waste your valuable time, this is the place to be. And, even
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have a trig teacher who thinks otherwise.
Measurement site is down-right useful
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If you believe in the adage that form
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to give "The Measurements Converter Page"
site a spin.
In fact, you'll be glad you did. Because
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gizmos, it more than makes up for in practicality and down-right usefulness.
How many times have you been confronted with some strange measurement that
for some reason you weren't able to convert?
Whether it was degrees Celsius, kilometers,
kilograms, kilometers per hour or whatever,
wouldn't it be nice if you could just plug in
�OPINION
The Tmde, Thursday, May 8, 1997
Political speakers will not
THE PRIDE unify Cal State San Marcos
Sew ing Cal Srare San Mams since 1993
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Tony Barton
Tony Barton
April 21, our campus* day of learning together, of somehow attaining unity
Chrissy Wright
through diversity, has come and gone.
ON-LINE EDITOR
FEATURES EDITOR
Organizers enjoyed the event so much
TyCarss
David Johnson
that we're going to have such days twice
a year — each Oct. 21 and April 21 — to
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
ensure our campus' community retains a
Gabe Lundeen
culturally diverse mind-set^
Fd like to recommend a speaker for
STAFF
Oct. 21, granted that the theme remains
Gail Butler, Jill Cook, Suzanne Chitwood,
that of so-called "unity"—Pat Buchanan.
Sarajh Harris, Tina Leary, Jenal Larson, Vivien Parry,
The right-wing columnist and comPamela Sivula, Michael B. Miller, Larry Uleman,
mentator might not do much for campus
Val Knox, Heather Phillips-Graham,
unity. But that's beside the point.
Irene Warner, Jennifer Talak
I sincerely doubt whether the April 21
speeches by Tim Wise pulled all the poADVISER
litical moderates into his self-proclaimed
Tom Nolan
"radical" corner. A speechfromBuchanan
would be much of the same.
ADVISORY PANEL
Wise was merely singing to the choir.
Erik Bratt, Roman S. Koenig, Ed Thompson,
Nothing more. April 21 was a day to disNorma Yuskos, Cheryl Evans, Renee Curry, JoAnne Moran play the unified, left-wing extremists on
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this campus, who were nodding their
heads in agreement before so much as a
word escaped Wise's mouth.
Playing politics is not the way to
unite this campus. Extremist speakers
such as Wise and Buchanan, do not promote unity. They push people to extremes. Those who share their views sit
and cheer. Others go home.
If unity is truly to be promoted, moderation is the key. Not excluding extremism. This campus' community needs to
ask itself what it truly desires — a unified body, or one separated by politics.
One thing is for certain: Inviting far right
or far left speakers is not the way to be
inclusive.
Diversity is important, of course. But
let us not forget that we are a unified
body. To come together, we need to look
past our differences and remember our
similarities. Consider Tiger Woods'
father's answer to Oprah Winfrey's question about which race his son belonged
to.
'The human Tace,'' he replied.
Diversity is a historic
part of the United States
Letters to the editor are welcome.
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The. Pwde, Thursday, May 8. 1 997
Writer is
hypocritical in
combating racism
I 'm confused. Once again there seems
to be a double standard on this campus
when it comes to offensive and racist remarks. Apparently the campus "climate"
will tolerate targeting particular groups
turning a blind eye to printed materials at
CSUSM that should be called into question.
How is it okay to assume that anyone
not ascribing to what one group has determined to be right should be considered a
"Redneck"? In a recent "Pen and Sword"
publication, "California Girl" stated she
d idn't want o ur c ampus to turn i nto
"Redneck U". What does that mean? Everyone f rom t he S outh i s a Redneck?
P eople that d on't agree with her are
"Rednecks"? Cowboys, farmers and the
Midwestern working class are "Rednecks"
so they obviously are racist?
I don't get it. Why is it OK to generalize and stereotype crediting particular
beliefs and actions to a segment of society? Isn't that what we're trying to get away
from? California Girl has pre-judged a laige
group of people based on negative off-color
and off-hand remarks she has obviously
heard and believes herself.
Wait a minute! Aren't those the actions of a racist? If Pen and Sword is dedicated to fighting the injtfstice ^ d unfmr- *
ness of racism, then perhaps they should
look to their own first and understand that
you can't selectively discriminate: it's all
or none.
The same can be said for an article in
"Guts", the publication producted by the
Literary Society. A male writer has determined that if you wish to park in the upper
parking lot and circle waiting for an available spot, you obviously need "to use the
treadmill most of all."
He doesn't take into consideration
women walking alone at night to their cars,
students with heavy books and materials,
pregnant women, etc.
Apparently according to this author,
if you do not fit his predetermined physical standards, then you better get yourself
to a stairmaster and become his idealized
version of attractive and therefore worthy
of a closer parking spot.
We are not all identical physically and
thankfully so. Why should those who are
not California anorexic be subject to scorn
and derision? Again, someone has attempted to attach negative connotations to
a particular segment of society and doesn't
see the similarity in judging someone by
looks alone — as is typical in a racist.
While these types of derogatory remarks aren't as widespread as others, it
doesn't mean they should be ignored.
Prejudging someone through stereotypes, generalities and bias is still unfair,
unjust and uncalled for, especially within
an educational atmosphere such as that at
CSUSM.
Perhaps we need to be reminded that
if you can't say anything nice, don't say
anything at all. We all need to play nice
and be nice to everyone.
Andie Hewitt
Senior
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The Pmde, Thursday, May 8, 1997
'Breakdown' is good action, suspense
By Jennifer Talak
Pride Staff Writer
If you like movies that keep you on the edge of your seat,
gripping the armrest, holding your breath, then see "Breakdown,"
staring Kurt Russell.
This is one of his best action films. Moving from Boston to
San Diego, he and his wife run into some bad luck when they
encounter car trouble in the middle of Beautiful, Nowhere, Utah.
. While they are standing there contemplating the empty vastness around them, wondering what to do next, the music begins to
sound a little like Jaws and you find yourself tensely waiting for
what's to come - and you know it isn't going to be good.
This scene is a good beginning and sets you up for the anxiety
awaiting you the rest of the movie. Russell plays Jeff Taylor, a
rather mild-mannered Bostonian who turns into a madman in an
attempt to find his wife, who seems to have disappeared without a
trace.
J.T. Walsh plays the villain and looks the part, dressed all in
black, black mustache, almost like something out of the silent mov-
ies. He looks and plays his role to perfection.
Although the story is not new, "Breakdown" is dressed
up enough to meet audiences's expectations of non-stop
action with Russell delivering as good as he did in
"Backdraft" and "Escape from L.A."
In "Escape from L.A." he plays the action hero, the
unwavering tough guy, but in "Breakdown" we see the softer
side, the everyday man sort of guy who learns to survive
while fighting the bad guys on their own turf. Russell says
this was a much more complex role, having to act vulnerable and not too competent and, at the same time, be an
action hero.
Having to do a lot of his own close-up stunts for this
movie, Russell portrays a very realistic look of fear in some
of the more tension-filled sequences, prompting audible
sighs from the audience at many points.
"Breakdown" is rated R. Released by Paramount Pictures. Directed by Jonathan Mostow. Staring: Kurt Russell,
J.T. Walsh and Kathleen Quinlan. Music Composer: Basil
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By Jill Cook
Pride Staff Writer
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V This quote by Lincoln e ncompasses the d epth of v alue
the band m embers p lace on f riendship as t he sole d iagnosis
f or a worthwhile e xistence. It a lso a ccounts f or t he inspiration of every breath and pitch that the m usicians e xude in
Full Circle. Unfortunately, the q uote a lso r eveals the t empestuous and o verbearing sorrow the band m embers e ncapsulate f rom the loss of a d ear f riend. P ennywise bassist Jason Matthew Thirsk committed suicide last year, and the band
lost much more than a bassist.
The everlasting image and memory of Thirsk d ominates
t he " Full C ircle,"
which was dedicated
t o t he d early b eloved band member.
T he m otivation behind the making of Full Circle proved to p roduce a p owerful
compilation of elegy-like songs that inspire rather than depress.
" Bro H ymn", a previous Penny wise song off of their f irst
album, was a tribute to three other brother-like f riends of the
b and that also lost their lives at young ages . This same s ong
was rewritten and re-released in Full Circle as a tribute t o
this time, Jason Thirsk. The song starts with, " to our best
f riend—present, past and beyond; even though you w eren't
with us t oo long, your l ife is the most precious thing we could
lose. While you were here f un was never ending, laugh a
m inute o nly t he b eginning... J ason my b rother M atthew
T hirsk—this o ne's f or y ou." T he song glides into a c horus of
male voices h umming in sync t o a tune that ignites a fire
inside everyone who hears it. At the same time as being tragic,
the song catalyzes a reaction of f ervent elation f or the g ift of
brotherhood itself and f or the f ervent and accessible m emories associated with loved ones. T he new " Bro H ymn" c ontinues like the other with verses like: "if y ou're e ver in a
t ough s ituation, w e'll b e t here w ith n o h e s i t a t i o n brotherhood's our rule we cannot b end."
P ennywise c onfronts death in several other songs in Full
Circle, f or instance the song " Date With D estiny" that s ays:
"in a fall f rom a burning tower what would you do with j ust
one more hour? Live that hour every day, like it was y our
last. Y ou'll live much better that way."
The central themes of this album would be to a ppreciate
the true bond of f riendship in l ife, and to live l ife u nreservedly in f ull measure. With these f orces of inspiration as the
drive f or this album, it is an inevitable success that will surpass few scrutinizing eyes without approval.
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�The Pmde, Thrnsday, May 8, 1997
Repetitiveness sucks life from Live's latest
By S taffer's N ame
Pride S taff W riter
Everybody's here... puke stinks like
beer," sings Edward Kowalczyk ofthe band
Live in their new album "Secret SairiadhL"
It's not much of a secret now that tfiis
album's hit single "Lakini's Juice" can be
heard consistently on MTV and radio stations. Will this single carry the album to
further glory like that of Live's previous
album Throwing Copper? Only if Secret
Samadhi's somber tone can sustain the acuity still clenched to the astounding performance of the last album.
Secret Samadhi seems to lack the spirited vivacity of the last album. Although
Throwing Copper projected a deep melancholy nature in some of the songs as well,
its songs seemed to carry more soul and
sensuality than the new songs.
Live communicates quite differently through their music than many
other comparable bands. They create a
more intellectual, sub-textual variety of
lyrics that is drawn out in an exclusively
poetic fashion. The words reflect lyric
poetry in the way that they portray irresponsibility in the face of societal reality. Live's lyrics seem driven solely by
emotion and the subconscious. Instead
of belting out the shortcomings of the
world, Live emphasizes the beauty of
language and the abstract.
The song "Heropsychodreamer"
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waiting for me to fall asleep...I know
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it licked my hpart. They called you queer." This
song perfectly exemplifies Secret Samadhi's
poetic and introspective manner. The music
matches this form with its mirthless and melancholic tone.
Repetition of phrases and whole verses is
also characteristic of Secret Samadhi. In
"Lakini's Juice" Kowalczyk repeats "let me
ride" several times and in "Graze" he starts
each verse with "people should not be afraid."
This type of amphora mingled with the tristful
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