1 150 31 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/c5a28979ba8f1416b8636cb5726b2676.pdf 40c767034014f7759dfdf28f136620ac PDF Text Text Is The Pride Liberal or Conservative? What Do Students Hate and Love about Their Student Newspaper? Pride Editors Respond, Page 6 The Pride For the students, by the students. California State University San Marcos http://www.csusmpride.com CSUSM Graduation Location in Question By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor President Alexander Gonzalez gained permission to withdraw the contract to hold graduation at Palomar Community College's football field if a new location is found. The school is working to sign a contract with another venue for the graduation ceremonies of classes 2002 and 2003. The Commencement Planning Committee hopes that this venue will be more appealing to CSUSM graduates. Last year it was noted that, due to construction on campus, the traditional location for graduation held in Founders Plaza would be unavailable over the next two years. With this knowledge, the committee began to search for alternate locations, both on and off campus, to hold graduation. Several locations were considered, including our Mangrum Track, the Escondido Center for the Arts, Vista's Moonlight Amphitheatre and the Del Mar . Fairgrounds. Finally, after a canceled decision to hold graduation at the Del Mar Fair, CSUSM signed a contract with Palomar Community College for the use of their football field. In late July, President Gonzalez sent Out a letter to all students who had applied for graduation this spring, naming Palomar as the commencement location. Many MBA candidates, undergraduates, and faculty responded by letter, expressing their distress over the school's decision. For further information visit w w w . g e o c i t i e s .com / csusmgrads.htm, where some Local News...2-5 A rts . ........6-7 Sports....>.......8-9 Opinion........ 10 Calendar....... 11 Vol IX No. 1/ Tuesday, August 28,2001 View from outside into FCB 101. Debris from the explosion damaged the empty classroom. (Pride Photo/Victor Padilla) concerned students have put together an event chronology detailing the commencenlent planning committee's actions, student feedback, and the committee's reply. The website also has e-mail links for letters to the administration, pages of commentary and alternate location suggestions. One concerned senior commented, "We'll , be [graduating] from CSUSM, so that's where we should walk. I'm sure our families would like to see and explore where their money went!" The result is that the committee has re-evaluated its decision. Dr. Francine Martinez, Vice President of Student Affairs, said, "It is the student's special day and we don't want to have any graduates feel like it's ruined because they are unhappy with the location." "It is the student's special day and we don't want to have any graduates feel like it's ruined because they are unhappy with the location." —Francine Martinez V P of Student Affairs On Friday, Aug. 31, the ASI Board of Directors Meeting, Martinez will discuss the location status for graduation and which contracts are being reviewed. The meeting will be held at 3 p.m. in Commons, room 206. Explosion Damages Cars and FCB By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor The feeling of the ground shaking on campus at 3:15 p.m. is natural to Cal State San Marcos students, faculty and staff. On July 30, however, not only did the ground shake, but bouldersized focks rained down on the university. Although no one was hurt, 80 cars were damaged, as well as the Foundation Classroom Building (FCB). Temporary classrooms are set up to accommodate fall semester classes that are scheduled to meet in FCB. Damage to FCB also altered the lesson plans Of some professors. "My class was moved to a temporary classroom, and because the classroom is not equipped we did not get to see a video which was part of our curriculum. In addition, the air conditioning was not working well," said junior Perla Rivas. The temporary classrooms have approximately 40 student desks, a white board, and a desk. The estimated cost to repair damages to the building is $20,000. California Drilling and Blasting and Hanson Aggregates have agreed to cover all the costs. "This was the worst blast we have had in the last four years," said Chief Executive Officer Bill McCardle. The university has a contract with Hanson Aggregates, which ensures that each blast is performed correctly, safely, and in a sufficient amount of time to clear the way for the construction of future buildings. "It was human error," said Terry Tyson, regional director of safety. The holes were drilled » Article cont. on pg. 4 Weekend Festivals Bring Thousands to Campus S an M arcos S ummer Festival By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor Even though it was a hot Saturday, many people came together as a community to be part of the Grand San Marcos | Summer Festival. For the first time the annual festival was held at Cal State San Marcos and "it will probably continue to be held here," said Cherine Heckman, Director of Admissions. » Article cont. on pg. 2 Students Hold Second Guelaguetza Festival By VICTORIA B. SEGALL Pride Editor Smells of chalupas, mole, tamales, and tostadas filled the air at the 2001 Guelaguetza Festival held at Cal State San Marcos Sunday. The day began with opening words from guests including President Alexander Gonzalez. Welcoming the crowd in Spanish, Gonzalez told the audience how he was proud that the festival was held at the university. Roberto Gonzalez-Ruiz, a spokesperson from the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego,, also greeted the crowd and spoke about the importance of families, a message repeated throughout the day. "I hope we continue the tradition," he said. "And we must remember that family is most important. We must do everything to keep the family united." A Guelaguetza festival is a celebration in which the indigenous communities of Oaxaca share their dance, dress, food, and music with one another. The word "guelaguetza" means also means an » Article cont. on pg. 4 �CSU A lcohol P olicy Revised Under N ew Guidelines By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer CSUSM does not have many alcohol-related issues since there are no restaurants, bars, or stores on campus that sell alcohol*, and there are no dormitories. As the university grows and evolves, however, "alcohol consumption issues will arise," said Susan Mitchell, senior director of Health, Counseling, and Disability Services. In November, California State University Chancellor Charles Reed appointed a committee to review university policies concerning alcohol. The Alcohol Policies and Prevention Committee was created after Adrian Heideman, a Chico State University freshman, died from alcohol poisoning last October. There were also two separate incidents of hospitalization from fraternity binge drinking at SDSU that prompted the systemwide concern. The committee worked for several months and focused on creating broad, realistic policies that could be implemented on the system's 23 individual campuses. The final report by the committee stated that it is manda- tory for each campus to set up an advisory committee. It will be the duty of this committee to develop a strategic plan to deal with the current and future alcohol-related issues at Cal State San Marcos. The panel designed a set of system-wide recommendations to be catered to the individual needs of each campus. The recommendations include: the need for strong presidential leadership, a review of existing policies, the creation of a campus advisory council, the development of goals with an assessment component, and the enforcement of local and state laws. Mitchell said the implementation of the new policies would proceed smoothly at CSUSM. She explained that before last year's problems, CSUSM was already working in collaboration with the National Department of Education, San Diego County Health and Human Resources, the Community Collegiate Alcohol Prevention Program, and local law enforcement to create a network of communication that emphasizes responsible drinking and helps students develop the ability to make well-informed choices. On Saturday, the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce hosted the Grand Summer Fest. The street-style fair encompassed various adult and children's activities, including a beer garden. When asked about alcohol sales at this weekend's event, University Spokesperson Rick Moore explained that, technically, the San Marcos campus does not have a ban on alcohol sales, and that CSUSM was only a site for the Summer Fest. Moore also said that alcohol sales on campus must have the complete, expressed permission from the university president. The report from the committee on alcohol policies and prevention stated that "prohibition of alcohol is not a realistic response to the problem," and that a function focusing primarily on alcohol would be contrary to the university's principles of promoting and encouraging "health and wellness in an environment supportive of learning" Mitchell agrees that banning alcohol is not a practical solutiTTn. She said that she understands that alcohol will be served at certain events, but in an educational setting it does not make sense to have an event focused primarily on drinking. Take Pride! There is still time left to take a f un class this semester. So, join the student newspaper! Register for the student newspaper class with either of the following crn numbers: LTWR 316: 41418 Comm 316: 42044 Want to write but don't want to take the class? Contact the editors at The Pride Commons 2-201 (around the corner from the student lounge) ( 760)750-6099 pride @csusm.edu San Marcos Summer Fest Held at CSUSM » Article cont. from pg. 1 The event was last hosted on Grand Avenue, between Mission and San Marcos Boulevard. However* since the lot is now on sale, President Alexander Gonzalez offered Cal State San Marcos as the place for the event to be held. Approximately 300 vendors occupied the area starting from the flagpole down to Cesar Chavez. There was music, dancers, food, beer, and games for kids. The event attracted all ages as kids and adults walked throughout the booths spinning wheels and winning prices, feeding and petting the sheep and goats. "We conducted many tours, especially in the afternoon," said Heckman. Most visitors had never been to the campus and it was a nice event to go to. "It is a great place to be, there are a lot of booths, and it has been a good walk," said San Marcos resident Ruben Moreno. Campus Gets N ew Image Cal State San Marcos introduced the new communications mark during Convocation last Wednesday. The new image was created after recommendations of the Academic Program Marketing Task Force created a plan to brand the campus as Cal State San Marcos. The design was developed by Rancho Penasquitos resident Michele Humphrey. Humphrey is the graphic designer who created the UCSD mark. Cal State San Marcos Parking Permit Prices Not to be Raised at This Time By AMY BOLASKI Graduate Intern CSUSM Parking Services has once again made stack parking available to students for the first two weeks of the semester, which began on Thursday, Aug. 23. Parking Services Technical Coordinator Robert Williams said, "Stack parking may possibly extend for a third week (this semester), but right now we're not sure." Williams said Central Parking has been hired to handle the overflow of cars in the student lots during the add/drop period, but that "once the add/ drop period is over, there should be enough parking to accommodate students." Stack parking is available in Lot C. Parking Services also sold parking permits online for the first time this year, a move that Williams said was very successful. "We sold about 1,150 permits online. Next semester we hope to sell a lot more. While it involves a bit of extra work, we want to get people serviced." Permits purchased online were mailed to students' residences at no additional cost, which helped alleviate the longer lines at Parking Services and the Cashier's Office typical at the start of the semester. While there are no immediate plans to raise the price of permits, Williams said Parking Services would put in a bid for a fee increase, in addition to hiring a consultant to help maximize the use and availability of the lots. Students and faculty may still purchase permits at both the Cashier's Office and Parking Services. Vehicle, permits are $62 and motorcycle permits are $30. An annual permit, which runs from Aug. 17, 2001 to Aug.. 17, 2002, is available for $168. Cougar Channel Turned O n By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor Campus communication may improve due to the new video information service installed on campus. Located in the Dome, two non-audio television sets have been set up and campus information will soon be popping up on the screens in the most populated student area. Student organizations, campus offices, and possibly a commercial sponsor will be allowed to submit their information to the Office of Communications, a part of External Affairs! Information is not restricted to, but will include any campus events, club meetings, and general campus information. Student clubs and organizations will submit their information through e-mail to Julie Wright, Coordinator of Campus Organizations in Commons 207. Wright's e-mail is jwright@csusm.edu. The Office of Communications will then input all information. Weekly information will be posted on Fridays. All submissions should be received at least two weeks in advance. Eventually, other monitors will be placed in areas around campus, including the new library, said Rick Moore, Director of Communications. �Introducing Online Renting at blockbuster.com •Logontoblockbuster.com •Choosefromthousands of movie and game titles •Pay online with a credit card •Pick up your rentals at the BLICKBBSTEITof your choice • It's fast, easy and there's no extra charge Get your first Online Rental FREE at blockbuster.com Available at participating stores. Membership rules apply. Credit card required. Visit blockbuster.com for details. ©2001 Blockbuster Inc. All rights reserved. �The Pride ° a x a c a n Festival H e l d on Sunday at San Marcos C A M P IAS B E A T By MELANIE ADDINGTON & VICTORIA B. SEGALL How do you feel about the decision to hold CSUSM's 2001 graduation held off campus? The possible graduation venues include Palomar College or the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Which location would you prefer? "I kinda don't care. It really doesn't matter to me. Hopefully Del Mar. Monica Fatoohi Junior, Liberal Studies major "It's a little disappointing to me. I feel it's an honor to receive your diploma on the campus where you've received your degree. But I would probably choose Palomar because it's close to this campus and it would make it more convenient. The fairgrounds aren't exactly an academic setting." Cecilia Ramirez Post-baccalaureate, Waiver program "I don't want to graduate at Palomar College. The Del Mar Fairgrounds would be chill." Kevin Halonen Junior, Business major Explosion Rocks C ampus » Article cont. from pg. 1 too close to one side of the rock shelf, forcing the blast to move toward the campus. "We learned that in the future we want to limit the size of the blasts, drilling 50 to 60 holes instead of 90," said Marvin Howell, Director of Land Use planning. "There have been 1,169 blasts since this program began (in 1986) without any problems," said Tom Blair, director of facilities. He also added that blasting is necessary for the expansion of the university and assured that additional safety measurements will be instituted. Blasting resumed Friday, Aug. 24 at 3:15 p.m. and will continue during the week at the same time. Azteca," which featured danc» Article cont. from pg. 1 offering, a gift, and shar- ers donning in colorful feather headdresses. ing. In addition to watching the This is the second year the * performances and eating the Guelaguetza Festival has been home-cooked food and dulces held at the university. Students (candies), many attendees also from Ballet Folklorico Mixtlan purchased clothing, dolls, potand Movimiento Estudiantil tery, and crafts from vendors. Chicano de Aztldn (MEChA) It was Terry Clark's first hosted the festival, and the visit to a Guelaguetza on camCoalition of Indigenous Oaxacan pus. Clark, who lived in Oaxaca Communities (COCIO) also and attended the Guelaguetzas helped organize the event. there, said the main difference Eugenia Villamarin, one of between the festivals in Oaxaca the many coordinators for the and the festival on campus event, said, "For us, its one was that generally 50,000 peoway of recruiting families and ple gather for Guelaguetza. future students that may not be According to Villamarin, last reached by the regular recruityear 2,000 individuals attended ment efforts of the university. while approximately 3,000 peoWe're letting parents know we're ple attended this year, due in part here." She also added, "We're to their publicizing Guelaguetza also addressing the mission of during the San Marcos Summer the community. It's a way of Fest held on campus Saturday. keeping friends." The COCIO made plans for Armed with colorful, large the festival on this campus a beach umbrellas to ward off the sun, families that gathered on year ago, said Villamarin. The the university's lower field also students and university began watched dances known as ballet planning in May. "The students folklorico^ which represent dif- worked very hard to keep the ferent regions in Oaxaca such festival plans moving toward as the Valles Centrales, Sierra the end," said Villamarin. "Next year we're hoping the students Norte, and Sierra Juares. One of the first perfor- can develop it fully through mances during the morning of MEChA." Guelaguetza was the "Danza www.csusmpride.com As the student population @ our university continues to rise, so should the number of issues The Pride prints. However, we @ the Pride understand the importance of conservation. Therefore, The Pride has created an online version of our weekly issues in order to cut down on our paper use. Please Recycle, �(MR E [; H U M -* ! US - , fSBI1 mlili ii pi X QK i mm®mmmmmmmm®®m Mvrnmm X Z i -i mmm 1 -mm1 h m U1 pm liii li' > A i r.> j I h jgfll KM 1 �6 Tuesday, Augus, 28, 200! J ^ g £ Entertaimeilt ] H ie Pride Take Another Bite of American Pie By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor Sequels usually flop after the great success of the first movie. Yet "American Pie 2 " succeeds in being funnier than the first. The original cast reunites in this sexually crude but well-written movie. And the more everyone has changed, the more they have all remained the same. Sexually hindered Jim, played by Jason Biggs, still desires the voluptuous Nadia (Shannon Elizabeth). Oz (Chris Klein) andHeather (Mena Suvari) are still happily together, with Oz remaining his sensitive self. Kevin (Thomas Nicholas) and Vicky (Tara Reid) are still broken up. Sean W. Scott, who plays Stifler, is still the crudest, testosterone driven male in the bunch, and Paul Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas) is strangely fascinating and still mad for Stifler's mom. In the 1999 hit, "American Pie," the same group attempted to lose their virginity in their last few weeks of high school. "AP2" reintroduces everyone on the last day of college finals, with more sexual antics. The funny sidekick characters of "American Pie-" all have well-deserved lead roles in this version, making the sequel even better than the original. Jim discovers that he is terrible in bed and fears Nadia's return visit. He seeks aid from the hilarious band 'camp geek, Michelle, the woman who devirginized him and left- him on prom night. Alyson Hannigan's performance as Michelle really gives the movie a heart. Her comedic timing blends perfectly with her ability to make the audience feel her emotional upheaval toward the end of the film. Hannigan always plays the sidekick role, such as in the " Buffy the Vampire Slayer" television series. But after this performance, she deserves a starring role. Biggs, once again, plays the adorable, geeky, neurotic Jim. Although he couldn't possibly top the pie scene from the first film, he dares to get close with a bizarre and outrageously funny scene involving porn and superglue. There are a few problems with the casting in "AP2," though. It is great that they ensemble the original cast, but many of the characters have no reason for being there. For example, Jessica, played by the incredible Natasha Lyonne, has few lines and usually just stands in the background. Truly a waste of such great talent. My first impression of Lyonne was from the 1998 sleeper hit, "Slums of Beverly Hills." Her breakout role as Vivian promised a b rik liant career, but her talent seems squandered on movies like "Detroit Rock City" (1999) and "AP2." The movie is just funny. What else do you really need Into the Woods By Lisa Lipsey Pride Opinion Editor Imagine having a witch for a neighbor. "Not too difficult," you may say, "I've lived nextdoor to a few." But what if the witch Was real and she put a curse on your house? To get the curse reversed, you need, " . one, the cow as white as milk, two, the slipper as pure as gold, three, the hair as yellow as corn, four, the cape as red as blood." So begins Steven Soundheim's fractured fairy tale, "Into the Woods." Sounds appropriate for kids, right? Wrong. It is kid appropriate, but the script to "Into the Woods" is full of adult humor, word play, sarcasm, wit and intellect. Some lines cracked up the kids in the audience, while other lines left the adults rolling in the aisles. Act one tells the story of the cursed Baker and his Wife, along with the classic Grimm fairy tales of "Jack in the Beanstalk" (with his white cow), "Cinderella" (with her golden slippers), "Little Red Ridinghood" (with her cape), and "Rapunzel" (with hair as < yellow as corn). But these familiar and enchanting stories end at intermission. Soundheim's musical comedy takes a slight dramatic turn in act two when he reveals what happens after ".. .they lived happily ever after." Please don't ask me which actor stands out the most, because after a few stressful days of college? If you are looking for a deep meaningful art film, you won't find it in "AP2," but if what you seek is just a good time and a lot of laughs, "American Pie 2 " is the best film for you this summer. "AP2" is playing now in theatres and is rated R for strong sexual content, crude humor, language and drinking. "Woods" was written for an ensemble cast. Vista's Moonlight Amphitheatre Company includes a dynamic cast from the Equity Actors and other local talent. As talented as the cast may be, it is the cleverness of Soundheim's lyrics in combination with a great musical score that stands out. If you liked the movie "Shrek" for its clever fairy tale humor, you'll love "Into the Woods." Much like an Andrew Lloyd Webber play, Soundheim's music and lyrics are complex and creative. The good news is that "Woods" doesn't keep to the classic musical love story tradition, like "Oklahoma" or "Carousel." In fact, the twists Top Left: The gang reunites for their first summer after college. Top Right: Natasha Lyonne reprises her role as Jessica. Far Left: Jim and his dad talk after the glue situation. Center: Mena Suvari and Chris Klein again play the sesnitive couple. Alyson Hannigan stars as the band camp geek, Michelle. (Courtesy Photos/ Universal Studios) in act two give the fftay a very unconventional and surprising conclusion that is well worth your time. If you've never been there, Moonlight is an affordable, high quality theatre. I highly recommend their lawn seating. "Into the Woods" opens this Wednesday and runs through September 9 (Wednesdays through Sundays). Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $12 for lawn seating ($9 with student identification) to $26 for reserved seating. Contact VISTIX for more information (760)724-2110. �1116 P ride Arts & Entertainment A M atch Made i n By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn, stars of the movie "Swingers," are at it again with "Made." Written, produced and directed by Favreau, the movie revolves around the lives of two wanna-be boxers, Bobby (Favreau) and Ricky (Vaughn). Favreau makes guy films. He Tuesday, August 28,2001 7 fijia^i wrote and produced the 1996 hit the movie is far better than "Very the ending, I can say that h is "Swingers," but makes his film Bad Things," which Favreau also reactions really draw you into the scene and his underacting directorial debut with "Made." starred in. He usually involves himself with Maybe it is because Favreau makes the scene seem bitterly movies that have a lot of well- was also producing and directing realistic. Nonetheless, the movie's crafted emotion and insight into "Made" that he appears exhausthighlight (and why you should human dilemma. ed rather than pensive. Normally "Made" doesn't quite make you can read his emotional state see it regardless of the bland it, though. by merely glancing at his face; acting job by Favreau) is Sean P uffy Combs Bobby's best appearance as friend Ricky is, Ruiz. Playing in one word, a well-known obnoxious. criminal busiWhen Bobby nessman that gets them entanhangs out gled in a monwith thugs in ey-laundering New York scheme in order nightclubs to save his (art really stripper girldoes imitate friend and her life!). Combs daughter from a efficiently life of organized delivers his crime, Ricky lines willingly goes (Above) Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn in Swingers, now starring in Made. and even along with the (Top Left) Jon Favreau in Made. (Top Right) Vince Vaughn in Made.)manages to make a few plan. Courtesy Photos/IMDB. COM) scenes even Vaughn is once again the cortiic relief while with this movie the viewer has funnier than they would have Favreau remains the serious to struggle. The viewer may not been. The most comical scenes actor. It worked well for them even realize Favreau is on screen in "Swingers," but not so well since Vaughn overshadows him unfold with the interplay between Vaughn and Combs. Their this time. Not that the movie through most of it. is unpleasant; it is hysterically " One truly great exception is dynamic timing and the lightfunny, well written, and plenty at the end when Bobby returns hearted sense of f un, even durof punches are thrown to help the h ome to his girlfriend and hef ing dramatic scenes, made the action oriented audiences. Plus, daughter. Without giving away film. UNIVERSITY STORE (Top) FamkeJanssen plays a single mother/stripper in "Made." (Courtesy Photos/IMDB.COM) (Bottom) P. Diddy (Sean Puffy Combs) takes on acting as a gangster. "Made," now playing in Landmark theaters, is rated R by the MPAA for pervasive language, some drug use and sexuality. �Vacation Revisited: One Student's Adventures through Ancient Maya By VLADISLAV CELIK For The Pride Editors' note: This is one in a series of articles highlighting one student's travels through Ancient Maya. I had read a book titled "Incidents of Travel in Yucatan" written by explorer and diplomat John Lloyd Stephens, who undertook a daring expedition through the rain forests of the Yucatan Peninsula in the 1840s. Stephens discovered the remains of an amazing world that had disappeared the Yucatan. What did we need many centuries ago: the world of to carry? I didn't want us to be the Mayas. just ordinary tourists; we brought Stephens' travel book, illus- a tent, sleeping bags, and vowed to trated by Frederick Catherwood, stay away from ritzy hotels. This included drawings of pre-Columbi- was the only way to experience an America. what Stephens and Catherwood felt Since Stephens and on their expedition. Catherwood brought to light the Our flight left December 31, unknown world almost 160 years an unusual time to leave civilizaago (the book was first published tion and go to the unknown. Once in 1843), many may have thought we landed in Cancun, a rental car that there was nothing else to be dis- would be available for us through covered. That may have been true AAA. to some people, but for adventurWe arrived in Cancun shortly ous souls like mine, hearing about after 9 p.m., but the rental agency mysteries was not good enough. I was closed. We had the tent and felt that I had to undertake my own decided that we could spend the expedition, or better yet, a pilgrimnight bade at the airport, where it age, which I took two winters ago. was safe, and would go to the rental So, when I decided to travel to the office the next morning when it rain forests of the Yucatan, it was opened. not going to be only a trip, it was In the morning, we checked out destined to be a mission. the only rental car available. We sat The weather in California in in the car exhausted, anxious, and December was fairly good, but eager to discover the unknown. I wondered how it would be in H ^^^HHE ager ordered her grandson to warm up the water so that we could shower. The boy gathered wood and started a fire. So far we were right on track. The first night of our mission was spent in the Cancun airport. The second night was restless because someone was lighting firecrackers not farfromour campsite. We heard dogs barking very loudly, but we managed to get several hours of sleep. The next morning before dawn we disassembled our tent, packed up our "Temple of the Inscriptions" trusty little car, and hit the road. Courtesy photo from Vladislav Celik Palenque was on my mind, Out of anxiety, we decided although it was still very far away. to do what we only fantasized The map indicated that there was about in our dreams: go right to only one town before Palenque the state of Chiapas, where the called Escarcega. We stopped there Zapatista rebels had been staging to exchange money, filled the tank anti-government uprising. The goal with gas, and bought food. After a was to reach Palenque, the famous long time, the road sign indicated Mayan city that few tourists visit that we had crossed the state line because of its location and occa- and entered Chiapas. sional guerilla attacks. We were on our way. After a full day on the road, we crossed from the state Quinatana Roo to the state of Yucatan and continued to the state of Campeche. At sunset we reached the capital city, Campeche. Looking at the travel guide, we found a private campground in the heart of the city. Exhausted but happy to be farther than we expected, we checked into the campsite. The elderly woman who was acting as a man- "I wondered what we would do if we were stopped by a road blocker or were taken by masked and armed Zapatista rebels " We felt that all civilization was behind us. It was like crossing the point of no return. I wondered what we would do if we were stopped by a road blocker c * were taken m (That Ecoh. p aper can wait.) ifti 7V' f ^ iil^SiS® sipifi^P iiMM by masked and armed Zapatista rebels. I did not have the answer but had to rely on my instincts, which were telling me: "Go to Chiapas, young man!" All the excitement kept me awake and alert. Suddenly I spotted a roadblock and armed men down the road. No, I was not dreaming. I slowed the car and the armed, unmasked men asked me to stop. They were Mexican soldiers asking us for our passports. Looking at the passport and then looking me in the face, a soldier asked me where we were going. "To Palenque," I replied. He asked me what was the purpose of our trip. At first I was going to tell him about Stephens and Catherwood but realized he had probably never heard about those two men. Instead I simply answered, "tourist," and that was enough to get a smile on his face, return the passports, and say "pasale " The road to Palenque was open. A windy road took us to a higher elevation and the terrain turned into a rain forest. Around us the sounds became more intense and we wondered whether they were made by birds or by monkeys. We were approaching the city with our eyes wide open. And then at once, through the thick vegetation, the magnificent view of a giant pyramid appeared. We were in Palenque! �The Pride Into My Own Lacrosse Team C oming to San Marcos By VICTORIA B. SEGALL scooping, throwing, and other Pride Editor lacrosse-playing techniques. "Basically it's been called Cory Barnhart and Jeff the fastest game on two feet," Cudmore, co-captains for said Barnhart, a junior and comCSUSM's newest intramural puter science major, "It's f un to sport, lacrosse, plan to hold a play and also great to watch " lacrosse clinic for interested stuThis past summer Barnhart dents and potential players dur- and Cudmore worked with ing the first few weeks of the approximately 20 students for the fall semester. creation of the all-male lacrosse "It's always a plus if they've team. They will recruit string played hockey or football," said players this semester in preparaCudmore, a junior and literature tion for the spring sport. and writing and sociology There are also plans to create major. a female lacrosse team, which The clinic will be free-of- may be led by Stacy Goldstein, charge and students will learn said Cudmore. and practice catching, cradling, The current players have (with Thanks to Robert Frost) By Joseph Sanchez For The Pride Lacrosse will be the new intramural sport at Cal State San Marcos. (Courtesyphoto/Cory Barnhart) been practicing on Mangrum Field and when the spring season begins, the team will play against schools such as SDSU, UCSD, USD, and other colleges that compete in the West Collegiate Lacrosse League (WCLL). In September the Cougars will send representatives to the WCLL and the team will be inducted in the league. Those who would like more information on the lacrosse team are asked to e-mail Cory Barnhart at barnh001@csusm.edu or Jeff Cudmore at cudmoOOl @csusm.edu. Fall 2001: Soccer Schedule P Dates Against Site Time Sep 19 Sep 16 Sep 21 Sep 22 Sep 30 Oct 9 Oct 19 Oct 21 Oct 28 UC Santa Barbara Long Beach State Pepperdine Utah Embry Riddle (tentative) USC Long Beach State UCSB Pepperdine UC Santa Barbara CSUSM Pepperdine CSUSM CSUSM CSUSM Long Beach State CSUSM CSUSM 4 p.m. 11 a.m. 4:15 p.m. 4 p.m. 12 p.m. 4 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 2 p.m. Fall 2001: Men's Golf Schedule Dates Host Site Oct 14-16 Oct 29-31 Nov 4-6 CSUChico Cal State Bakersfield Santa Clara University Chico, CA Bakersfield, CA Santa Clara, CA Fall 2001: Women's Golf Schedule Dates Host Site Sep 2 325 Oct 20-23 CSU Monterey Bay Boise State University Monterey, CA Boise, ID Fall 2001: Men and Women's Cross Country Schedule Date Event Site Time Distance 'Sep 8 Sep 15 Sep 29 Oct 13 Nov 3 Irvine Invitational Aztec Invitational Stanford Invitational UCSD Invitational NAIA Regionals Huntington Beach Balboa Park Stanford UCSD Woodward Park Fresno, CA Kenosha, WI 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:45 p.m. 3:45 p.m. TBA 5k/8k 5k/8k 5k/8k 5k/8k 5k/8k 9:00 a.m. 5k/8k Nov 16-19 NAIA Nationals *Editorial Note: Joseph Sanchez is The.Pride's, sports columnist and discusses life from a surfer's (and his own) perspective. I've been homeless for the last two months, just healed from a separated shoulder, and am starting yet another semester in a literature program that has very little literature in, it. This semester, there are still more questions than answers. But at least one answer remains constant: the ocean and its waves. I surf. It's difficult to describe the feelings of transcendence and peace that can be experienced while riding a wave. Surfing legend Tom Curren once described it as being born again; it makes life fresh and new. I think that while riding waves surfers combine their own finite existence with the oceans' eternal life. The act of riding a wave is an act of balance that goes beyond the athletic balance involved in the ride. I've joked that in our own naive way we are answering that age old philosophical question the Greeks posed long ago: Is life a state of being or becoming? As we ride each wave we experience a sensation of timelessness, Being. But a wave never stops moving and each ride is constantly Becoming. No, I'm not proposing a new religion, and hope that this doesn't come off as another shabby version of "pop" mysticism. Pop culture continues to invade surfing, and corporations, realizing the monetary value of surfing, have managed to infuse it with the usual dose of mediocrity and crass commercialism. And while, like many other surfers, I grimace at the droves of enthusiastic professionals and soccer moms swarming into the surf, I grudgingly hope that they too can capture their own piece of the surfing experience. I know that speaking so passionately of surfing in a public forum is ironic for someone who dislikes the intrusion of so many into his sanctuary. It would be best to say nothing, right? Then at least I'm not contributing to the already over-crowded conditions. r But isn't that part of the human predicament? ' So here I am, hoping that this foray "Into My Own" .will help you remember to find your "Own." In the Robert Frost poem that I took the title of this article from, Frost wishes that "those dark trees/ were, not as '"twixt the merest mask of gloom/ but stretched away unto the edge of doom." His retreat was into his beloved New England forests, mine is •on the perfect swell of the ocean's bosom. What's yours? �__ The P ride E ditorial Melanie Addington CchBditcw Vlcfea B l ^ali '^toBaitor' I Feature Editor Omduate Intern Adviser Claudia Ignacio Aia^ Boiasld Madeleine Marshall Greetings! All opinions and letters t&ttm editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of Ifte Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial hoard. Letters to the editors should include an* address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and ether San Marcos community establishments. The Pride Opinion California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA -92096*0001 ig Phone: (760)750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pride @csusm.edu We'd like to welcome back the returning students and welcome all new students to Cal State San Marcos. Hopefully you all had a restful and enjoyable vacation, or at least survived your summer classes. This past summer the campus was filled with exciting events such as the infamous explosions, the San Marcos Festival, the Guelaguetza Festival, and the beginning of Year Round Operations. The Pride planned to cover these events; however due to monetary restraints by the university, we were unable to print any summer issues. However, we reached out to many of you by e-mail to find out what areas of The Pride you felt needed improvement, what you liked or did not like, and for any general suggestions. The Pride is a student newspaper, and in order to create this publication for all of you students, we need to know what you want in a newspaper. For those of you that HAVE AN OPINION? responded or who will respond, we thank you for your valuable input. Several students felt we were too liberal, while others felt we were too conservative. The Pride is neither. We keep a decidely balanced political viewpoint and have a generous combination of staff writers, providing both liberal and conservative viewpoints. Some students mentioned their concern with the presence of a few biased articles in the newspaper. Mandy Ford wrote: "Instead of doing articles that give points of view from more than one party, you select the juicy side and run with it." She adds, " I hope that the paper will start printing more detailed and factual stories in the future." Another student, however, wrote that The Pride was interesting and factual. Some students were fond of the "Psyche Fairy," and the "Thoughts On" quotes. Many, however, felt that we should write on more controversial topics, write more sports articles, and that we should include editorials. Students also wrote that they were appreciative of the outfeach of The Pride, and that we kept students up-to-date on campus events. Some students felt there was too much focus on minority groups in certain articles, while other students appreciated the "diversity." Since we are students we are still in the process of learning journalistic style, but it is the purpose of The Pride to represent student voice, keep integrity of the truth, and to be unbiased and critical. We appreciate the comments given to us, and we have reviewed our mission statement and attempted to make some changes. A few students said they were unable or found it difficult to contact the editors and writers. The Pride office is located in Commons 2-201, around the corner from the Student Lounge. We have tried to set our office hours so that a staff member is present during the entire day. If you prefer to contact us by e-mail, please send your message to pride @csusm.edu or phone us at (760) 750-6099. We will respond. Below is The Pride*s mission statement: SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO The Pride is dedicated to the education and enlightenment of students and the campus community. Our particular purpose as a student newspaper is to inform the students of news and events from an objective and t ruthful point of view, representing every available aspect of an issue or story. The P rate i s, in its news pages, committed to providing unbiased information based on available sources and resources. In its opinion pages the Pride strives to create a forum for debate for all students. As we challenge the institution administration, faculty and student population-to think carefully about controversial issues, we are dedicated to representing diverse student voices. The Pride commits itself to autonomy, uninhibited by undue influence from institutional entities. The Pride, as a 21st-century medium of mass communications, commits itself to technological awareness, advancement and integration. Sincerely, Melanie Addington Victoria B.-Segall The Pride Co-Editors PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail t o The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication/Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It i s The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length Editors reserve the right not t o publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. A Welcome from Your Student Government: ASI President, Dean Manship On behalf of Associated Students and representing the entire student body, I would like to welcome all new and returning students to California State University San Marcos. This is truly an exciting time in the development of our campus, which over the next two years will more than double in size. Newer students will witness the opening of our first student housing facility, which will begin our transition from a commuter campus to one teeming with student life. In the meantime, the Associated Students will continue to focus on bringing quality events and enrichment programs to campus, as well as Can you Draw? D o you Have an Opinion? CSUSM l?rive-Iii Presents a comprehensive recreation sports program to make your time here at CSUSM as enjoyable as possible. Remember, you have the ultimate power to make your college career as beneficial and enriching a s you can envision it. So good luck and feel free to stop by the Associated Students office iti Commons 203 with any comments or suggestions on how we may better serve you. Dean Manship President & CEO Associated Students,inc. Dr. Rache's 578: C ontemporary T hinkers CSUSM Drive-In Presents By Victoria B. Segall f Pride Editor M i The Pride is searching for editorial cartoonists t o submit w eekly work. I f interested, contact The Pride editors by p hone at: ( 760) 7 50-6099 or t hrough e -mail at: pride@csusm.edu CSUSM's possible solution to limited parking and overcrowded classrooms? Letter to the Editors A new group is forming for students in the MBA program. The group will be called the MBA Student Association and it will have many responsibilities. One of the responsibilities will be to serve as a liaison between MBA students and MBA front office. Any issues or concerns that MBA students may have will be communicated to the MBA front office. The group will also promote the MBA program at Cal State San Marcos at both the local level as well as at the national level. Already the MBA Student Association has had speakers come on campus and speak to cohorts on campus. This sort of interaction will prove value to both the community and the school. The MBA Student Association will also have a bi-monthly newsletter directed toward MBA students, faculty, and the business community. The first issue will come out the last week in August just in time for the incoming MBA students for this year. Going to school to receive an MBA is difficult enough as it is; the new group will hopefully ease some of the concerns that new students may have. Together we will make a difference. Albert Jimenez T hrow Your Gap if You Want to Graduate from Palomar! By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor This y earV graduation may seem aways off, but a two-year plan is already well underway for CSUSM commencement ceremonies. Over the summer a decision was reached: the next two graduating classes will have their ceremony off-campus at one of two possible venues, Palomar Community College or the Del Mar F airgrounds. We currently have a c ontract' signed with Palomar. There are already several problems with this decision. Number one: we the students, who pay to be here, were not asked to vote upon this issue. D o they undertand that we are educated adults who have the ability to objectively look at the facts, make decisions and vote? The real reason seems to be that they know none of us would have voted to hold our graduation at Palomar. Much of the upper division student body already went through Palomar or anoth- er junior college, graduated, and transferred over to CSUSM (myself included). I am outraged that I will have earned and paid for a higher level of education only to possibly go back to my previous school for graduation. Hmm, did they check? Maybe it would be even cheaper to hold graduation at San Marcos High School. Number two: if the problem is space, couldn't they have come up with a better location? Oh, and here is a brilliant idea: hold graduation at CSUSM. We have about as much outdoor and auditorium space as Palomar does. Most students would rather see CSUSM hold several small ceremonies on campus than one or two off campous. Perhaps we should remind the powers that be this is OUR graduation. It is about our achievements as students. We work hard in order to walk across that stage. We should have the chance to vote on the location of OUR graduation. �Featuring local bands such as Time: 3-4 p.m. Handful and Agent 51. Includes Location: Career & Assessment Center BBQ and games. Circle K International Open Learn how to obtain on-campus Wednesday, August 29 House student assistant a F Thursday, September Work-Study positions.ndhisederal ASI Executive Committee Time: 6:30 p.m. T workMeeting 6 Location: Power Surge Cafe. shop will explain the application Time: 3:00 p.m. Refreshments will be provided Club Fair and interview process, and Location: Commons 205 and the cafe's Open Mic will Location: Dome Plaza describe how to be successful in Meeting will include open forum, follow the meeting. an on-campus job search. and officer reports. ASI Thursday, September 13 September 10-13 Friday, August 31 ASI Board of Directors Meeting Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: Commons 206 Meeting will include open forum, funding for another week of stack parking, and an update by Vice President of Student Affairs, Francine Martinez, on Graduation 2001-02. Clubs Thursday, September 6 Pre-Health society Location: Craven Hall 6205 Time: 5:00 P.M. Flying Samaritans participation will be discussed and Spanish speaking students are invited. If there are any questions, please contact Justin at (760) 583-3781. September 7-9 Rush Week Recruitment/Rush for Alpha Chi Omega and Alpha Xi Delta Tables set up in quad Events Time: 4-5 p.m. September 17-20 Location: Career & Assessment Business Expo/Vendor9ss Fair Center (Craven 4201) September 5-Oct 3 Do you need a job? Confused La Paz Tras el Cerco: Peace and Club Fundraising Days about your career options? Learn Location: Founders Plaza Under Siege in Mexico about the various resources availLocation: Library Gallery A photo exhibit on violence, W e d n e s d a y , able to you on campus and start planning for your future. war, and nonviolent resistance in September 19 Mexico. From Dances with Wolves to Wednesday, September Smoke Signals: Reinventing 5 September 4-6 Indians On-Screen Resume Tips for Science Welcome Week Time: 7 p.m. Majors Time: 1 la.m.4:30 p.m. Location: ACD 102 Location: Dome Plaza Lecture and demonstration by Time: 2-3 p.m. First day, is the "Country Chris Eyre, the acclaimed direc- Location: Career Center K ick-Off' hosted by American tor of the award-winning film What is the best science resjime format? Come to this workshop Indian Student Alliance, Future "Smoke Signals." Educators Club, History Club, Ticketed Event: purchase tickets and hear from a specialist in and the Victorious Club. at the Book Store ($5 general the field. Learn about the most The event will include a BBQ admission; $3 Seniors and stu- effective resume format. and a live performance by local dents w/ ID; Children 12 and country western artist "Texas under free). Friday, September 7 Sky." Student clubs will host Career Services for Graduating activities such as horseshoes, Seniors potato sack races, and pie-eating Time: 12-1 p.m. contest, Location: Career & Assessment Center Are you graduating? Want a fullW e dne s d ay , p Wednesday, August time professionalobosition? Learn September 5 how to access j listings, regGo Greek Welcome 29 ister with MonsterTRAK, and Time: Begins 11 a.m. How to Get an On-Campus make your job search Success^ Location: Dome Plaza ful. Job Workshops n^ Thoughts on,.. Welcome to College Students: Need to find a room mate, seCCa car, find a job? Advertise with Tride cCassifieds for onCy $9/ Help Wanted Nannies Immediate openings for experienced part-time nannies in Escondido, Encinitas, Carlsbad. Must have references; $ ll/hr. (760) 798-1774. Student Related Need talented, dedicated players ! $100 entrance fee. So far, 12 games scheduled. Practice Fridays 10 a.m. @ school; Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Breeze Hill Park, Vista. Contact Brad Schmidt, ASI Office. Start your own Fraternity! Zeta Beta Tau is looking for men to start a new Chapter. If you are interested in academic success, a chance to network, and an opportunity to make friends in a non-pledging Brotherhood, e-mail: 7ht@7htnational.org or call (800) 431-9674. Miscellaneous Egg Donors Needed $4,000 compensation; Ages 19-30 Call Susan at (800) 463-5656 or e-mail procreative(g)linet.com To advertise, caCC 750-6099 August 24-September Tuesday, September 4 7 Career Services Club Week Location: Founders Plaza •J Compiled By: Melanie Addington Registration and Campus Information Open University registration and fall 2001 add/drop period. SMART Telephone available for drops only Friday, August 31 Late registration fee in effect if you are registering for Fall 2001 classes for the first time. Last day to drop with no record a Fall class that meets the first half of the term. Monday, September 3 Labor Day. Campus closed. *Any club, event, or workshop coordinators who would like their meetings or events listed in The Pride Calendar may e-mail the editors at pride @icsusm.edu .* HIV TESTING AND COUNSELING AVAILABLE AT STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES S ERVICES P R O V I D E D I N P A R T N E R S H I P W I T H . . C O U N T Y OF SAN DIEGO H E A L T H A N D H U M A N S ERVICES There are two major products that come out of Berkeley: LSD and UNIX. We don't believe this to be a coincidence. —Jeremy S. Anderson Experience is the worst teacher; it gives the test before presenting the lesson. —Vernon Law The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. - William Arthur Ward University politics are vicious precisely because the stakes are so small. —Henry Kissinger It is important that students bring a certain ragamuffin, barefoot, irreverence to their studies; they are not here to worship what is known, but to question it. —J. Bronowski It is possible to store the mind with a million facts and still be entirely uneducated. —Alec Bourne T ESTING A N D C OUNSELING IS A NONYMOUS A ND/OR C ONFIDENTIAL T O SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL YOUR STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES AT (760) 750-4915 Appointment Line (760) 7 50- 4921 T D D Line (For Hearing Impaired.) W alk-in's W elcome B ut M a y B e S ubject t o W ait D u e t o C linic F low. A TTENTION FUTURE TEACHERS Gain iiwalm&te m perience b y t eaching f un sciencetoe l e m e n t ^ afternoons, Training a nd materials provided. $20 to $30 p er o ne hour class. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 alcohol construction fall 2001 graduation Guelaguetza parking https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/15b40a8d61420846d74eb1aac5d8809f.pdf 20d90ae7de1e1dad62dfc02a7e542a82 PDF Text Text It May Not Be at Palomar, but Graduation Still Won't Be on Campus... Editorial, Page 6 Award Winning Student Newspaper http ://www.csusmpride.com ThePride California State University San Marcos Del Mar Fairgrounds Selected as Venue for Graduation Vol IX No. 2/ Tuesday, September 4,2001 Associated Students Hold Its first Board Meeting for Semester r SIBOD meeting to a ment. Due to recent construction Ftrancine Martinez (faroright) spoke at the APride Photo/Conor Mnnounce he change in venuef commencement. ( ongan) for a new library, however, part of rattlesnakes in the area as a public sible venue. After receiving comthe plaza has been closed and the plaints from students and faculty The first Board of Directors site may be unavailable for the next safety concern. When Derungs asked if there about the possibility of Palomar meeting' of Associated Students two years. Inc. (AST) for the fall semester The committee said it has was any chance for graduation College as a graduation venue, howwas held on Aug. 31. The most examined all areas of the campus, to be held on campus, Martinez ever, the university re-approached anticipated item of business on the specifically the parking lots and answered, "That opportunity is the staff at the Fairgrounds, and a contract was signed to hold graduagenda was the update for gradua- Mangrum Track, as possible venue completely gone." The committee also considered ation at Del Mar. tion location plans for 2001-2002. sites. The parking lots were local high schools, Carmen Villa, Assistant Dr. Francine Martinez, Vice eliminated as the San Diego Director of Enrollment Services, is President For Student Affairs, a possibility Convention Center, one of the coordinators for graduannounced that a contract to hold due to the the Moonlight ation. When asked the approxithe June 1 graduation ceremonies lots' uneven Amphitheater, and mate cost for graduation at the at the Del Mar Fairgrounds was s u r f a c e s , the San Luis Rey Fairgrounds, she answered, "It's which signed Friday. Mission. much too early to tell at this Some students at Friday's meet- M arti n e z Students on the moment." ing expressed their unhappiness e xplained graduation comThree committees will be about what they said was "little w e r e mittee pushed to involved in the graduation plannotification and information for stu- designed for exhaust aH possibil- ning process. "We're calling for dents" about the graduation venue drainage purities, Martinez said. student members to help with gradposes. search. "We heard from uation planning," said Martinez. Student Laura Derungs quesShe also students that they The committees include the tioned Martinez about the gradu- added that the wanted to keep Logistics Committee, the Program ation venue search. Derungs said pavement Construction is one reason she found it "hard to swallow" could also graduation will be held offcampus. graduation in the Planning Committee, and the Open that all possibilities for on-campus become very (Pride Photo/Conor Mongan) North County," said House Reception Committee. Some Martinez. "Their of the responsibilities for the comgraduation were exhausted. hot during a first choice was the Del Mar mittees include setting up the gradAt the board meeting, Martinez June commencement. uation venue, creating graduation explained the yearlong history of Mangrum Track was elimi- Fairgrounds." When the university first programs for students, and giving the search for a graduation venue. nated as a possibility after the At the end of last spring, a committee decided it would be too approached the staff at the Del tours of the venue and taking phograduation committee, composed costly to re-surface the field and Mar Fairgrounds, there were con- tographs for students and their ofstudents and administrators, con- to build additional access. The esti- cerns that commencement would guests. cluded that there was no possible mated cost to prepare the track for interfere with preparations for the The three committees must be way for the ceremony to be held graduation, according to Martinez, Del Mar Fair, which takesplace in filled by Oct. 15. Forms are availon campus. In the past, Founders was between $300,000-$500,000. June and July. The university then able at the ASI office in Commons Plaza was the site for commence- Martinez also listed the presence of looked to Palomar College as a pos- 203 or call (760) 750-4990. By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer Let the Welcome Week Festivities Begin By ANN BENING Pride Staff Writer Welcome Week, sponsored by Associated Students, Inc. (ASI), began on Tuesday, Sept. 4. and runs through Thursday, Sept. 6 Daily festivities begin at 11a.m. and end at 1:30 p.m. each day in the Dome Plaza. Welcome Week features free food, games, and music for students. "ASI is very committed to fulfilling the interests of the students and providing an enriched campus life," said Brad Schmidt, Club Services TechnicianforASI. "Enhancing the CSUSM experience, giving students ownership over their student life experience, and empowering students is key." Tuesday was "Back to School Country Kick Off Day." The Carlsbad band Texas Sky per- 2 News Travel..... 3 Arts .. 4 Opinion...... 6 formed, and 99.3/Hot Country Radio was on campus to provide music as well. Country Kick Off Day, hosted by the American Indian Student Alliance, Future Educators Club, History Club, and Victorious Club included a student pie-eating contest, barbeque, and a potato sack race. Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Xi Delta, Tau Kappa Epsilon and Sigma Alpha Epsilon will host the "Go Greek Welcome Week Bash" today. Students can play doubleshot basketball, radar speed pitch baseball, bungee run, and eat barbeque. Local bands Handful and Agent 51 will perform in the Dome Plaza. "Club Fair" the last event of Welcome Week, is scheduled for Thursday. All student clubs will be invited to set up booths with club information, and local radio Students receivefreefood outside the Dome during thefirst week ofclasses. station Z-90 will be on site. (Pride Photo/Conor Mongan) Campus Computers Upgraded By JAMES NEWELL Staff Writer To keep up with current trends in technology and student needs, the university replaces or upgrades antiquated computer equipment each year. This year a total of204 student computers were upgraded, and 30 new units were added for students, bringing the total number of student computers to 439. This year's upgrade consisted of Dell flat screens and Dell and Macintosh CPUs (central processing units). Not all units were replaced in the openaccess labs in Academic Hall 202 and 204, but all the monitors have been upgraded to the flat screens. In addition to taking up less space, the flat monitors are more energy efficient. Bill Ward, Director of. Telecommunications and Network Operations said, "Although the monitors were more expensive, they will pay for themselves over time." The university has instituted the computer refresh program, which is a three-year computer upgrade schedule. Costing around $1.2 million per year, the refresh program upgrades or replaces approximately one-third of the computers in the program yearly. This number varies from year to year, but all the computers in the program receive an upgrade every three years. There are currently 1,115 units in rotation, including faculty, staff and student computers, according to Ward. "I think any improvement is good," said Andrew Watkins, a junior and computer science major. "If we're going to learn what it takes to work, in the outside world, we're going to need the equipment used in the outside world." The replaced equipment, although considered out of date by the university, is still operational and can be used by other schools. A majority of the old computers are donated to local K-12 public schools. At one time, a dozen units made it as far as Africa, said Ward. �The Pride 2 Tuesday, September 4, 2001 Student By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer During the spring semester, CSUSM was introduced to the ''phantom shopper" program. The "phantoms" were undercover students who visited various campus departments, unannounced, in order to rate them on several criteria based on a point system. This fall, many more students will have the opportunity to participate. "The overall intention of the program is to, number one, have the students become effective evaluators of the campuses' programs and services, and number two, to assist departments in providing seamless, consistent and good service to the students," said Dean of Students Jonathan Poullard. The "phantom shoppers" are Phantoms sent into a department, or instructed to phone a particular department, with a script put together by the students during the training process. The script serves as a guideline for students to follow when making visits or phone calls. The departments are evaluated on criteria such as physical environment, quality of interpersonal contact, pertinent knowledge of the staff, timeliness in addressing questions/ concerns, usefulness of referrals/ resources and overall department experience. The"" founding co-directors of the program, Dean Poullard, and Assistant Executive Director of ASI, Susana Gonzalez, are confident that the program criteria and findings will improve department/Student interaction. The findings will be printed in an annual report that will Editing Services Haunt provide accurate details of how each department functions. After each visit or phone call, the phantom shopper summarizes the visit and submits the information to be printed in the report. For example, a student might visit Parking Services with a script designed for a student who appeals a parking ticket. After the student makes the visit, he/she evaluates the department based on the overall experience. The students and departments are made aware that the purpose of the program is not to get anyone in "trouble " but rather to assess the school's strengths and weaknesses in regards to service standards. The spring results were released to the department chairs as a starting point for analyzing future reports. The main pur- Campus pose of the reports is to inform of the spring 2001 shopping. the departments of the findings. With an increase in participatAccording to Poullard, it has yet ing departments from eight to to be decided how and when 26, and with a total of 20 phanstudents will have access to the tom shoppers, it is anticipated that the program will continue reports. "The information collected to grow. from the spring 2001 data was a Shoppers spend a total of pleasant surprise," said Poullard, nine hours working in the pro"especially since there had been gram, which includes both trainsome negative feedback." The ing and the actual "shopping" of report cleared up most implica- departments. Students are paid tions of such problems as the* $150 for their efforts. "Generous rudeness of some staff members pay is given to encourage stuand problems Within specific dents to take the job seriously campus departments reported by and to put in sincere and solid feedback," said Poullard. some students. For those interested in parThe phantom shopper program was adopted by CSUSM ticipating as a phantom shopper, based on a similar program flyers will be handed out during started at California Polytechnic CSUSM's Welcome Week fesUniversity, Pomona. Many tivities. A diverse group of stuchanges have been made this dents Will be chosen, to ensure semester at CSUSM based on its accurate results consistent with sister program and the results the student population. m j Hi i n u Campus blast- , ing resumed on Friday, Aug. 31st Additional warnings are now in place and blastings will occur at IS 4p.m.onFridays,. H (Pride Photo/ Melanie Addington) Specialist in Masters Theses and Doctoral Dissertations All Style Manuals and Disciplines Word Processing § Manuscripts § Letters § Proofreading mm Michel M. Walker P hone/Fax ( 760) 4 80-6470 k iewamals @ h ome.com Come help shape how California prepares for its future transportation needs! \t CALIFORNIA^^I^^ TRANSPORTATION PLAN The California Department of Transportation-District 11 and the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), cordially i nvites you to p articipate in a w orkshop to a ssist i n the development of a federally mandated 20-year California T ransportation P lan (CTP). T he CTP is a l ong-range transportation plan that will address local, regional, inter-regional, and international transportation issues. The workshop is part of the CTP Public Participation Program that will reach out to various communities throughout the State to solicit public views on transportation issues dealing with h ighways, streets, rail, transit, seaports, airports, bicycle and pedestrian concerns. Discussion items will include: traffic congestion, safety, economic prosperity, efficient fuel and energy use, viable transportation choices, affordable and accessible growth, and enhancing built and natural environment. North County Workshop: Facilitator: Charles Anders of Strategic Initiatives Utilizing Interactive Response Technology (Similar to OWho Wants to be a MillionaireO) Cal State University San Marcos Academic Hall Room ACD-102 Saturday, September 8, 2001 9:00 a.m. - noon Please RSVP to: Renee' Krolikowski, Caltrans, 619-688-3295 or via e-mail at: Shirley_Hautanen@dot.ca.gov Persons requiring alternative formats in Braille, large print, audiotape or computer disk to attend this meeting, or assistive services such as sign-language interpreting, real-time captioning, note taking assistance or other services, please call Renee' Krolikowski, Caltrans, 619-688-3295. J �Travel The Pride Tuesday, September 4, 2001 3 Student Vacation Revisited: King Pacals Secret Editors' Note: This is the second in a series of travel articles from a CSUSM student. By VLADISLAV CELIK As we were about to enter the archaeological site at Palenque, I remembered a book by a selftaught Swiss archaeologist, Erich von Daeniken. von Daeniken, well known for his hypothesis that the human race had originated from outer space, traveled to many parts of the world and gathered information about ancient civilizations to try to support his theory. One of the sites he visited was Palenque. He observed the carved images on stone plaques and concluded that they depicted astronauts in space ships. So there I was entering Palenque, feeling extremely privileged and excited. Palenque is somewhat different from most other Mayan cities because of its distance from other major crossroads of the region. The city remained undiscovered by many European settlers until the 20 century. In the 1920s, however, Danish explorer and archaeologist Frans Blom conducted excavations in the state of Chiapas and found an ancient Mayan city, buried under layers of mud and vegetation. He named it after a nearby village, Palenque. The first settlements in Palenque date back to 100 B.C.,but the city reached its cultural and economic peak between 600 and 700 A.D., during the 70-year rule of King Pacal. It had been the administrative center for the regions of the present day Chiapas and Tabasco. After Pacal died, the inhabitants abandoned the city in 800 A.D., and it was lost to the jungle until the 1920s. In 1952, Mexican archaeologist Alberto Ruz was researching the th tallest pyramid, the "Temple of the Inscriptions " There, at the top of the pyramid, he discovered an entrance to a tunnel well hidden in the floor of the temple. The tunnel led to the crypt in the pyramid's interior, in which the remains of King Pacal rested in a stone sarcophagus, decorated with relief carvings and jade relics. I held my flashlight tightly in my hand, determined to explore the pyramid with or without a guide. I had already decided in my foolish mind that, in case my undertaking was not approved by the site's authorities, I would go there anyway at some time when nobody was around. Access to the secret crypt became so important to me; it was as if I was going to find the answers to the mysteries of the world. As I slowly approached the tallest pyramid, the "Temple of the Inscriptions," I noticed a large number of tourists all around it. I climbed up the stairs, which were steep and numerous, and had to go around tourists who were wandering and taking photos. In a way I was disappointed because the crowd took away much of the excitement - I had expected to be there alone. But there was also a good side to having many tourists around. At least I did not have to worry about being taken by the armed Zapatista rebels or attacked by the beasts from the jungle. Plus, being in a crowd of tourists would not have put my explorations into the spotlight, where I might have been exposed to the scrutiny of the site's* authorities. At the top of the pyramid was a temple made of stone. Its thick walls were decorated with plaques on the exterior. The plaques were carved with Calendar Workshops Wednesday, Sept. 5 Since we were planning to come back to the site again early the next day, we wanted to spend the night as close to the ruins as possible. Luckily, there was a campsite about a quarter of a mile down the road. We assembled our tent, which was surrounded by coconut'palms and banana trees. There were several huts around with thatched roofs for the tourists who preferred to sleep in their hammocks. I felt that the jungle around might harbor snakes and that zipping up the tent was safer than | sleeping in a hammock. The night was starry and quiet at first, but we were awakened by eerie sounds coming from the jungle. The growling was constant and loud. Here in the distant land, under different skies, and in the midst of the rain forest, even a small commotion in the middle of H | the night can be disturbing. Sleeping close to the ruins Vladislav Celik stands next to one of the carvings at the Mayan ruins he could be exciting but also saw on his trip. (Courtesy Photo/Vladislav Celik) frightening. Was King Pacal's well. There was a large opening journey to eternity. I wondered soul hovering around, waiting on the floor and the stone stairs if that soul still hovered around to take revenge on us because of our intrusion? I wondered if led to the interior of the pyra- the crypt. I took a few snapshots and I had done anything offensive to mid. I learned from other tourists that it was the entrance to felt like getting out. By the time the king's soul while I was in Pacal's tomb and anybody could I reached the temple above, I was the crypt. The answer was no, go there without a guide. Excited, soaking wet, and I was tired. But of course. While anticipating the I wasted no time descending the I was overtaken by excitement new day and wondering about stairs. The tunnel was narrow, and joy. Looking down from the the source of the mysterious and and the stairs were steep, wet, top of the temple, I saw other pyr- eerie growling, I fell asleep. The next morning the staff and slippery. The ceiling was amids in the horizon and noticed at the campsite told us that the illuminated by incandescent light their shadows were getting lonmonkeys and other wild beasts and a flashlight was not neces- ger as the sun disappeared. sary. The day, however, was not in the jungle made the noise at over yet, and some tourists were night, sounds that were nothing The stairs changed direction several times. The air got stuffier determined to stay at the site as unusual for the locals. That day and breathing became more diffi- long as they were allowed. I did we visited more of the temples cult. Heat and humidity increased not feel like I could take any in Palenque, and later prepared exponentially as the tunnel got more excitement, since my goal for our next destination: Edzna, narrower. Some awesome panic had been achieved. All I wanted a major Mayan site in the state of overtook me, and then I came to a was to think about the events that Campeche, and a site in the state wider area where I saw the crypt had recently taken place and I of Yucatan. behind the bar fence. A heavy wanted to make sense of them. unusual inscriptions, which remotely reminded me of the inscriptions within Egyptian pyramids. Standing at the top of the pyramid, I was able to see the thick vegetation. The interior of the temple was decorated with plaques as Clubs Thursday, Sept, 6 Open University registration and fall 2001 add/ drop period. 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Includes BBQ and games. Registration Information August 24-September 7 sarcophagus was covered with a huge and perfectly carved stone block. As I descended further, I saw a narrow stone duct extending from the crypt to the top of the temple, built by the Mayas to allow the king's soul to make its London Paris Rome Lima Costa Rica New York Tokyo Events Thursday, September 6 Club Fair Location: Dome Plaza/all day $398 $456 $510 $435 $480 $231 $422 t^mms^rmrn^rn^m m*m$L Jmm***mr*m$mrn&kmcm*isomkmso Located In the U CSD Pric* Center LaJolla wm Americas Usa&f h S&tot Travel 858-452-0630 1-800-2COU NCI L www.counciJtravei.com �The Pride _ _ Arts & Entertainment 4 Tuesday, September 4, 2001 FURTHER ON DOWN THE M AD Further Fesitval, now renamed performed "The Wheel," then took the So Many Roads Festival, was a break while Logic appeared for a held at Coors Amphitheatre in drum and bass break. Ratdog then Chula Vista on Tuesday, Aug. 28. continued on, playing "Slipknot!" So Many Roads includes then making the well-known (to Ratdog, Karl Denson's Tiny fans) transition to Franklin's Universe, Rusted Root, DJ Logic Tower. While the jam remains, and Keller Williams. Rusted Root and Rat Dog headlined the show, other things remind music fans but Root clearly stole the spot- that times have changed. Fans and 3LW and CSUSM student Victor Padilla backstage at the MTV concert last light. Their live performance set tour groupies usually celebrate Thursday night (Pride Photo) free the structure of their record- the end of ^show in the parking ed material, showcasing the free- lots, while vendors sell vegetarian food, hemp necklaces, and By MELANIE ADDINGTON domRof improvisation.double plat- hand blown glass. Instead, police usted Root went eventually signed them to the Pride Editor inum with their 1992 major label officers rigidly enforced the "no By VICTOR PADILLA label. "When I Woke," b in lot" rule once the concert was Pride Staff Writer They revealed that being on Grateful Dead shows were debut, they disbanded afterut nly over. A tow truck drove through 1999 always about the "jam" session, eight years together/ Last so MTV's Total Request Live tour for such a long time can musicians just playing their instru- mer they came back togetherumTour came to San Diego have a grueling effect on a and ments for fun on stage for as performed a handful of shows Thursday, Aug. 30 at the San group, and that they missed their long as they could go. With the with the Allman Brothers. Since Diego Sports Arena. Headlining families from time to time. They death of the Grateful Dead's noto- then, they have been busy recordthe TRL tour was Destiny's keep in touch with friends and rious lead singer, Jerry Garcia, ing their newest CD, of which they Child, who performed with other family, however, by calling them IHl many deadheads, myself includ- played several songs at Tuesday's H p hip-hop and R&B acts, includ- at least once a day. ^JSH ed, feared those days were over. festival. On a lighter side, the teenaging Dream, Eve, Nelly, and 3 ^ t go i H| ers confessed that funny stage Instead, his spirit carried over However, it was Root's classic Little Women. into a new generation. Bands, like "When I Woke" songs, such "Cat I was given the opportunity mishaps and blunders occur Phish and String Cheese Incident, Turned Blue," and a spiritually to interview the newest R&B when they tour the country. began to fill the void missing releasing "Drum Trip-Ecstasy," sensation, " 3LW (3 Little On one occasion, one of the from the old Dead tours. Bob that sent the crowd into fits. Women). After being introduced girl's pants ripped on stage. Weir continued playing in his side Rat Dog finished out the festo the three ladies of 3LW, Naughton jokingly admitted to band, Rat Dog, and Phil Lesh tival with a handful of guest musis i 17-year-old Adrienne Bailon, having "slipped on the stage in W jsyPm created Phil and Friends. 16-year-old Naturi Naughton, front of the crowd" during one ntroduction to a Rusted Root. Then, in 1997, former Dead cians. Weir's pierformer, Johnnie (Top Left)leade singer of(RAbove) Bob and 14-year-old Kiely Ki of their performances. at og. uest musician Weir and other singer/ surprise ga.k.a. Johnny B. Goode,All PWeir, (c)2001 Jonathan Dabhan / Williams, I was able to learn a All three members said they hotos R Johnson, songwriters, including Arlo made it clear that Further Fest enjoy watching movies, such as little more about them. www.rabhan.com. Guthrie, Bruce Hornsby, and the could never have occurred with- cers warned everyone standing Their self-title debut album "American Pie 2," going to the Counting Crows, jammed for out such leaders in the rock and around that they must leave the has already gone platinum, and mall, and getting their nails done seven hours on a hot July night. Bailon said that their second when they get a free moment to played key- arking lots or risk having Thus, Further Fest Was born - as roll industry. Johnson"Tanqueray" pars towed immediately. their album is "already in the works." themselves during their hectic on the a way to remember and honor the boards atdog osnonguesday night, c Without celebrating further Their fast track to success touring schedules. with R T cherished Garcia. Although their present focus started when Williams' mother roviding some the best ith riends in parking lot Weir began thinking about por the evening. oJfohnson wmusic wfter fthe show, tIheagain missed decided to hold auditions to is music, all three have plans to f as he what was to become Further Fest pianist and original leader of tthe tahe old Dead tour days. I thought form 3LW. Naughton and Bailon attend college. For now, school in 1996 and by 1997 he had some R&B band, Sir John's Trio, with of myfriendBrendan's shirt that found out about the auditions must wait. Instead, they look of the top musical performers at drummer Ebby nd w s Jerry," while through friends from school. forward to starring in a new his side. As times have changed, known musicianHardy, aBerry.ell- Iimply says, "I Mtissriends.Then, The two auditioned, joined Pepsi commercial set to air in Chuck waved goodbye of so have the performers on the Johnson was not the only getting into my car, I obediently Williams, and 3 Little Women October, and, of course, they road, but the spirit of the "jam" guest that evening. DJ Logic also went on down the road. was born. Tommy Mottola, CEO are looking forward to making lives on. and Chairman of Sony Records, more music. performed with Ratdog. The band 3 Little W omen Join M TV Tour * ' SAVE*A*LOT CCassifieds WELCOMES o Fraternity! BACK THE Help Wanted SZtotarttartyBournTewwnCishapter. Iffyoroumaen eta eta au looking sa RCETURNING NImmediate openings for experienced icnterestedo ninetwork, andsauccess,rea academic annies hance t n opportuLASSES! V L H g M J i S tudents looking for extra c ash are w elcome t o apply! 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This coupon cannot be used to purchase gift certificates or gift cards, or be applied as payment on a Mervyn's account Coupon can be combined with 1 5% Instant Credit New Account discount, 10% Big Rewards savings certificate or other coupons. Coupon void if copied. Not redeemable for cash, Coupon valid August 1 - October 31,2001. Transaction procedure: Scan merchandise. Press discount key. Override discount to 10%. Scan coupon. Total and complete transaction as usual, limit one coupon per transaction. mervyifs Save an extra 10% on anything in our store. Even sale and clearance items. Now that's a cut even your teachers would approve of. Levi's • Dockers • Lee • Unionbay • Mudd • l.ai. • Sideout • High Sierra mervyns AW For the store nearest you call 1-80G-M-E-R-V-Y-N-S or visit mervyns.com. �6 Tuesday, September 4, 2001 EDITORIAL It's official. Commencement 2002 will take place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. While we applaud the university's efforts in reconsidering its decision to make Palomar College the site for graduation (after many student and faculty complaints), we, like many other graduating seniors at Cal State San Marcos, are disappointed that we will be unable to graduate on campus. At the ASI Executive Board of Director's meeting on Friday, Aug. 1, students were told that the opportunity for commencement at the university was "completely gone," according to Vice President of Student Affairs, Francine Martinez. Although the university has already made its decision, we want to speak out and let the university know how its decision will affect students. Dr. Martinez said she sympathized with the frustrated students present at the meeting and said that if a student poll were taken, she would bet that 100 percent of students would say they wanted graduation on campus. We also feel that most seniors will be upset with the university's decision. Co-editor, Melanie Addington, for example, is graduating from the university this year with a B.A. in Literature Opinion The Pride replace computers which were already and Writing Studies. Addington gradu public safety. Right? We have, after all, gone through after- working. While we applaud the university ated from home school for her high school degree, and never had the chance to attend noon blastings on campus, and adjusting for donating many of the old computers, to our college surroundings and its many we can't help but wonder why spending a graduation. $500,000 for commencement i s At Palomar College, Addington transformations is a part of the CSUSM evenssue. We believe many studentss huch an i ere experience. received her A.A., but did not attend the would much prefer to walk on their own Martinez said that the campus could ceremony, believing that most important, for her, would be the walk during her not guarantee the safety of people in campus than type papers while staring at graduation from a four-year university. the parking lots due to the slight slant. nifty new fiat-screen monitors. Some administrators consider stuHowever, the uniWhen she found out that she versity has made an dents at this campus customers. We were would not be graduating on attempt to ensure always taught that the customer is always campus, Addington felt that our safety from right. If 100 percent of us had the opporafter years of hard work, rocks again flying tunity to vote on an on-campus graduaand twice disappointed parthrough the class- tion, regardless of cost, would our 6,000 ents, every moment she had rooms, so why voices have been loud enough for the worked up to until her last couldn't this dilem- university to hear? semester was for nothing. Three students definitely have had a ma be solved? It may seem a small say, though. The graduation committee As to the heat, we understand it will detail, graduating at a racetrack, but many students, like Addington, feel that the big be hot if graduation took place on the that first researched and suggested the moments in life, such as college gradua- parking lot, but it will also be hot at the grad venues was made up of mostly faculty and staff, with only three students: tion, should not be substituted with a dis- Del Mar Fairgrounds. The other on-campus venue, the track, one who graduated last year, on campus, appointing consolation location. would have cost too much money (approx- and two others who will be graduating this At the BOD meeting, Martinez explained some of the reasons why imately $300,000-$500,000 to prep the year. At the BOD meeting, Martinez did CSUSM could not be utilized. The park- area). However, if the university must make it clear that the three students urged ing lots and Mangrum Track were con- spend money on the students, isn't com- the committee to explore every possible sidered graduation venues. The lots, how- mencement the best reason? This special option to have graduation on campus, and ever, were designed for drainage pur- occasion, after all, is the entire point for she said, "It was a difficult decision for the poses, cusing a slight slant and could those of us that pour our money and time committee." We truly hope the university honestly also become hot during commencement. into the educational experience at Cal State. And while $300,000 - $500,000 took all venue options into consideration. If the specific problem with the parking lots was a slight slant, we are sure the seems like a great deal of money, it's Regardless of cost. Because as student university would have taken the neces- nothing compared to the approximately Laura Derungs said, it's truly a difficult sary steps to take precautions and ensure $3.6 million the university is spending to decision to swallow. "It may seem a small detail, graduating at a racetrack... " HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters t o t he E ditor Letters should be submitted vfe electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and Economic Leadership identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. 300 words Let me start by reviewing or less preferred. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. some facts. Fact number one, STUDENT POLL Suicide A ttempt Destroys Student s Beliefs do multiple occurrences of this By LISA LIPSEY type of event say about our tolPride Opinion Editor erance for people with mental health issues? Or could it be I am a great believer in the concept that human beings are that people are so wrapped up inherently good. I trust that in their busy schedules that they people can, and in most cases can only think of how the disdo, make decisions with concern traught woman on the bridge is for other human life. However, holding up their day? It used to be that people after reading the news report about a suicide attempt Tuesday, would just turn their backs, and Aug. 25 , my beliefs were ripped ignore cries for help. In New what? York, during the 1950s, the story to shreds. *Results from last week s poll on The Associate Press report- of a woman stabbed to death in , the online edition. ed: "A woman leaped off a the streets made national head160-foot-high bridge Tuesday lines. No one bothered to call after authorities closed a busy the police. Now, Americans have interstate because passing moved from refusing to help, or motorists were yelling at her to perhaps only engaging in apa3/18 N o www.csusmpride.com jump." thy, to encouraging the destruc8/18 Yes, parking The 28-year-old woman, tion of human life. This type of verbal assault whose name was not released, 1/18 Yes, crashing classes was rescued and taken to a hos- mainly occurs when people are 5/18 Yes, waking up pital, where she remains in criti- in large groups, where they will 1/18 Other not be singled out and held cal condition. The woman was on the accountable for their actions. I southbound side of the Interstate do not hold dear the thoughts of lexander 5b ot via electronic mail to The Pride electronic nearridge,he ver Uhe Ship Canal, Aecretary oHamilton,ut(first iU.S. f State) b this ncit niversity of S mall account, rather than the individual ediIt is the policy of The Pride not to print Washington. dent certainly proves the phrase, aaonymous Jetters, S k , asses a sses." ' itch, ump!' is -f spla classified advertisings ml - M M e Addingtoa Iiw Thejjljj: Dihouly and he construed as thewhat " heJump, b"We hjad motor- "The mmaginerehaer mind and Ii s heard. Victoria B. Segall > n Pride s d not Co-Editor O^iijioa Editor p Lisaiij&ey m endorseitien*rorentures. The Pof commerciatlhe ists, truckers, and people in a heart will be the last to recover. enterprises o v ride reserves F a e 4t r e w B io right i© reject any advertising. jglgjv. Metro bus, screaming at her to She may not always remember 0*a<fetatel»tera The ride is publs on Tuesdays onlookers said, she Assktaut&iitor James Newell > mduring Phe academiiched weeklyistribution jump," Diaz said. John Diaz, whatalways remember hbut they t year. D ow Assistant Police Chief, called it will FWS Worker includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries made her feel. She has to live "a very disturbing trend." | m 1 Madeleine Marshall ni mm u il in ments, g ^V J ^?^ SilS 3 | I am amazed that peo- with her own justifications for ' Ali opmlimaiMiMtei^^tlje^or, anting to nd the uicide published in The Pride, represent the opinionsT&e P ride 1 f ^ ^ ^ p m f H ple watching aa shing, asattempt wnowledge tehat her life andindinumerous could do such t if they k of the author, and do not necessarily represent ffceviewsof ThePride, or orCalii>miaState California State University San Marcos were spectators at a sporting viduals, who did not know a University San Marcos, Unsigned editorials •lii&flmm, CA m s - q is event. Shame on them. How can thing about her, saw her as a represent the majority opinion ofJfce Pride 92096-0001 W s m Sim m people be so cruel, so evil? burden, supported her decision, editorial hoard* 9 ** | | | jpjj* J '*§I I 750-6099 : Letterseleo the editors Memail cland tphone number, i in ude This go-ahead-and-jump and spoke words of hate. Think an address, t isdentification* ij&tmimhould be submited E-mail: pxide@mmmMu ;\ crowd encouragement is far from before you speak. ur and length. letters s fettp://www.€siismpritle.cooi ; a first time occurrence. What Was there any hassle for you this first week Have an opinion ofschool? If so, but don't have time to write? Check out our student poll online at: The Pride 1 v the U.S. economy (to put it bluntly) bites at the moment, particularly the computer industry. Fact number two, flat panels are more expensive than traditional computer monitors; a typical 17-inch monitor can be found for about $200, a typical 17-inch flat panel costs $1,500 (source, www.dell.com). Fact number three, the monitors in the main computer lab and library were replaced with flat panels. It may be tempting to view the extra $1,200 spent on each flat panel as a waste of our tuition. I believe however that during this time of economic slowdown, we must thank our administrators for their economic leadership, and their efforts to spend every penny they can get their hands on. As an employee in the particularly slow telecommunication industry, I find this leadership particularly exciting. If we could get public schools everywhere to follow in CSUSM's footsteps, the economic stimulus should get the manufacturing and computer industries rolling again, and give the economy a much needed jump start. Furthermore, as anyone involved with government budgets knows, a penny saved is a penny cut from next year's budget. Therefore, again I must thank our fearless leaders at CSUSM for keeping the spending up, so that there will be plenty of money in the budget for next year. I cannot wait to see what our leaders at CSUSM can come up with next. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Associated Students (ASI) computer lab Del Mar Fairgrounds fall 2001 graduation https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/19b4ca881df52d50a8c4aa57f079a89b.pdf c31d9fcf2588abe60b3592c31dcd490e PDF Text Text Student's Right of Free Expression Jeopardized By Campus Employee Editorial, Page 6 Speaking Out for Students http ://www.csusmpride.com The Pride California State University San Marcos L ocal N ews .2 S ports 3 A rts 4 O pinion 6 -7 Vol IX No. 3/ Tuesday, September 11,2001 Students Celebrate The Start of School Country Music Kicks Off Fest • Students Go Greek During Welcome Week By ANN BENING Pride Staff Writer Students who participated in the Go Greek festivities, hosted by CSUSM's sororities and fraternities during Welcome Week, were treated to barbeque, activities, and live music on Wednesday, Sept. 5. Go Greek day featured performances by bands Agent 51 and Handful. "Agent 51 is to-thebone rock and roll," said Sean Scura, bassist and vocalist for the band. Agent 51 also includes Eric Davis on guitar and vocals, Mike Levinson on drums, and Chris Armes on guitar and lead vocals. Agent 51, who hail from Poway, have been playing together for seven years. They have played at venues including Cannes, Epicenter and Palomar College, and will tour the U.S. in November. Their new CD, "Just Keep Running," was released July 19. The band Handful also played. "It was cool to come back here and play," said Handful band member, Zack Walters, an alumnus of CSUSM, "I graduated in the spring and now see a lot of new faces." Handful members include Walters on lead vocals, Conor Volk on drums, and Eric Gaskell on bass. Handful has been playing together for more than two years. The band will be play at Jolt and Joes Sept. 14 in Escondido, By DUSTIN NAYLOR Pride Staff Writer Frank Sullivan and Texas Sky gave students a taste of country and western flavor during the Welcome Week kick off, Tuesday, Sept. 3. Sullivan and Texas Sky performed live for students in front of the Dome and under sunny skies. Sullivan and Texas Sky performed country covers as well as original music. Sullivan, lead singer for the band, called his music, "reckless California country," and it was. The drummer kept a steady backbeat rhythm -while the Students line up for free barbeque during Welcome Week. Welcome Week lead guitarist included ASI events, such as a country b&Hdperformance, and Go Greek played bluesy riffs festivities. (Pride photo/Victor Padilla) and harmonic melodies. Sullivan and Sept. 27 at the Belly Up fraternity, participated in a pie also said that bassthrowing game. Tavern in Solana Beach. ist Buddy Ryan Frank Sullivan and Texas Sky performed in front of Compton enjoyed the activiHandful plans to tour the and drummer Kevin West Coast soon. Their new CD, ties, despite being hit with 10 the Dome Tuesday. Ryan held interna"Real American Cheese", was whipped cream pies. "It feels (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) tional acclaim, travgreat if it benefits life here on released in April, 2001. help them learn more about the eling the world and playing at various clubs and events. Mike Smith, president of Tau campus," he said. the Grand Ole Opry. Holly Sheets, of the Alpha Kappa Epsilon, said he felt the The "reckless" sounds of event demolishes the stereotype Xi Delta sorority, was one of "I didn't know Cal State Sullivan and Texas Sky may be did things like this. They should heard again on Oct. 7, when of a fraternity, giving it a new the many students playing the do it more often," said student they open for Tracy Lawrence face. Smith explained how the double shot basket ball game. "Welcome Week makes Ian Quinn. fraternities held a turkey drive at 4th & B in downtown San school a little less intimidating last year, which gave 78 turkeys The American Indian Diego. to the homeless in Escondido, for the new students," said Student Alliance, Future and told how his fraternity served Sheets. Christine Schermer, also of as Big Brothers to the children Alpha Xi Delta, said, "Todays' at the Early Learning Center. "Its a great way to be event was a lot of fun. It brought involved in the community and Greeks together and let students to give leadership support," said know Greek life is more than Smith. Chris Compton, a mem- just a stereotype." ber of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon tions included comments on the By JESSICA KRONE lack of on-campus housing. The Pride Staff Writer report also added that student While on-campus housing is housing is an "enriching opporthen parallel-parking cars behind two p.m. and pick up time is not offered at CSUSM, Student tunity" and "will build life skills and Residential Life (SRL) is and conflict issues," that students those spaces. Drivers of the 5 p.m." "I always find parking easy, working to provide off-campus can learn from. double-parked cars leave their In previous years there keys with attendantsof Central but I would use the stack park- living information for students Parking Inc., who are contracted ing if I needed to," said student on the SRL website. The web- "wasn't a need for on-campus site, located at www.csusm.edu/ housing," said Bridgett Blanshan, with the university, and receive a Cathy Chapin. claim ticket, valet parking style. Charity Allen is one student srl, includes housing-search tips, SRL Director. The university, however, is Students returning to pick who has never used stack park- maps and community profiles. "Student housing programs making plans for on-campus up those vehicles that were dou- ing. "If you don't have to pay for ble-parked see the attendant and it or give the attendants a tip, I positively affect universities' housing, and the construction of use the claim ticket to reclaim think it works great," said Allen. recruitment and retention, as well apartment-style dorms for more as student success and satisfac- than 400 individuals is expected their keys. "I thought it cost money." When stack parking ends on tion with the college experience," to be complete for Fall 2003. Cindi Peters, Field The SRL office is located in Coordinator for Parking Tuesday, Sept. 11, some people according to a CSUSM WASC Services, said, "The stack park- may have difficulties finding Report from 1999. The WASC Craven Hall 4116 and Commons ing does not start until 8:30 or spaces. Williams said that there (Western Association of Schools 207. As of Sept. 21, the entire 9 a.m. in the morning or until are 160 spaces available in the and Colleges) report gives annual staff will move to one central evaluations of Cal State San location at Craven Hall 4116. the first lot is full. It stops at ambulatory care center. Marcos, and one of their evalua- Stack Parking Alleviates Parking Blues By JOY WHITMAN Pride Staff Writer In August 2000, the university first implemented stack parking, a temporary solution to alleviate the stress of searching for parking during the first weeks of school. According to Dora Knoblock, Director of Parking Services, stack parking was a huge success, and 2,000 extra vehicles were parked using the system. Stack parking works by filling all of the marked spaces in the 562-spaces in Lot "C," the top lot for student parking, and Educators of America, History Club, and the Victorious Club hosted the event and cooked hot dogs and hamburgers for students, free of charge. The day, appropriately titled "Country Kick O ff' day, was the first in a series of Welcome Week events sponsored by Associated Students Inc. Welcome Week is designed to make students comfortable on campus, and to New Housing Web Site Made to Offset Lack of On-Campus Housing �The Pride Local News 2 Tuesday, September 11, 2001 Fast Forward Transit Service Postponed U.S. Pulls out of Racism Conference Due to Contract Negotiations By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor The North County Transit District (NCTD) has postponed plans for the "Fast Forward" transit service. The new program would have given Escondido residents a direct bus route to Cal State San Marcos. The proposed bus route, 347, would have replaced bus route 383. The original date for the start of the service was Sept. 16. However, NCTD and coach operators were unable to agree on a contract. On Friday, coach operators voted against a contract proposed by the NCTD. Many of the coach operators said the NCTD was " . . . not being fair, they have to pay us what we deserve, many administrators make more money than we do." "Passengers should have faster trips, enjoy more convenient service on main routes, and see more comfortable bus stops over time," according to an NCTD booklet publicizing the service. Meeting Our Future Transportation Needs By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor North County residents attended a workshop on Saturday to assist the California Department of Transportation's development of a federally mandated, 20-year California Transportation Plan (CTP) for 2025. Kimberly Weinstein, chief of the system-planning branch, said that she was surprised to see low turnout. 50 people attended the workshop. "We were.expecting a lot more people," said Weinstein. San Marcos residents who participated in the workshop stressed their desires for a more accessible and safe transportation system. Solana Beach and Del Mar residents want better community environment. The CTP is a long-range transportation plan that will address local, regional, interregional, and international transportation issues. "The plan is to make every dollar count to improve mobility," said Jack Boda, Interim District Director of Caltrans. The CTP Public Participation Program reaches out to various communities throughout California to learn the public's views on transportation issues, including the improvement of highways, streets, rails, and transit systems. Charles Anders, President of Strategic Initiatives, conducted an audience survey with the use of interactive audience technology, which is similar to online polling. According to his results, the important transportation needs for the public in 2025 include: viable transportation choices, and affordable, accessible transportation. "Every community is different and we understand that there are different needs, that is why we are conducting this survey to try to reach all needs," said Anders. The California Department of Transportation-District 11 and the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) presented the workshop. The CTP will host two more workshops, olie in San Diego and another in Imperial County. The CTP will draft a plan and policy review and will return in the winter of 2001 with a final draft for public review and comment. Those would like to participate are asked to contact Renee Krolikowski at (619) 688-3295. By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer impact of the decision to pull out that the U.S. made. They contend that although the conference has not progressed as planned, they will continue to discuss ways to mend past racial wrongdoings and acceptable ways to deal with ethnic diversity around the world. The remaining delegates said they have not lost hope. The conference is designed to look at and celebrate cultural diversity, but was hindered by the focus on the Israelis' treatment of Palestinians, and the question of the West paying reparations to past victims of slavery. When the U.S. pulled out from the conference, the action sparked mixed reviews from conference attendees. AfricanAmerican protesters said they wondered why the U.S. would not compromise and continue with the talks, and delegates said there was no room for a compromise. "This is not a question of persuading people. This was a question of an iron wall ... ," said delegation member and Calif. Representative, Tom Lantos. On the other hand, Mary Robinson, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights who organized the conference said, "There is a good sense that we are back on course." Last week the U.S. joined Israel and backed out of the World Conference Against Racism, held in South Africa. Before the conference started, the U.S. and Israel warned that they would not participate if the offensive language in the documentation, labeling Israel as "a new kind of apartheid," was not removed. Secretary of State Colin Powell said, "I have taken this decision with regret because of the importance of the international fight against racism and the contribution that the conference could have made to it." The European Union, in addition to the U.S. and Israel, questioned the criticism of the Israeli nation, but they decided to continue talks on a promise from the delegates to re-draft conference documents. The re-draft used Thursday acknowledged a forced occupation of Palestine by Israel, but no longer labels Israel as racist. Since the change in the documents came at such a late time in the conference, delegates from the remaining groups said they wonder if there will be any progress. Although talks continued, South Africa, the European T h e New York Times conUnion, and the Arab League tributed to this article. acknowledged the negative Students! Advertise with The Trxdefor onCy $9/ Catf (760) 750-6099 Help Wanted tiable depending on results. ($200-300/ month). Approx. 10 mins. From campus. References, reliable car, clean driving record, non-smoker required. Explain qualifications at xela!75 @yahoo.com. or 404-423-4461 Miscellaneous Need a job? Looking for creative, motivated people Pt/F/No experience necessary. Immediate openings for experienced Customer Service operating a dry water part-time nannies in Escondido, massage machine. Encinitas, Carlsbad. 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The total cost for the lacrosse equipment, which includes the sticks and shoes, is about $100 per student, according to Goldstein. There are approximately 20 women in the club, according to Acfalle! The players explained that men's lacrosse is slightly rougher playing than women's lacrosse. The women focus, for example, more on running and using their hands and sticks to catch the ball, while the men play the game more as if it was football. Although official practice will not start until February, women interested in joining the club have begun to practice and use the sport "as a way to release stress," said student Shannon Donahue. No information on the men's lacrosse team is available this week. Jeff Cudmore, co-captain of the lacrosse team, declined an interview, stating that Brad Schmidt, Technical Coordinator for ASI, must be present to answer any questions about the club. Other lacrosse players on the men's team also denied requests for interviews during Friday's lacrosse meeting on Mangrum Track. Schmidt did not respond to an e-mail or phone request for an interview. Those who would like more information on the women's lacrosse club may e-mail Stacy Goldstein at golds010@csusm.edu. Editing Services Specialist in Masters Theses and Doctoral Dissertations All Style Manuals and Disciplines Word Processing § Manuscripts § Letters § Proofreading Michel M . Walker Phone/Fax (760) 4 80-6470 kiewamals @home.com Cross Country Results from UC Irvine-Asics Invitational, Sept. 8 Cal State San Marcos' men's cross country team placed fifth out of the 16 men's teams that participated in the UC Irvine-Asics Invitation on Saturday, Sept. 8. Northern Arizona University placed first overall for the men. The Cougars women's team placed 14 out of the 18 women's teams, UC Irvine placing first overall. Results for CSUSM' men's cross country team: Jeff Green finished in 31:08.5 for 120th place Brandon Cline finished in 31:13.7 for 122 place Results for CSUSM's women's cross country team: Lanela Cox finished in 19:42.4 for 40th place Manal Yamont finished in 20:39.1 for 79th place Felisha Mariscal finished in 21:04.5 for 90th place Katherine Nibblet finished in 21:14.1 for 93rd place Samantha Delagardella finished in 22:15.3 for 116th place Camille Wilborn finished in 22:18.9 for 117th place Marcus Chandler finished in 26:37.5 for 17th place Kris Houghton finished in 27.10.5 for 31st place Rene Reyes finished in 27.21.2 for 38th place Omar Zavala finished in 37:35.5 for 46th place Michael Shannon finished in 27:44.7 for 50th place Robbie McClendon finished in 28:34.6 for 77th place (Results courtesy of Paige Jennings) N EXT EVENT: Aztec Invitational Saturday, Sept. 15 Balboa Park, San Diego CA 9 a.m. 5k/8k CSUSM Calendar of Events Workshops Clubs Events Tuesday, Sept. 11 Understanding Academic Probation Time: 2-3 p.m. Location: Commons 206 Tuesday, Sept. 11 Medieval Round Table Time: 12-1 p.m. Location: CH 6201 Now-October 3 La Paz Tras el Cerco: Peace Under Siege in Mexico Location: Library Gallery Thursday, Sept. 13 MEChA General Meeting Time: 12-lpm Location: TBA Wednesday, Sept. 12 Library Book Sale Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Library Courtyard Pre-Health Society Time: 5 p.m. Location: Craven 6205 For more info, call Justin (760) 583-3781 Wednesday, Sept. 19 u From Dances with Wolves to Smoke Signals: Reinventing Indians On-screen99 Time: 7 p.m. Location: ACD 102 Director Chris Eyre discusses his perspectives and award-winning film. Tickets are $3 for students with ID and $5 general admission. Wednesday, Sept. 12 Studying Abroad Info. Meeting Time: 1-2 p.m. Location: University 451 Thursday, Sept. 13 How to Budget Your Money Time: 3 p.m. Location: Commons 206 Friday, Sept. 14 Career Skills: Resume, Interview & Job Search Time: 9-12 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Circle K Int. Open House Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Power Surge Cafe Play 1 on 1 with DrJ The Next Stage* You could win a chance to piay a 1 on 1 game with Pro Basketball Hall of FamerJulius Erving~Dr, J. Plus get a Free Basketball & Hoop* Just sign up for easy banking with the Student Combo** Package at the Wells Fargo location nearest your school, Student Combo Package Student Checking Free Wells Fargo Student Visa* Card*1 Wells Fargo* ATM & Check Cardt Online Account Access Andmuchmore �4 Tuesday, September 11, 2001 Sex, Drugs, Rock n Reality By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer Dragon asks Chris to audition for the role of the band's lead singer. How can Chris say no? After all, this has been his rock and roll fantasy since high school Chris, with Emily in tow, goes to Los Angeles (all this in the first halfhour). Chris, of course, gets the job, after wowing the band with his mimetic abilities and promptly enters the world of sex, drugs are just a few of the bands involved in the soundtrack. Real rock stars also appear in the What happens when the ultimovie, including Zakk Wylde, mate rock fan lives out the ultiJason Bonham, Jeff Pilson, Jeff mate fantasy of joining a rock Scott Soto, and Mike Matijevic, band? This is the question ponall of who have roles as musidered by thousands of young peocians. ple growing up in suburbia, pray"Rock Star" has its funny ing for their rock fantasies to moments, but they're few and far come true. This is also the quesbetween. tion the movie "Rock Star" tries to Unfortunately, nothing funny answer. But, other truly stands out, films have done it and the love story better. between Chris If you want to and Emily is see a rock-based weak. I did not movie with drama care about the and heart, watch love relationship "Almost Famous." between Chris If you want to see and Emily, and a rock-based movie Steel Dragon's that is funny, watch music was good "This Is . Spinal but not memoraTap." "Rock Star" ble. is just a lightweight In the end it drama, injected all seemed cliche. with few laughs. A young person Chris Cole dreams big and (Mark Wahlberg) is rises from huma wannabe rock ble beginnings to star who spends his find fame and days repairing copy fortune, only to machines, and realizes that the spends his nights reality of the fronting a tribute dream is not a band called Blood good as the fanPollution. While he tasy. sings the cover Rock Star's songs of his favortagline is "the ite band, Steel wannabe who got Dragon, his girlto be." It should friend and band read "the iMlhssi *§ w&M manager Emily wannabe who got • * §§ p§ *& JHH - iw ^ (Jennifer Aniston) to be, and then -* t jfc, t war ^ -V' * ill ®§Il i|§ | p watches and waits, faced reality." believing his talent "Rock Mark Wahlberg stars in the movie as a wannabe rock star. could take him all Star" is now ©2001 - Warner Bros. Pictures and Bel-Air Entertainment the way to the top playing in theof the charts, if he would only and rock and roll. But in the end, aters and is rated R for language, Chris realizes that the dream is sexuality, and some drug content, write his own songs. Chris is consumed with his not worth the sacrifices that he and has a running time of 104 role as the lead singer, and is has to make in order to follow minutes. obsessed with everything Steel his rock star dream. The highlight of "Rock Star" Dragon, especially the man he emulates on stage, Bobby Beers. is, not surprisingly, the music. After a series of well-timed AC /DC, Bon Jovi, Kiss, Def events, the guitarist for Steel Leppard, INXS, and Motley Crue The Pride Literary Supplement CALL FOR PAPERS Please submit images and text using the following instructions. Submissions are being accepted for the upcoming Pride Literary Supplement. All forms of literary writing — expository, critical, theoretical and creative writing — are encouraged. Authors should avoid highly technical language, critical jargon, foreign, or mathematical language. When technical terms are essential, they should be explained to the reader. References to critical literature, where necessary, should be parenthetical. APA, ML A, Chicago, and all other formats are welcome as long as the paper represents the appropriate academic discipline. The P IS favors student writing. Staff and faculty contributions will also be considered. Photos or images (black and white preferred) of other artwork will also be accepted as an enhancement or as an alternative to manuscripts. Hollywood Says Goodbye to Pauline Kael review films. Neal Gabler, a fellow critic, wrote in the New York Times Book Review, "Pauline Kael taught us how to stop worrying and love movies." Her writing was considered provocative because of her originality and the steadfast nature of her opinions. She went beyond the obvious to shed new light on the analyses of movie plot lines, style, dialogue, purpose, and cultural history. Pauline Kael dies at 82 at her home in Kael's movie reviews Great Barrington, Mass. Kael was one of helped establish the repthe most highly regardedfilm critics. utations of such film(Courtesy photo/Cinemania) makers as Francis Ford © 1996 Microsoft Corporation Coppola, Martin By JENNIFER HOLMES Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg. Pride Staff Writer Her reviews also tainted some reputations as well. She made Pauline Kael, one of the known her grudges against most highly regarded film crit- Stanley Kubrick and Clint ics of the 20th century, died Eastwood. Monday, Sept.3, at her home Her work has been pubin Great Barrington, Mass. She lished in Film Quarterly, was 82 years old. Her fellow film Mademoiselle, Vogue, the New critics knew her as a defender of Republic, and McCall's. Some artistic creativity, subtlety, and of her favorite films include craftsmanship. "The Godfather," "Bonnie & The youngest of five Clyde," "Cabaret", "Taxi children, Kael was born and Driver," "Pulp Fiction," and raised on a ranch in Petaluma, "The Cider House Rules." Kael Ca. After earning her bache- considered "Citizen Kane" the lor's degree in philosophy at best movie ever made. Many the University of California, involved in the film industry Berkeley, Kael wrote her first respected her, and she will be review in 1953 for Lights, a San forever missed. Francisco magazine. That first The Associated Press and review marked the beginning Los Angeles Times contributed of a 38-year career that forever to this article. changed the way film critics Great Student Airfares available with your ISIC or IYTC For judging and layout purposes: The Pride Literary Supplement (PLS) editors are again seeking student writing representing Submit a blind copy, with your name appearinquiry and research across all academic disci- ing only on a cover sheet and essay title, your plines pursued at CSUSM. mailing address, e-mail, phone number, and major or graduate field of study to: Submissions: The Pride Arts & Entertainment The Pride O ffice Commons 2-201 Also: E-mail one electronic file attachment (MS Word) to pride@csusm.edu. Entries submitted without an electronic copy will not be reviewed. An electronic copy on a PC-formatted disk will also be accepted. Manuscripts or disks will not be returned. Deadline for submissions : November 13, 2001. 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Recently an individual who works for the student government on campus attempted to stonewall The Pride by instructing a group of students not to communicate with Pride reporters. Whether this decision was made to cover up any wrongdoing is not known at this time, but what concerns the student newspaper staff the most is that the students gave up their freedom of speech so willingly. We understand that students make their own choices. Those who choose to give up their rights do so of their own accord. Nevertheless, for those who may not be sure of their rights, we would like to explain them - with the help of information from the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union). Taking control of a student's ability to discuss matters with The Pride is a serious offense to the editors and to the readership of the student paper. We understand that people will try to conceal information. But any attempt to keep individuals quiet, especially students whose stories may be told in print, silences their voices and hinders freedom of expression. Students' voices must be heard, especially in a university whose values include academic freedom and multiple perspectives in the classroom and in the daily lives of all individuals associated with this campus. WHAT IS FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION? "The First Amendment guarantees our right to free expression and free association, which means that the government does not have the right to forbid us from saying what we like and writing what we like; we can form clubs and organizations," according to the ACLU. The Supreme Court has written that this freedom is "the matrix, the indispensable condition of nearly every other form of freedom." Without it, fundamental rights, such as the right to vote, would wither and die. The First Amendment exists precisely to protect even the most offensive and controversial speech from government suppression, with the exception of language intended to incite violence. WHY FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IS ESSENTIAL (according to the ACLU) • It's the foundation of self-fulfillment. The right to express one's thoughts and to communicate freely with others allows each individual to realize his or her full human potential. • It's vital to the attainment and advancement of knowledge, and the search for the truth. Enlightened judgment is possible only if one considers all facts and ideas, from whatever source, and tests one's own conclusions against opposing views. Therefore, all points of view — even those that are "bad" or socially h armful — should be represented in society's "marketplace of ideas." • It's necessary to our system of self-government and gives the American people a "checking function" against government excess and corruption. The American people must be well informed and have access to all information, ideas and points of view. Mass ignorance is a breeding ground for oppression and tyranny. HISTORY OF FREEDOM Speech is protected in the United States more than in any country in the world. However, the path to freedom was rough. It took nearly 200 years to establish f irm constitutional limits on the government's power to punish "seditious" STUDENT POLL Are you happy with the decision to graduate at Del Mar Fairgrounds? 1/22 0/22 21/22 I don't care No, I want it on campus ^Results from on-line edition survey at www.csusmpride.com The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor Opinion Editor Feature Editor Graduate Intern Assistant Editor FWS Student Adviser Melanie Addington Victoria B. Segal! Lisa Lipsey Claudia Ignacio Amy Bolaski James Newell Victor Padilla Madeleine Marshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted and "subversive" speech, according to the ACLU. The Constitution's creators believed that freedom of expression was the hallmark of a democratic society. But historically, as was the case with the Red Scare of the 1920s and the McCarthy period, First Amendment rights have been tested time and again. But we must keep in mind that censorship threatens free speech. In the 1969 Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District case, the Supreme Court held that students in public schools do not leave their First Amendment rights at the schoolhouse gate. This means that you can express your opinions orally and in writing - in leaflets or on buttons, armbands, or T-shirts, according to the ACLU. "I would lean towards 'no.' It's kind of unusual to hold it at a racetrack where people normally gamble. It would have been nice to graduate on campus." Felicia Kambara, Senior and biology major via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors, It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http://www.csusmpride.com Act, which made it a crime for anyone to publish "any false, scandalous and malicious writing" against the government. During the late 18th century, the act was used by the Federalist Party to prosecute prominent Republican newspaper editors, according to the ACLU. The early 20th century was not much better. Many were jailed for expressing their opinions, including feminist Margaret Sanger, who was arrested for giving a lecture on birth control. Finally, in 1969, in Brandenberg v. Ohio, the Supreme established a new standard: speech can be suppressed only if it is intended and likely to produce, "imminent lawless action." The Brandenberg standard prevails today, according to the ACLU. National security has been one way that the government has attempted to shield itself from criticism. The government has historically overused the concept of "national security" to discourage public discussion of controversial policies or decisions, according to the ACLU. While the withholding of information at CSUSM has little to do with national security, The Pride realizes that it is indeed a matter of the students' right to have access to information that concerns them - whether that information is about the administration, clubs and organizations, policies and procedures - or the decisions of its own government. Was this incident a form of keeping students quiet? We think so. But they shouldn't have let it happen, and we shouldn't continue to let it happen. Even a "little" thing like this has the possibility of further silencing students' voices. Do not let yourself be quieted. "Any attempt to keep (students) quiet... hinders freedom of expression." CONTINUED DISRUPTION OF FREE SPEECH The Pride feels concerned when individuals attempt to take "action that is motivated by an attempt to control, manipulate or punish past or future content." According to the Kincaid v. Gibson case in 1990: School officials cannot: (1) Censor or confiscate a publication, withdraw or reduce its funding, withhold student activities fees, prohibit lawful advertising, fire an editor or adviser, discipline staff members or take any other action that is motivated by an attempt to control, manipulate or punish past or future content. Kincaid v. Gibson, 236 F.3d 342. This law also applies to all student government officials, according to the State Board for Community Colleges v. Olson, 687 P.2d 429. Even the Constitution's creators overstepped the First Amendment. In 1798, Congress passed the Alien and Sedition Verbal Assault By JUSTIN ANDREWS Pride Staff Writer Yes The Pride 5 classes . .. don't think, just read . .. now times that by 2 semesters . .. and now multiply that by 4 years (4 if you're lucky), Hold up a second, slap your face with whatever divine intervention popped up on the screen of change your major about 3 times, and fail a class or two, so now you've written almost twice what you're suppose to. Right again! It's kinda exponential, so pat your nearest math major on the back, cuz he's feeling pretty clever right now. Remind him that this may be Requirement as good as it gets. Forget all the class crashing, stack parking, and stomach turning food at The Dome . .. and just breathe. Seriously, I want you to interlock your hands, knuckles facing you, and push out. Let the air W riting bubbles escape from the car10 x 2 50= 2 ,500 tilage in the joints of your If you're lost on hands. Feel your elbows what my point is, 2 ,500 x 5 = 1 2500 push the brink of hyperexdon't worry, maybe 1 2,500 x 2 = 2 5000 tension as you stretch that you're just not cut out position up over your head for college. Actually, 25,000x4=1,000,000 . .. breathe. All right, enough I have no point, just of that hippie-yoga crap, I some helpful advice. just wanted to bring you into Learn to love writWords W ritten f or C SUSM ing, stop stressing on the same keyboard-tapping parallel of my thoughts. it, that's what we Can all the newbies your TI-420, equipped with the have exams for. This count to ten? If you're having infrared secret message trans- semester, turn on your MIND, troubles, use you hands. Now missioneapabilitiesand...Oops, Remind some of these tentake that little number and mulI've de-railed, that was for all the ure-hungry PROfessors that we tiply it by 250. Math majors, wu jt1 . v wv/m^ l ere wuismp wnai A fro Man fans. —nyway, uif ;you didn't come hAticto worship what A^ r' get useful and help someone haven't figured it out yet, arid you this world knows we're here to along here. That's right! 2,500 WILL later, that number reflects broaden it. So question authority sounds like a BIG number, but the Cal State San Marcos writ- teach your teachers don't let this don't stress, daddy put twice that ing requirement over the course church of reason lose all accrediamount down on your Mustang, of 4 years, or in most cases, 5 to tation when you fall into regurJetta, BMW, etc. 6. And you can expect to take gitation mode after you crack But what happens if you take a wrong class here or there, you knuckles and start typing our number and multiply that by 1,000,000,000 = �The Pride Opinion Tuesday, September 11,2001 7 L etters t o t he E ditors Student Concerned About Advertisement As a woman I find the egg donor advertisement in The Pride offensive. It is targeting women of childbearing age that are at a financial disadvantage. You might as well have advertisements for sperm donations to give an equal chance for both sexes to make money. Women's eggs have become a commodity to be sold to the highest bidder. With the rise of Fungi Lanza biotechnology, it has brought up Kristina Kilian Junior/Business Major Shafeeq Hasan Kerry Neely: Junior/ Political Science many social consequences that Junior/Psychology "It'll turn this campus into a Senior/Accounting I think it's a great idea, we'd be a little We are all responsible adults, we have not been considered. One drunken Tijuana hook up scene. more comfortable-it's really profitable I think that would be a bad idea. should be allowed to drink if we of the consequences is egg donaI applaud that. Then all we need Alcohol impairs the mind; it would for the school, and.. .well, I'd drink choose; after all, we chose to attend tion, and the effects, emotionally is a disco ball in the dome." deter us from thinking straight here. class. and physically, on a woman who donates. CSUSM prides itself on cultural diversity and equal opporSUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU tunity for all. Does this adverLetters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For tisement truly represent all these concepts? San Diego State has submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy t o not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. 300 words removed the advertisement from "The Daily Aztec." I believe The or less preferred. Editors reserve the right not t o publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. Pride should do the same. HAVE AN OPINION? To a High School Student on College codependency on your teacher. The next thing you must do is question everything. This is the very root of what it is to be a Dear High School Student, scholar. You will be transformed back into a four-year-old child As a first year college freshwith an insatiable desire to know man you can look forward to: the the answer to the metaphysical naive to the academic tower of question, 'why?' knowledge and the vicious hierAfter an adolescence of being archy of administrators, departtold that you could never know mental faculty, adjunct faculty such an answer, now you have and graduate students who guard the chance to try and apprehend the tower with the intent t o bruit all. tally bash the style and confiThis is one of the many dence of the literary challenged health risks involved in the colinept college freshman. lege experience. Your questionTheir malice derives either ing, along with the wealth of new from the fact that they have been knowledge you will attain, stuck with you because will strip you of any stable of their place at the botor concrete ideas you once tom of the university totem pole of instruc- 1. Your teacher is your new God. held-about life and existence. You will lose the tors or because they 2. Question everything. answers you thought you simply distrust your had because your head will lack of literary knowl3. Always act as though you edge and allegiance to know exactly what you are talking be guarded by an eye for the contraries and a multithe academy. plicity of interpretations for about. I pity you. ideas through the deconYour next two structing of their binaries. term exam, you must become the years will be an effort You will become nothing but voice of your teacher by reiteratto establish and test your allegiance to the academy intelli- ing their views on the subject a thinking thing. I suggest you make friends gentsia; however in all actuality matter, using the jargon that they with some psychology majors have taught you. they will be trying to make you Teachers are the great cre- because you will probably need fail. ators who help us to establish therapy by the time you graduate. There is no doubt that it will The third and most important be a real run for your money, our goals as contributing members of an aristocracy. Each will piece of information I can give probably a little over a grand a semester. It may not seem to be persuade you to believe that their you is this: always act as though too much money now, but when philosophies are the best; how- you know exactly what you are you have ten semesters notched ever, they are crafty and do it in talking about. Never waver the in your belt and you still have a scholastic round-about manner, certainty in your voice. Speak four more to complete, because in which the opposition seems dominantly, using big words to bog down your audience and you have not finished the core smart, but ultimately wrong. By the end of your first year, publishing colleagues with loadrequirements for your major and ed terms and ambiguous rhetothere is no way you can work you will have about ten new ric. and take more than three classes voices in your head. It will probThis is what will really sell without failing miserably, your ably be a good idea for you to your allegiance to the elitist club financial outlook on the situation take a psychology course early in the year so that you will of the educated. Nobody in colwill change. lege really has the slightest clue Seeing that everyone else in be able to negotiate your new what they are talking about, aside the university system has set multiple personality disorder and By PATRICK SULLIVAN For The Pride out to see that you fail, the least I can do to help change your destiny would be to impart to you some important things to know about staying afloat in the septic pool of academia. The first thing you need to know is that you have changed your religion. The, teacher has become your new god. Idolize it. Treat teachers as if they were your new best friends and full of the intrigue a new best friend holds. Listen carefully not only to everything that they say, but more importantly, how they say it because you will have to emulate them soon. On your mid- How to Survive College from the math and some of the science people, who know only because they completely fabricated their disciplines so they cannot b e wrong, because there is nothing to compare them to. Don't worry, there is no danger of losing face among your peers by speaking this way either. The cool people in college will be dropping out left and right, with no concern for what you are talking about, so if you want to party, do it at the bar. The rest of the students will be so confused by the enormity of thinking that has been dumped on them, that they will eventually give up and give in to the pressure of conformity, only to be reborn the next day into an opposing school of thought. College students are a bunch of faceless capsules filled with the ideas and rhetoric of other confused people. Think rigamarole. Now that all that has been said, I hand the scepter to you. These are the tools you will need to enter an academic discourse community. Academics will open the door for you and help to guide you to make better choices. It is now your turn to make a move. Grades are nothing concrete, they can change over night. Impressions, however, are. They can possibly stay with a person all the way to the grave. Use these tools to influence your colleagues' and instructors' views of you as a person. Take hold of your college experience by the skin of the neck. You can be whomever you want to be, you only need make them believe. Sincerely, Your one leg up P.S. You can never win, you can only submit or resist. Sincerely, Jennifer Moore, concerned Pro-life Feminist T he Future of Graduation? By STEVE COMPIAN For The Pride (Window 1) Welcome to our First Annual On-Line Graduation Ceremony! Please enter your credit card number in the box below. Then please click on the arrow that advances you to the next Window. (Window 2) We offer a wide range of options designed to make your graduation a more moving personal experience. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Pride Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University Archives, California State University San Marcos, Kellogg Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University Archives in the CSUSM Library Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 fall 2001 greek life parking student housing https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/c32df973ce4da9053589e201dfc3f94f.pdf 29496d54a43393f11f388d25e9b55524 PDF Text Text Special Edition (Contribution photo/ Associated Press) http://www.csusmpride.com T he Pride ' JZt * A*. r -JslhdF*' California State University San Marcos v..!^:^;4' Editorial.. 2 Opinion.,...... 3 News.............4 ^ Vol! 9 No. 3.5 Thursday, September 13,2001 America's Terror By VICTORIA SEGALL Pride EditorApparent terrorist attacks rocked the nation Tuesday, causing the deaths of what appears to be thousands of individuals, leaving the nation's largest city in shambles. Shortly after 9:03 a.m., two planes crashed into Manhattan's World Trade Center, knocking its famous Twin Towers to the ground. At 9:43 a.m., yet another plane, American Airlines' Flight 77, hit the Pentagon, causing sections of the building to collapse. A Pentagon spokesperson said that part of the Pentagon was occupied. American Airlines' Flight 77, carrying 58 passengers and six crew members, and Flight 11, carrying 81passengers and 11 crew members, crashed, leaving no surivors. Both planes were headed for Los Angeles. Two United Airlines planes were also lost, including Flight 93, heading from Newark, New Jersey to San Francisco, which crashed near Somerset, Pennsylvania. Flight 175 from Boston to Los Angeles, carrying 56 passengers and seven crew members, is believed to be "the second plane that hit the World Trade Center," according t<J CNN reports Tuesday. Approximately 266 people were believed to have died on the four hijacked airplanes. Most government buildings were evacuated, including the White House, State Departments, Police Evacuation Campus Shut Down By JENNIFER HOLMES Pride Staff writer By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor Campus was shutdown shortly before noon on Tuesday, Sept. 11 after California Governor Gray Davis and CSU Chancellor Charles Reed requested that all CSU campuses be closed and all classes cancelled. "California State University campuses have cancelled all classes today (Tuesday, Sept. 11), and all non-essential university personnel are being asked to leave the campuses and return home i n the wake of the American tragedy," Reed announced on Tuesday. The decision to re-open campus on Wednesday, Sept. 12 was determined Tuesday at 6 p.m., according to Campus Police. [A message was left on the campus home page and the main telephone number for students, faculty and staff. Rick » Article cont. on pg 4 and the Central Intelligence Agency. All planes in the United States have been grounded. "Make no mistake," said President George Bush during a televised addressed to the country, "The United States will hunt down and punish those responsible for these cowardly acts." *CNN reports contributed to this article. World Trade Center 1 after WTC2 collapsed Tuesday morning. (Contribution Photo/US NEWS:Todd Plitt) The Cal State San Marcos campus police were notified Tuesday morning to carry out a nonemergency evacuation of all buildings on campus. California Governor Gray Davis ordered the shutdown of all CSU campuses, after the apparent terrorist attacks on the East Coast. "We were very impressed with how everyone on campus responded and cooperated with the evacuation," said Sgt. McCullough. According to Sgt. Bill McCullough of the campus police, when the officers received the order, they began a systematic evacuation of all buildings on campus. They began with University Hall and worked their way westward on campus. Some instructors had already made the decision to cancel their classes that day, even before the official order was given, said Sgt. McCullough. » Article cont. on pg 4 Brief H istory of Terrorism in America By AMY BOLASKI Pride Graduate Intern The bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19,1995 is regarded as the worst terrorist act in history committed on U.S. soil - until now. 168 people died in the Oklahoma bombing, and the nation waited for more than six years for some sort of resolution to the tragedy. The execution of Timothy McVeigh on June 11, 2001, brought that resolution, in some ways, for the families and friends of the victims - indeed, the nation as a whole. Now, three months to the day after that execution, the nation remains at a standstill - waiting for news, for instructions, for hope and for a death toll too staggering to comprehend. The United States has been lucky in many ways to be spared the sort of large-scale terrorist activities so common to other nations, particularly those of the Middle East. Now, we face an attack of such magnitude that it has prompted numerous comparisons to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. The day that "will live in infamy" in the minds and hearts of Americans will, quite possibly, stand alongside Sept. 11, 2001 as one of the most brutal and tragic the American people will continue to write about and remember in history books, churches and institutions around the nation. New York's World Trade Center was bombed Feb. 29,1993. Five people were killed and thousands injured. Now, that same building, orie that houses more than 100,000 workers and visitors each day, is no longer intact - its famous twin towers gone from the city skyline, crumbled and smoking in the streets of New York. Nearly 300 people perished in the hijacked planes alone; between 100 and 150 people leaped to their death from the building. The death toll will continue to mount as those who perished in the building are discovered and counted. How does this stack up against other terrorist attacks the U.S. has experienced? Most acts of terrorism in the nation have involved small-scale, extremist groups or movements with specific objectives. Aside from the previous bombing of the World Trade Center, the Oklahoma City bombing and incidents involving the U.S. Capitol Building and Mobil Oil Headquarters in New York, most cases of terrorism aimed at the U.S. have taken place far from home. In 1983, the U.S. Embassy in Beirut was bombed; 63 people » Article cont. on pg 4 �Editorial Tuesday's terrorist attacks have brought the nation together. Now what remains to be seen is how this tragedy will affect the future. Thankfully, we know that in the. following months, Americans will pull together to heal the wounded and clear the wreckage. However, what remains unclear is how to "punish" the nameless villain/s. In his address to the nation, President George Bush vowed to "hunt down and punish" who ever is responsible for this attack. That was a passionate and immediate reaction. Now it is clear, after thousands have died, after three towers have been destroyed, after the Pentagon burned, that our nation's leaders must respond with cau- Chancellor Reed Reaches out to Faculty TO: AH CSU Employees CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed Today our country experienced a life-changing tragedy that has left us all feeling shaken and deeply saddened. I am sure that many of you, like me, felt a sense of shock and helplessness as we watched the events unfold on television. My heart goes out to the many families who have been affected by this disaster. At the CSU, the safety of our students and employees is our highest priority. We will continue to monitor the security of our campuses and facilities to ensure that all students and employees have a safe working environment. You will be receiving ongoing communication from your campus about the status of classes and other events that may need to be rescheduled. I thank you all for your cooperation arid assistance during this difficult time. You and your families remain in my thoughts and prayers. Education Professor Speaks to Students Dear Students, It is with deep regret that we could not meet with you on Tuesday. Sometimes the events of the world remind us of how precious we are to each other, and I know you all join us in mourning the loss of so many of our fellow citizens. It is a tragic day that we will always remember, and in your own reflections, as you hold your loved ones a bit closer today, please keep in your hearts, thoughts, or prayers the people throughout the world whose lives are affected by this terrible tragedy. It is a day of reflection and grief. As I sat in the auditorium of that elementary school in Massachusetts so many years ago, with all of the children and teachers of my school, watching and waiting to celebrate the first teacher's journey into space, I never imagined that any tragedy could ever more deeply pain us and leave us with a feeling of such helplessness. Yet the magnitude of today's events has certainly done that. As teachers, we will at times be called upon to be unreasonably strong in the face of adverse times, and to set aside our best laid plans in favor of a different and deeper level of commitment and communication. Your instincts to do so will overtake you, and you will be well and right to follow them. For those of you who go back into the public schools this week, you will have an opportunity to observe and participate in this way, however untimely and premature it may feel in your sense of professional readiness. It will be your kindness, your generous and genuine caring, and your humanity that will accompany you. Use these in abundance. In kind, we will be here for you, and in our own ways, we will set aside less important plans to hold each other up with care and compassion. Toni Hood Assistant Professor College of Education tion rather than revenge. There is no doubt that this event was shocking, confusing, surreal, and heartbreaking for Americans. But we must use our wits instead of our emotions. Right now, the nation can only speculate about who the monsters are and their reasoning. So, let's speculate. The fact is that this was a well-planned attack that took a lot of time, energy, and money to carry out. If the United States takes a highly aggressive stance against a large unknown, we may be inadver- tently initiating war. The terrorists have provoked Americans and we have the opportunity to respond with fists or respond with intelligence. We vote intelligence. An intelligent response would include an investigation into why, followed by peace talks and negotiations. It will take a lot of courage to work with the attackers, rather than seek sudden revenge for our losses. But we at CSUSM know, "si se puede; it can be done." . Campus Official in Paris Shares Thoughts On exchange this year at our partner university near Paris, I experienced the news of the horror of the coordinated attacks in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvnia at a different time and in a different space than my colleagues at San Marcos. Still, I am certain that we shared a very similar moment of disbelief, disgust, disillusionment, and dismay. As I was in the middle of preparations to conduct courses and meetings that seek to extend global understanding and cooperation between our students and universities, I faced the overpowering evidence that fundamental differences remain that we cannot simply smile away as misunderstanding or misinterpretation. Whether this heinous act had its origin within or outside of the United States, it remains terrible proof that indoctrination, zealotry, and narrow, fundamentalist thinking easily destroys the belief in our common humanity. The terrorists believed that they were attacking a system and its ideas, without care for the individuals, their families, friends, and loved ones. Although many have turned against the idea of "liberal humanism" as a false promise of progress, and insist on the values that separate us, I confess that I was most horrified by the individuals, forced from a burning, crumbling tower, who felt that their only choice was a quick jump to death. When ideologies clashed, I couldn't help seeing the helpless individual caught in between. As individuals, .we must resist the easy temptations of hatred and of unthinking revenge, while still protecting our shared values of freedom anddemocracy. Apparently, protecting those ideologies (which I wish were realized much more fully in both the' U,S. and in Europe), there will be terrible conflicts and casualties. Yet even under attack, our foremost thoughts should be of how we can best contribute to peace, prosperity, tolerance, and human understanding for all nations and peoples with whom we share this planet. We never can afford to lower ourselves to the level of unholy terrorists. The Pride tronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. 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Letters should be submitted via elec- Letters to the Editor Only Crime is a Love for Freedom Friends: I am sure you have all heard about the most cowardly grotesque attack ever committed perpetrated by anti-American Pigs, The estimated death toll is now at overT0,000inndcent men, women, and children whose only crime could be their love for freedom and their residency in the U.S. While I am still trying to make sure iny friends in both the New York City and the Pentagon (are safe), I hope that your family and friends are all safe. There is urgency for blood so that the victims can receive the necessary treatments and medical aide. PLEASE, go to your nearest Red Cross or hospital and donate blood today. You can direct the location to which you donate blood to have your blood go to the victims of this barbaric act. Sept. 11 has traditionally been a celebrated day honoring the Sept. 11,1960, founding of Young Americans for Freedom at Bill Buckley's estate in Sharon, CT. But Sept. 11,2001, will ever live a day of villainy. America will prevail, and freedom will not run! Darren R. Marks Price We Pay for Ignoring W isdom Dear Editors: Terry L. Allison Assistant to the President The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos^ CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax:(760)750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu The recent terrorist attacks are the price we payJor ignoring the wisdom of the founders of this country as expressed by Thomas Jefferson: "Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations; entangling alliance with none." The international hegemony of the United States federal government has been irritating people throughout the world for decades. End all subsidies, particularly foreign aid, terminate all treaties, terminate the CIA, and end all trade restrictions except for military technology developed with federal funding/ Stop making enemies and we won't have to worry about terrorism. Vote Libertarian. Sincerely, Bill Holmes �The Pride Thursday, September 13,2001 3 Opinion t Searching for Good, as the Dust Settles By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer On Tuesday morning, the phone rang early, and since my girlfriend was on her way back from visiting family in Maryland, I answered thinking that she was on her way home. Instead she said, "Turn on the T.V. The World Trade Center and the Pentagon have been blown up.". Wiping the sleep from my eyes and searching for consciousness, my nightmare began. On the world, scale, the U.S. w4s under terrorist siege, but in my small world the effects hit more directly. I was confused and scared that Jennifer called to say she wasn't arriving in San Diego today, and possibly not for some time. Helpless to do anything, I could only listen to the fact that our country, the most powerful entity in the world, was systematically being shut down. As the events of my morning unfolded, I noticed one overall encompassing notion. Not a halfhour passed, and I had spoken * w|th and assured the well being of both my families. In less than a month, Jennifer and I are getting married, and to me the good I can see behind all the pain and suffering is the family and friends. It is astounding to me to be a part of not just one, but two families. The power and importance of family has always been unmatched in my life, but to directly feel the love, support, and concern is refreshing. It was an immediate and heartfelt reaction from everyone to ensure the safety and well being of each other. I have family and friends World Mourns Unthinkable Loss of Life By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer The shock of Tuesday's tragedy on the East Coast hangs palpably in the air, even here in San Diego, as the nation and the world mourn an unthinkable loss of life, the result of an apparent act of terrorism. As officials and experts speculate about who may be responsible for this atrocity, the reality is that we are only beginning to understand what exactly happened in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania. The death and injury toll may well climb into the thousands, and the cost of such an event is incalculable. The oft-repeated phrase "unprecedented attack," accompanied by the horrific images of people jumping to their deaths from 90floorsup, and the planes slamming into the towers, will be indelibly marked not only in our minds but in the consciousness of the American public for years to come. We are only in our infancy of comprehending the effect that this tragedy will have. For those of us lucky enough not to have been around during the Pearl Harbor era, we have no reference point for an event of this magnitude. Although images of death and violence are sadly all too common in our culture, to have such scenes visited upon American soil elevates this tragedy to another level. Questions of national security, flight safety, and terrorist policy will all certainly be raised in the ensuing aftermath. And though we may make improvement in these areas in times to come, the damage may be already done. Like many of us who turned on the television this morning, I was at first shocked at the image of the New York skyline irrevocably altered. (An image that only begins to convey the scope of the tragedy). As more details became forthcoming, the reality of what this all meant hit home: all U.S air space closed until further notice, and rumors of the U.S.Canada and U.S.-Mexico borders closing. Reports only seemed to induce more terror. I called my parents in Canada, friends, and loved ones, anxious to reach out to as many people as I could, to feel some human connection with the people I hold dear. My sister-in-law called from San Francisco, a city whose historic bridges were closed indefinitely, to say she and her family were unharmed. She has a close friend whose husband was on the San Francisco-bound plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. He had called her while the plane was being hijacked, as people a ll. around him were being stabbed and tortured. He knew he would not escape and had called to say goodbye. I cried then as I cry now writing this. I cry for that husband whose last minutes on this Earth are the things nightmares are made of; I cry for the wife who must bear the memory of her husband on that plane as he said his last farewell; I cry for the unimaginable loss of life and ' the tragedy that has and will continue to touch all our lives; I cry for all the hate and violence that breeds only hopelessness and despair in our world; I cry at the thought of what consequences retaliation may bring; I cry because I am scared. To all the people whose lives were needlessly lost and to those of us left behind to mourn: I offer love, strength, and a silent prayer for peace. spread out across the United States and internationally. Not only did I hear from those close by, I also received a call from my brother who lives in Costa Rica, almost immediately following the incident. He was not only checking on-me, but Jennifer and her family as well, knowing they live in southern Maryland, an area not far from D.C. Jennifer is trapped in Pittsburgh, and can only wait and see what route to take as the dust settles (so to speak). She is alone, knowing only that she wants to be home, either in Maryland or here in San Diego, not stuck somewhere in-between. Marriage is the symbolic act of joining two individuals and their families. It bonds together people from different lives, creating a larger family. As I share my experiences and feelings on the day the world stopped, I can only hope the image myfamilies create is not just an isolated world, but a representation of our country as a whole, bound by love and concern for the well being of all. Students Respond Differently to Tragedy By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor and LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor During Tuesday's catastrophe many students responded with reverence and compassion. Yet if someone took a short walk through Founders Plaza, one could see students reacting in a variety of ways. Because of Club Week, many affiliations hung around to recruit new members. As we walked from The Pride office to Academic Hall, we saw that Commons 206 was full of students who had gathered to watch the events unfold. Further down the walkway, someone had set out a U.S. flag. A Christian organization invited all students to, "Come and pray for New York, our nation, and our world." Their actions were fitting, considering the level of destruction that was occurring in our country. What disappointed us, however, was the competition between the fraternities Tau Kappa Epsilon and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, who were showing off by playing loud and vulgar music. How could they do that when so many students were obviously distressed and a moment of silence was needed? In our opinion, this was clearly an act of ignorarice and apathy. in Community Church Vigi By Bonnie Vandewater I find it unfortunate that it takes a tragedy like the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks to bring our nation together. However, I'm impressed by the way our community pulls together during disasters such as these. People seem to jump at a chance to respond in any way they can. In fact, the phone lines to the various blood banks around San Diego County were busy for hours and Hie blood banks had lines of more than 200 people waiting to give blood. The San Diego Blood Bank is so overwhelmed with donations that their website urges people to make donations over the next week because they cannot accommodate all of the donations today. Yet the need for blood will still be great. Still, I want to do something. Right now. Today. I feel guilty that I was able to walk my dog this morning, grab a bagel and coffee, and sit and watch this tragedy unfold in the comfort of my living room more than 3,000 miles away from these attacks. I can't fly to New York to volunteer my time. J can't donate my blood today. I can't even talk to my friend who just moved to New York City last month to see if she's okay. The only thing I can do is pray. So, tonight I will join prayer forces with Pomerado Christian Church in Poway where our nation's flag will hold prominence, people of different beliefs will join hands in prayer, candles will be lit to honor those we have lost, and perhaps a seed of hope will be restored to our little corner of the nation. San Diego locals flooded blood banks around the county in light of Tuesday's attacks, , (Courtesy Photo/North County Times: Waldo Nilo) �Thoughts on... Compiled by AMY BOLASKI "Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood." Ralph Waldo Emerson "When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for u s." Helen Keller "To achieve all that is possible, we must attempt the impossible • To be as much as we can be, we must dream of being more" Karen Ravn "I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something that I can do." Helen Keller "Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear." Mark Twain "To see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wildflower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, and eternity in an hour " - William Blake Section of Pentagon Collapses Campus Shut Down » Article cont. frompg. 1 Moore, spokesperson for the University, e-mailed all students with this information.] Chancellor Reed said that the campus presidents, in consultation with his office, would make determinations about classes on Wednesday and following days. The CSU Board of Trustees meetings which was scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday in Long Beach at the CSXI , quarters, was .also,cancelled. „ . The 23 CSU- campuses maintained essential operations, such as police and security, plant operations, libraries, residence halls and food serA section of the Pentagon collapses after a Boeing 757, from American Airlines Flight 77 crashes into the building. vices. (Contribution Photo/USNews) The CSU Chancellor's Office remained open. Extra Precaution Taken around San Diego County "It's odd that you can get so anesthetized by your own pain or your own problem that you don't fully share the hell of someone close to you." - Schuldiner * "In this short life that lasts only an hour, how much - how little is within our power." - Emily Dickinson "The beginning is the most important part of the work." Plato San Diego marines take extra precautions, checking vehicles shortly after attacks on Tuesday. (Contribution Photo/North County Times: Waldo Nilo) Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is here to help students. Services are available to enrolled Cal State San Marcos students at no charge. We provide a safe, supportive, confidential setting in which students' concerns can be addressed. If you feel the need to talk with someone about anything that concerns you during this difficult time, or at any other time, please call us at (760) 750-4910. CAPS Office: San Marcos Ambulatory Care Center (SMACC), Suite 102 (SMACC is located on the corner of Twin Oaks Valley Road and Craven Drive). Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Telephone: (760) 750-4910 Website: csusm.edu/caps/ Tragic Events Prompt Campus Evacuation » Article cont. from pg 1 Although many students experienced a traffic jam as they tried to get out of parking lots, Sgt. McCullough said the backup was not viewed as a problem and that traffic control was not. needed. All campus buildings were searched multiple times to ensure that there was no one on campus, with the exception of "essential personnel," which included the campus police and facility workers. The campus was on com- plete lockdown Tuesday, which meant that no one was allowed on campus, until further notice. According to Sgt. McCullough, there is no reason to believe that the campus is or was under any kind of direct threat from terrorist activity at this time. The campus was re-opened Wednesday morning. The campus website and phone line provided updates for students wanting to know if they should attend classes on Wednesday. Sept. 11, a Tragic Day in History » Article cont. from pg 1 attack, was affiliated with the were killed, including 17 bombing of embassies in both Americans. That same year, 254 Tanzania and Kenya in 1998. Marines were killed in Beirut, an More than 5,000 people were attack the Islamic Jihad claimed wounded in the 1998 attack* and responsibility for. In Lebanon, 291 people were killed. in 1984, 14 people died at the There have been numerous U.S Embassy Annex in Akwar. other terrorist attacks in which Jihad also claimed responsibility U.S. citizens have been involved, for this attack, calling it "part of too numerous to mention. But the Islamic Revolution." most of them have, again, taken TWA Flight 847, en route . place elsewhere - this unprecefrom Athens to Lebanon, was dented attack on U.S. soil has left hijacked, resulting in the death of the nation reeling. While it's too a U.S. Navy diver in Beirut. The soon to point fingers, bin Laden's bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 involvement is highly suspect, killed 259 people and 11 people despite Yasser Arafat's denial of on the ground in Lockerbie, Scot- his involvement. land, where it crashed. The Palestinian Liberation 1996 marked the deaths of Organization (PLO) is also a sus19 military members in Saudi pect - and its dense and violent Arabia resulting from a terrorist history is hard to trace. The PLO explosion at an airbase. Osama was founded in Jerusalem on bin Laden, the Arab terrorist Fatah Day, Jan. 1st, 1964. (The affiliated with the Taliban regi- state of Israel was proclaimed men in Afghanistan and one of in May of 1948). Almost immethe prime suspects in Tuesday's diately, after British mandates expired in Palestine, the Arabs launched attacks on Israel. The Palestinians have continued to fight Israel eVer since, despite multiple attempts to reach peace agreements. A Palestinian State was declared at the West Bank and Gaza Strip in 1998, and on Sept. 9, 1993, the PLO and Israel signed a mutual recognition agreement, signing a peace agreement in Washington D.C. on Sept. 13. On Oct. that same year, the PLO approved chairman Yasser Arafat's peace deal with Israel. These peace treaties didn't last - and various, extremist groups, branched off the PLO, have continually opposed the Israel - PLO peace agreement. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine split, which is where the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine emerged. Detailing a complete history of Palestinian/Israel negotiations would be next to impossible r* suffice it to say, at this point, there is serious opposition to U.S. support of Israel. The US, decision to pull out -of dlpsj; Week's racism conference has prompted (speculated) threats to the U.S. by Palestinian groups, including a threat to the safety of New York. Yasser Arafat continues t o deny, even condemn, the attacks, and in the course of this writing yet another structure, Building 7, has collapsed. Whether bin Laden was involved, the PLO and/or any of its offspring or someone else entirely, the fact remains that many more perished Tuesday than in any other terrorist attack in U.S. history, many more than in most of the afore-mentioned attacks combined. Our nation mourns its loss. •The State Department contributed to this article. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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SEGALL Pride Editor Three hundred students, faculty, and staff gathered last Wednesday morning for a public forum, where many expressed their anger, concern, and sadness about the attacks on the East Coast. "I know everyone has a lot on their minds this morning," said President Alexander Gonzalez, as he addressed the crowd gathered on and around the steps , of Founders Plaza. "The purpose of this forum is to talk. I ask that we think through what this means to us, not only as (Above) Campus gathered on the steps of Founders Plaza on Wednesday. individuals, but as a campus." (Below) Fraricine Martinez, Vice President of Student Affairs looks on Before he continued his address, as a student shares her grief he asked the crowd for a moment (Pride Photos/Melanie Addington) of silence . After his speech, Gonzalez Army. "This was a long time various clubs also spoke Tuesday introduced Campus Police Chief coming; I'm not surprised it's morning. "I asked how God could let Tom Schultheis, who explained happening." Deanna Walsh expressed her something like this happen. This last Tuesday's campus evacuashock. "I never thought this is evil ... this was not supposed tion. "The police began an action would happen," she said. "I to happen," said Scott Philips of plan. We brought in extra staff, thought it could only happen in the Inter-Varsity Christian Club. He told students that clubs such maximum mobilization, and the the movies." Student representatives from, »Article cont on pg 5 Chief communicated with the Sheriffs Department and the FBI • Command Post in San Diego," said Schultheis. "Police patrolled the campus, looking for suspicious items, and reassuring individuals that we're there for them." After Schultheis spoke, the forum was opened to the public; several dozen students and faculty took the opportunity to share their thoughts. "This is a pretty tragic thing for me," said the first speaker, Sean Harris, a junior who also served three years in the U.S. Campus Comes Together in Founders Plaza By VICTORIA B. SEGALL Pride Editor On Friday at noon, more than 100 students, faculty, and staff gathered in Founders Plaza for a moment of silence" on the national Day of Prayer and Remembrance. The CSUSM community joined thousands of people around the county to remember the victims and families of those affected by the attacks. Oceanside was one of the cities that held services, including a prayer service at the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base Chapel, where more than 250 people gathered. Elementary schools and high schools across the district also recognized the day with a moment of silence. State Superintendent Delaine Eastin encouraged schools to observe the moment of silence, calling the day a time "to reflect on our great American heritage." The day was observed not only by people in New York and around the United States, but also around the world. In Rome, Pope John Paul IL took a moment of silence to pray at his home in Castel Condolfo. Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Minister Tony Blair, and thousands of people gathered in and around England's St. Paul's Cathedral for a prayer service. »Article cont on pg 5 Credit Card Marketers to Be Regulated on College Campuses By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor New legislation to regulate the marketing practices of credit card companies on California's college campuses was signed by California Gov. Gray Davis on Thursday. The legislation will require California State University and the California Community Colleges to adopt policies regulating credit card marketing on campuses. "I think it's appropriate legislation at this point. I agree with Gov. Davis," said CSUSM President Alexander Gonzalez. "This bill (AB 521) is necessary to stop aggressive credit card marketing practices aimed at college students. Credit card companies induce college students with no credit history to sign up for cards by offering gifts. Often they provide these students with little or no information about the financial responsi- bilities of owning a credit card," said Gov. Davis. The new policy that each campus governing board is asked to adopt includes several requirements: First, credit card marketing sites must register with campus administration, and the number of sites must be limited. Second, credit card marketers are prohibited from offering gifts to students for filling out credit card applications. Also, campuses must routinely offer credit card and debt education and counseling sessions as part of their campus orientations for new students. In addition, colleges and universities must utilize existing debt education materials prepared by nonprofit entities to avoid the incurring expense of new materials. The bill is not a mandate, but is instead a request for each campus to consider adopting the policy requirements. Each university president will receive the bill information and then "will look at the suggestions and see what can be implemented," according to Colleen BentleyAdler, spokesperson for the CSU Office of the Chancellor. Gonzalez said he feels that marketing abuse does occur with students. He told how his older son, a college student, received a credit card and spent a great »Article cont on pg 5 �The Pride Relief and Rescue Efforts: What People Can Do to Help By JENNIFER HOLMES Pride Staff Writer With the aftermath of Tuesday's terrorist attack on New York and Washington, many people at CSUSM have asked, "What can we do to help?" Locally, there are multiple ways for everyone to help the survivors, victims, and their family members. Rescue workers need supplies. There is still a great deal of dust and debris, including tiny glass particles in the air, so die most important item workers need is saline solution for their eyes. Other items in demand are socks, boots (steel tip), goggles, non-perishable food items, and battery chargers for cell phones. Contact the American Red Cross for more information at 1-800HELP-NOW. Donate blood. The San Diego Blood Bank said that their supplies have reached full capacity for now, but they urge people to donate in a week or more. Contribute monetary donations. Many organizations are accepting monetary donations, including the New York City Fire and Police Departments, the United Way Fund (phone: 1-212-251-4035), the Salvation Army (1-800-SAL-ARMY), the Housing Relief Fund (1-800874-6500), and the American Red Cross (web site: www.arcs.org). On-line donations are also accepted at www.amazon.com and www.yahoo.com. These web sites have set up virtual donation baskets to help collect funds. Donations may also be made to the Mercy Corps, an organization that provides trauma counseling and scholarships for children that have lost parents in the tragedy. Support one another. Many local churches and religious groups are offering prayer vigils and group counseling. Check the local paper or log onto www.signonsandiego.com for more up-to-date information. Show your patriotism. Show pride and devotion for the U.S. by flying a flag or displaying one on vehicles. White shoe polish may also be used to write messages on car windows to show support. CCassifiecCs Fireman hoist the American flag over the wreckage. (Courtesy Photo/The Record: Thomas. E Franklin) Students! Advertise Help Wanted Help Wanted: PowerSurge Cafe Needs you! 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Belief Compiled by M. Addington "Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn." "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." -Harriet Beecher Stowe -Albert Einstein "When you come to the edge of all the light you know, and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly." "Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow^ -Barbara J. Winter -Helen Keller "There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything. Both ways save us from thinking." -Alfred Korzybski �Search for Suspects in A ttack C ontinues information is based on CNN reports from the FBI that listed, on Sept 14, information on the suspects. • On American Airlines Flight 77, which crashed into the Pentagon, five terrorists were involved. Their names are: 1) Khalid Al-Midhar, who may have had residences in Los Angeles, Calif., and New York, N Y. There are also suspicions that he lived Editorial Note: We have tried to in San Diego county, in the city provide the most up to date informa- of Clairemont 2) Majed Moqed tion, but we realize that new infor- is another suspect; however there mation may be available before The is no information at this time. 3) Pride is printed. We apologize if NawaqAlhamzi, another suspect, we are not able to include any new is said to have had possible resiupdates. dences in Fort Lee and Wayne, N.J., and Los Angeles and San By MARTHA SARABIA Diego. 4) Suspect Salem Alhamzi Pride Staff Writer may have had residences in Fort Lee and Wayne, New Jersey, President George W. Bush and Clairemont, Calif. 5) Hani singled out Saudi extremist Hanjour may have had residencOsama bin Laden as a main es in Phoenix, Ariz., and San suspect in Tuesday's attacks, Diego. It is believed that he was a the worst terrorist attack in the pilot. Although it is not yet offination's history. When asked cial, local San Diego TV news about bin Laden, the president reporters said that the FBI agents told reporters, "If he thinks he were in the Clairemont searchcan hide from the United States ing apartments complexes. It is and our allies, he will be sorely believed that three of these terrormistaken." He added, "We will ists who died in the attacks occusmoke them out of their holes. pied one of these apartments. We'll get them running, and we'll . However, this is not official. bring them to justice." • There are five suspects The FBI continues to receive in the hijacking of American tips about the terrorist attacks Airlines Flight 11, which crashed from individuals via the Internet into the World Trade Center's and telephone. north tower. 1) Suspect Satam The FBI hotline has received A1 Suqami's last known address more than 5,200 calls, as of was the United Arab Emirates. Saturday, according to CNN His date of birth is believed to reports. Last Friday U.S. be June 28, 1976. 2) Waleed Attorney General John Ashcroft M. Alshehri used various dates of said that the FBI had distributed a birth: Sept. 13,1974, Jan. 1,1976, list of more than 100 people who March 3, 1976, July 8, 1977, may have information that could Dec. 20, 1978, May 11, 1979, assist U.S. law enforcement agen- and >Jov. 5, 1979. His possible cies, the Federal Aviation admin- residences include Hollywood, istration, airlines, U.S. Customs, Orlando and Daytona Beach, Fla. and the Border Patrol, who are He was believed to have been all involved in the investigation. a pilot. 3) Wail Alshehri may The FBI also released the have lived in Hollywood, Fla., names of the terrorists implicat- and Newton, Mass. He is said to ed in the attack. The following have been born July 31,1973. He UPDATE: Sunday: Bin Laden denies any connection with the terrorist acts. Saturday: A material witness was arrested in New York. Also, the man detained Thursday at New York s John F. Kennedy International Airport for allegedly possessing a false pilot 's license has been charged in connection with the investigation, according to CNN was also believed to have been a pilot. 4) Mohamed Atta used Sept. 1,1968 as his date of birth. His possible residences include Hollywood, Coral Springs, Fla., and Hamburg, Germany. He is also believed to have been a pilot. 5) Abdulaziz Alomari used Dec. 24,1972, and May 28, .1979, as his dates oftrirth. His possible residences include Hollywood, Fla. He was believed to have been a pilot. • Five terrorists were believed to have been aboard United Airlines Flight 175, which crashed into the World Trade Center's south tower. The terrorists are said to be: 1) Marwan Al-Shehhi whose date of birth was said to have been May 9, 1978, His possible residence was Hollywood, Fla. He is believed to have been a pilot. 2) Fayez Ahmed is considered to have had a possible residence in Delray Beach,' Fla. 3) Ahmed Alghamdi's possible residence is Delray Beach, Florida. 4) Hamza Alghamdi also is believed to have had a possible residence in Delray Beach, Florida. 5) Mohald Alshehri, is also a possible resident of Delray Beach, Fla. • United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in Stony Creek Township, Penn., is said to have had four terrorists on board: 1) Saeed Alghamdi, a possible resident of Delray Beach, Fla. 2) Ahmed Alhaznawi whose date of birth used was Oct. 11, 1980. He is believed to have been a resident of Delray Beach, Fla. 3) Ahmed Alnami, also a possible resident of Delray Beach, Fla. 4) Ziad Jarrahi who is believed to have been a pilot. The FBI arrested a material witness on Friday in New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, a Justice Department official told NBC news. This is the first official witness detained by the FBI. According to CNN reports, the man was arrested for allegedly possessing a false P resident B ush Visits N ew York By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer After declaring Friday a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance, President George W. Bush visited the rubble of the New York World Trade Centers. Other government officials, including New York Gov. George Pataki, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton accompanied President Bush on Friday. There was tight security for the officials, specifically the President. He saluted rescue workers, .police, andfirefighterswho were searching for victims that may have been trapped in the ruins of the Twin Towers. President Bush, using a bullhorn to address the crowd, wrapped his arm - around one of the rescue workers. People who were yelling interrupted him shouting, "We can't hear you." President Bush • immediately replied, "I can hear you. The rest of the world can hear you, and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon." Following those words, the audience began chanting, "U S.A., U.S.A., U.S.A." The President concluded his speech saying, "The nation sends its love and compassion to everybody who's here. Thank you for your hard work. Thank you for making the nation proud, and may God bless America." pilot's license. However, a material witness is not necessarily a suspect in a criminal investigation. The designation of "material witness" means that the witness is believed to have highly pertinent information and may be a flight risk, according to NBC reports. The name of this witness, as of Saturday, had not been released. NBC news anchor Pete Williams also reported Friday night that this witness was one of 10 who had been detained Thursday at one of New York's three major airports. FBI investigators said they believe he knows more about the attacks than he has been saying since he was detained, Williams said. Williams also reported in news reports that two men were "We'll get them running, and well bring them to justice." George W. Bush President of U.S.A. arrested Wednesday on suspicion of immigration violations after they had an argument at an Amtrak station in Fort Worth. The men are identified as Ayoub Ali Khan, 51, and Mohammed Jaweed Azmath, 47. When arrested, they were carrying $5,000 in cash in addition to a box cutter, an object believed to be among the weapons hijackers used in Tuesday's attacks. Also, Williams reported that Khan and Azmath boarded a flight from Newark, N.J. to San Antonio, around the' same time of the attacks on Tuesday morning. However, their flight was forced to land in St. Louis when all U.S. flights were grounded after the attacks. From St. Louis they boarded an Amtrak train heading to Texas, where they were detained and interrogated. After being interrogated for two days, they were taken to New York for further investigation of their possible connections to the terrorist attacks. U.S. officials have told NBC that FBI agents are "fairly confident" that these suspects know about the network behind Tuesday's attacks and that it was organized by exiled Saudi millionaire Osama bin Laden. FBI officials told NBC reporters that they presented the. most promising lead developed so far in the investigation. NBC's Jim Popkin reported Saturday that the FBI raided Khan and Azmath's former apartment at 6 Tonelle St. in Jersey City, N.J. Some neighbors said that many people were taken away for questioning, but an FBI spokeswoman told NBC only that at least one person had been detained for interviews with FBI agents in connection with the terrorists' attacks. CNN reported that FBI spokeswoman Sherri Evanina had confirmed that while searching the apartment, agents came across two other individuals who are being questioned. Law enforcement sources told CNN reporters that they believe that the lead group in Tuesday's attacks may have been the Egyptian Islamic Jihad. The chief of this group, the sources said, is a top lieutenant of bin Laden. Bin Laden's group, al Qaeda, is an umbrella group that allegedly coordinates the actions of smaller organizations. The investigation continues not only in the U.S, but also around the world. The FBI said they believe that nine suspects could have or are trying tofleeto Mexico. •MSN.com and CNN.com contributed to this article. in nwhma IF SO A dvertise w i t h T he P t k M ^ weft will m m m b usinesses, ttufes* m » S tudent, s taff % f aculty w ill wee e w e a d iscount e tt aH 3d* C O N T A C T U S @ T HE P R I D E 7 6 0 . 7 5 0 . 6 0 9 9 / 7 6 0 . 7 5 0 . 3 3 4 5 F AX P RIDE@CSUSM.EDU �CSUSM Students Speak out amidst Tragedy By JUSTIN ANDREWS Pride Staff Writer Last Tuesday will make its mark, not only in history, but also in the hearts and minds of all Americans. As we painfully recall images scorched permanently into our memory, we close our eyes and it is almost as if we could project that catastrophic Tuesday in the back of our eyelids. You will remember where you were when you heard. You'll know how you felt. You'll remember walking away from class shocked, mournful, and relieved that you're ok. As you walked to your cars, as you prepared yourself for a life-changing day with your television, I asked you, "What are your thoughts?" Diego Aguillon: I think it's really sad that someone has the heart to do that. You know, I wonder what's going to happen politically as soon as the U.S. finds out who did this. I mean, I wonder what's going to come of, it. And my prayers go to families that lost loved ones and the victims that lost their lives. The Pride: Do you feel safe here? Diego Aguillon: I feel, overall, we're safe, Southern California. My only concern is Miramar Base and Camp Pendleton. I think precautions, now, are being taken to make sure all of us are safe. Overall I think it's a tragedy, all those people had to lose their life. Silvia Alvarado: I personally think that they're laughing at our airport security. There's no way four people could get on an airplane and hijack it without some kind of inside security problem. Recently they were doing this study that a lot of people that work at the airport, like in baggage claim, get background checked. I just think it a failure on our airport security system. The Pride: Do you feel safe here in Southern California? Silvia Alvarado: Yeah I feel safe here because our military is on full alert, and we have the Navy out there. just depends what side you're on. I f you were on the side that just killed 50,000 people maybe you see it as But it's on the East Coast and I feel pretty safe here. justice, where as to us, it just evil and there's nothing Chris Morel: It's kind worse. of weird, I guess you could The Pride: From the other perspective, what do you say. I feel safe, but even think they are saying about us? thought it's in the U.S., it's Christine Jarvis: Well definitely I think that as on the other side of the coun- Americans, just because we have a lot of money and try, so it's weird. It gets frus- a 'lot of power doesn't mean we're the most powerful trating. country in the world. And we need to be more humble. The Pride: What gets Obviously now we see that we're not invincible, you frustrating? know, people can get to us. And I think that, if anything Chris Morel: Well, they else, the people who did this are saying now, 'Well (the news channels) keep look at you, you're not as powerful as you thought saying how 50,000 people work in the World Trade you were.' Centers, and when they keep showing those two buildJennifer Hardin: I think ings collapse, I can't even comprehend that. And they it pretty scary, especially say that another 100,000 visit the World Trade Center since Camp Pendleton is right daily. around the corner, and I heard ; A > ^'iiiair ^ " - iH Jared Hines: My initial today people are comparing jjB , response was shock. I didn't this to Pearl Harbor, which B^^^^H believe it. I didn't think it makes me even more nerWBI ^ happened. I didn't think that vous. could ever happen in our The Pride: Well after country. Our security blanPearl Hafbor, the U.S. ket is just so tight over us. I dropped two nuclear bombs just didn't expect it. on Japan, what are we going The Pride: Are you worried about you safety in San to do about this? Jennifer Hardin: I definitely think that something Marcos? Jared Hines: We're safe, is going to come of this . .. as a country we've always we're not a target. I don't shown a serious warning, 'Don't mess with the U.S.' think anyone would waste his Because you know we're gonna show 'em what's up. or her time in San Marcos. Jaclyn Canonizado: I'm The Pride: You just watched President Bush speak so scared about the atomic for the first time about this attack, what are your bomb... How many people thoughts on what he just said? J did it kill? Jared Hines: We need to retaliate and make an || The Pride: 200,000 peoexample of them, the last time someone messed with ple died in Hiroshima, I'm not us was at Pearl Harbor and we kicked the [expletive sure about Nagasaki, somedeleted] out of them. I want to see them burn. I thing like 70 or 80,000. j f g g g f want to see every one of Jaelyn Canonizado: I'm these terrorists rounded up just scared. My generation has not known a big war. and burned. When was the last big war? The Gulf War, that wasn't Christine Jarvis: even that big of a deal to us, you know, but now school Whoever killed 50,000 peo- is closed. We have to evacuate, and I don't know what ple has some evil in them, that means. but I don't believe that God doesn't love them. I mean it II H f Settling in Aix By LAURA HOPKINS For The Pride My room at Les Gazelles awaited me, but before reaching it, I first had to lug my two large suitcases, my laptop and a carry-on bag up a hill, down the stairway, and onto the hot pavement in front of the dorms. The unsightly building and four-square foot cubicle where I laid my bags surely could not have been the room I imagined when I dreamt of student life in Aix, France. The sweltering heat, combined with travel fatigue and the sight of the dorms earmarked for CSU International students caused me to immediately turn around and head for the "centre ville" of Aix-en-Provence. It was there that I found a hotel room with a bathroom and shower, and it was from there that I began my search for the charming picture that had hung for so long in my mind. I arrived in Aix on Aug. 22 as a student participant of the California State University's International Program in Aixen-Provence. The primary objective of this yearlong program, according to CSU International Programs officials, is to "enable participants to gain first-hand knowledge and understanding of other areas of the world." The Aix program includes 56 students from various California State University campuses who attend the Institute d'fetudes Fran^aises pour Etudiants Etrangers (IEFEE), more fondly referred to as the "Institute." I began my four-week preparatory language course on Monday, Sept. 3 at the Institute after taking my language placement test. My class consists mostly of French grammar, and after one week of studies, the wheels are beginning to turn. I'm also taking a conversational practice class, which is probably the most practical, but at the same time, • Everything stopped today at noon for 3 minutes in Aix for a silent moment in memory of those who tost their lives on Tuesday The movement on the streets came to a hault and the only sound heard was the chiming of the church bell. (Couresy Photo/Laura Hopkins) a little embarrassing when you can t articulate your thoughts and have to resort to comical hand gestures; and phrases^that consist Th* English and^French. J h e n there s the housing SSii r an apartment just outside of town that provides me with all the charm I need. It's part of a renovated 18th century home that comes with character and style at noadditional charge. And the sounds of leaves rustling in the wind and cafe conversations along the Cours Mirabeau begin to meld with the Provencal painting hanging in mymind. Addendum: After I wrote this piece, we received the horn fic news of the terrorist attack in the United States. There is great sadness, as well as confusion among the students of the CSU International Program as there is, I'm sure, among those of you at home. There is also heartfelt mourning and concern among the French citizens of Aix. The media coverage is extensive, with cohtinuous broadcasts both on radio and television, The headlines of the local newspaper today, l a Provence,, read, "I'apocalypse," while half of the front page was covered with a photograph of the demolished Twin Towers and the scattered remains. There are frequent references to "horror films" and "science fiction" when describing the images that come our way. Our thoughts, feelings, and speculations run rampant with questions still unanswered, as they must for you at home. �Forum Held for Campus Community in Wake of Terrorist Attack (Above) President Gonzalez (Rf)Student Sean Harris was the first to get up and speak. (Pride Photos/Melanie Addinzton) »Article cont. from pg 1 as the Inter-Varsity and Priority Christian Challenge, were at the service of the students. "We want to be at your service," said Phillips. "We want to be of help." They held a prayer at 11:45 a.m., following the forum. Members of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity also told students that they, along with the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, were handing out black ribbons last week and were organizing a blood drive. M.E.Ch.A (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan), another student organization, also made plans to hold an altar dedication on Wednesday, Sept. 19, in remembrance of the attack victims and their families. David Blasband, director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), also addressed the students and told them that CAPS was there to support students. CAPS is located at the San Marcos Ambulatory Care Center 102 and individuals may call (760) 750-4910 for more information about their services. Individuals who attended the forum expressed their feelings not only with words, but also with music. "For me, dealing is processed with music," said Mtafiti Imara, a visual and performing arts professor. "I want to share my feelings in that context." He played a jazz improvisation of "Amazing Grace" on a soprano saxophone for the audience. Other faculty members also spoke, including Vivienne Bennett, chairperson for the Liberal Studies Department. "Our government has, for years, perpetrated crimes against humanity," she said, giving examples of the U.S.'s past relationships with Vietnam and Chile. "But out of adverse circumstances comes opportunity." During the hour-long forum, students argued for and against retaliation by the U.S. "I think we need to react swiftly, quickly, and precisely. I choose to say that as an American," said student Susannah Christopher, who is also a veteran. "I have the right to be angry. We need to stand up for what's right. I don't advocate hatred or violence, but I don't advocate the mass murder of my fellow Americans. We need to do something. We need to act swiftly" Rachel Dena disagreed, "To strike now, swiftly, with anger, is foolish. But if you're going to retaliate, you'd better get the right people." Penny Lanese, a computer science major, said, "The one emotion I didn't have was anger, Credit Card Marketing Changes »Article cont from pg 1 deal of money with it. Gonzalez said that he made his son pay it off and that he learned his lesson. "What happens when a student doesn't learn the lesson?" Gonzalez questioned. Gonzalez said that CSUSM will be looking at the new law and making the decision on what requirements they will consider. "CSUSM will limit stations, and we will let (marketers) know clearly that they can't use instru- ments to get students t o fill out applications," said Gonzalez. The most important part will be to let students know about credit cards and debt education, according t o Gonzalez. "It's the perfect example of caveat emptor, buyer beware," said Gonzalez. Assembly member Paul Koretz, a Democrat from West Hollywood, wrote AB 521. Another bill was presented last year but was vetoed. Koretz said he believed in it and rewrote the bill because, "marketers are preying on college students," according to Sandra DeBourelando, Senior Director for Koretz. DeBourelando said she feels that the marketing approaches are "disingenuous [because theyj try and get students who don't have a job and wouldn't qualify in the real world." Current law regulates credit card marketing practices, but not specifically with college students. because violence begets violence. Once we start hating each other, we're going to start hurting our brother, our friends." Lanese also spoke about the recent bombings in Afghanistan: "There are women there, children there, people who are just as innocent as we are," said Lanese. "If we bomb them, then we're just as bad as the terrorists ... a person is a person, no matter how small." Individuals also spoke, about embracing diversity. One student, who identified herself as a Palestinian-American student, said, "I feel that I'm being targeted now. People there (Palestine) are being killed everyday and people here are getting killed everyday," she said. "It (Palestine) shouldn't be taken back through anger, though, it should be through talking to one another." Jonathan Poullard, Dean of Students, also addressed the students, "I am an advocate of someone that thinks we're inherently connected. Oppression is intermittently interwoven, intercon- nected," he said. "What happens to me will happen to you. We need to think in ways that will promote peace and safety. I think about when that's going to happen again in our country, or when it will happen somewhere else . .. will we have the same reaction then?" Rachel Leigh reflected on the words spoken by the other students and faculty. "Amidst all this anger and hatred, we have the opportunity," she said. "I see this image of a candle, and how a single flame can light all that darkness. We have the opportunity to make that darkness shine. We have the opportunity" After the public finished speaking, Francine Martinez, Vice President of Student Affairs, addressed the crowd. "This is the first time that it's felt like a (campus) community," said Martinez. "We hear different voices, opinions, but there's also that same sadness, shock and fear ... and as you peers have articulately said, we need to be here for each other ... find out what we can do with these intense emotions " National Day of M ourning >>Article cont. from pg 1 In Berlin, more than 2000,0000 people gathered at the Brandenburg Gate in remembrance of those that lost their lives. Although the moment of silence at Cal State San Marcos was observed on a smaller scale, with only about 100 people, some students said they felt that it was a special moment. "The bells started ringing, and more people started joining in the circle," said Melanie Addington, a senior and editor for The Pride. "Everyone stood silently and there was just the wind and t he bells. Many people bowed their heads, some people closed their eyes, and some stood silently looking out. It was staff, faculty, and students together." Afterfiveminutes of silence, Francine Martinez, Vice. President of Student Affairs, asked a student to help her sing "America the Beautiful." "A few students began singing, and then more people began singing with broken voices. It was solemn. Then the song ended, and everyone broke apart and walked back to their buildings," said Addington. "I heard one student say, 'That was amazing, seeing everyone coming together like that.'" 2 MILLION INVESTORS. 80 YEARS' EXPERIENCE. 1 WEIRD NAME. T IAA-CREF has a long history of managing portfolios for the world's sharpest minds. Contact us for ideas, strategies, and, at the very least, proper pronunciation. T IAA-CREF.org or c all 1 .800.842.2776 Managing RETIREMENT INSURANCE M UTUAL F U N D S C O L L E G E S AVINGS Investors S e r v i c e TRUSTS money for people with other things to think I NVESTMENT M ANAGEMENT ^ 2(X)t T e3eh^ Jnsiirance and Anni uities Fund {TIAA-GR£F),;-New York, N^ 08/20"' about*' �The Pride Opinion 6 Tuesday, September 18, 2001 An Eye for an Eye may Leave Us All Blind By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer The paradox of these times of tragedy characterized by grief, pain, and loss is found in the birth of heroism, courage, and compassion emanating from the people involved. Through the gruesome test of disaster the human spirit soars to new heights. Witness the selfless acts of rescue workers in New York, the overwhelming benevolence of both private and corporate donors, even the terminally litigious Congress bonding together in agreement to double the sum requested by President Bush for aid. Around the country, even around the globe, people are becoming the support system that will overcome the devastating effects of this disaster. Out of the unimaginable chaos of the recent disasters comes tremendous opportunity to create meaningful change in our country and in our world. This time before us is criti- cal and our response to these events will have consequences far beyond what we can envision f rom where we now stand. If, as President Bush suggests, we are committed to eradicating the horrors of terrorism on a global scale, then we must commit to a response that transcends the tenets of that terrorism. Hate and violence. have spawned the carnage visited upon us, yet it is the solidarity, courage, and generosity of the American public that renders such hate and violence impotent. To avenge these crimes with the same intent that conceived them will only ensure that terrorism will continue in the world. Annihilating one leader or even one segment of a terrorist movement will not in itself end terror; surely history has shown us that. Recent history alone pro_ vides ample evidence of new reincarnations of evil: Stalin, Hitler, Khaddaffi, Hussein and now bin Laden. If we are truly committed to ridding the world of terrorism, we would do well to investigate, ity and justice here and abroad. In continuing to treat perpetrators of terrorism as the disease itself, rather than symptoms of the disease, we will continue to underestimate the power it wields. Have we not repeated that mistake enough already? The temptation to take an eye for an eye as a swift act of vengeance, seemingly justified now, may in the long run leave us all blind. So though we may be temporarily blinded by grief, let us not be blinded by hate. We need each other now more than anything. We need to connect with each other, regardless of race, religion or any other variable. We must cultivate solidarity of the most essential variety: we are all human beings sharing an increasingly shrinking planet. We can be sure that the consequences of global war will be as indiscriminate in their choice of victims as the terrorists were. Let the courage, compassion, and solidarity we have shown thus far define our future. Letter to the Editor Egg Donation Researched In the Sept. 11 issue of The Pride, a letter to the editor by a CSUSM student expressed her concern about an advertisement in the classifieds about the need for egg donors. The ad states "Egg Donors Needed" $4000.00 compensation; Ages 19-30. This prompted me to do a little research on the matter to help educate our readers on this subject. Susan Hernandez (contact person in the ad) was helpful in answering a few questions that understand, and systematically some of you might have. dismantle the ideologies which According to Hernandez, the espouse it; if we are truly interegg donation process (considerested in creating a global vision ing the candidate is chosen after of unity and peace, we should be submitting a 12 page applicabrave enough to set our sights tion), takes approximately three inward first and see where we, as months. The donor needs to be a nation in our domestic and forbetween the ages of 19 to eign policies, can ensure equal30, have excellent health; and must be a non-smoker. Once chosen, there is a series of events that must take place SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TOPRIDE@CSUSM.EDU in order to provide safe and Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For successful egg retrieval. submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and During the preparation of egg identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. 300 words donation, the donor is asked or less preferred. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. to abstain from sexual intercourse, and undergo certain medical treatments for 20 to 25 days. The medications include Lupron (which times the donor's cycle and prepares the uterus), and Pergonal and Metrodin (stimulates egg production). These hormones are administered both orally and By Steve Compian the invasion of Cuba in 1963. isms" in a manifesto written environments - our schools. In through self-injection. The side F or The Pride However, with the benefit of before his execution. McVeigh, Columbine, Colo., and here in effects of these treatments vary nearly 40 years of hindsight, we who exploded a bomb in a fed- San Diego, we have witnessed with every donor. I found myself rooted to still do not have any credible evi- eral building in Oklahoma City, terrorism by individuals who the television set last Tuesday dence implicating Fidel Castro claimed that he was a patriot. He . were not yet old enough to drive Some reported side effects while the tragic events unfolded in Kennedy's assassination. Still, justified killing innocent peo- a car. If we were to postulate are similar to those of oral on our East Coast. As local many Americans were willing to ple, including children, by call- terrorism's roots by their actions contraception, which involves stations sought reactions from advocate making war with that ing their deaths "collateral dam- then every white middle class fatigue, headaches, and nausea. San Diegans, one young woman country to enact revenge. age." McVeigh was an American family in America would be sus"It's not like donating blood," lamented, "My daughter saw the terrorist, who used explosives pect, and that notion is utterly said Hernandez. Donors are news and asked, 'What's going training he received in the army wrong. Terrorism is rooted in the genetically related to recipient's on Mommy?' What am I supto terrorize other Americans. offspring, and need to be psyhearts and minds of individuals, posed to tell her?" I recalled askchologically screened to be able However, military training not in their color or race. ing my mother a similar question does not make a person a potento understand the magnitude Acts of revenge have on a cool November day almost tial terrorist. As many as 10,000 occurred in this country since of the procedure. Egg donation 38 years ago. service men and women train last Tuesday. In one city a little is confidential, although in I asked my mother "What's with explosives every year. Many girl was beaten because she was the event of a medical emerhappening?" as our family hudmore paramilitary organizations Arab, and i n' another city an gency, a donor may be condled around the clock radio (we offer similar training, but we angry mob attacked a mosque. tacted by a thirii party for could not afford a television). do not have a hundred thousand Innocent lives have been disruptspecific information. She gave me a hug and simply McVeighs running loose in our ed and threatened out of igno- Q Hernandez says that upon said, "It's okay." How do you country. Military training does ranee and hate because ignorant §§ successful egg retrieval the explain to a four-year-old that no more to foster terrorism than people associate race and culture m "donor" will receive $4,000. During this new millennium someone has assassinated the we were beginning to start a college education. with the individual acts. "Studies show that women President of the United States? I recognizing terrible injustices Theodore Kaczynski, "The i who 'donate' for financial reaBillions of people inhabit o urSI could tell from the trembling of Japanese-Americans incurred Unibomber," received his train- world and only a few threaten | § sons suffer more emotional her body and the apprehension harm from the procedure and after, the bombing of Pearl ing at the University of Michigan. its safety. My advice to parents in mom's voice that her response Later he became a professor who find themselves lacking a j§j are more likely to regret their Harbor. Our government diswas more of a wish than an explaplaced, imprisoned, and shunned at a California university. Like response to the question, "What's S decision than women with nation. Nevertheless, mom was families because they looked McVeigh, Kaczynski had a man- going on" is this: give your chil- V altruistic motivations " accordright. For nearly four decades like "the bad guys." Americans ifesto that articulated how he dren a hug and tell them that 1 ing t o the Center for the world flirted with manReproductive Health. were just beginning to acknowl- justified his actions. Would it be they live on a planet, populated made calamities, and we always fair to call all college students edge responsibility for terrorizSo ladies, if you think by many wonderful and fascinatseemed willing to put things back ing Native Americans while jus- or college professors potential ing people. Tell your children that you can make an easy in order - until last Tuesday. tifying those actions by a philos- terrorists based on one person's that they live in a great world $4,000, remember that it's not actions? In the aftermath of Tuesday's ophy called Manifest Destiny. that easy - and if you're getthat has a few bad people living events, I am afraid that people Recently we have experiThe word "manifest" seems ting paid, it's not a donation. in it. Then work with them in might forget some lessons linked to many our most infa- enced terrorism perpetrated by making our little corner of the learned from our county's his- mous citizens. Timothy McVeigh children, homegrown terrorists Mia Alio globe safe and happy. tory. Angry people called for spouted a litany of his "McVeigh- who targeted our nation's safest CSUSM Student "Let the courage, compassion, and solidarity we have shown thus far define our future/ HAVE AN OPINION? Terrorism Rooted in Hearts and Minds, N ot Color or Race "Give your children a hug ... Work with them in making our [world] safe and happy." �T hePride The View from Here 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001. I walked into my classroom this morning, and found a room full of scared, worried young women. Classes have only barely started for this semester, so my students didn't know me that well yet. As soon as I came in, they asked, "Are you from America?" When I said yes, they asked if I had friends or family in Washington or New York. I told them I had friends in Washington, but they were all right. I said I'd been awake until 3 a.m., to make sure everyone was safe. And then we just sat and talked. Forget the lesson plans, and getting into the meat of the semester. Today wasn't a day for teaching. The quiz, the editing and the research guidelines just didn't matter today. Being a teacher, part of my job is to help my students make sense of the world. Since my students are university age, at that stage where one minute they are mature young adults and the next minute children, I'm here to help guide them as they sort out their worlds for themselves - along with teaching the subject matter in my class description, of course. How can I help them make sense of this when I can't make sense of it myself? I'm in just as much shock as they are. I want someone t o say it's all right, just like they do. Nothing in this is straightforward. All the emotions are complex. Relief that my own family and friends are safe, combined with worry for those whose aren't, or remain unknown. The most striking emotional cocktail of this for me i s the reassurance and heartbreak at how desperately my students want this not to have been done by Arabs. You see, I teach in the Middle East. All those young women who are my students are Arabs. Muslims. I've seen and heard of people in the U.S. saying, "Damn Arabs" or "Damn Muslims" or "Damn Middle Easterners." That, and worse. To some of you, Arabs may be nameless and faceless, counted as suspicious or dangerous. Easy to blame. To me, Arabs are my students and their families. Arabs are as diverse a group as any other. Hating them all would be like hating all Europeans for the atrocities in Kosovo or Serbia. Let me make them less faceless for you. My students are young women. Like university students anywhere, they're worried about grades and exams, about course requirements and majors, and, of course, about juggling their classwork with their social lives. They have dreams and plans, about their careers, about marriage and family, about places they'd like to travel to. They may dress differently than a group of women the same age in the U.S., but underneath the shayla and abaya, they're not very different at all. Today, they're in shock. They're worried about war. They're concerned about their relatives who are in the States. They remember the Gulf War, and they're afraid this will be so much worse. Our university is near an airport. Normally,. they just ignore the planes as they take off and land. Either they pause until the sound has died down, or try to talk over it. Today, they flinched. I've never seen the planes make them nervous before. They're horrified by the attacks on the United States. While they are angry that the U.S. appears to support Israel, they cannot accept what has happened. Letters My students do not celebrate una, iiui uu they take it lightly. They say it is harram - forbidden by religion. The deaths of so many innocents can never be acceptable. Not for any reason. My students are still learning English: They had to struggle, sometimes, to express themselves. They know how to talk about classes and majors. They know the vocabulary for the lives of university students. They don't have the words for the deaths of innocents. I find it tragic. I can no more make sense of this for you, or for myself, than I could for my students. All I can do is pray for the victims, and pray for Peace. Chris Tremlett English Language Center College of Arts and Sciences Zayed University Dubai, UAE Open Heart and Mind In light of the horrible events that been taking place recently, we would like to have one minute of your time. The members of the Sikh community have been getting some strange looks over the past couple of days by people who might not be aware of what their turbans and beards represent. First of all, we belong to the peace loving Sikh religion, which originates in India. We have nothing to do with the Islamic religion or Muslims who live in the Middle East, though we do not look down upon any religion and consider all humanity equal. As far as we know, Muslims in the United States do not even wear turbans. It is not correct to think of a turban wearing Sikh to be a Muslim. Secondly, we encourage all of you to keep an open mind and heart during these troubling times, especially towards American Muslims. Not only are American Muslims suffering as fellow Americans, but they are also becoming the scapegoat in crimes that they 'obviously did not commit, let alone condone. It is especially important for us, as fellow Americans, to not let these, tragic events trigger hatred and racism towards other Americans. The goal of terrorism is to tear a nation apart. Don't let them win. Irrespective of our backgrounds, let us not forget our common homeland and unite as true American patriots during these difficult times. Tuesday, September 18,2001 7 aianu i i u w aiuuciuS could be expected to go to class as if our entire lives have not been irreversibly altered. However, barring the suspension of classes for another day or two, I think it was inappropriate to continue Rush Week activities. As a person affected both as a citizen of this country, and as a relative of a Pentagon worker, I cannot begin to express my utter horror at being forced to listen to music blaring as I walked to classes. To watch people cavorting around as if everything were normal is ridiculous. Really, do you think you were presenting yourselves as the kind of organization people would want to join? If you think the answer is a resounding "yes," think again. While I do not expect everyone on campus to share in my feelings, you should at the very least show some respect for the dead and wounded. I understand the sentiment that terrorists cannot be allowed to halt our daily lives; however, we as a country must be allowed to mourn this great tragedy. You should be ashamed of yourselves and of the image you portrayed today. You are representatives not only of your fraternity, but also of the campus. I am ashamed to call you classmates. I would like to express my sincerest condolences to the friends and family of those who were injured or lost their lives in Tuesday's acts of war. I would also like to express my extreme disgust at those members of one of the fraternities who were back out Wednesday trying to encourage students to rush. While I understand that it is Rush Week, I am disgusted at the lack of common decency that these people displayed. I was actually shocked that school was back in session because I do not under- Brian Kent Cornell Alumni '95 Prayer for O ur Grief Dear Heavenly Father, We are moved by the alarming news and crisis that our country is facing. Amanda Schmutz This, the greatest nation, founded in the belief that "In God We Trust" and the "Land of the Free." Please have mercy on those suffering, hurting, and in fear, and give wisdom and strength to those who are assisting. May the forces of evil be broken by your power and may we humble before thee, our strength and refuge. Give wisdom to our President & our leaders and bring your comforting peace through the power of your Holy Spirit. Help us here to reach to those that have been affected by this tragedy. Tired American not Willing to Hate For the students, whose minds have historically been open, and whose voices we've historically listened to. I am a tired American today. Tired of hearing 'inescapable conclusions' and that we must 'exact retribution.' Tired of hearing how we can 'emerge triumphant' by striking back in further acts of terrible violence. Tired of the anger in which we wallow, where clear thought might buoy us up. Tired of our unwillingness to understand the 'why' behind such tragedies as Tuesday's events. How far are we willing to go in the misguided path of revenge? How many more times must we submit to hate, and thereby perpetuate violence that does not coincidentally grow worse?\ God Bless America. The only inescapable conclusion after Saanand Singh yesterday's historic tragedy is that many CSUSM Student people will have died in vain if we respond to this injustice with violence. We cannot and must not. To do so would be to continue playing a game that we can never and will never win. To demonstrate To C ampus C ommunity that we are no better than the perpetrators of this horrific event,-except that we are capable of far greater, more calculated swathes of destruction. We cannot guarantee our safety until we finally understand why others would lash out in this way, and help provide them an alternative to doing so in the future. If we must punish, then we must not do so with violence or without understanding. I am a tired American today, yet I will be damned before I spend my remaining energy standing 'united' in the solidarity of further violence. I love this country, but I do not love it enough that I am willing to hate for it. The Co-Editor Co-Editor Opinion Editor Feature Editor Graduate i ntern Assistant Editor FWS Worker Advisor In the name of our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus. Amen Megan Crea Evacuation a Concern for Student My main gripe about the evacuation on Tuesday was that we were stuck in the parking lot for over an hour after being evacuation. Where were the police to help empty the parking lots? Thank you, Judie Hathaway iiiii Metafile Addington Victoria B. Segall Lisa Lipsey Claudia Ignacio Amy B olaski. James Newell VKtforFadifla Madeleine Marshall | v submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. 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Letters may http://www.csusmpride.com be edited for grammar and length, Letters should be i ill® lilii? ill® HI �Campus President Addresses Community By ALEXANDER GONZALEZ, CSUSM President Tuesday's events have changed dramatically how the country views itself and its sense of security and position in the world. While we at Cal State San Marcos are far away from what occurred, we still feel not only the pain but also the sense of shock and violation that has taken place. As a University community, we need to take the time not only to reflect on those who have lost their lives and those who continue to suffer, but also on what is our proper role and how we should respond to these horrendous actions. It is my hope that we will resolve to continue to live as a community governed by law with a clear sense of justice and equality, and that we not generalize the actions of a few to the many. We must be thoughtful and prudent, and while the history of our country will change forever, we must continue to live and operate as the great nation we have always been. It is up to each one of us to reflect on what these tragic events mean to us individually and how we will cope with them. As a community, the University will make available opportunities for discussion and reflection. It is also my hope that the faculty and staff will take the time to interact with students to discuss and attempt to resolve the meaning of the events and our place individually, and collectively, as we attempt to work through the current crisis and into the future. Americans must Put aside Their Differences By DUSTIN NAYLOR Pride Staff Writer On Sept 11,2001,1 realized the ills of the world have fallen on my American family. This is the day terrorists attacked the World Trade Towers, the Pentagon, and two other targets destined for devastation. A slap in the face is what I would like to call it. A total disregard for human life is what others say. I would hope that I could call this a wake-up call for the United States, but this disease that has plagued my 24-year history on this planet will not seem to go away, arid it is getting worse. T hroughout the 80s I remember learning about terrorism. Where else could I learn about terrorists but in the news? The two decades of coverage of car bombs, suicide missions and Embassy disasters gave me insight into the minds of people who really don't like us at all. Our national media eats this news up and regurgitates it to the American public as to make sense of it all, explaining failed foreign policy, attempting to sway the American public into believing We are safe from these monsters, all the while feeding us images we don't want to look at, but all the while the television remains on. Through out households, restaurants, bars and department stores, we, as Americans, are feeling the painful reality of our freedom. My mind races on of what to think of this whole situation. And as the television bombards my head with the images, the angles, the rubble, the people, I wonder what will , happen. Are we going to war? Are we as vulnerable as the incident shows? A mi ever going to ride or feel safe in an airplane again? The list goes on and on. Thousands upon thousands of questions will be asked, with few or no answers. But we, as Americans, must unite. This wasn't an attack on the president, a religious group or certain race, it was an attack on our personal liberty. The individual freedom we as Americans all share, cherish and absorb into our way of life. Americans must come together, put aside their differences and anguishes to help support the families of those who lost their lives, to help answer the questions so many of us are faced with, and to protect our way of living in the United States. "We, as Americans, are feeling the painful reality of our freedom" Opinion — — — — A N ation u nder A ttack By ZACHARY A. PUGH For The Pride As a new day began on Tuesday, Sept. 11, the citizens of this nation were not prepared for what was to be the most horrendous and malicious series of terrorist attacks in the history of Amer- ica. Never has there been a terrorist attack of this magnitude on American soil. This day will be another "Day of Infamy" that will haunt America and the world. We will live with these macabre pictures of human suffering and anguish until the end of time. We, as Citizens of this nation, hope that the swift hand of justice will prevail and that the devils that have scarred our . minds and destroyed many precious lives will be brought to justice. Jewish Voice f or Peace G roup S peak O ut A Jewish Voice for Peace is shocked and outraged by the events that have taken place in the United States this week. As Jews, as Americans, and as peace activists we condemn, in the strongest possible terms, these murderous acts and hope that those, who carried out these vicious attacks on innocent people are brought to justice. We share in the collective sense of grief and mourning, and offer the deepest sympathy for all those affected, seme of whom are surely among us. Our thoughts and our prayers are with the victims, their families, and their loved ones. . At this point, people are rightly struggling to comprehend these events, and to understand how such a tragedy could occur. Under these circumstances, it is essential to be both thoughtful and just in our reactions. Terrorist attacks occurring on American soil often arouse anti-Arab and anti-Muslim sentiment. It is simply not tolerable that an entire ethnic group, nation, or religion be blamed for actions carried out by individuals. As Jews we understand the scapegoating Teaction only too well because it has been done to our people in the .past, and it is not acceptable to us that i t be done to any other group/The individuals responsible, but only those responsible, should and must be brought swiftly and decisively to justice. We urge our government not to compound this tragedy by causing the deaths of more innocent people in its pursuit of those responsible. We call on our fellow citizens not to allow our righteous rage over this horrific act to lead u s'into collective blame and acts of ethnic or religious hatred. A Jewish Voice for Peace was born of the conviction that violence begets violence. It is the mission of our organization/ and the passion of many of its members, to support and work towards lasting and equitable peace and justice as the best way to prevent atrocities such as those we have witnessed today. In light of today's events, all of us engaged in the pursuit of peace and justice must redouble our efforts. Adam Gutride Sara Norman Mitchell Plitnick Lincoln Shlensky Alistair Welch man of A Jewish Voice for Peace Open Your Eyes, not Your Mouth Editors' Note: The Pride changed the word "article" to "opinion piece " to clarify. "Students Respond Differently To Tragedy" was an opinion piece written by section editors of The Pride and is in no way legally slanderous, but merely two students' opinions. The same with this editorial and any and all other pieces that appear on the "Opinion" page. By JARED HINES Frater of Tau Kappa Epsilon In response to a slandering opinion piece written in The Pride's latest special edition, I would like to supply The Pride editors with the truthful information needed to write their latest erroneous article: "Students Respond Differently to Tragedy." The members of both fraternities on campus, Tau Kappa Epsilon and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, were shocked and disappointed with the comments made in one of The Pride's articles following the tragedies that occurred in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. The members of these fraternal organizations were portrayed as self- centeredegotist concerned only with how loud they could play their "vulgar" music in a display of macho competition. This is, of course, completely false and an ignorant opinion from two people who obviously did not take the time to observe the true events that transpired on that catastrophic I\iesday. If time would have been taken to better observe the actions of the fraternities, it would have been apparent to the authors of this poorly written opinion to see that both, TKE and SAE, came together to discuss the situation and comfort those in need. As far as our self-centered efforts and "showing o ff" as opposed to the other clubs, I would like to share a few insights. Our music is radio compliant, not "vulgar". The volume was lowered in respect. The flag that was reported in this recent media twist, flying at half-mast by the way, was placed at the TKE booth by one of our officers. Both fraternities respectfully and considerately distributed black ribbons. Within minutes of pinning these badges of American mourning on our chests, hundreds of fellow students came to join in the symbolic expression of our deep pain. Finally, when the campus was closed, the DJ at the TKE booth used the speakers to announce the cancellation of classes. There also remain many key factors that the opinion peice left out. SAE and TKE have joined forces by arranging a Greek blood drive. Another officer has taken steps to raise funds to send over as disaster relief. Within organizations o f our size, it is nearly impossible to have not one person affected by the terrorist attacks. In fact, the members of TKE have family, friends and alumni who either live in New York or work at the Pentagon. We also have members that were placed on call due to their status in the US military. However, like the other cl^bs at CSU San Marcos, we remained on campus, but constantly had somebody inside of Commons 206 to update everyone in our section of the quad on any breaking news. It is a wonder to me why these two authors would even think to print a piece that only furthers bad feelings considering the effect that this disaster has already had on all students. The Pride seems to have a history of attacking the Greek system, w d it is in poor taste t o use these terrorist attacks as another instrument of this vendetta. The motivation of the fraternities was to unite students; Greek and NonGreek, in a casual atmosphere so that all could be consoled and feel free to express their individual opinions. However, out of every opinion I heard, not one student went so far as to slander another student, or for that part a fellow American. I ask all students to keep the victims of these horrific events in their thoughts and prayers, and not use this time to point fingers, but to reflect on how valuable life really is. �wfr DON Visit rr 1 O T T T T 1? o Hi 1 1 -Li Hi w I7AP r Ull SignOnSanDiego.com A A THP JUB powered THAT 1tlAl by the fl H F C TT T V UUriOJN 1 Union-Tribune. T71 T TP1 ill I t's t h e VATT lUU. most comprehensive e m p l o y m e n t r e s o u r c e d e d i c a t e d e n t i r e l y t o t h e S a n D i e g o a rea. W ith m o r e t h a n 2 5 0 0 j obs, f r o m e n t e r t a i n m e n t t o e n g i n e e r i n g , i n c l u d i n g t he t op o p e n i n g s f r o m t he U nion-Tribune. P ost y o u r r e s u m e a n y t i m e a n d g e t a ll t h e j obs t hat m a t c h y o u r s e a r c h e -mailed t o y o u a s s o o n a s t hey're l isted. S o y o u c a n F I N D T H E R I G H T J O B , R I G H T A WAY. SfgnOllSailDiegOXOm �First Season Game for Mens Soccer By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer The men's soccer team had its first game of the season on Mangrum Field on Sunday morning against CSU Long Beach. "The players had been practicing consistently for four weeks now to get ready for this game," said Coach Khalid Al-shafie. Although the team was defeated by CSU Long Beach, 1-5, the coach and soccer players said they believe in their potential and hope to do a good job this season. "We will play hard and play good soccer,99 said soccer captain Joseph Cafiero, a junior majoring in biology. "The strengths of the team are their commitment to playing hard, and it seems that the players enjoy each other," said Al-shafie. He said that he does not see any weaknesses on the team. The players agreed with the coach. "We have good players and there is a lot of potential. I hope we do a good job and we win," said Manuel Maldonado, a sophomore, majoring in computer science. This season the men's soccer team will play against "tough schools," as Al-shafie described them, including UC Santa Editing Services Specialist in Master s Theses and Doctoral Dissertations All Style Manuals and Disciplines Word Processing § Manuscripts § Letters § Proofreading Michel M. Walker Phone/Fax (760) 4 80-6470 kiewamal8@home.com Barbara and Utah State. These schools, as well as Cal State San Marcos, are playing in a league known as the National Intramural Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA). "We are trying to develop a good team and have a good season," said Al-shafie. "We want to represent CSUSM and ASI the best we can." ASI (Associated Students, Inc) sponsors soccer, one of the intramural sports on campus. Right now the team has 16 players. However, Al-shafie said he believes that the team will continue to grow and encourages more students to enroll. "It's fun. At least we have some sports at Cal State San Marcos and I hope that more sport teams will be formed," said Maldonado. The next soccer game is Friday against Pepperdine University at 4 p.m., followed by another game on Saturday at Mangrum Field at 4 p.m. against Utah State, according to Cafiero and Al-shafie. "Of course we hope to win, although it is not going to be easy, we expect to win," said Cafiero, "We also encourage students to come support the team at the games." Aztec Invitational Update T he Cross Country Aztec Invitational at Balboa Park scheduled for Saturday; Sept. 15 was cancelled- We will keep you posted on any rescheduled dates. A+SUBS Preschool Substitutes, aides, & teachers. 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To find out that someone you iQve so much, turns around and kills so many of your children, is very heart breaking. What an evil man to kill so many of your precious gifts. You gave life to us, why would* anyone want to take that life away.... As small and precious or grown up and old as we may be, we are all still your children. You look after us and love us like no other. You give us shelter; warmth, compassion, and you give us forgiveness. Forgiveness for all our sins, forgiveness o four selfness and pride. You take that forgiveness with all the light you have and make it into something we can't see ourselves. So you give us teachers, all kinds to help us along of our path of enlightenment. You mold us, you train us for something unexpected, something like today, Sept. 11,2001. No one expected it, no one was prepared, and no one was ready to die. Please help those that are in need. Help those that are now floating spirits to find their way back to you. Help those that are in need, to have no more tears as you will wipe out their pain and fear and fill their hearts with happiness again. Help those families who are suffering dearly, Help them pray for the lost ones. Help the terrorist seek forgiveness for those lives that he took, so his heart can be whole. Help him find the way of God, which is almighty and strong, .with love instead of hate. Help him pray for his brothers and sisters. Let him cry out, with regret and say that he is sorry! Let him cry out to you and say, I want to be with you instead of against you! It's a different kind of beauty but life goes on. We learn from our mistakes that unfortunately harm others. God, please continue to be our teacher and be there for us, as we are weak. You are strong, you are loving, and most of all you are forgiving! Heroes Walk among Us Compiled by JAMES NEWELL (Federal Aviation Staff Writer Administration) decision to reopen the airways, vowing to In light of the overwhelming not let the terrorists scare them media coverage of our nation's to submission. recent tragedies and the ensuing 4. A military band in England aftermath, I compiled a list of played the U.S. national anthem heroic deeds and other interest- at Buckingham Palace during ing stories that occurred last the changing of the guard. week. 5. Pakistan promised full 1. Blood banks have to turn cooperation with U.S. investigadonators away. They achieved tion. full capacity and asked people to 6. Passengers aboard Flight return in a week. 93, which crashed in a vacant 2. Stores locally and around area near Shanksville, Pa., were the country sold out of our said to have rushed hijackers in national symbol, the American an attempt to keep the plane flag. from crashing into another land3. In spite of the possible dan- mark. ger, travelers awaited the FAA 7. Firefighters and police ran up the stairs of the World Trade Center Towers to aid people, discarding their own well-being. 8. Restaurants throughout Manhattan pass out food and water to rescue workers. 9. Bush asked for $20 billion in aid. Congress did not question the request, but awards $40 billion as a start in the efforts. 10. Four-thousand FBI agents and 3,000 support personnel from across the nation search for those responsible for the attacks. 11. Wall Street closed for the longest period in history. 12. All NFL (National Football League) games were cancelled last week. 13. Two hundred thousand people gathered in Berlin to have a moment of solidarity for the U.S. 14. Bush viewed what was left of the World Trade Towers, and spoke with rescue workers: "I can hear you. The rest of the world hears you, and the people who knocked these building down will hear all of us soon.'' Gatherers chanted, "U.S.A., U.S.A." 15. Millions of people across the world participated in a moment of silence for those lost. American patriotism shines brighter than most can remember. Student Profile: Lending a Hand in El Salvador and Home By VICTORIA B. SEGALL Pride Editor Thanks to the donations from students, clubs, and staff at Cal State San Marcos, Anna Fleming, a 21-year-old junior, brought .sfniles to the tiny faces of hundreds of school children in El Salvador this past summer. With more than 250 bags of school supplies, Fleming flew to Santa Tecla, a suburb of San Salvador that was hit by a 7.6 earthquake Jan. 13,2001. Several hundred aftershocks caused a major landslide in Santa Tecla. More than 1,159 people died from the quakes, 8,122 were injured, 185,338 homes were damaged, and 149,528 were homes destroyed, according to El Salvador's National Emergency Committee (COEN). "The landslides took out both the homes and the people in them," said Fleming, a liberal studies major. "There's now a camp for the people who are homeless." The bags Fleming brought Anna Fleming in Santa Tecla, El Salvador last summer. She took school supplies to the children after the earthquakes devastated the community. (Courtesy Photo/Anna Fleming) from the U.S. were filled with supplies donated by the CSUSM community and the service organization, Kiwanis. Fleming personally handed out individual bags to the school children in the camps at Santa Tecla, which are tents that house temporary medical clinics and school for the residents of the town. The camp in Santa Tecla houses more than 400 families. "There are problems everywhere, in your backyard, internationally," said Fleming. "To open your eyes to that makes you realize that there are needs all over that need to be m et" Such community (or international)-service work is not new to Fleming, who is president of the university's Circle K International Club, a community-service based club that primarily works with children. This year the club will hold their annual Angel Tree Drive, a toy drive for children during the winter holiday. "Joining this club was an opportunity for me to meet people," said Fleming. "It wasn't specific like a lot of other groups are. It's people from other cultures and majors." In addition to her club leader position, Fleming also works as a support staff person for the faculty-mentoring program. When asked how she handles the juggle of school, work, and other activities, Fleming said, "It is hard, this time of the year. We're busy starting out with new classes, jobs, trying to recruit for Circle K, or other clubs, but you can choose to limit how involved you are. You can still be in a club or work, and not commit too many hours. But I definitely encourage others to get involved in student life." Fleming also talked about the support for clubs on campus. "I could see more support for clubs," she said. "There seems to be a good amount of support for fraternities, but there could be more outreach." Although Fleming said she is not sure what she will do after she graduates, she said she has an idea of what she wants to do at the moment, "If I can find so many things to get involved with at school, it shouldn't be hard for me to figure out what I can do with the rest of my life." Calendar for the Week of Sept. 18 Clubs Thursday, Sept. 13 M.E.C.hA. Officer's Meeting Location: Craven 1258 Time: 7-8 p.m. Workshops Tuesday, Sept. 18 Career Services Time: 5-6 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Need a job? Confused about your career options? Learn about the resources available to you on campus. Wednesday, Sept. 19 Career Services Time: 3-4 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Learn about the job resources available to you on campus. Monday, Sept. 24 Nutrients in College Time: 3 p.m. Location: ACD 402 Learn creative and quick ways to make healthy, inexpensive, and great meals. Careers for Psychology and Sociology Majors Time: 4-5 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Explore^ post-graduate options available to you. Events Now-October 3 La Paz Tras el Cerco: Peace Under Siege in Mexico Location: Library Gallery A photo exhibit on violence, war, and nonviolent resistance in Mexico. Wednesday, Sept. 19 M.E.Ch.A. Altar Dedication Time: 1-1:30 p.m. Location: Founders Plaza M.E.Ch.A. will hold an altar dedication in remembrance of the victims and their families effected by the recent attacks on the East Coast. Auditions/Interviews for Pastorela Location: Visual and Performance Annex 441 La Moree Drive (CSUSM) Time: 6 p.m. The Pastorela is the traditional Christmas shepherd's play performed throughout Mexico and Latin America. Performances will be held in the CCAE Center Theater Nov. 30 to Dec. 2. For more info., call 750-4150. "From Dances with Wolves to Smoke Signals: Reinventing Indians On-screen" Time: 7 p.m. Location: ACD 102 Director Chris Eyre discusses his perspectives and award-winning film projects during the special lecture. Tickets may be purchased at the door 30 min. before the lecture, unless it is sold out. ($3 for students with ID and $5 general admission. Children 12 and under are free). Monday, Sept. 24 Charles McPherson, Jazz Artist Time: Noon Location: Dome Plaza Tuesday, Sept. 25 Peter Sprague, Jazz Guitarist Time: Noon Location: Dome Plaza � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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ASI Early Learning Center (ELC). ASI currently subsidizes the ELC, however the grants would help alleviate costs to run the center and would be used to pay for teachers' salaries. The ELC is a childcare program for children two to five years old, and provides care for the children of CSUSM students, faculty, staff, and the community. At the board meeting, Gonzalez told of the need for a site supervisor for the ELC. The supervisor would teach in classroom 3, the preschool class, and would relieve some of the teachers. The site supervisor would also serve as a sounding board for ELC teachers and adult volunteers, and work in conjunction with Joyce Williams, ELC Program Director. The ELC supervisor should have a master's degree in human or child development, be an expert in curriculum and counseling, and have early childhood education units. The board plans to pay the site supervisor with the money that would have gone to an ELC teacher who left the center. Gonzalez also announced the need for an independent contractor to assess the ELC. The contractor would assess curriculum, staffing, and the finance of the center. The costs for the assessment report, travel costs, consultation, and future contact with the contractor would be $3,000. There is the hope among the board that the ELC will move on campus in a few years, with plans and a building layout already in progress. ELC tuition may change, according to an ELC rep. Currently CSUSM students pay either $22 or $15 a day for ELC tuition, depending on a fullday program or part- day program for their child. CSUSM faculty and staff pay either $25 or $27 per day, and community members pay $27 or $18 per day for tuition. For The Pride Faculty members at all 22 Cal State campuses are threatening a strike if current talks with administrators do not yield a new contract. "I think it's highly likely that we will strike," said George Diehr, a Cal State San Marcos faculty member and member of the faculty's bargaining team. "There's been no effort to bargain productively or in good faith." The California Faculty Association and the Cal State administration have been in negotiations since last April, and have yet to come to an agreement for the faculty's next threeyear contract. Two weeks after the current contract expired on June 30, the Public Employees Relations Board declared in impasse in the bargaining. Both sides are engaging in meetings with a mediator that could last through October. The California Faculty Association bargains for all 22,000 Cal State faculty in the state. Cal State San Marcos has about 150 faculty union members, and 374 total full- and part-time faculty. The faculty is asking for a 5.7 percent average salary increase, including a 3 percent increase across the board, Diehr Sundance AwardWinning Film Director Comes to GSUSM By VICTORIA B. SEGALL Pride Editor Film director Chris Eyre was a featured guest speaker Wednesday evening for the university's Arts and Lectures Series. He is best-known for Smoke Signals," which won two awards at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival, the Audience Award, and the Filmmaker's Trophy. Eyre's current film project is "Skins," which follows his tradition of telling the stories of Native Americans "through film. The evening began in Academic Hall 102, with a prayer by Henry Rodriguez, also known as Uncle Henry, a Luisefio tribal elder who received an honorary By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer said. They are also seeking more compensation for part-time faculty, extended contracts for parttime faculty, equal pay for teaching during the summer, and the hiring of more full-time faculty. The Cal State administration claims the governor and state legislature determine its budget, including salary increases, and that it is not able to meet the faculty's demands. "The governor gave us a 2 percent package," said Mary Elizabeth Stivers, Cal State San Marcos Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and a member, of the administration's bargaining team. "We say, the governor gave us 2 percent, and that's what we're giving." Diehr, president of the Cal State San Marcos union chapter, said the administration Michael McDuffie, professor of philosophy, listens to the student/faculty should find the money elsewhere panel at the second open forum. (Pride Photo/Amy Bolaski) in the budget, noting that less than half of the. $3 billion CSU budget goes to instruction. Stivers said that is not an option. "The' chancellor won't go dip into other areas - he would By CONSTANCE CHUA have to do the same for the Pride Staff Writer system's other eight bargaining units," she said. "All campuses More than 200 students, facwould take a hit and have less ulty, and staff gathered on the money." steps of Founders' Plaza for In addition to salary, Diehr Dean McWilliams, students, andpropoints to the number of full- fessors speak at the second campus a second open campus forum time faculty at CSU campuses forum. (Pride Photo/Amy Bolaski) on Thursday afternoon, to discuss discrimination and vioas an »Article cont. on pg 2 lence, media involvement, and the historical and psychological effects of the terrorist attacks. The Pride sponsored the forum, in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences. Dean Spencer McWilliams, of the College of Arts and Sciences, moderated the forum, and introduced President Alexander Gonzalez, who gave a welcome address. The panel included about a dozen individuals, students and faculty. Chris Eyre, director of "Smoke Signals," speaks at CSUSM. Dr. Alyssa Goldstein-Sepin(Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) wall, a history professor said, doctorate from Cal State San characters were people I knew. "We should not demonize the Marcos in June. Bonnie Biggs, And with 'Skins,' that's what I'm people in our community who University Coordinator for the trying to do," said Eyre. "But I happen to be in the same ethnical Arts and Lectures Series, intro- don't think we have a grasp of group as the terrorists." Sepinduced Eyre to the audience. what an Indian is." wall also reminded the audience "As an artist I'm trying to The audience previewed four that the U.S. has a complicated scratch the surface and project clips from "Skins." The film past when it comes to involve(Native-Americans) for other takes place on the Pine Ridge ment with the Middle East people/' said Eyre, who is of Indian Reservation in South there have been paradigm shifts Cheyenne-Arapaho descent. Dakota, and tells the story of and switching of alliances over With "Smoke Signals," Eyre said, two the years. Dr. Bethami Dobkin, "It was about feeling like these »Article continues on pg. 4 »Article continues on pg. 3 Second Forum H eld to Address Terrorism �2 Tuesday, September 25, 2001 Clubs Raise Money for Victims during Business Expo/Club Fundraising Week said Kristin Joolingen. By JENNIFER HOLMES and DUSTIN NAYLOR Pride Staff Writers As rescue teams in New York City and Washington D.C. continue to work around the clock to recover and rescue victims, several CSUSM clubs have come together to show their remorse and support for individuals suffering from the Sept 11 tragedy. During last week's Business Expo/Club Fundraising events, organizations including the Anime Project Alliance, Sigma Iota Epsilon, and the Victorious Club coordinated a flower drive on Wednesday and Thursday to raise money. They purchased approximately 75 roses and 70 Times Disaster Relief Fund, which will match $.50 on the dollar, according to another coordinator, Chris Donahue of Sigma Iota Epsilon, which is an honorary management fraternity. "If other clubs want to donate flowers or help maintain the booth, we welcome them," said Donahue. "They are also encouraged to donate by purchasing flowers from the booth." Eliza Portugal and Penny Lanese sellflowersto raise money for the victims Alpha Xi Delta sorority was of the Sept. 11 attack. (Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) another organization that took carnations. The clubs sold roses, she said, as she tied white ribbons part in a fundraiser last week. two for $5, in memory of the around a red rose. She added, "If The sorority sold shaved ice snow World Trade Towers, and carna- we get a positive response, we cones in front of the Dome. "Our may be able to bring the flower sorority is dedicated to raising tions, for $i each. Penny Lanese was one of sale back, or possibly a food or money for children, and to help support families of victims in the coordinators for the flower crafts fair." All money raised will be New York and Washington D.C.," drive. "We want the money to go to people who need it the most," donated to the North County In addition to the club fundraising last week, vendors also took part in the Business Expo. Bally's Total Fitness, the CSUSM Bookstore, and Fluid Fire Golf, were-some of the vendors that sold merchandise. Associated Students Inc. (ASI) sponsored the Business Expo/Club Fundraising Week. "ASI recognizes the need for more campus life, and also the need for clubs to raise funds to help support their interests and on-going programs," said ASI Club Services Technician Brad Schmidt. The next d ub fundraising opportunity at Cal State San Marcos will be Oct. 29 "Nov. 1. California Faculty Association Rep Says a Strike Is in t he F uture at CSUSM »Article cont. from pg. 1 issue concerning the quality of education. He said that while the CSU student body increased by 35,000 from 1994 to 2000, the entire system gained only one full-time faculty member. He said full-time faculty members at campuses like Cal State San Marcos are overworked with duties outside of the classroom that part-time faculty do not have to take on. He added that part-time faculty are not as --George Diehr accessible to students because CFA Rep they have no office, and often have to leave after class to teach ure-track faculty," Diehr said. at another campus. Next year, the system expects "In the last 30. years, we've to gain about 12,000 students hired more managers than ten- "They don't believe we will strike, therefore they don't bargain. 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"If 90 percent of the faculty go on strike, we would then talk about how to resolve this." Last year, faculty at universities in Hawaii went on strike for two weeks before the administration settled on a contract. If a university is closed for more than two" weeks, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges will not count the semester for accreditation purposes. During the strike, the Hawaiian faculty union said it was willing to sponsor student lawsuits to gain their units back if the semester was thrown out. Cal State faculty has never gone on strike before, and Stivers said she hopes the situation does not come down to that. "I am hopeful that we can resolve this before it gets to that point," she said. "In the end, the people most affected by a strike are the students." Diehr said whether or not there is a strike is up to the administration, noting that the chancellor has imposed his own deal twice before when negotiations where at an impasse. 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On Monday morning, Sept. 17, after a four-day closure, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) reopened with a symbolic and humble beginning. New York Emergency and Fire Rescue workers rang the opening bell, signifying the start of trading. After pausing for a two-minute moment of silence before the market's opening, Richard Grasso, Chairman of the NYSE, said, "This couldn't have happened without them . .. Our heroes will now open the market place." The sound of the bell was almost muted by the applause of the crowd. After an initial plummet, the market stabilized briefly. At the end of Monday's trading, the market showed signs of strength. Other than drastic drops in insurance, airline, and financial service markets, it was a relatively average day on Wall Street. As more information throughout the week pointed to the United States moving toward war, stocks continued to fall and trading ended on Friday with the worst one-week drop since July of 1933, during the Great Depression. The Dow Jones fell 14.2 percent or almost 1,370 points, equaling approximately $1.4 trillion in market value losses. "Fear was stronger than greed," commented Beatrice Black for National Public Radio's ( NPR) Market Place, s umming u p the feelings around Wall Street. The mood in New York's financial district was one of uncertainty. "Anyone who bought yesterday looks like a moron today. And if you buy today, you're worried about looking like an idiot tomorrow. The likelihood of looking like an idiot next week is quite high," said Dominic Freud, of European stocks at S.G. Cowan in New York, during an interview o n N PR's Market Place. Although there is an air of fear permeating the market, the travel industry, including airlines and hotels, is taking the brunt of the losses. American and TWA have both halted meal services in an attempt to save money. 75,000 airline jobs have been cut across the board. The New York City hotel industry is reporting a 45 percent capacity, rather than the seasonal 75 percent. And, hitting closer to home, Tijuana's downtown sector of three to five-star hotels report 90 percent of their reservations have been cancelled due to border and travel problems, according to Judy Martin during an interview on NPR. Congress has agreed on an immediate expenditure of $5 billion to help bolster the airline industry, with a promise for $10 billion in loan guarantees. This is an attempt to reestablish public confidence and help to return the United States to a sense of normalcy. Bill Nelson, D. Senator of Florida, said returning the airline industry to normalcy is a "very essential first step" on the road to economic recovery. In spite of the negative circumstances in financial areas around the country, many investors said they believe that the market will bounce backh and the drop in stock prices could actually be a golden opportunity for some beginning investors. Looking at past domestic disasters, the drop in market value following the incidents lasted for a short time and then rose to even higher levels, mirroring consumer Confidence. "We've suffered a direct economic impact, but the ripple effect is troubling," said Hilary Rodham Clinton, a D. Senator of New York, during a CNN interview Friday morning. Rodham Clinton said that people around the country need to keep going, and should not withdraw from their everyday activities. In an attempt to alleviate some of the ripple effect she said, "we need to tend to everyday business . .. live our lives." Second Forum Held at GSUSM t o Discuss Terrorism Attacks »Article cont.from pg. 1 a member of the American Council on Education Fellow, spoke on media and terrorism. "If we give up our civil liberties then the terrorists have won," said Dr. Bethami Dobkin. Student Darren Marks, a senior and member of the student organization, Young Americans for Freedom, agreed with Dobkin's statement about not allowing the terrorists to "win" by giving up civil liberties. "I will guarantee you that this type of terrorism will happen again in the future," he said. Another student representative, Ricardo Favela, from Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (M.E.Ch.A.,), also spoke Thursday afternoon. Favela and fellow student Isabel Soliz set up an altar last week as part of an independent study on Founders' Plaza in remembrance of those that lost their lives in the attacks. Panel members also discussed the racism and violence - towards Muslims, and people of Arab descent. Other professors on the panel included: Farid Mahdavi and Patty Seleski, history professors, Susie Cassel, literature and writing and ethnic studies professor, Liliana Rossman, communication professor, Peter Zwick, Director of University Global Affairs, Staci Beavers, political science professor, Wesley Schultz, psychology professor, and Don Barrett, sociology professor. Tuesday, September 25,2001 3 Graduation Open Forum in the Works Robert McArdle, his children, and a fellow student helped chalk the CSUSM stairs. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer Students will notice a bit more color on campus in the next few weeks, due to a group of graduating seniors who are chalking the steps around the university to demonstrate their unhappiness with the university's decision to hold this year's commencement off campus. The group of students, led by Robert McArdle, a senior and liberal studies major, began chalking the steps leading down to the first floor of Craven Hall, near the flag pole. "Seniors unite," is now the colorful message that welcomes individuals as they walk up the steps. "We want to bring student awareness to the administration's decision to move graduation off campus," said McArdle. "We're letting student voices be heard, when administration should have done it in the first place." The seniors working with McArdle include Bryan Clark, Beverly Huss, Alicia Mendivil, and James Tellez. They have organized a graduation open forum for students that will take place Thursday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on the steps of Founders' Plaza, outside of Academic Hall 102. McArdle announced the upcoming forum during the ASI Board of Director's meeting on Friday. The open forum will be a place for students to discuss their thoughts, complaints, and suggestions concerning the graduation ceremonies, according to McArdle. Students will have the opportunity to voice their opinion and create awareness for the entire campus about the current graduation plans. We're hitting seniors first because it (graduation) will hit them first," said McArdle. "We have administrators who said they'd come to the forum, along with the Assistant to the President, Student and Residential Life, ASI." The students are trying to find more sponsors for their cause. They presently have the Future Educators Club as a direct sponsor for the graduation forum. McArdle said that he recently sent out 5,704 e-mails to students and faculty announcing the need for a graduation open forum and received 2,166 responses. "I got tons of support. Out of the 2,166 e-mails I got back, only three were negative," said McArdle. "In half of those e-mails, I got people who thought graduation was still at Palomar." Commencement 2001-2002 will be held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. For more information, contact Robert McArdle at mcard001@csusm.edu. INVESTMENT STRATEGIES THAT ARE CLEAR AND CONCISE. EVEN IF OUR NAME ISN'T. Aside f rom our name, we've always been in favor of m aking t hings s imple. So c ontact us for smart, easy investment t echniques t o help you reach your f inancial goals. 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Obviously Foxx is Pushing the envelope further one each year with its explicit ibly irritated A.J., who said his that person. brother is Another surprise came when broadcast program, the MTV accomplishment of sobering up police Video Music Awards isT a highly for a total of 60-something days TRL host Carson Daly took the officer publicized and anticipated event and encouraging others to take stage to give a speech before Rudy in pop culture. Fans lined the the steps he took to feel the best the U2 performance. In describstreets surrounding the New York he has ever felt, Foxx was back in ing the band, Daly changed the Yellow Shirt (played by Eric Metropolitan Opera House where the spotlight. After the boy band phrase, "A slap in the face, a kick Schweig), and the other, Mogie the event took place three weeks had left the stage, Foxx cracked in the ass," to "A slap in the face Yellow Shirt, is an alcoholic ago, while many, like, myself, open a bottle of whdt seemed a kick in the balls." Why was (played by Graham Greene of watched the spectacle from the to be champagne, waving it in it necessary to mention genitals "Dances With Wolves"). "They're vastly different, but couch. I must say that I was the air. Saying something about in announcing the performance shocked at the vulgarity that a celebration, of one of the they're still brothers," said Eyre. M&M was broadcast as a projection of he motioned to | | | most successful "It's tribal and it's universal." MTV's image to viewers around the bottle, reasmusic groups of Eyre added that the film is "about the world, many of whom are suring A.J., all time? If I all the gray areas that exist." Eyre also praised Graham preteen and teenagers. were a parent "Don't worry, I would have Green as "an amazing actor." It seems as though each year its just apple flipped off that "He's probably the best Indian the intention of the award show cider. You can TV. This was actor we've had," he said. Greene shifts even more from honoring have that, can't the point of the may be known to many indiartists' accomplishments to you?" show where I viduals for his role as Kicking degrading the personalities and The audiB ^ lifestyles of those present and not etncei was ^ i n Backstreetthe oysand Jennifer Lopez atwn-tr^ i_ a i**^ Bird in "Dances with Wolves." MTV qwards. MTV had hl It took Eyre 24 days to present,at the event. It has also shock. Few (Courtesy Photos/MTV) * been apparent that the goal of laughed, and I rock bottom. I shoot "Skins," and he finished each year's award shows host is myself wanted to throw tomatoes realize the station has a rebel- filming in May. Eyre said that to take the controversial issues of at my own TV in response to lious, hip image to maintain, but the film would be released in the spring, hopefully through that particular such a poor joke. has this gone too far? Shouldn't the focus be on how Miramax Films. year in review Foxx contradicted The 35-year-old director also and poke fun MTV in the fact people treat each other and what at the people that the station is right and wrong? The audience talked about the portrayal of involved or was using A.J.'s of the MTV Video Music Awards Native Americans in film. " I usually talk about the affected. This personal problem consisted of many viewers in the has, for the as an example of high school age group. It was history of Indians and movies," most part, how the public clear from the show that making said Eyre. "I really examine why been a humor- p can fight alcohol fun of people's bodies, ideas, and it is that Indians are viewed in ous and toler- ¥ abuse, come for- addiction problems is an accept- the 'Stone Age.' They're always able aspect of L ward and seek able thing to do. One can con- projected in the late 18-century clude that the focus should not stereotypes of nobles and savagthe program. | help. This year was MTV had be on what Britney Spears wears, es. But I'm not sure Americans no such exampreviously turned but perhaps something with more want to see them out of that ple as host the issue of A.J.'s significance such as people's feel- scene." "People always try to place actor/comedian Jamie Foxx con- substance problem into a posi- ings. tinuously crossed demeaning tive message, especially on one The 2001 MTV Video Music Indians in categories: nobles or boundary lines. episode of the highly rated Total Awards was supposed to be a savages. But they're neither," The mud slinging began as Request Live program, when celebration of the art of music said Eyre. "The reflection of our Foxx introduced the recently A.J.'s mother phoned in on behalf and the expansion of pop culture, culture will be seen in movies," regrouped Backstreet Boys. With of her son with encouraging a demonstration of freedom of said Eyre. He talked about the history group member A.J.'s battle with words for others in similar situ- speech, and the limitations of cenalcoholism still fresh in the news, ations. I felt that all previous sorship. Instead, the award show of Native Americans in film, Foxx posted a big screen image MTV efforts to jet across this made me wonder if the writers/ including the re-creation of of the singer with an inserted message of importance, had at producers of this program have "Wounded Knee," from 1890, photo of a cocktail held up to his that point in time due to Foxx's any brains in their heads or any which he described as propaganda for Manifest Destiny. "Then mouth. Many, as well as myself, idiocy, fallen flat. What ignorant morals in their conscience. from 1910 through 1913 there person would mock a disease that thought this was funny, releasing Attention All Students! Thoughts on... There are several scholarship opportunities that you may be eligible for! S elf C omplete a G eneral S cholarship A pplication b y O ctober 12, 2 001 a nd b e c onsidered f or over T EN s cholarships f or award y ear 2001-2002! Applications are available in the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office in Craven 4204 or on our web site at www.csusm.edu/ financial aid A PPLY T ODAY! Compiled by MELANIE ADDINGTON "To be nobody but yourself in a world that's doing its best to make you somebody else, is to fight the hardest battle you are ever going to fight. Never stop fighting." --E.E. Cummings "He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life away in fruitless efforts." - Samuel Johnson "Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves." -C.G. Jung (1875-1961) Swiss psychologist "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are." - John Wooden "If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." —Henry David Thoreau mm m were 100 movies a year with Indians," said Eyre. "And John Forbes was one of the most detrimental things to happen to Indians," said Eyre, who described Forbes' earlier movies, like 1939's "Stagecoach," as portraying Native Americans with no culture. Eyre described Forbes' 1964 film, "Cheyenne Autumn," however, as the redemption movie. "He took back his portrayal of Indians," said Eyre. Eyre, who is originally from Klamath Falls, Oregon, said he got involved with photography before he began working with film. "I never intended to work with actors," said Eyre. "I never thought about the representation of Native-Americans when I was growing up. Eyre also reflected on the recent attack in New York City and Washington, D.C. "It gives generations behind mine, in their 20s, a cause. Because this could last 10 years, or more. There could be a legacy beyond that. If you jsaw what happened if it hit you between the eyes, don't miss the point. That's a generational calling. Have love for each other." Eyre also said he hopes to work on a movie based on the life of Leonard Peltier, an Anishinabe-Lakota Indian, who is considered a political prisoner by Amnesty International. "It's been on the table for about three years now," said Eyre. "But nobody's stepping up to the plate. There's no marquee Indian actor." Students also asked how Eyre competes with more highbudgeted films with special effects, a contrast to Eyre's "home dramas," as he described them, and his films, like "Skins," which cost $2.5 million to film. "I read somewhere that when no one's looking, you can make a good movie," said Eyre. "So I make small movies and something that's meaningful to me." • mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm i C % r • 1 R mI l e r n l lc t lei 1 1 9 e r I I m mV nt Wo m I ll 2 002 Planning Need • • S tudent R epresentatives • -Logistics Committee • -Program Committee • -Reception/Open House Committee • i i a • ! • • J a J If you are interested in serving, please complete an application in the Associated a Students, inc. office, Commons 203. If ! you need further information, contact • a Office of the Vice President for Student a Affairs, 750-4056, J a • a Commencement will be held June i , 2002 J • Del Mar Fairgrounds • •••••••••••••••••••••••••a �The Pride Arts & Entertainment Tuesday, September 25,2001 5 Jazz and Art: C SUSM A rts and Lectures Series HEATHER VALLENTYNE Pride Staff Writer Some of San Diego's top jazz talents will be featured every day this week during a noon jazz festival at the Dome Plaza. On Monday, we heard the world-acclaimed alto-saxophonist, Charles McPherson. Tuesday we will hear jazz guitarist Peter Sprague, and his own style of musical magic. Not to worry though, there are still three more cutting-edge jazz composers waiting to heat up the mid-day lunch hour. Classic jazz vocal artist Marguerita Page will perform Wednesday, Steve Feierabend, a tenor saxophonist and composer, will perform Thursday, and the jazz series will conclude on Friday with Hollis Gentry. The jazz festival is sponsored by the Arts and Lectures Series at Cal State San Marcos, Score Less By KEVIN HAWK Pride Staff Writer Thirty minutes into the movie, the couple to my right rose out of their reclining chairs and briskly walked down the stairs to the door. Five minutes later, the man to my left stood and carelessly jolted across the isle, knocking over my water as he fled for the exit sign. Three minutes later, I leaned forward in an effort to stand. Reminded that I had to write a review, I reluctantly sank back into the padded chair. Disappointed, I turned the page on my notepad and began doodling. A flash from the movie screen called for my attention. There stood Edward Norton. He began to stumble down the brick-layered Montreal street, voluntarily shaking, head cocked to one side. My d isappointment quickly turned to interest. Frank Oz, who in the past has concentrated on some memorable comedies, including "What About Bob?," decided to play it safe with his first thriller, "The Score," using a plot soiled and washed so many times, the color has faded. "The Score" may have scored enough points to keep the game interesting by providing some sparks and suspense in the final scenes, but when the game ended, Edward Norton was left empty handed, scratching his head (don't worry Edward, you weren't the only one). Norton's performance wasn't the reason "The Score" fell short, but rather it was an over-used game plan. Even though Oz recruited an all-star cast including Robert Dinero (Nick), Edward Norton (Jack/ Brian), Marlon Brando (Matf), and Angela Bassett (Diane), how did he expect his team to win when the opposition (audience) knew their every move? He couldn't. Nick and Brian both work for Max, a shameless man who uses self-pity and whining to keep Nick active. Max needs Nick, a polished jewel thief, to take one last job. Max coordi- nates an easy plan (easy because he makes the plan), using Nick and Brian to retrieve an ancient scepter held i n. the Montreal Custom's House that is worth millions and will solve everyone's problems. Max can pay off his debts and, in return, live. Nick, who usually abandons a job at the slightest insecure feeling, commits anyway. He wants to pay off his lazy jazz club and marry his girlfriend Diana (Bassett). Jack will establish himself in the jewelry thief business and make more money than he can spend. It's a win-win situation for everyone, almost. The highlight of the movie is Brian, Edward Norton's character in the film. Brian is a mentally challenged person who takes advantage of everyone around him at the Custom's House, where he works as a janitor. Norton's previous roles, including a racist, hatred-filled turned compassionate character in "American History X" and a split personality in "Primal Fear," have established him as a premier actor. The final heist in "The Score" goes down in a suspenseful yet abusive fashion; only one thief escapes with the treasure. The assortment of equipment Nick uses to complete the heist compared in length to the minutes the movie ran: too many. Nick pulled out gadget after gadget from his bottomless sack. "The Score" did show one original quality; much of the movie focused on the preparation for the heist, which made for some stagnant scenes, doing more harm than good. When Nick and Jack actually performed the heist, I already knew what to expect. Confused, I didn't know whether to feel cheated, or lucky to receive twice the value of admission. Frank Oz may have failed in his first try at a thriller, but he shouldn't get discouraged. Moviegoers are very forgiving. Frank, don't settle on your favorite .hand-me-down shirt, you already know how it's going to feel when you put it on. Take a chance with a new shirt, one you alone picked out. Take it home and wear it. which also sponsors "La Paz Tras el Cerco," or "Peace under Siege," a photography exhibit in the Library Gallery. The exhibit, which opened Sept. 5, is a collection of photographs portraying images of violence and unrest in Mexico. According to the creators of the collection, the Peace and Justice Service of Cuernavaca, Mexico, the photos are used to show how "people react under siege" and how "Mexican soci- oppression in its country, and ety organizes to resist militariza- will take the collection on a United States tour to universities tion." The panels illustrate ideas ^ and art galleries, educating the of peace, while also exploring public about violence and oppresissues such as the construction sion in Mexico. The Fellowship of political and social violence, of Reconciliation, the U.S. equivand how the Mexican people alent of the Peace and Justice organize themselves to create Service, is coordinating the tour. peace, according to the Peace The photographs will be on and Justice Service. display in the Library Gallery's This Mexican-based organi- third floor until October 3. zation works to end violence and (Left) "For the Birds " by PIXAR Animation Studios, (Rt.) "Hello, Dolly!" by Mariko Hoshi (Courtesy Photos/SpikeandMike. com) Spike and Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival: You'll Laugh, You'll Cry, You'll Gag By JUSTIN ANDREWS Pride Staff Writer What happens when you mix comedy, creativity, and a heavy dose of stomach-turning sex and violence? Well, besides completely satisfying the typical movie-going American audience, you create "Spike and Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation." Why spend eight bucks to sit through Hollywood's latest plot-deficient pathetic excuse for entertainment, when you can take that same wad of cash and witness pure (but not innocent) animated comedy with the sick and twisted features we all secretly desire. "This year wasn't the best," said Farrida Castro, who attended the festival. "On a scale from one to 10, I give it a seven. But they showed 'Rejected,' one of my all-time favorites." When a few handwritten words appeared on the screen, you could feel the audiences' hopeful anticipation as everyone shifted themselves to the edge of their seats. The words read: "A bitter cartoon," by Don Hertzfeldt. People behind me were giving high-fives as they knew what was to come; just then the image on-screen switched to one sloppy handwritten title: "Rejected." Half of the audience jumped out of their chairs, cheered, hooted, and laughed, and that was just the title. Feeling like friends at a bachelor party when the huge papier-mache cake is brought out, the other half of the audience and I knew we were in for a real treat. Stick-figure animation, con- versation bubbles and cheesy elevator music, cooked together with a few clever lines of harsh relationship-ending cliches and low-tech violence made for about the most hilarious two minutes of my life. "No Neck Joe" was another crowd-pleaser, this time starring a young Joe who,, unsurprisingly, has no neck. These 30-second cartoons sporadically placed throughout the festival have such titles as "Joe Go.es Star-Gazing" and "First Hickey." But these are definitely not why this festival boasts "Sick and Twisted" in its name. The majority of these animations have graphic and disturbing violence, such as heads ripping off, or mutilation by rabid animals. A nine-minute animation set in a fancy Italian restaurant, involved several characters shooting vomit into each other's mouths, while waiters tried to drain the building by hand so the puke wouldn't overflow into the streets - that was disgustingly hilarious. There was even a sick and twisted sexual parody of a typical preschool book, where audiences can "See Spot Run," and "Watch Spot Hump Jane." In 1977, Craig "Spike" Decker and Mike Gribble collaborated to promote underground bands including their own "Sterno & the Flames." To make ends meet, they occasionally held all-night horror-a-thons, showed classic rock 'n roll films like "Jimmy Plays Berkeley" and "Quadraphenia," and premiered original short animations like "Bambi meets Godzilla," which soon developed into a cult favor- ite. Spike and Mike soon realized the potential in this previously untouched entertainment genre, and embarked on one of America's greatest forms of entertainment when they created Spike and Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation. The annual Animation Festival began in 1990 and is growing more popular every year, despite the unfortunate death of Mike Gribble in 1992. The festival is not only a great form of alternative entertainment, but has also spawned some of America's most famous animation superstars, such as Beavis and Butthead. As for Comedy Central's hit matureaudience cartoon, South Park, well, that too started at the Sick and Twisted Animation Festival. It is home to "Spirit of Christmas," the original, uncensored South Park cartoon by Matt Stone and Trey Parker. If you're one of the thousands that still cry when Bambi's mom is shot, avoid this festival; but if Disney's tear-jerking sagas failed to touch your heart, then this version is going to smack your funny bone. The Sick and Twisted Festival will play in different parts of San Diego until Nov. 17. Call Landmark's Ken Cinema at (619) 283-5909 for show times, contact Ticket Master, or get all the information, plus other sick and twisted animations on-line at www.spikeandmike.com. Tickets are $6.75 or $8 dollars, depending on if you remember to bring your student ID for the discount. �Ever since the tragic events of Tuesday, Sept. 11, our world has changed. Not only on the grand scale of military action and how we view our freedom, but also on our campus. The anguish felt around the nation is felt here, as is the anxious guessing of what will happen next. Those feelings have sparked a lively debate in and out of our classrooms. Everyone seems to have an opinion about what the United States' next move should be - either to bomb the smithereens out of the Middle East or to peacefully do nothing and avert nuclear war. Others are blaming Arab Americans and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Most of those who speculate in such a manner do so out of raw E D I X O The Pride Opinion 6 Tuesday, September 25, 2001 emotion, and, as is the case throughout ment (and lack of it) in the Middle East. them experts in international relations, do much of history, going to one extreme or It is unwise for those who don't pay atten- not know what to do, then we can be at tion to assume they know what to do. ease with our own anxious thoughts. the other will make matters worse. Right now, only two weeks after the Free speech is paramount to our life Doing so only adds to the confusion and attacks, it is okay to not know what should uncertainty. on campus, and we do not want to disWhat's more, blaming entire groups happen next. It is okay to step back and courage anyone from exercising that right. We only caution against speaking without of people is just plain wrong. Just as allow ourselves to heal before we react. It thinking the events through. Far too many Irish Americans cannot be blamed for is okay to admit ignorance and wait to see of us, students and professors alike, tend every car bomb set off by the Irish Repub- what plays out over the next few weeks. to spout off statements based on nothing lican Army, Arab Americans and Muslims This is an opportunity for all of us to but our own opinion - steering those that cannot be blamed for the acts of an extrem- learn - to look before we leap and weigh ist few. What's more, all the options before coming to any sort listen further away from of decision, even if that decision is only the facts. "The opposite of we ou^ht t0 learn t0 a personal one, geared toward individual The Pride staff extends ; y Jf ferentiate between dif- processing and assessment of the situa9 a grateful thanks td those of talking isn t listen- ferent sects and groups you who wrote letters and ing. The opposite of - Hindus and Sikhs are tionThe instructors that spoke at the forum opinions, shared prayers . .. , not Muslims. While t's ff . t.alking i.s waiting", despicable thatany citii_ said on Thursday to look at history and its and poems and responded — Fran Lebowitz zens of our country have facts to make sense of the situation. Eduto those published by Pride been subjected to hate- cate yourselves and one another - watch staff members. Words, ful or spiteful behavior, it's even more the coverage of these events with a scrumore than ever, have the power to heal, to astounding that anti-Islamic sentiments tinizing eye and in a slightly skeptical comfort and to initiate change. have been directed at those who aren't frame of mind. The statement "knowledge In times like this, everyone becomes is power" may never have been truer; find an expert on foreign policy. But the simple even Muslim. At Thursday's open forum, we heard it, dig for it, and don't trust the first things fact remains that most of us do not have any idea about what should happen next. our professors and leaders tell us that we thrown out by a television monitor or an The majority of people in this country don't have all the answers - that we can't uninformed mouth. Make it your own, and never heard of the Taliban before the change everything - and it is reassuring be able to articulate well whatever moral attacks, and do not understand the long, that even those who guide 4is are con- claim you stand for. complicated history of the U.S.'s involve- fused. If even our instructors, many of HA VE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE'EDITORS TO PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. 300 words or less preferred. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. America the What? By RICHARD SAUNDERS F o r The Pride There is a country that stands tall and true, And guess what America that country is you. Mysterious knowledge of the past you mask. I have just a couple of questions to ask. Where is Chandra Levy? Is she alive and well? That's the wrong question. Is Condit going to hell? Gary Condit says that there is an explanation... "I didn't do it. Vote for me in the next election, I'll put an end to this violence that is clearly bad, And get rid of.. .uh.. .end all the problems you've had." If his nose gets any longer he'll still be a toy, Tell the truth Condit and you'll be a real boy. Where is our president? Oh he's back from vacation? Oh he went to Texas for some peace and relaxation. One question to ask him to get him The Pride C o-Editor C o-Editor . O pinion E ditor F eature E ditor G raduate I ntern A ssistant E ditor F WS W orker A dvisor M elanie A ddington V ictoria B . S egall L isa L ipsey C laudia I gnacio A my B olaski J ames N ewell V ictor P adilla M adeleine M arshall All opinions and letters, to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be on track. What is Cheney going to do now that he's back? Oh it is Bush that is president. Oh silly old me. I forgot that he was in charge of our country. Well Bush balance the budget the sooner the better. Fix the sluggish economy be a gogetter. How old is the Bronx's little league pitcher? He was 14, and too old, who was the snitcher? Winning is everything. That's what you teach. Maybe do your best is what you should preach. If your best isn't good enough then worry a lot, Because Condit and Almonte (pitcher) aren't looking too hot. America I love you. Your wisdom is true. Look out for me and I'll look out for you. i.e. tell me earlier if the monopoly game was a scam, and could you tell me the answers to my mid-term exam. submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all'of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride C alifornia S tate U niversity S an M arcos S an M a r c o s , C A 92096-0001 P hone: ( 760) 7 50-60 N 99 F ax: ( 760) 7 50-3345 E -mail: p r i d e @ c s u s m . e d u http://www.csusmpride.com Letters: Stop the Terrorism To stop the flow of money to bin Laden's organizations is a matter of national security. How did someone get enough money together to pay for the attacks on Sept. 11? Throughout Saudi Arabia, bin Laden has many "charities" to which wealthy Saudi businessmen contribute millions of dollars. Where is this money coming from? Oil. OPEC, of which Saudi Arabia is the primary organizer, is our main source of oil. Every time you turn on a light switch, cook a meal, pave an asphalt road, and run your car, you are putting money into bin Laden's pocket. What can we do? Stop buying oil from nations like Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has not spent the money on her people or land. Our money is not being spent on helping a country thrive; it's being spent on threatening our lives. Who can we call on to change this? Contact your representatives, senators, and local officials. We shouldn't have to pay to be terrorized, yet that is exactly what is going on. (To read the full essay with supporting references, go to http:// home.earthlinkjiet/~firerock/) E.A. Jensen Santa Monica Correction During the tragedy of the WTC and Pentagon terrorist attacks, I made an unfortunate mistake. I had received a wonderful forward, from many friends, of a prayer. As a result, like I do with all forwards, I cut the text from that message and sent it as a new message to many of my friends. Seeing as I had also received e-mail from The Pride, I decided to place that e-mail address on the list. I had hoped that it would be placed in the school publication as an e-mail that had been sent out as a reaction to the terrorist attacks. However it was published as if I had been the author of that prayer. I am sorry for the confusion and wish that I knew who the true author of the prayer was so that s/he could receive credit. I thank my family in New York for sending me the e-mail, and I also thank The Pride for sharing the e-mail with the rest of the student body and faculty that read The Pride. I feel that the more people that read this prayer the better; however^ I in no way mean to take credit away from the true author of the letter. Megan Crea Letters to the Editors Praise and Condemn? In this time of national tragedy and grief that American citizens everywhere are sharing, I am writing this letter to you to voice my shame in The Pride. In the article "Students Respond Differently to Tragedy," the authors are blatantly finger-pointing and showing an irreverence to fellow student's emotions. While it may be true that many students needed silence for reflection and prayer, it is also important to consider that other students deal with their emotions differently. While some students were trying to deal with the sheer shock of the events that were unfolding, others were angered and their anger was finding a cathartic route through music. How can the authors praise some students, and yet, condemn others for the way they chose to come to grips with the reality of our situation? The job of journalists is to present news in a professional and unbiased manner to allow for the reader to come to their own conclusions. The media is powerful and has the means to shape readers views and opinions. Please do not abuse this power by promoting discord among our students, especially in a time that calls for unity, understanding and the freedom of expression among Americans. Tammi Illingworth Razor Knives Dear Editors: Why have I not heard an outcry from the gun control nuts blaming razor knives for air piracy and calling for their registration/restriction/ confiscation? Bill Holmes �The Pride __ Opinion Tuesday, September 25, 2001 7 The Critical Thinking Cliche Battle of the Sexes By JOSEPH SANCHEZ For The Pride At first it amused me, but then the steady bombardment of it began to upset me. In spite of all the talk, the implications were clear: CSUSM only uses the term "Critical Thinking" as a cliche. I sat through class after class, listening to professor after professor solemnly pontificate about the importance of critical thinking, and how that was one of the central goals of their class, "I want to help you think critically about these important subjects, etc, etc." Haven't we all heard this, or is this only the mantra of the humanities department? The joke being of course that we have no philosophy department! We have only two philosophy professors, and one of them was hired just this year. As I pondered this humorous state of affairs, I realized that there might be more than just bureaucracy involved. After all, didn't one of my Lit professors respond to a claim that he was contradicting himself with," It's postmodernism, it doesn't have to be logical." Now the term critical thinking does not imply that an argument need only have logical coherence, but logic is an important, possibly foundational, part of it. If postmodernists have reinvented the wheel (or questioned its existence), then why do they keep the term? Because it empowers them with the illusion of being real critical thinkers when in fact they are just ideological peddlers. The problem is real. Take for example the lack of critical thinking over abortion. The real issue involved is not the right of a woman to her own body, nor is it the moral problem with murder. Both sides, I think, have basic agreement in regard to those issues. The real issue is what defines a human life? Instead of engaging each other over this question each side prefers to ridicule the other. By claiming that women's rights are at stake, ProChoice thinkers create a false dichotomy in which they are the enlightened humanitarians and Pro-Choicer thinkers are backwards Neanderthals wishing only to subjugate women. Similarly, Pro-Choice thinkers distance others with psychologically devastating claims about murder and holocaust. Both of these claims are only potentially true. They become true if and only when the unborn fetus is proven to be either human or not human. This is where they should be engaging each other. This does not necessarily imply that our society is hopelessly irrational. I simply used this as a common illustration that we can all relate to. Change Payment Plan to Avoid Making Students Angry and Frustrated By CONSTANCE CHUA Pride Staff Writer The time has arrived and here we are in a new semester. Looking forward to meeting new friends and having a smooth transition from last semester to this semester? I hope you had a nice summef break that will give you enough energy to fight for your rights. As a senior here at California State University San Marcos, I was very prepared to register on tiijie to take all my required classes to graduate. I registered some time in May of 2001 or June of 2001 and got my entire schedule set for my school and work. When a schedule is set normally it would make a person's life easier, but not in this case here at Cal State University San Marcos. The reason for that is because someone suggested to whomever is in charge with changing our payment options, that it would be better if they received funds 10 days after a student registers for classes. From a business perspective, when you buy something you normally get something out of it, which is understandable. Which means, if we register we should pay our registration fees. However, there should be some kind of set guideline that is convenient for students, such as making sure that if they have a loan, their payment will be deferred, or make them pay as soon as they attend classes. What I mean is that many student that I have talked to at the very beginning of the school semester had to crash all of their classes due to their classes being cancelled by the Admissions Office for not paying within 10 days of registration. But for those of us who are graduating, it might be difficult to just crash a class in order to fit our schedules. On exactly Aug. 21, 2001 2 p.m. in the afternoon, I met with my close friend, Patrice Labao here at school to get ahead with the semester and buy a parking permit and books. When I came to the bookstore ready to buy a book and punch in my Student ID number along with my code, the computer screen read, "you are not registered." "When a schedule is set normally it would make a person's life easier, but not in this case here at CSUSM.'9 I started to panic and hyperventilate. I felt a little mad, to slightly describe it, blood rushing to my head, and I had a major migraine. I rushed to the Admissions Office and asked about my status within this University. I spoke with a young woman and she stated, "Well, we dropped your classes because we did not receive your payment on time." I responded, "I have a student loan here at Cal State and I have been attending this University a little over four years and I have always had a deferred payment." And she responded, "Why don't you check with the Financial Aid Office because it looks like they needed some information from you." I was very frustrated. I felt like I was betrayed iand neglected. I stood in line for about 10 minutes until I spoke with a lady name Hedy. She was a very nice lady and was very helpful and told me that she needed more paperwork from me. I didn't want to be angry with her because it was not her fault that this happened to me. But as I can recall in the previous semesters, if the Financial Aid Office needed some information from me, then they would mail me a letter informing me that they needed additional information. However, they cancelled my registration as of July 10, 2001 without notifying me. Not only did it create animosity towards the students and staff, but also towards students and Cal State's systematic way of doing things. Furthermore, as soon as I got signatures from the classes that I crashed, the Admissions Office had the audacity to impose a $25 late registration fee. I urge all students who have or have had the similar situation as I have to please question our system. We are talking about our money here. We all should carefully examine fees that are imposed in our registration payment. I suggest that you look at your printout very carefully and see how many types of recreational fees they imposed. We, the students here at California State University San Marcos can make a difference, but we all have to do something about it now. This week: Why don't some guys talk after sex instead of just falling asleep? Battled by JUSTIN ANDREWS and KIMBOYARSKI Justin: Think about what happens when you're "doing it": frictional sensations pulsating through thousands of nerves, and your muscle contracting and dilating over and over again, all while an overdose of serotonin flows through your body like Johnny Raver with a sack of candy. I don't expect you to understand, but believe me, after a long day in the brush, a nap is more than called for. Plus, we have to call in the troops before they can go into battle, and sustaining those troops takes a different kind of flow than Uncle Sam's wallet. a pleasant breather since the estrogen dam gave way). You girls might want to notice that your regular position of just lying there like Jane Doe in a coma could possibly be why you're not getting your intended prescription. If you believe sex should be so intellectually involved, then get out of your coma. Besides, you just saw my "O" face. The last thing I want to do is talk a bout... well, what the hell would you possibly want to talk about after sex anyway? Kim: At times, I'm sure that we all wish that we had one of the few newbies ... at least there's the hope of training him, and you don't have to worry about what STDs he may be carrying. I know for a fact that it doesn't matter how much experience one has "under his belt." When he gets too excited — oops it all comes out, so to speak. Even the dirtiest of the dirtiest can turn into a two-pump chump in certain circumstances. Sure, when Kim: It's just like a guy to use it comes to particular things, science and big words thinking we can all become" daddy's that we'll be confused and just little girl," however the beddrop it. It's a pathetic excuse room is definitely not one of for your laziness. As girls, we those times. We don't expect to experience the same physical get the "goodies" every time, sensations as guys, and we do but once in a while would be the same amount of "work," nice. When you boys are unable (especially if we're on top), to satisfy us in the slightest But at least we are able to manner, you should feel gratekeep our eyes open when the fui that we stick around for the playful activities come to an minute or two that it takes. We end. Maybe as men you are iet you guys have your kicks, doing something wrong if your meanwhile we rarely get the levels of exhaustion are on the physical pleasure that you get opposite ends of the spectrum, to experience EVERY time. Is Clearly, if you're so completely it really too much to ask for worn out, and we're not, then intellectual stimulation or emothe thoughts on the enjoyment of tional reassurance since we get the activity may be slightly o f f . no physical ones? Men are always getting tired of women who try to make them Justin: That doesn't answer the talk after the excitement is over. question, "what do you have You might want to consider the to talk about after sex," but if fact that your enjoyment comes you're that sexually frustrated a little too quickly and our then go ahead and bitch about it attempts to converse are simply ... while we pretend to listen. ways of trying to make-up for how you're lacking in the Who won? Write us and tell us bedroom area (or where ever who you think had his/her head the activities may have taken straight. -place). Justin: Sounds like you're still not over disappointing high school players, and maybe some of the newbies here. I'll stick up for those guys as soon they learn to tame their trouser snakes. But for now, if you have a satisfaction problem, maybe you should get that "daddy-will-take-care-of-it" attitude that you all have, and stop relying on the guy to be your Knight in Latex armor. 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A Look around the Globe and in our own backyards Page 2 For All Students http://www.csusmpride.com The Pride California State University San Marcos News 2-3 Arts.... 4-5 Opinion................6 Sports.......... ....7 Calendar..... ...8 Vol. IX No. 5/ Tuesday, October 2,2001 Ninth Annual Pow Wow will Kick Off Homecoming Week By JENNIFER HOLMES Pride Staff Writer The American Indian Student Alliance (AISA) will host the 9th Annual CSUSM Pow Wow from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m on Saturday, Oct. 6 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7. "There is truly something for everyone at the upcoming Pow Wow," said Karin Giron, Pow Wow co-chairperson, and AISA president. "AISA looks forward to carrying on this most precious tradition, and warmly Welcomes any support that you may have to offer." This is the second year that this student organization has served as the main organizer for the event. AISA expects that approximately 10,000 people from all cultures and tribes from the Indian Nation will attend the Pow Wow. The theme for this year's Pow Wow is honoring the past, and celebrating the future. The tradition of the Pow \yow is social, cultural, and sacred, according to Giron. Some of the scheduled events include native drumming, singing, intertribal dancing, and native arts and crafts. Organizers expect 50 vendor booths, which will provide native foods, arts and crafts, and beverages outside the dance and drum arena. ; "What makes this year's Pow Wow different from last year's is that we will have Hawaiian dancers performing during the dinner break Saturday evening, Oct.6," said Giron. Sponsors of this year's Pow Wow include Nordstrom, CSUSM President Alexander Gonzalez, CSUSM's Instructionally Related Activities Board, and several individuals, departments, and organizations on campus. The Pow Wow is f ree to the public and will be held on the field on the corner of Twin Oaks Valley Road and Craven Drive. Those who would like more information regarding the scheduled events at the Pow Wow are asked to call (760) 839-1634. Homecoming activities will continue on Monday when the university hosts the first Cal State San Marcos Squares. Student veterans on campus will also hold a free BBQ lunch at the Dome Plaza for students. On Tuesday, the men's soccer team will play a homecoming game at 4 p.m. on Mangrum Field against UCSD. The homecoming celebration will continue Wednesday, with Angela Davis, a featured speaker for the Intercultural Speaker Series. The lecture will be held at 7 p.m.. at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. The homecoming celebration will conclude on Friday evening with a masquerade dance in the Dome. Those who would like more information on homecoming week are asked to contact ASI at (760) 750-4990. (Right) A dancer performs during last year's Pow Wow. {Pride Photo/Cheryl Cline) Fall Accident GEW Under New Leadership N umbers Revealed By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer Automobile accidents are concerns for some students and staff of CSUSM, primarily during the morning hours for drivers en route to campus. An accident involving a student and faculty member occurred on the morning of Sept. 24 in Lot C, bringing attention to this on-going problem. The collision was minor, said campus police officials. After the incident, the student and faculty member exchanged contact and insurance information. Most of the accidents on or around campus usually involve no intervention by campus police if a resolution is reached between the involved parties. There have been accidental reports involving hit-and run incidents this semester. Campus police reported five "property damage only" accidents that did not involve injuries. There were six hit and runs so far this semester. There have been no major injuries reported. The number of accidents that occur when students leave the parking lots has risen, often due to drivers misjudging the^speed of oncoming traffic and making last minute turns, according to campus police. When some students discover damages to their vehicles, there is little else for them to do but file a police report. "Most often, when someone hits another car in the parking lots on campus, usually in an attempt to park, that person drives off and away from the scene to another spot, said Sgt. Bill McCullough. An accident is considered a hit and run if a driver fails to stop after a moving collision, or if a driver hits another car and fails to leave a contact note for the owner. This is considered a misdemeanor, and if the driver is pulled over, he/she is considered a hit and run suspect and will be arrested. If a hit and run occurs and someone is injured, whether it is a moving accident or a parked car Is struck, the crime becomes a felony. Those that would like to contact the campus police regarding an accident on campus may call their non-emergency line at (760) 750-4567. As the new school year gets underway, GEW will come under new leadership as Dr. Aneil Rallin, Professor of Literature and Writing, takes over the reins as Director of CSUSM's General Education Writing (GEW) Program. Rallin has a diverse educational background spanning three continents. He completed his undergraduate studies in Bombay, India and his Ph.D. in English Studies with a concentration in rhetoric and composition at Ohio State University. He has also studied at Oxford University in England. Most recently, he taught at the University of Southern California, CSU Chico, and Temple University. Rallin described his ideas about the function of Cal State San Marcos' GEW program. He views writing and reading as interdependent activities that promote intellectual inquiry and growth. He said he sees writing to learn is not only the process of advancing a claim, but also a "process of knowledge-making, and a device for demystifying the powers invested in discourse." Rallin is interested not only in providing students with critical skills that will be of use to them in other university classes, but also in encouraging students to assume the role of public intellectual, and to intervene in public debates about the role of the uni- "I hope to help cultivate this awareness by icomplicating students' thinking rather than simplifying it." versity. Towards that end, he said that he feels it is essential for students to understand the many layers of complexities withijti any text or dialogue and he said he hopes to help cultivate this awareness by "complicating students' thinking rather than simplifying it." He used the GEW program as an example of the university's efforts to strengthen students' writing. He said, however, that he would like to see the university fortify its commitment to writing by allocating more resources to writing instruction. As an example, CSUSM's GEW classes have a maximum enrollment of 20 students; the maximum enrollment of the comparable first-year writing course at UCSD is 12. "Since there is no debate about the benefits of smaller classes for students, we have our work cut out for us," said Rallin. One wish Rallin has is office space for the GEW instructors. "I understand that space is at a premium on this campus, but it is a disgrace to the university that our GEW instructors have no institutional space to call their own." The GEW program has 11 instructors who are graduate students in the Literature and Writing Studies master's program, and the instructors teach more than 400 students. . He said he hopes that CSUSM will be able to keep pace with national trends by developing and requiring all the students an advanced writing course. Rallin's research interests include contemporary rhetoric and theories of composition; queer theory; feminist theory; postcolonial studies; and experimental writing, film and video. �^fie Cry Heard'(Round the W/orC UCSD's student government held a candelight vigil on Thursday. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor Amidst the screams of revenge and anger from some Americans as a result of Sept. 1 l 's terrorist attack, there are also cries for peace from all corners of the world, including San Diego; many are using the Internet to get the word out. Peace activists are cutting across all barriers. From Democrat, to Republican, to Green Party and Socialist; from black, white, Arab; Muslim, Buddhist, Christian; from American, Asian, to Middle Eastern and others, people are gathering in every city and country to oppose violence. Local Activism The threat of war and recent racist attacks and discrimination against Arab, Muslim, and Middle Eastern communities has led many activist organizations to create a unified front. Almost 150 people, many of them from different San Diego peace organizations, and individual activists, created the San Diego Coalition for Peace and Justice (SDCPJ) on Sept. 17 to mourn victims, speak out against terrorism, war, racist scapegoating, and to defend civii liberties. The group came together in only four days. Activist San Diego used their e-mail system to spread the word. "E-mail is a big factor in being able to turn people out and communicate so fast. This is the first big mobilization we've had that used e-mail," said Carol Jahnkow from the SDCPJ. Activist Jake Hayden said, "This is a historic moment. The formation of the coalition is a good thing." The organization has held three meetings, and will continue to meet every Monday. The coalition is in the middle of forming a mission statement, but the present draft states, "Modern warfare causes injuries and death t o civilian populations as surely as terrorism does. Military retaliation and revenge will not stop terrorism, but will only kill innocent people and inspire f urther acts of -terrorism. We must adhere to the highest moral principles — employing global dialogue and justice to end the violence." At the first meeting, several committees were formed to address each issue. The committees divided into categories such as hate crimes prevention, artists, campus/students, civil liberties, educators, media, emergency response, religious outreach and public education. The religious outreach and the education committees teach conflict resolution and embrace some people down to this forum peace ideas in the Sunday school with fliers and contact lists to classrooms. At city schools, the build anti-war activities. We got curriculum includes conflict man- much more than we had hoped. agement, and students were A minister, who was a bomber taught how to say "hello" j n in WWII in an atomic squadron, Arabic, according to a San Diego gave a particularly moving speech teacher in the coalition. about his disgust at racism and On Sept. 22, the coalition why we should oppose mass held a peace vigil in front of destruction o f innocent people Horton Plaza in downtown San for revenge. Next thing we know Diego. The Peace Vigil lasted two the vigil, as a whole, takes on hours, and more than 400 people a strong anti-war character. Stuattended. Participants held signs dents who we didn't even know and banners, and lined Broadway got up and made statements for from 3rd to 4th Street. peace," said Stemke. "Overall public reaction, At UCSD on Thursday evewhile by no means unanimously ning, a student progressive meetpositive, was supportive, and ing and candlelight vigil were better than many had expected. held. They also formed a peace Many people driving or walking coalition on Wednesday evening. by honked, cheered, or flashed "While we are a minority right peace signs ... Several passersby now, we are a growing minority," even joined the vigil," said Jahn- said John Patel, a member of the kow, who .also represents the UCSD ISO. Peace Resource Center. At the Che Cafe at UCSD, Speakers from 12 local orga- Patel and other students are nizations and institutions spoke planning a teach-in on Sunday to the crowd, including the Peace evening, Oct. 7, as part of "DisResource Center, Activist San orientation" activities. Dis-OrienDiego, Arab American Anti- tation is a three-day progressive Discrimination, UCSD Coalition party that will include bands, Against the War and International vegan food, speakers, and workSocialist Organization, and San shops aimed at promoting social Diego City College's MJLCh.A. justice. Following the discussion, participants marched down 4th Street, east on Market, up 5th Street, and west on Broadway back to Horton Plaza. Broadway, 4th, 5th, and Market were all closed f or a time, and police served as security. The coalition has plans for more vigils and other events and has handed out informational flyers on their meetings all over San Diego. They also continue to distribute flyers about emergency response to military action. If the U.S. government begins military action, they plan to meet that day at 5 p.m. at Horton Plaza, between 3rd and 4th Street. "I'm very encouraged at how the San Diego progressive/peace community has responded so fast," said Jahnkow. versities came together at the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning, a Pittsburgh landmark. More than 600 students f rom Carnegie Mellon, Chatham, and Duquesne marched to the University of Pittsburgh's campus. "Speakers and demonstrators emphasized that this was not an anti-American protest," said Quinten Steenhuis, a student activist and organizer of the demonstration f rom Carnegie Mellon University. "Students sang along to the national anthem, carried flags, and even addressed the issue directly^ ' We consider ourselves the true patriots,' said one speaker. Democracy means questioning our government when it is about to j ump into a rash action. America is our government, yes, but more importantly it is the people who make up our country, and we are citizens that are convinced escalating the violence is not the way to respond." The Student Peace Action Network (SPAN), in association with local campus organizations, held actions at 105 colleges throughout the nation last week. SPAN has chapters on 42 college campuses and a presence in 80 Student Activism in San Diego Elsewhere in San Diego, stu|dent activists are reaching out to other student organizations to extend their solidarity. Vigils and forums are being held at all San Diego campuses and many students are forming student coalitions under the umbrella of SDCPJ. At CSUSM, The Pride helped | sponsor a forum with the College of Arts and Sciences to discuss the issues and to speak out against racial discrimination. At City College, a vigil was turned into a peace rally. At SDSU and I USD, forums have and will continue to be held. On Sept. 19, the InternaSaanand Singh, a CSUSM student, tional Socialist Organization attended the vigil at UCSD. Singh wrote an opinion piecefor (ISO) group went to a candleThe Pride to clarify that members light vigil hosted by the student of the Sikh religion wear government, according to ISO turbans, not Muslims. member Chuck Stemke. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) "We made plans to get Students in Pennsylvania come togetherfor a peace rally. (Top) Students hold up signs.^ (Bottom) Protesters from several colleges meet before walk. (Courtesy Photos/Benjamin Greene, Carnegie Mellon University Sophomore) more schools. Students throughout the One way they connect camNation and the Globe puses is through the Internet. At www.gospan.org, there is inforIn California, students at mation on how people can create Berkley, CSU Humboldt, San a grassroots activist campaign. Francisco State University, and The web page also updates news several colleges in the Los Ange- relating to student activism, and les area have organized events regional SPAN contact informaand have plans for more. tion. Demonstrations in almost The National Coalition for every state, including California, Peace and Justice (NCPJ)is Kansas, Missouri, Pennsylvania, asking its members to organize a and New York have happened national day of action for peace this week. Students across the on Oct. 7 in local communities nation continue to plan for new across the country. An event in vigils, forums and demonstraNew York is in the works, but the tions. exact nature of the event is still In Pittsburgh, students f rom Pittsburgh area colleges and uni»Article cont. on pg. 3 �» P e a c e Surge C ont. taking shape. "We encourage you to organize the activity that is most appropriate for your situation and your community. That might mean a vigil, a march, a prayer service," said Chris Ney, a member of the NCPJ. "We urge you to reach out beyond your usual circle, listen to your neighbors, and stand together for peace. Let us know what you're planning-events can be posted to by email to nowar@warresisters.org or by using a response form at www.warresisters.org." "Many people think that retaliation will be a comfort to us, but the opposite is true," said Ryan Amundson. "The first instinct is to act on the anger . .. but the most courageous thing we can do is pause and t ry to understand why this happened . .. We have decided that we will do all we can to spread the message of peace, this is what my brother would have wanted, and it is something he has taught everyone in our family. I just hope everyone else can learn the same thing." Judy Keane, of Waterfield, Conn., lost her husband in the National Activism World Trade Center attack. Out* side her home, she held a peace Throughout the nation, peace vigil. 5,000 people attended in activists have held vigils and forums. "Peace Action chapters across the country, along with local peace groups, have organized vigils, demonstrations and educational events that have drawn crowds of thousands. Peace groups around the nation are being flooded with calls and e-mails from concerned citizens who want to get involved," said Scott Lynch, spokesperson for Peace Action Network. Peace Action is one of the nation's largest grassroots peace and disarmament organizations. Before Sept. 11 there were 85,000 members nationwide, but many more have joined in the past few weeks. "While the President, Congress, and much of the media are calling for war, many American citizens are calling for an end to the name of peace as reported the cycle of violence," said Kevin in the Socialist Worker newsMartin, Peace Action's executive paper. Keane told the host of director. "People f rom across the "Democracy Now," a radio show nation are voicing opposition to in Connecticut, that, "Bombing the murder of innocent civilians Afghanistan is not going to end inside and outside of U.S. bor- terrorism. It will create more ders." widows and more fatherless chilIn San Francisco, between dren." 7,000 and 10,000 people rallied at Cry Heard 'Round the Delores Park. As reported in the San Fransisco Chronicle, Marilyn World Griffith, and her daughter, Tory, spoke out at the rally. The motherAmericans, however, are not daughter duo has been rallying the only ones reaching out to together since Tory was seven. support peace. Across the globe, "We want to reclaim the imagery activists young and old are gathof patriotism," said Tory. "Peace ering in peace vigils, and formis patriotic," said Griffith. "Patri- ing coalitions. otism doesn't mean you don't The International Youth Decspeak out." laration on the Internet has more The same day, a similar dem- than 250 organizations repreonstration was held in Los Ange- senting 434,509 people, and 270 les. Other cities, such as New unaffiliated people signed a decYork, Atlanta, and Washington, laration for peace. The declaraD C., are reaching out in similar tion is on the 9-llpeace.org-web site. Web site creator, Eli Pariser ways. In Washington, D.C., on Sat- began it as "a very simple form urday, the International Activist [for people] to write their repreCoalition held a small demonstra- sentatives." He said thai the site tion, and on Sunday, a broader had a large number of hits last coalition led by the Washington Sunday, but by Monday morning Peace Center also held a larger another 100,000 people had visited the site. "From Brazil to demonstration. t Some families of the victims Somalia to Japan to Mayalsia and have been communicating across America, this is the most exciting the country to speak out in sup- thing in the history of the net," said Pariser. port of peace. The 9-1 lpeace.org site also A fter the terrorist attacks, e-mail messages were sent has a petition for all ages to sign between Ryan Amundson in New to be sent to world leaders. More York and Wayne Brekhus, a Uni- than 646,360 people have signed versity of Missouri sociology already. "This is a pay off for all professor, Amundson's brother of the hyper of the e-commerce Craig was killed in the Pentagon boom, said Pariser, attack. »Article cont. on pg 8 America Prepares for War By JAMES NEWELL Pride Assistant Editor While the White House administration continues to weigh possible reactions to the recent terrorist attacks on the United States, the military has deployed ships, aircraft and soldiers to the Persian Gulf, and is preparing as the possibility of Patriotism P eace War What i s Correct for the U.S.? an officially declared war draws closer. On Sept. 24, President George W. Bush ordered that all financial connections to possible terrorist organizations be examined, and any assets allegedly linked to these organizations be frozen. In an attempt to cut off any money that aids the terrorist groups, Bush has warned all institutions that control money. "We're putting banks and financial institutions around the world on notice," said Bush: "If they fail to help us by sharing information or f r ee zing accounts, the T r ea s u r y Department now has the authority to f reeze their banks' assets and transactions in the United States." Bush has also asked for help from the citizens of Afghanistan, who he said he believed "may be tired of having the Taliban in place," to assist in the efforts of bringing the parties responsible for the attacks to justice. In a White House interview, White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer said, "According to the United Nations charter, the United States has the right to defense." The U.S. is acting on that right and has deployed a substantial military force that continues to assemble in the Persian Gulf. The Persian Gulf is a body of water situated between Iran and Saudi Arabia. It is accessible through the Arabian Sea and gives the United States and the coalition of forces the best tactical access to Afghanistan and the Middle East region. It will take time to find out exactly when the U.S. formally goes to war. "We're not leaping into this, we're moving into it in a measured way," said Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, according to CNN reports. Although not labeled a war, the U.S. response is now called "Operation Enduring Freedom." It was changed f rom the initial title "Operation Infinite Justice" because the Muslim faith only uses the word infinite to describe acts associated with God. On Friday, U.S. officials substantiated earlier reports f rom the Pakistani press that have alluded to special forces already operating 1 in Afghanistan, which initially began as early as the day following the attacks on the U.S. The units are made up of small groups of U.S. and British soldiers, and they are gathering intelligence, and mapping the area for later military action, as well as attempting to find Osama bin Laden, the chief suspect in the recent attacks and a known terrorist. know about for themselves that will be publicly discussed. But it is also the nature of this first war against terrorism that there may be areas that people do not know about. And I 'm just not going to go beyond that in discussing anything that is operational like that. "They're there quietly, unseen, behind the scenes, establishing locations of people and things that will be used in military campaigns later," Shepperd said. "They don't get a lot of credit for this. We don't talk a lot about it, but they're always part of any military operation." Although the administration is still in the planning stages of action, there is some, but not all, worldwide support. Palestine, Britain, Russia, and Saudi Arabia are among the nations that have pledged support for the U.S. response to the terrorist actions. Some nations have pledged the use of air space, and others have given the U.S. the f ree use of their air bases. Russian President Vladimir , Putin said he has support for "building an international coalition" and gave the U.S. "permission for humanitarian over flight." In Saudi Arabia, the U.S. has been granted permission to use Prince Sultan Air Base, a central location, to launch air strikes on Afghanistan. Already situated in the Persian Gulf are two aircraft carriers. Each carrier holds up tb 75 aircraft and 5,000 soldiers. In addition to the carriers already in g ^ ^ ^ ^ S P R t h e area, two PS P : 7 ^..i; more are en .•. : Ki'^f^M route, along ^^Bwith other • jglpP support vessels, like more maneuverable warships and submarines. "We did not seek this conflict, but we will win it," Bush said on Saturday in his weekly War AV8B Jump Jet takes o f f . (Courtesy Photo/David Gilkey) radio address. "Our war on "They're doing exactly what terror will be much broader than Special Forces always does," the battlefields and beachheads said military analyst and retired of the past. This war will be U.S. A ir Force Maj. Gen. Donald fought wherever terrorists hide, Shepperd, during a CNN interor run, or plan." view. "They're there behind the In addition to active miliscenes establishing the locations tary, the President has called of people and things that will be used later ... This is,standard approximately 16,000 Reserve and National Guard troops to military stuff." duty. Officials say that as many In a CNN report, Ari as 50,000 reservists may be Fleischer said, "There are going eventually called to active duty. to be elements of this war that everybody will know about, that people will be able to see and �4 Tuesday, October 2, 2001 The Pride Arts & Entertainment S et Your Heart towards Atlantis By J. RYAN SANDAHL For The Pride and son who get what they both need so badly: each other. Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins also pulls off a fabulous and graceful performance in the film. He plays Tad,^ an elderly man that moves into the house above Bobby's. We later discover that Ted has psychic gifts, and is able to see into someone's past and also predict the future. Legendary screenwriter William Goldman adapted "Hearts in Atlantis." Goldman, who also adapted the screenplay for "Misery," another King novel, turns King's short story into a wonderful tale for all audiences. This f ilm has been rated PG-13 by the MPAA and has a running time of 100 minutes. Adapted from Stephen King's novel of the same name, "Hearts of Atlantis" is the first Oscar-worthy film in years. Scott Hicks ("Shine") directs the film with a quiet subtleness that reminded me of Rob Reiner's "Stand By Me." With brilliant performances and wonderful cinematography, "Hearts in Atlantis" delivers a tale about how human beings change. The f ilm begins with Bobby Garfield (played by David Morse of "The Green Mile"), a photographer who receives a package in the mail. He finds a baseball glove in the package, with a note telling him that his friend, Sully, died. Bobby returns to his hometown and finds out that his other friend, Carol, also passed away. Deeply saddened, Bobby goes to his childhood home and remembers when he was 11, living with his single mother (Hope Davis of "Mumford"). Anton Yelchin ("Along Came a Spider") plays the younger Bobby. His mother is a woman concerned only with personal gratification and could care less about her child; this is evident when she gets her son a f ree library card for his birthday instead of the new bike that he Anthony Hopkins,"Hearts ofAtlantis" always wanted. The f ilm goes (Courtesy Photo/imdb.com) on to tell the story of one mother John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale in "Serendipity." (Courtesy Photo/imdb.com) Sweet Serendipity By A NN BENING Pride Staff Writer "Serendipity" was a surprise worth watching. John Cusack ("High Fidelity", "Grosse Pointe Blank", "Say Anything") and Kate Beckinsale ("Pearl Harbor", "Brokedown Palace", "The Last Days of Disco") were absolutely adorable together in this romantic comedy set in downtown New York City in the fall. "Serendipity" unfolds with Jonathon (John Cusack) in New York, out and about, t rying to find a g ift for his girlfriend. Both Jonathon and Sara (Kate Beckinsale) are drawn toward the same pair of "Magical Gloves." The "meeting of the gloves" leads to Thinking about a — STER'S DEGREE, LAW DEGREE, PhD, or MD? M o n d a y , O c t o b e r 1 5, 2 001 Graduate and Professional School Fair 10:00 A M-1:00 PM Founders Plaza Meet informally with 60 + school & program representatives Graduate School Workshop 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Career and Assessment Center School selection, application and admission p roem, financial aid information, and more! For more information, stop by the Career & Assessment Center located at 4201 Craven Hall, call (760) 750-4900, or check out our website at: www.csusm.edu/CAC an evening of ice-skating and" an escalating, seemingly pre-destined attraction. The only problem - Sara doesn't believe in taking many risks or chances. She believes that everything in life happens for a reason, and she expects fate to take control of their f uture. This to the dismay of Jonathon, who's led on the scavenger hunt of a lifetime. If they are meant to be together, Sara tells him, they will find their way. Jonathon's goofy yet endearing friend, played by Jeremy Piven ("Ellen"), accompanies him on a wild goose chase f ull of ups and downs, f urther proving the point that men love to make, "Women are highly com- plex and wake up every morning with the intent to drive u s all crazy," according to the film The best thing about "Serendipity" is the fact that it's not a romantic comedy geared only toward women.. In evidence of the laughter coming from the row behind me (three laughing males), "Serendipity" relates very well to the male perspective. I completely enjoyed this film that was rich in both romance and comedy. It can be related to both the men and women's point of view. So, girls, don't hesitate to let your favorite guy come along for 85 minutes of "Serendipitous" satisfaction! Get Involved With Your Campus Today! A ssociatedStudentsInc. / ^ m r P • s tudentsfcr\ \ ; Committees t h k . im^fe^ 1 Commencement \ 11 Student A ffairs U p \ | -1 C o m n i ^ n i Q ^ o n s ] » J j and other issues^! concerning YOU / j on campus. < ~ • W i I -K « i1 .« > 1 M l. tl ; « Come into the ASI officie i t Cbmmotis 203 and pick up an a pplication e-mail Dustin Naylor at naylprl856@yahoo.com Get Involved Today! �Janet Jackson Wows San Diego Ml Marcos Martinez Brings Theatre, Teaching and Multiculturalism Together By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer nativity story, according t o the coordinators of the Arts and Lecture Series. The pastorela is a coTheater is one of the passions production of CSUSM's Visual of Marcos Martinez, an associate and Performing Arts Departprofessor from CSUSM's Visual ment, the Arts and Lectures and Performing Arts Depart- Series, and California Center for ment. He teaches modern and the A rts in Escondido. Latin American theater as well "The pastorela was one of as general education humanities the first plays to be performed in By MIA ALIO at CSUSM. Martinez, a New what is now the United States, Pride Staff Writer Mexico native, received his mas- and as such it is one of the first ter's degree in theater at the American plays. The fact that As Janet Jackson wowed the University of New Mexico and this play is in Spanish asserts the audience during the opening act graduated f rom Julliard School's existence of a specific Spanish of her concert, all I could hear Professional Actor Training Pro- character in American culture in was my sister yelling, "This is gram. the American Southwest and the just awesome!" "The theatre I do seeks to United States," said Martinez. Jackson's "All For You" tour create meaningful experiences "There is a large Spanish-speakhit San Diego Wednesday night for the audience," said Marti- ing community in North County at the . San Diego Sports Arena. nez. "Since we derive meaning with very little to see in terms The group 112 opened for JackJanet Jackson perfotmed Wednesday night. (Courtesy Photo/imdb. com)in many ways, especially in the; of entertainment. The pastorela son and debuted their hit single, arts, what theatre offers its public provides a necessary avenue for Jackson's concert was the perfect i n line with the sexual nature of "Peaches and Cream." are specific ways to think about this community in terms of I looked around the arena, blend of her new album, "All For the album. the places in which we live and reflection and incorporation into Jackson briefly left the stage and not one seat was empty. The You," and a mix of her old classic American culture. Coming to how we live." songs like "Rhythm Nation," and to change into a dominatrix latex fans loved Jackson, and her dancCommitted to theater per- the center to see a play in Spanoutfit for "Would You Mind." ers were a big hit as well. Jack- "That's the Way Love Goes." formances, Martinez has been ish will open people's horizons, Most, of Jackson's perfor- She brought an ecstatic fan to the son and her dancers performed active in directing and produc- to some extent." immaculately, and they enter- mances were songs f rom her stagehand strapped him to a "sex Martinez frequently travels ing plays, not only in the country tained San Diegans with both new album "All For You", which chair," and proceeded to sing an but also abroad. "Part of what I to promote his productions; he has created controversy since its orgasmic song as she climbed all new and old songs. do is bridge cultural gaps," said has m ade trips to Japan, Europe, Halfway through the con- April release. The album con- over him. The crowd, no doubt, Africa, South America, Mexico, Martinez. cert, I finally sat down in my tains songs with explicitly sexual went crazy. As the song came to He has directed plays in and the Middle East. "Traveling seat, but was brought to my feet lyrics, and it is even banned in an end, the chair descended into the Faeroe Islands, Ghana, and breaks down prejudices and again as the band started to play some countries. Jackson man- the stage and it was clear that the the U.S. Martinez also teaches fear," he said. "I would encour"Nasty," my personal favorite. aged to promote even more sexual title of this tour, "All for You," courses and workshops in t he- age students to travel so that activity at her concert, keeping was justified. ater, and uses the Suzuki Actor they can develop their life skills Training Method, which he and learn about the world, themselves, and learned in Toga their counMura, Japan. try," said Martinez Martinez. began directing in 1986 and has vHetravdirected 30 plays, eled to including "Sexual Bosnia last Perversity in August to Chicago", "Fool teach a For Love", "Ay, theater compadre", and w orkshop. Marcos Martinez performs. ished his performance, and joke that made it worthwhile was By MELANIE ADDINGTON "Dirty Works" in (Courtesy photo/ Marcos Martinez)Bosnia is " thanked all of the officers for the idea that being a mermaid Pride Editor Accra, Ghana. He now mostly being there. Giuliani then broke comes with certain physical hinalso produced "The House of i » ruins after the civil war," "We choose to live our lives the sorrowful tone with the first drances to loving a man. Bernarda Alba." said Martinez. "There was a Alicia Keyes was the musiin freedom" was the message joke of the evening. Michael whole street bombed down and Critic Dagny Joensen, who from New York Mayor Rudolph asked him if [SNL] could be cal guest. Her first song for the writes for the magazine, the buildings were in ruins." He Giuliani during Saturday's funny, to which Giuliani replied, evening was "Falling." Keyes' Sosialurin, commented on plans to direct a production in performance was subdued, but season premiere of "Saturday "Why start h ow?" Martinez' production and direc- Bosnia next year. beautifully performed. Night Live." Giuliani tion of "The House of Bernarda His involvement in theater Cast member addressed the audience Alba": "Many cultures meet in also led him to co-found La I I Jimmy Fallon executed and stressed the importhis production and it is prob- Compania de Teatro de 5 tasteful humor about tance of continuing with ably thanks to director Marcos Albuquerque (the Albuquerque Jfl Osama bin Laden in New York "instituMartinez, that this play is so Theater Company), and he the skit, "Weekend tions," such as the original, although the cultural served as artistic director f rom ^ Update." He suggested Empire State Building, gap is so wide." 1988 to 1991. In its first 10 that the FBI has begun Wall Street, and SNL. Martinez, also an actor, has years, La Compania was one of searching for bin Laden However, Giuliani appeared in both English and the most vibrant Latino theatre in remote areas, so all did not stand alone. Spanish plays. He appeared with companies in the Southwest, and movie theaters that have Many New York the founder of the Teatro it trained and launched several Mariah Carey's film, firefighters, police offiCampesino, Louis Valdez, in Chicanos from New Mexico into 1 "Glitter", are now being cers, and the police a 1999 play called "Bandido." high-profile, professional actor searched. commissioner stood by Other performances by Martinez training programs, both in the "Weekend Update" his side. Although their include his readings of "The U.S. and London. New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani was a guest on SNL. ajSQ tQ Qne presence made viewers Mummified Deer" in 2000; Not only does Martinez keep ! (Courtesy Photo/NYC.gov) real story, by announcaware that this was not a "The Last Angry Brown Hat" in himself busy with school and A fter the formal introduc- ing that New York is awesome traditional SNL show, even more 1996; "Ludlow: El grito de las theater-related work, but he is tions, actress Reese Witherspoon and asked viewers to send donachanges were coming. A fter Giuminas" in 1993; and "El cabal- married and has two daughters liani finished his eloquent speech, continued the show as host for the tions for the Twin Towers Fund lero de Olmedo" in 1991. as well. Therefore, time manPaul Simon, wearing a FDNY premiere. "We've never done a by calling (877) 870-4278. Martinez is preparing to per- agement is important in his life. The humor involving Jesse hat, came onstage and performed show under these circumstances. form a one-man show called "A lot about tny work is makfor the heroes of New York. So, we're still finding our way, Jackson was a bit over the top, but "Holy D irt" at the Fifth Annual ing schedules," said Martinez. Heroes, according to Giuliani, but I promise we'll t ry" said within traditional SNL humor. Carmel Performing Arts Festi- "But I f ind time outside of teachBut, the Jackson jokes were not only include the firefighters Witherspoon. val Oct. 17, 18, and 20 at 7:30 ing. Sometimes I work on weekAs always, she portrayed a laugh-out-loud funny. Yet, when and police officers, but everyone ends, during the summer, and at p.m. at Cherry Hall. at the World Trade Center. 25,000 sweet, innocent girl in all of her the Taliban becomes a joke on Another upcoming project night." With whatever f ree time lives were saved because of the skits. She and SNL cast member one of the most popular Amerifor Martinez is "Pastorela." A he has, there's no doubt that Will Ferrell performed the adult can shows, are we really sending officers and firefighters. pastorela is a festive represen- Martinez will spend it on of his SNL creator Loren Michael version of a Little Mermaid skit. out the right message? tation of a traditional Mexican many loves - theater. came onstage after Simon fin- Although it was long, the one G iuliani C racks F irst J oke f o r S NL v �STUDENT POLL Were the events on Tuesday, Sept. 11, preventable? Y es.../.l..........32/69 Possibly. No Not Sure 12/69 .....15/69 10/69 *Results f rom on-line survey at www.csusmpride.com N ext week we ask you how you feel about: HOMECOMING Students Build a Foundation for Life By CHRIS NUNN The stepping of student's feet upon these familiar steps here at CSUSM gives new meaning, hope, and direction to re-entry students who choose to build a foundation for their lives. When I met with re-entry students across campus, it brought me a clearer understanding of what they bring to CSUSM, and how they have opportunities waiting as they travel their educational path. One fellow student, Richard Hunt, was unsure of his major before he began his higher education. Then he re-enrolled and said he would "take an active role in what (he) wanted (his) life to become." He is focusing on getting his bachelor's in literature and writing studies. After he gets his bachelor's, Richard plans to study at a liberal arts college in Colorado for his master's, and someday teach at the collegiate level. Another fellow student, Darlyne Gensel, majors in business management, with an emphasis in higher technology. She learned about the business major at CSUSM from a friend. Darlyne explained that, at any age or any degree of knowledge, someone returning to school can achieve what HA VE AN OPINION? You might have heard the myth that nothing is forever, but since you're smart enough to read my column you probably realize the Grateful Dead, cockroaches, and of course government bureaucracy not only live forever, but they get larger as time goes on. On the early morning of September 11, 2001 and in the time since, we as a country have wanted nothing more than retribution for the atrocities carried out on my hometown of New York City, my friends, and my countrymen. But when I heard of the government's plans to create a cabinet -level position the Office of Homeland Security my stomach cringed, at the thought of bureaucratizing our fight with terrorism. In this time of great national unity, please pardon my cynicism, but the government's record with "the war on..."is deplorable. The war on drugs, the war on poverty, and other failed ideological wars the government has waged are a clear indication the government is incapable of combatting its ego; let alone the The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor Opinion Editor Feature Editor Graduate Intern Assistant Editor FWS Worker Advisor Melanie Addington Victoria B. Segall Lisa Lipsey Claudia Ignacio Amy Bolaski James Newell V kfbr Padilla Madeleine Marshal! lives for the better. We always need to remember how much our lives influence others, and always remind ourselves that we need to do our best regardless of where we are in life. Uplifting ourselves brings us joy, hope, and a willingness to be more receptive to where our lives are going. A friend asked me to take time and be present with the Lord during the day. Remember to take time today to slow down and reflect on your relationship with yourself; it will always take you along a path where you and others can help build each other's lives for the better. SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EMTORS TO PRWE@CSUSM.EDU l itters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. ' Deadline for submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. 300 words or less preferred. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. B ring J ustice t o T hose A ccountable By DARREN MARKS For The Pride he/she want. She finances her education with student loans. In my view, student and faculty are responsible for working together, and for building upon one another's strengths and weaknesses to understand how they may u nify the school to serve the needs of all. At this time, this blessed nation of ours is greatly tested, and we are asked to unite in an act of love. If we think of those who also walk with us here on campus, we should reflect on how we may work together. A true blessing brings fruit when we look back at the steps we took in life, and change our problems of a nation. Our government should leave wars to the men and women who know how to win 'em. Here is the crux of my problem: anytime government steps in and declares war on anything, the onslaught of bureaucratic mess to follow is about as problem-solving as a runner shooting himself in the foot before running a marathon. Just maybe it is time that grandiose gestures are replaced with efficient and accountable actions that yield the objectives we set out to accomplish. Instead of setting up another department to deal with terrorism, congress should reinstate the House Committee on Un-American Activities with the jurisdiction of hunting down terrorism cells in the United State, and be given the authority to cut off the terrorist's domestic fundraising gravy train. Rather than vowing to rid the world of terrorism through declaring war, a noble but not feasible goal, the United States should repeal the executive order that prohibits assassinations. Then we should proceed to unremittingly eliminate the blood- thirsty leadership of violent terrorist organizations one by one. As we systematically accomplish that goal Osama Bin Ladin, Saddam Hussein, Yassir Arafat and their misguided comrades will disappear when they realize that their declarations of holy war against the United States, and other democratic nations, are their self-written death certificates. The grand symbolism of a declaration of war will serve at best ineffective when we go after an enemy with no country, and no capitol. Further it gives credibility to any enemy who does not deserve it. Are Bin Ladin, and his type a credible threat to the United States? Not a chance; terrorists are like termites, they only pose a threat when they are ignored. We do not need a long, drawn-out war with rogue terrorists, we need leadership that will deploy our special forces to leave the corpses of terrorism to rot in the desert, and a federal government focused on national security, not social security and farm subsidies. submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride Opinion Editor Speaks Out By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor Recently The Pride and its editors were criticized by Jared Hines, Frater of Tau Kappa Epsilon and student Tami Illingworth. As one of the writers of the "erroneous [opinion] article" entitled "Students Respond Differently to Tragedy," I would like to clarify some issues. First off, the article was an opinion piece, not an editorial. It is illogical to assume that an article written for the opinion page by one or more editors is the voice of The Pride editors and staff as a whole. It is unjust to criticize The Pride for the opinion of two students. When there is an opinion that all editors and the most of staff writers agree upon, it is written into our editorial by the "unsigned majority." Secondly, there is a clear difference between a news piece and an opinion piece. 111ingworth wrote, "The job of journalists is to present news in a professional and unbiased manner to allow for the reader to come to their own conclusions." We did not break this code of journalistic values. Our piece was not news. It was clearly biased in nature, as all opinions are, and was placed on a page labeled Opinion. Freedom's Choice By MICHAEL NGUYEN Look at the world from afar And see the truth of who we are Deep-seated pain and agony Clouds our mind to what we see California StateUniversity San Marcos All opinions and letters to the editor, published J^-Jhe Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and San Marpos, CA <fo not necessarily represent the Views of The Pride, Or 92096-0001 ofCalifornia State University San Marcos. Unsigned Phone: (760) 750-6099 editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride Fax:(760)750-3345 editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, E-mail; pride@csusm.edu telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may h ttp://www.csusmpride.com be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be Third, I would like to correct a line from the opinion piece. Claudia and I stated, "What disappointed us, however, was the competition between the fraternities Tau Kappa Epsilon and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, who were showing off by playing loud and vulgar music." We apologize; it was clearly unfair for Claudia and me to blame the fraternities as a whole for the actions of five or eight fraters working to recruit new members on Tuesday, September 11. Also, I have yet to find any articles that match Hines' statement from his opinion piece entitled, "Open Your Eyes, Not Your Mouth." He wrote "The Pride seems to have a history of attacking the Greek system..." In my opinion, this is an unwarranted attack on our student newspaper. Open your eyes; in a recent issue of The Pride, dated Tuesday, September 4, the Greek system made front page news as major participants in the set-up and success of Welcome Week Festivities. Lastly, I would like to remind readers to look at all opinion pieces with a certain level of skepticism (including this one). Clearly, opinion writing can be backed with facts and numbers, but more often it is backed by feelings, judgments, personal standards and personal values. A passion that is strongly felt An anger that is inwardly dealt Lends to a quiet f ury that strives For the blood of other lives Innocence lost under freedom's cloak Begins the darkness that evil provoked Can blind vengeance ease our pain Will it quench our thirst if brethren are slain Though we must eradicate The people who freedom, they hate With equal justice must we pay To those who mark us as easy prey Hastened lives end for all to see Will be the death of freedom's ecstasy . .. �Soccer G ame Cancelled D ue t o A bsent Referee By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer CSUSM and Utah State University men's soccer players waited an hour and 45 minutes for a referee that never showed for Friday's game. At 5:45, the teams and their few spectators left Mangrum Field, where the players were going to hold their game. Khalid Al-shafie, the CSUSM men's soccer coach, had great plans and goals for his team's performance for Friday's game. Before what never turned out to be a game, Al-shafie said, "We are going to cut from running and chasing, to holding the ball more during the game. We are also going to celebrate tonight if we score first and win." The coach and the team, however, did not have the opportunity to put this plan into action. An hour past the scheduled game time, many calls were made, and Al-shafie spoke to a representative from the Referee Association. The representative told the coach that he would try to get a referee in 15 to 20 minutes. Time passed, but no substitute referee ever showed up, and the game was cancelled. Utah State University soccer players said they were upset about not playing. "We are very upset that the referee did not show up," said Justus Loyet, a Utah State University soccer player. "We drove 16 hours to get to California." One Utah player said, "The CSUSM players were very cool. Our experience at CSUSM was good until about an hour ago." Another Utah player added, "Tell the CSUSM soccer team that they are invited to go play in Utah. The referees (in Utah) are not good, but they are punctual." "It happens," said Joseph Cafiefo, captain of CSUSM men's soccer team, referring to the referee's absence. "It is the first time that has happened to us. Technically we forfeit, b ut if it is not reported it does not count." According to Al-shafie, the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is responsible for contracting the referees for the soccer games. After the incident, the coach spoke with Susana Gonzalez, interim Executive Director for ASI, and Brad Schmidt, ASI Club Technician. Al-shafie said that neither he nor A SI knew what had happened. ASI told Al-shafie that they would find out what went wrong, and would update him on Monday. The Pride contacted ASI during the weekend for comments, but was unable to obtain any information from ASI before press time since their offices are closed on weekends. CSUSM men's soccer team, however, continues to prepare for future games and is still recruiting players. "There are a couple of players who want to join. We'll get them uniforms, so hopefully they will join us," said Al-shafie. "Whoever wants to come and join us is free to do so. It is open for anybody and you will share the experience of the Cougars on the field," said Enrique Refugio, a soccer player and junior studying psychology. The next CSUSM soccer game is against UC Santa Barbara on Oct. 7 at Santa Barbara. Another game is scheduled for Oct. 9 against UCSD at 4 p.m. on Mangrum Field, the date of the first CSUSM homecoming celebration. "We expect to win for sure, no excuses," said Refugio. Saturday, Sept. 22, the University of Utah defeated the Cougars, 3-0. The game against Pepperdine University on Sept. 21 was cancelled. Al-shafie said he hopes to reschedule the Pepperdine game soon. G olf S eason: Women's and Men's Team Begin Again New Faces for Men's Golf By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor This year the men's golf team is filled with new faces. The team is currently made up of five freshmen and two sophomores, and there are no returning players from last year. Brett Dolch, one of the top players from last year, has taken a year off to focus on academics. Currently the team is practicing for their first tournament in October. "So far it has been a slow start, but we will continue to practice and work hard," said Fred HanQver, head golf coach. For the third year in a row, golf team C lassifieds Women's Golf Team Update The Tournament at Black Horse Golf Course in Seaside, California is 5,957-yards long and a 73-par course. Junior Kerry Neely finished in ninth place, shooting 91 in the first round, and 83 in the second round. Following: Neely were Jennifer Tunzi (175), Robin Shaft (177), Stephanie Goss (188) and Erin Thys (189). There are many new players on the team this year, with only one of the seven Cougar players returning (four of the players graduated last year, and the others are taking a year o ff). Hanover said that he and the new team have great expectations this year. "Most of the players don't have tournament experience, but they will when the ||| Graduate D egr«ef$|th a Cutting Edge HPU g raduate p rograms p rovide t he t ools I s kills t o h elp y pu succeed i n t oday's f ast-paced e nvironment. 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The women's golf team placed fourth at the Monterey Bay Lady Otter Invitational Golf Tournament, a two-day event that began Monday, Sept. 24. The players shot 369 oji the first round of the day and 352 on the second day, with a total score of 721. "It was our f irst tournament this year and we are doing okay, but the potential is there to compete at nationals and do well," said head golf coach Fred Hanover. Alpha Xi Delta would like to welcome all our new members, we are so happy to have you as our sisters!! Inside Sales Rep. Part-time/Full-time Work from home Call (760) 945-3890 Ext. 1# Office-Computer Operator Operate computer and prep letters f or mailings. Must be computer literate. M-F 12-4, Contact Carol Anderson at Morgan Stanley Rancho Santa Fe 858-756-3765. Free gas. Cash paid weekly. Driver needed for private individual. Light maintence provided. Meals provid ed daily. Need A.S.A.P. Call anytime. As for Randy. (760)295-2612. $ Get Paid for Your Opinions! $ Earn $15-125 and more per survey! www.money4opinions.com Miscellaneous French Nails 2002 15% off with $10 and up of service. Free Charm with full set acrylic. Grandpa Allen's Restaurant 940 w. San Marcos Blvd. #1 • San Marcos, CA 92069 Tel # 760-744-3972. Egg Donors Needed $4,000 compensation; Ages 19-30 Call Susan at (800) 463-5656 or e-mail procreative@iinet.com Remember to visit The Pride on-line at www.csusmpride.com 858-565-2144 Editing Services Specialist in Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations All Style Manuals and Disciplines Word Processing § Manuscripts § Letters § Proofreading Michel M . W alker P hone/Fax (760) 4 80-6470 k iewamals@home.com �Events Saturday, Oct. 6 9th Annual CSUSM Tukwut PowWow Time: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Location: CSUSM Soccer Field Grand Entry begins at 12 and 6 p.m. The Pow Wow will feature intertribal dancing, gourd dancing, a drum contest, and food. Call (760) 750-3111 for more info. Sunday, Oct. i 9th Annual CSUSM Tukwut Pow Wow, Day 2 Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: CSUSM Soccer Field Monday, Oct. 8 Homecoming Activities Cal State San Marcos Squares and Veterans BBQ. Free food. Tuesday, Oct. 9 Homecoming Men's Soccer Game Time: 4 p.m. Location: Mangrum Field Wednesday, Oct. 10 Intercultural Speaker Series Presents Angela Davis Time: 7 p.m. Location: California Center for the Arts, Esccmdido Davis, an internationally recognized scholar, writer, lecturer and activist, will discuss ethnic studies, and activism related to prison reform. Admission is f ree to current Cal State San Marcos students (with university I D ); $5 for other students; arid $10 for the general public. Tickets for this lecture are available by calling 1-880-98TICKET. Thursday, Oct. 11 Dr. Sid Berger: Director of UCLA's Center for the History of the Book will discuss medieval manuscripts. Time: 2:30-3:45 p.m. Location: Commons 206 For more info, contact Prof. Heather Hayton at getmedieval@csusm.edu Film for Thought Presents "The Right Stuff' Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido See how the f uture began iir this cinematic look at the beginnings of the U. S. space program and of the daredevil, cowboy ethos of the first astronauts. The CSUSM "Film for Thought" series will explore how "outer space" has been represented in film. Free admission. Sunday, Oct. 14 Annual Carnation Walk Time; Arrival 9 a.m., walk begins 9:30 a.m. Location: Begins at the Dome Terrace 'Sponsored by Alpha Chi Omega, the proceeds f rom the walk will benefit local shelters and victims of domestic violence. Registration is due Oct. 7. For more info., contact Maren at (760) 807-9743 or Ashley at (760) 8074619. Clubs Circle K International Time: 4 p.m. Location: University 442 Workshops Tuesday, Oct. 2 Life After LTWR: Career Options Workshop Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Location: University 100 An informational workshop about planning for graduate school, and career options. Wednesday, Oct. 3 Study Abroad Info. Meeting Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Location: University 451 MLA & APA Formats Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Review MLA and APA formats for your writing projects. Thursday, Odt. 4 Career Skills: Resume, Interview & Job Search Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Learn resume writing and interviewing skills. Friday, Oct. 5 Careers for Liberal Studies Majors Time: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Explore the many career opportunities available for you. Registration Information Friday, Oct. 5—Last day to withdraw with a " W" from fall classes that meet the first half of the semester. (Withdrawals a fter Sept. 7 for these classes require the College Dean's signature). Thoughts on... Friendship Compiled by M. Addington A man's friendships are one of the best measures of his worth. - Charles Darwin The real test of friendship is: ' Can you literally do nothing with the other person? Can you enjoy together those moments of life that are utterly simple? They are the moments people looks back on at the end of life and number as their most sacred experiences. -Eugene Kennedy Friends need not agree in everything or go always together, or have no comparable other friendships of the same intimacy. On the contrary, in friendship union is more about ideal things: and in that sense it is more ideal and less subject to trouble than marriage is. -George Santayana A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out. -Walter Winchell Peace Activism Sweeps Nation after Terrorist Attacks of Sept. 11 »Article cont. from pg 3 "enough people are connected in a crisis like this that a very fast global response can occur." Other peace organizations are also reaching out globally through the Internet. At the web page f or International A.N.S.W.E.R., (Act Now to Stop War & End Racism), hundreds of individuals, including former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark, James L afferty of the National Lawyers Guild, Green Party U.S.A., Wolfgang Richter, the president for European Peace Forum in Germany, and more, have signed up, declar- ing their endorsement for peace. A.N.S.W.E.R. also helped organize a walk on Washington that was held on Saturday. The Washington Peace Center also held a larger walk on Sunday. The Associated Press reported that police used pepper spray to "control some protesters as they passed the D.C. convention center." It was also reported that former president Bill Clinton spoke out on behalf of freedom of speech. " 'This is America,' said Bill Clinton. 'They are welcome to say whatever they want to say . .. If the f uture of the world in the Middle East is what bin Laden wants it to be, they would not be able t o speak their mind,'" reported the Associated Press. Another web page, Pax.Protest.net provides global resources, such as web links to every peace organization, and updates on the events of organizations. For example, on Saturday activist alerts included a war protest in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and a peace vigil in London that said they will be "gathering every Tuesday and Saturday pleading for a peaceful resolution." Pax also provides information and their reasoning for requesting peace. They state that their "belief is that a non-military response is the best strategy for a permanent end to terror, because . .. we can best ensure peace, justice, and freedom worldwide. Indiscriminate killings of Afghani citizens or other innocent citizens of the globe will achieve nothing but death, and it is certain to inflame retaliation and even f urther terrorism-and it lowers us t o the level of the terrorist attackers." Also on the Internet are message board communications f rom activists. Muto Ichyo, a longtime Japanese peace activist who speaks on behalf of a Japanese peace coalition, released a declaration against the U.S. war of retaliation. "We are encouraged by voices coming f rom grieved New York people, 'Peace, not revenge!' In these voices we sense that many in New York who experienced the clashing calamity, now feeling war, bombing, and massive violence close to them, find that vengeance using overwhelming military power and the show of American force do not make amends for their grief. Voices against this war of vengeance are rising f rom peace movements and informed public of the United States. They are rising everywhere in the world," said Ichyo. 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IX No. 7/Tuesday, October 9,2001 Time Stands Still at CSUSM By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer A few minutes past 11 a.m. on Wednesday, time stood still on the Craven Hall clock tower, Students and staff were literally left in the dark, wondering what had caused the sudden power outage that lasted approximately 40 minutes. The repercussions of the delay were numerous, varying in severity. Most of the incidents related to the power outage were minor; however; people were trapped in two non-working elevators in Graven Hall, and another elevator in University Hall. Students in wheelchairs were stranded on the upper floors of buildings, unable to use the non-functioning elevators. A total of seven people were trapped in two Craven Hall ele- The individuals trapped in the elevators used the elevator's emergency phones to call University Police dispatch, Everyone was out of the elevators by 11:50 a.m.; this delay was caused because the system that accepts back-up energy in Craven Hall was down, The only way out of the campus buildings during a power outage is by using the stairs, This can be a problem for students in wheelchairs, like one sludent who was stuck on the upper floors in Academic Hall during the outage. Tom Blair, Facilities Director, said, "Disabled Student Services is aware of the situation in Academic Hall and makes every effort to limit the number of disabled students on the upper floors of the building. In the event of emergencies, phones are vators when t he outage o ccurred available on t he wall n ear t he around 11 a.m., said Sgt. B ill elevator for anyone t o contact McCullough of University Police. »Article cont on pg 2 By JENNIFER Pride Staff Writer HOLMES the CSUSM American Indian Student Alliance (AISA), featured many different NativeThe rhythmic sounds of American ceremonies, intertribdrumming and chanting filled al dancing, drumming, and singthe air at CSUSM this weekend ing. as Native Americans from tribes People from all over the country across the U.S came together came out to join the celebration. to participate in the 9th Annual "I made a special trip out here CSUSM Tukwut Pow Wow. The just for the Pow Wow," said Linda festivities took place Saturday Horen, from Golden Valley, Ariz. and Sunday, and were free to the A newcomer to the Pow Wow, Michelle Lee of public. The Pow Wow, organized by »Article cont on pg. 5 Students Can D onate Blood on Campus By DUSTIN NAYLOR Pride Staff Writer The San Diego Blood Bank, an affiliate of the American Red Cross, will accept blood donations on . campus on Tuesday, Oct. 16 and Wednesday, Oct. 17. The blood drive will take place at the Dome's lower parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jocelyn Brown, Vice President of External Affairs for Associated Students, Incorporated., coordinated the event to get students to contribute to the worldwide relief effort to help those in need, especially individuals who CSUSM clock last year pictured here. The CSUSM Clock Tower stopped were injured in the terrorist during last week's power outage. (Pride Photo/Melame Addington) attacks. "This is a great way for CSUSM.students to show support and patriotism for our country. We're really hoping to fill all openings to make this a successful event," said Brown. Freshman Steve Koch plans to donate. "I felt a sense of helplessness in trying to support the victims and their families over in New York and Washington, D.C. Now that we're going to have a blood drive here at CSUSM, I feel great knowing that I'm helping out fellow Americans in need." San Diego Blood Bank has allotted 94 CSUSM students to give blood — 54 spaces have yet to be filled. The openings are limited to 94 spaces due to the number of staff on hand and their time constraints. The Blood Bank prefers that students pre-register for the event by signing up in the ASI office in Commons 203, or registering by phone (760) 750-4996. Although pre-registration is not required, students who do so will receive priority on the days of the drive. "We really appreciate the support of the university, and are looking forward to a successful drive," says Lilian Gonzalez, Donor Recruitment Consultant for the San Diego Blood Bank. Every CSUSM stu3ent that donates blood will receive a Red Cross Hawaiian print t-shirt. All students that are interested are encouraged to contact Jocelyn Brown at (760) 750-4996. American Indian Students Hold Second Success (Above) More than 20 vendors were present at thefestival. (Right) The Van Dykefamily ofSan Diego dressed in traditional regalia. The Kumeyaay family allowed their picture to be taken before their performance. (Pride Photos/Jennifer Holmes) Arts...................6-7 Opinion... ...8-10 Calendar. .. 11 �The Pride 2 Tuesday, October 9, 2001 Student Explores Russia for School By ANN BENING Pride Staff Writer Students may dream about the idea of studying a semester abroad, but few actually do it. Senior Dulee Solis, however, took a chance, and studied her theater major at Russia's Saint Petersburg State Theater Arts Academy. She learned of this opportunity when she took a theater arts class with Professor Marcos Martinez, from the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Martinez had invited the Academy's Sergei Tcherkasski to teach a theater workshop at CSUSM, which Solis attended. To express her thanks, Solis wrote Tcherkasski a thank-you note. After he received the note, Tcherkasski suggested that Solis study in Russia, and within a year, after finishing what was left of her time in the Navy, she decided to spend a semester studying at the Academy. "My experience in Russia showed me that, in America, we are' a pretentious society," said Solis. "In the work place we smile at strangers and give great customer service. We are dependent on each other's emotions and reactions. We, as Americans, have to be liked by everyone and are affected if we are not. In Russia that is not the case." Solis said her time spent in Russia was enjoyable, yet drastically different from America. She said some of the differences she noticed included few people smiling, a no-return shopping policy, and non-existent customer service. Solis said she also felt that the younger generation seemed to be more positive toward foreign students than the older generation. "Everyone is very educated," said Solis. "There is a great respect for teachers, elders and authority in general." Dule Solis, center, with friends in Russia. (Courtesy photo/Dulce Solis) Saint Petersburg State Theater Arts Academy is well known and is thought of highly in Russia. The Academy's focus is education and theater; the school is comparable to Julliard in the United States. The ages of students studying at the Academy is 17 to 27. Classes are held Mondays through Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. On Sundays, students are f ree to rehearse on their own time. The curriculum includes acting, singing, voice, speech, acrobatics, stage movement, dancing, history, English and literature. Some of Solis' interesting and abstract acting projects involved working with imaginary objects which enhanced the feeling of being "in that moment in space", monologues, and a project in which she gave animal characteristics to a character in a play. At the Academy, students also have what is called a "Master", who closely follows the development arid growth of each individual at the Academy. Solis completed her semester at the Academy with final exams, and received a perfect score of 5 out of a possible 5. Reflecting on her semester spent in Russia, Solis said, "Although I went to the Academy for acting, I learned more about myself as an American." Solis, who is married and a Vista resident, plans to audition for her master's degree at Julliard, Yale University or New York University after her June graduation. Campus Police Install Blue Light By MIA ALIO Pride Staff Writer Many CSUSM students, faculty, and staff make a long trek to their cars every night. After a long day of work and classes, however, many of them may not be aware of their surroundings or the possible dangers they could face during the evening. If an individual is faced with an emergency while making his/her trek to the car, the parking lots are equipped with special direct dial "blue" light telephones, which allow a person to be connected with a University Police dispatcher. University Police stressed that the "blue" light telephones are for emergency use only. To help prevent any students, faculty, or staff from misusing the emergency telephones, University Police offers personnel escorts to and from vehicles and buildings. The University Police is an official police department on campus that currently has 10 sworn officers at their disposal. Tom Schultheis, chief of University Police, explains that a sworn officer can provide appropriate enforcement and has the power to arrest a person. The officers can also activate fire and medical assistance. In the past three years that Chief Schultheis has been with CSUSM, he said he cannot recall any reports of an attack or rape on an individual. Chief Schultheis said that the department's purpose is to provide a safe environment for the campus community and to be as visible as possible. He also said that there is a police officer on foot-patrol 24 hours a day. The department is available 24 hours as well, and is located in the University Services Building on the eastside of campus. Those who would like to access the police escort service are asked to call 750-4567, or dial extension 4567,. on campus. A mural honoring the past and celebrating the future of CSUSM was placed near Founders' Plaza for Homecoming Week; a student looks on. (Pride photo/Victoria Segall) Power Outage Causes Students to be Trapped in Elevators; Dome Unable to Sell Food, Writing Center Shuts Down, Students Lose Work on Computers »Articke cont. from pg l police dispatch for assistance," said Blair. "We would do everything we could to ensure the safety of the person stranded. Every situation would have to be assessed individually," said Rose Kelly, a University Police dispatcher. When asked what precautions the university is taking to accommodate disabled students during power outages or emergencies on campus, CSUSM President Alexander Gonzalez said, "I will follow up with my own questions as to our capacity and abijity to meet the needs of disabled persons in the event of a power outage." Charles Walden, of Facilities Services, explained why the outage occurred: "The Central Plant, which supplies the heating and air conditioning for the campus, was recently expanded to handle the additional requirements of the new buildings currently under construction. While testing the new equipment on Wednesday, the added load caused a short in the new electrical switchgear, which in turn caused the main electrical system to shut down. This resulted in the loss of power to the entire campus." Walden added that Facilities Services has installed additional circuit protection in the new switchgear to avoid future power failures on campus. CSUSM has emergency generators in University Hall, Science Hall, Craven Hall, and University Services, in the case of an incident like Wednesday's or worse. "The emergency generators for University and Science Halls came on and worked as designed. The generator in Craven also worked properly; however, the 'automatic transfer switch' that allows the building to accept the power failed," said Walden. The failure of the working automatic transfer switch caused the elevators to stop working. Facility Services scheduled a test for Sunday morning to try and diagnose the problem and repair it as necessary. In University Hall, back up generators were able to provide energy to the elevators; two people were stuck in one elevator. It began to function again by 11:19 a.m. Walden said that an emergency generator was not included in Academic Hall's design when it was built, because of funding. There is also no generator in the Commons area. "The original design of Academic Hall, which was approved by the California State University normal construction plan approval process,, was not built with an emergency power generator," said Blair. "Therefore, the elevator will not operate during power outages. This is a temporary situation, which is planned to be corrected by adding an elevator on the southern end of the building." The exact timing of the elevator addition is not clear, but is expected to coincide with the construction of the Business Building. "The Business Building will have a power generator which should provide enough power for emergency use in Academic Hall," said Blair. The Business Building is the university's first item on the new bond that will be requested through the legislature next year. "The building will not be completed for several years," said Blair. Other problems during the campus power outage were minor. Students lost unsaved work on computers, and the backup computer system failed to activate. Classes were either instructed without lighting and media devices, or canceled. The campus Writing Center in Craven Hall had to cancel tutoring appointments due to the darkness. The Dome was also unable to prepare and sell food and beverages during its prime hours of business. �Tuesday, October 9,2001 3 H i e P ride Local News Angela Davis Civil Rights Activist at CSUSM By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer Author and activist Angela Davis will be a guest speaker at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido as part of CSUSM's Arts & Lectures Series, and Intercultural Speakers Series, inaugurating CSUSM's Intercultural Speakers Series. A professor in the History of Consciousness department at UC Santa Cruz, Davis has written several books on the politics of race, gender, the prison system, and most recently, the music of women blues legends Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey. Davis played a central role in the civil rights protests of the 1960s and 70s. She was an active member of the Black Panther and the Communist Party, and was dismissed from her position as an assistant professor of philosophy at UCLA because of such associations. In an attempt to free George Jackson in 1970, which social change. Prior to her talk at the Center for the Arts, Davis will hold an open forum Wednesday on "The State of Ethnic, Studies" in Commons 206 from 3-5 p.m. A reception of some 200 students, faculty, and community members to inaugurate iCSUSM's first thnic Studies If They Come M in Morning: Angela Davis took part in civil rights protests ofthe 1960s and 70s. She is inor Program, an Voices of thefirstin a series ofIntercultural Speakers for CSUSM's new ethnic studies interdisciplinary minor program. (Courtesy photo/imdb.com) Resistance drawing on (1971). In 1980, Davis ran for vice president on* author of eight books and many coursework from nine different articles. She is an acclaimed inter- campus departments, will be held the Communist Party ballot. national speaker and remains a at the Center, following her lecToday Davis, an accomplished cultural theorist, is the strong force for political and ture. led to four deaths on the steps of a Marin County courthouse, Davis was implicated and ^became only the third woman in history to make the FBI's most wanted list. She was tried and acquitted after she spent 16 months in jail. Her experiences in jail prompted her to write her first book, Congratulations to James Paynter Newell and Jennifer Marie Veitch who were married Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001. Great Student Airfares available with y our JSiC or I YTC Bangkok Mexico London Paris Guadalajara Tokyo Orlando The groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Edward Newell. The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Veitch. James and Jennifer are students at California State University San Marcos. James is a dedicated editor and writer for The Pride student newspaper. We wish them both well on their journey together. enthetical. APA, MLA, Chicago, and all other formats are welcome as long as the paper represents the appropriate academic discipline. The PLS favors student writing and will privilege student manuscripts that are submitted with the recommendation of a faculty member who has pursued research in the student's field of study or published texts of a related kind. Staff and faculty contributions will also be considered. Photos or images (black and white preferred) of other artwork will also be accepted as an enhancement or as an alternative to manuscripts. Please The Pride Literary Supplement (PLS), a publi- submit images and text using the following instruccation of The Pride, is again seeking student writ- tions. ing representing inquiry and research across all academic disciplines pursued at CSUSM. Since its inception, California State University at San Marcos has committed itself to the cultivation of student writing. Across the disciplines, at every academic level, students are required to Submit a blind copy, with your name appearwrite and professors are asked to take writing seriing only on a cover sheet and essay title, your mailously. 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The Pride Literary Supplement CALL FOR PAPERS For judging and layout purposes: The Intercultural Speakers Series is a collaborative effort between Associate Students Incorporated (ASI), the Ethnic Studies Program, and Student Affairs. The series was created to foster the intellectual community on campus by bringing international speakers to CSUSM students each year. Students are also encouraged to suggest future speakers. Those who would like more information on the Intercultufal Speakers Series may contact the Student Affairs office at 750-4056. Davis' lecture will be held in the center's concert hall at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Admission to the event is free for CSUSM students with valid .ID, $5 for other students and seniors with ID, and $10 for the general public. The event is made possible through funds from Mission Federal Credit Union, ASI, and Instructionally Related Activities (IRA). am & U & ON sytepK* * 599 150 398 456 150 422 112 tm&s w* Located in the U CSD Price Center La Jolla mm 858-452-0630 tm 1-8OQ-2C0U NCIL kmtnc** Uadir-fe S s& lmt\ &l t www.counciltravel.coni THE GRADUATE ^ C M Q O L BMVERSITV W The Pride Office Commons 201 Submissions: Deadline for submissions: Submissions are currently being accepted for the upcoming Pride Literary Supplement. All forms of literary writing - expository, critical, theoretical and creative writing ~ are encouraged. For further information, contact The Pride Authors should avoid highly technical lanoffice by e-mail at pride@csusm.edu, or by phone guage, critical jargon, foreign, or mathematical language. When technical terms are essential, they at (760) 750-6099; or by fax at (760) 750-3345. should be explained to the reader. References to critical literature, where necessary, should be par- November 13,2001. Many opportunities for full funding with stipends ranging from $10,000 to $22,000, If you are from an American racial/ethme minority, call Associate Dean Poorman at ( 219) 6 31-8423* Formort mpmmfim* mil {219} 631-7706, &r write pike Unimrsity0fN0tre Dame, GmdmteAdmisswM, 502Mam Bmlding* N&im Bfflm* Indhma 46556*5602 E-w&U: gmd&d* / http:/fwumnd.idu?*gr£tdM€k/ Come see us at your qm&imle fair on October 15 �t he fctfitfe ' 4 Tuesday, October 9; 2001 B ees I nvade C ampus By MARY SUE WEBB Pride Staff Writer Individuals on campus may have seen the yellow and blackbanded yellow jackets around campus, and heard their distinct buzzing sounds. Tens of thousands yellow jackets, which are a type of wasp, are born in nests six to 12 inches in the dirt. Thousands of these wasps, however, are caught in the neonyellow plastic traps that have been placed around campus by the facilities department. The traps have been on campus for more than a year, and contain an attractant for the wasps — not poison. "We put a liquid in the traps that draws hornets, yellow jackets, bees, and basically anything that stings," said Daniel Kraus, who works for Facilities Services. Mark Martinez, an entomologist with the county's Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures, said that there would be many of these insects this fall, and many more during the spring. The rock blasting behind the Foundation buildings may be one reason for the increased numbers of yellow jackets this year at CSUSM, since the dirt is home for the yellow jackets. "Blasting may have disturbed them, but this year there are just a lot of them," said Martinez. George L. Jones, another • county entomologists explained the life cycle of the yellow jackets. "New queens are produced in the fall, and they're impregnated in November and December," said Jones. "The males usually die first, followed by the rest of the colony, and then the old queens." In the winter, the new pregnant queens leave the nest, then hide in tree bark, and stay inactive during the winter. "Not too many of the new queens survive," said Jones. "But the ones that survive start a new nest in February or March." The new queens will attract Bee trap at CSUSM (Pride photo/Mary Sue Webb) workers to help build the nest and to gather protein food. The abundance of vegetation in North County is one source of nectar for the adults. Many of the yellow jackets have also found food from scraps left near the cafeteria area on campus. The yellow jackets also eat caterpillars and cutworms. These wasps are not only found around the campus, but other schools, as well. In the past two weeks, entomologist Jones dug up 12 nests at an elementary school in San Pasqual Valley. "We heard that there were killer bees in Escondido at a school," said Jones. "When we got there, the TV cameras were there. But they were not killer bees, they were yellow jackets." By digging up the nests, Jones stopped the lifecycle of the immature queens. Each new queen would have produced approximately 8,000 yellow jackets by next spring. Dr. Karen Nicholson, director of CSUSM Student Health, said that there have not been an overwhelming number of students stung this year. Less than four percent of Americans, however, are hyper sensitive to hymenopterous insects, which include bees, wasps, and yellow jackets. Nicholson recommended that students visit V the WebMD.com site for prevention and first aid tips for treating yellow jacket stings: To avoid being stung, don't look or smell like a flower. Avoid brightly-colored clothing and perfume when outdoors. If someone is stung, do not remove the stinger. Yellow jackets don't leave a stinger. Elevate the stung limb and apply ice or a cold compress to the area to reduce swelling and pain. Wash the sting area with soapy water. Use topical steroid ointments or oral antihistamines to relieve itching. Normal and allergic reactions to stings can vary from normal non-allergic reactions at the time of the sting to normal non-allergic reactions hours or days after the sting; reactions include itching, residual rednessy and swelling at the sting site. Non life-threatening systemic allergic reactions can occur and life-threatening systemic allergic s reactions can occur. IRSS^ New Fellow Studying Academia Dr. Bethami Dobkin (Pride Photo/Amy Bolaski) By KEVIN HAWK Pride Staff Writer Students and faculty at CSUSM may have noticed a new face on campus - Dr. Bethami Dobkin is visiting from the University of San Diego this school year. Dobkin is one of 33 Fellows chosen nationwide by the American Council on Education (ACE). The ACE Fellow program is a leadership growth program used to reinforce the backbone of colleges and universities across the country. Dobkin will observe and learn from CSUSM academic programs, governance processes, and administrative decisionmaking processes. She will attend a variety of meetings, including the Budget Task Force, Provost's Council, Academic Senate, and the President's Cabinet. She will also have the opportunity to shadow President Gonzalez and Vice-President Dr. Robert Sheath each for one week, from whom she will gain different perspectives on academic leadership. So far, Dobkin has observed » « - tfc^ CSUSM struggle to gain an identity. "CSUSM is a young college that is trying to create a shared identity," said Dobkin. She is excited to see the process that academic leaders implement to accomplish this goal. In 1992, Dobkin wrote a book titled, Tales of Terror. "'Tales of Terror' has much in common with the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks," she said. "The book's main argument is that TV news does not encourage the spread of terrorism, but supports U.S. policy towards the use of military responses to terrorism " She also spoke about terrorism and the media during the open forum held on campus last week. Dobkin, who earned her bachelor's degree at Humboldt State University and received her master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Massachusetts, has taught at USD for the past 12 years as a professor of communication. She also is chair of the Department of Communication Studies at USD. Dobkin was encouraged to apply for the ACE Fellow Program after USD's provost approached her. The President of USD nominated Dobkin because she demonstrated strong leadership qualities. , USD continues to pay her yearly salary even though she is not teaching this year. By contract, she must serve USD for one year, and then she can accept other offers. Dobkin, however, said, "I don't see myself leaving USD." ^ H B antf tarnn then it is Wg eoougfi for oradyetffirt h rfedottan priorities are m the wrofig to Ignormg thestutentsisnntaGceptatJle m MORE MfGKMATMH. 1 BP WWWJiEALBflADUATUHl M M �Tuesday October 9,2001 5 P ow W ow Festivites E njoyed by Many o n Campus »Article cont. from pg. 1 Oceanside said, "This is the first Pow Wow I have ever been to, and I am completely hooked. I am definitely coming back. I can't even begin to explain what a wonderful experience this has been." The Pow Wow is an important part of Native-American traditions; they celebrate their heritage, and honor and pay respect to the ancestors of the past, and family and friends of the present and future. Men, women, and children from tribes including Cherokee, Kiowa, Kumeyaay, Luiseno, Navajo, Piaute, and Sioux, participated in this year's Pow Wow. Some of the scheduled events include the Blessing of the Grounds ceremony, the Grand Entry ceremony, Gourd dancing, honorariums, intertribal dancing, drumming, and Classifieds — Michelle L ee the Kumeyaay bird singers. More than 20 vendors also sold native jewelry, arts, crafts, clothing, incense, bow and arrow sets, books, wooden flutes, and food Indian fry bread and Navajo tacos were the most popular food that weekend. The Kaleo'Onalani Polynesian dancers were a new addition to this year's Pow Wow. On Saturday eve- ning, they performed several native dances representing the islands of Hawaii, New Zealand, Rapa Nui, Tahiti, and Tonga. "The entertainment is what draws you near, but as you stay and listen, you learn quite a lot," said Professor Brandon Cesmat of the Literature and Writing Studies Department. "It is just as informative as it is entertaining — a great experience." AISA also served a complimentary dinner Saturday night to express their appreciation for all who participated. "It is the Indian way — to feed your guests. Elders first, then everyone else," said Randy Edmonds, piaster of ceremonies. The Pow Wow marked the beginning of CSUSM's first Homecoming Week. S tudents! Advertise w ith The Pride for only Inside Sales Rep. Part-time/Full-time Work from home Call (760) 945-3890 Ext. 1# Help Wanted SDSU Foundation San Diego Choice Program PT Clerical Assistant, Comp. Skills Escondido Office Mon-Fridays Flexible Hours For Info call (619) 594-2827 Business Opportunity Part-time/Full-time Work from home Call (760) 945-3890/Ext. 1# "I can't even begin to explain what a wonderful experience this has been Correction The homecoming week celebration will not conclude on Friday evening with a masquerade dance in the Dome, as reported in last week's Pride. ASI changed the date for their masquerade dance last week, and will hold the dance at a later date. 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All areas, full time, flexible part time hours. $6.75 - $9.50 hourly Call Jacki 858-565-2144 Get Involved With Your Campus Today! rt H p J| %c i £ | f t> jhi Associated Stwdenlii Needs students for Committees that involve: Commencement ft• • .:Student Affairs l y5 r ^ i Communications JM} a n d other i s s u e d / \ concerning YOU/ / \\xioncajnpus. / / Come 203 and pick up arf applicationore-m&l Dustin Naylor at naylorl856@yafioo.com Get Involved Today! �The Pride 6 Tuesday, October 9, 2001 L ocal A uthor Speaks t o L iterature/Writing S tudents By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer Author and USD professor Dennis Clausen was on campus Wednesday to speak to students in Dr. Sue Fellow's Literature and Writing 475 class. The class, which investigates the writing process through the genre of the memoir, gave students the opportunity to hear Clausen read from his book Prairie Son, one of the literary works used in the course. Students were fortunate to have a chance to ask the author questions first-hand, in addition to listening to Clausen speak. Clausen said he "remembers things in pictures, which is quite useful as a writer." He noted the drawback to such a trait though, is that "the pictures are like stains on your carpet - you try and try, but you can't get them out." He joked that the scene from a bank deposit he made in 1967 is etched in his memory. Clausen's book is a heartwrenching tale of an orphaned boy adopted into a mid-West Depression-era household, not as a son but as a worker. The book is based on the true story of Lloyd Clausen, the author's father, who attempted to write his memoirs as he lay dying from cancer in a Houston, Texas trailer park in 1980. Seventeen years later Clausen would use those notes to write the book his father could not. Although written in the first person in the form of a letter to the younger Clausen, the book is the work of the son. When asked about the difficulty involved in keeping his own voice separate from his father's, Clausen said that, "Over time, as I reflect on the book and the writing, I have come to realize that there are essentially three voices in the book: mine, my father's, and Delores' (the person closest to Lloyd). But I was not aware of that when I wrote it." In the book, Lloyd's adoptive parents (Dennis's grandparents) are portrayed as heartless, cruel, and exploitive people. Clausen's relationship with his grandmother grows warmer, however, and years later she becomes remorseful for the way she had treated his father. "It was immensely painful," said Clausen, when asked if characterization of his grandmother in the book caused any strife (though she died in 1960). "Many nights during the writing process I would lie awake deciding that I could not continue the book. By morning, though, I would realize that I owed it to my father to finish it." Prairie Son, which Clausen wrote from exhaustive detective and interview work (much of which dates back to pre-Depression era Minnesota, as well as post-Depression), contains many real-life mysteries, but perhaps none so intriguing as the question of Delores' real parents. Like Lloyd, she too was adopted, although under much happier circumstances. Yet the identity of her real parents, thought by some to be Lloyd's mother, is never revealed. The question Dennis Clausen, author and local San Diegan signs a student's book after he spoke to Lit and Writing students. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) still haunts Clausen today, almost three years after the book was published. He still reads census records from the 1920s in an attempt to solve the mystery. Clausen said of writing the book, "I think by writing what he could of his memoirs under the strain of cancer, Dad was making one last attempt to reach out. In writing this book, I found the opportunity to do the same." Clausen closed his lecture by signing the students' books. Fall Film Preview : Part 1 By JOY WHITMAN Pride Staff Writer gig Max Keeble's Big Move Walt Disney Pictures released "Max Keeble's Big Move," O ct 5. Upon completing his first day of school, Max Keeble learns he is moving to a new city in a week. After his attempt to retaliate against all those who have bullied him in the past, he learns that he is not moving, and must face up to all of his antics. The cast includes, Alex D. Linz, Larry Miller, Jamie Kennedy, Zana Grey, and Josh Peck. Tim Hall is the director. Mike Wazowski is voiced by Billy Crystal. These two monsters, as well as the others in the monster world, believe that children are toxic, and that any direct contact with them could be disastrous. The eclectic group includes the factory's crab-like CEO, Henry J. Waternoose (James Coburn), the beguiling serpent-haired receptionist Celia (Jennifer Tilly) and the sarcastic chameleon monster, Randall Boggs (Steve Buscemi) who is scheming to replace Sully. From the human world is Boo, a girl who turns the monster world upside down. was a junior champion tennis player and won the U.S. Nationals three years in a row. Almost all memory of the brilliance of these children was erased by two decades of betrayal, failure and disaster, as a result of their father, Royal, (Gene Hackman). Angelica Huston plays Etheline, Royal's wife. With the help of Danny Glover and Bill Murray, "The Royal Tenenbaums" attempts to tell the story of what happens to this family one fateful reunion. Beauty and the Beast Bad Company Walt Disney Pictures' animated feature "Beauty and the Beast" will be re-released on New This Christmas, Touchstone Pictures and Jerry Bruckhemier Films Years Day of next year to mark its 10th bring Anthony Hopkins and Chris Anniversary. Along with digitally reRock together for an action comedy mastered format with improved picture tentatively titled "Bad Company." and sound quality, comes a never-beforeHopkins portrays Gaylord Oakes, a seen version of the film. It will feature veteran CIA agent who will attempt the song, "Human Again" which was to turn sarcastic, street-wise Jake I written for the original film by Howard Hayes (Rock) into a savvy spy in Ashman and Alan Menken, and will be Monsters, Inc. nine days. This "mission improbable" must happen performed by the ensemble of characters who delighted Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios ("Toy Story") bring another computer-animated feature with before they negotiate a sensitive nuclear weapons deal us with "Be Our Guest." Watch it again to see why it with terrorists. ranks as one of the studios best and the only animated "Monsters, Inc." film to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Picture. Monsters, Inc. is the largest scare factory in the monster world, and monster James P. Sullivan, nicknamed The Royal Tenen- baums Sully (voiced by John Goodman), is the expert "kid Touchstone Picscarer." His scare assistant, best friend and roommate, tures will also release "The Royal Tenenbaums" on Christmas. The Tenenbaums were a family of geniuses until they separated. Chas(Ben Stiller) was the child who bought real estate in his early teens. Margot (Gwyneth Paltrow) was a playwright in the ninth grade and received a Braverman Grant of $50,000. Richie (Luke Wilson) �Arts & Entertainment The Pride Tuesday, October 9,2001-7 Z oolander I s Like, Really, Really Good D „ A X/V BOLASKI By AMY DAT A OT/T Pride Graduate Intern Narcissism reigns supreme in "Zoolander," a comedy that satirizes a world that exists as a satire in and of itself - the often misunderstood and misrepresented life of the supermodel. In this case that model is Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller), the excruciatingly stupid "Male Model of the Year" title holder, who, after losing the crown to newcomer and equally vapid Zenmaster Hansel (Often Wilson, Stiller's sidekick in "Meet the Parents") decides there must be something more to life than "being really, really good looking." What that something is never completely surfaces - but it really doesn't matter. Wilson, who comes replete with some sort of vague Eastern philosophy, custom-designed scooter and his very own Sherpa, is hilarious; and Stiller, who revives and reinvents his 1996 VH1/ Vogue Fashion Awards character of the same name is gutbusting at times. Refreshingly inane, "Zoolander" is a veritable smorgasbord of inside jokes that pokes fun at everything from collagen injections to model/actors (appropriately dubbed Slashies). What keeps this sort of popculture kvetching fresh is the multitude of Slashies who appear in the film, most of whom gamely play along with actor-slashdirector-slash-screenwriter-slash star Ben Stiller, making fun of themselves and each other. Note Fred Durst, Lenny Kravitz and Vince Vaughn, and one of those Backstreet Boys-slash- N'Sync people, and a bevy of others. "When a sketch-based movie works, it works really well, and when it doesn't, it really, really doesn't," said Stiller. "Zoolander" lands perhaps somewhere in the middle - the film's more the caliber of Stiller's recent efforts, ''Something About Mary" and "Meet the Parents," than that of the unfortunate "Cable Guy," which Stiller directed, and "If Lucy Fell" (No, I don't remember it either.) While "Zoolander" is floundering a bit at the box office, due in part, possibly, to a plot revolving around an assassination .. __ . w W attempt in New York City, popThere is no limit to the spoofs far-fetched it's surprisingly plauMilla Jovovich as Katinka, culture aficionados and suckers here - one would have to watch sible. dominatrix-slash-assassin-slashalike can appreciate "Zoolander" "Zoolander" numerous times to The orgy scene at Hansel's collagen junkie. Jovovich spends for its alternately self-deprecat- catch all the references, recog- tripped-out commune/apartment/ much of the film slinking around ing and mocking representation nize the sometimes thickly-veiled sanctuary is much more fun - it in fetish garb, alternately glaring of all "the beautiful people" hold put-downs and catch the impres- involves, as Stiller says, "a little and muttering insults in an accent sacred. sive number of cameos. Tyson person and a Maori tribesman." I that bears a striking resemblance Stiller questioned releasing Beckford, Claudia Schiffer, think the Sherpa may have even to Russian. Come to think of it, the film after the tragic events designer Tommy Hilfiger, social- been included, actually. I recall Katinka bears a striking resemof Sept. 11. "You go blance to Natasha, the femmethrough every emotion," fatale of "Rocky and Bullwinkle" he said, "wondering if fame - the antithesis of Jovovich's it's right to release, much turn as the renowned martyr less even talk about it. of "Joan of Arc." Watch for It does seem so trivial the multiplicity of double entenin the wake Of what hapdres here - they're what make pened." "Zoolander" fun. While the shots of David Bowie - just because the New York City skyhe's in the film, and acts as line, in which the World judge in jury in the hilarious Trade Center towers are "walk-off" competition between conspicuously missing, Derek and Hansel. If I remember are unsettling, Stiller correctly he doesn't fall prey thought it would be "jarto one of those slash sort of ring" to leave them in, so characterizations, although he is the towers were digitally conveniently married to Iman, erased. Stiller called his one of those important people film "a silly diversion." audacious enough to get by with "Hopefully ... It will a one-name, universally recogbe good for people to nized moniker. Kind of like many have a few laughs," of those actor/model people who Stiller said. do this in "real life." Prada, anyIf it's comic relief one? Stiller was going for in As you might guess, most the film, he achieves of that plot-slash-storyline thing it, for the most part. gets wrapped up in the end - but Dejected, Derek decides the "Frankie Goes to Hollywood" to retire his famous "Blue brainwashing/assassination conSteel" look, the one that's nection is much more entertaincatapulted him onto billing than the actual unfolding boards and countless of events. If you've ever delved magazine covers a fteij| into the shallow lake that is the humiliating himself at a nl| world of modeling or can't get awards show (somewhat| enough of pop culture referents, reminiscent of the idiocy! see "Zoolander." You won't be captured in "real life"] disappointed. awards shows.) And if narcissism's not your It doesn't help that-! cup of tea, consider nepotism Time reporter Matilda Ben Stiller tgkes his comedy skit of the 1990's and turns it into a full-length film, Stiller's parents, sister, and wife Jeffries (Stiller's wife, all appear in the film. Even the Zoolander. (Courtesy photo/zoolander. com) actress Christine pair's dog, Kahlua, makes an Taylor) has recently shredded the ite Paris Hilton, Garry Shandling a pair of Finnish dwarves. appearance. In hopes of avoiding the sort mind-numbingly ignorant Derek and Sandra Bernhard all appear "Zoolander" succeeds where in a cover story. On a quest for as themselves, as does Winona of infinite digress stoner Hansel many other like-minded films self-discovery and that ever- elu- Ryder, who costarred with Ben would approve of, let me distill trip over themselves - it makes some of the high points - there fun of itself, of its stars, of pop sive search for something beside Stiller in "Reality Bites." Mythology fans will appreci- are quite a few. "being really, really good-lookculture in general, and has a Will Ferrell as Mugatu, who fabulous time doing it. Of course ing," Derek treks home to his ate Stiller's take on Narcissus and his reflection (updated for 2001 rather resembles a clownish, it's stupid; the sheer brainlessroots and himself. As Derek continues to ponder with the substitution of a dirty cracked-out Elton John with a ness of the whole thing makes his future, which includes vague New York gutter for Narcissus' perm (who actually resembles it a decadent guilty pleasure. plans for a "Center for Kids clear pond) - questions all that is himself, come to think of it. Pretend you're off to participate Who Can't Read Good," reign- real and remarkable in his aero- That satire, again.) Ferrell's cer- in some sort of film-slashing designer and queen Mugatu sol -canned life, and conspiracy tainly highstrung enough for art-slash-avante garde cultural ("Saturday Night Live's" Will theorists will get a kick out of it, and his never-ending supply milieu, and make a run for Ferrell) is busy working out a "Zoolander's" take on the last of empire-wasted pseudo-renais- "Zoolander." plan to assassinate the prime two centuries of political assas- sance jumpsuits are a visual high You'll like, laugh really, realsinations - one so ridiculously point. minister of Maylasia. ly hard. Bandits By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer MGM's latest, "Bandits?,' offers a refreshing take on a subject seemingly exhausted: the bank heist. The yin-yang pairing of Bruce Willis' character Joe Blake to Billy Bob Thornton's Terry Collins yields a thoroughly original, entertaining experience. Willis gives the role a depth and sensibility he is not often known for ("Die Hard", "Die Harder", "Die Really Hard", "Die Hardest") but one that he is capable of ("Bonfire of the Vanities", "Pulp Fiction".) The terminally chameleonistic Thornton always crafts a character whose subtleties are engaging yet believable ("Sling Blade", "A Simple Plan"). Joe, (Willis) as the semi-macho action figure, is clearly the brawn of the operation, albeit given to reading Chinese philosophy. Terry (Thornton) is an ultracerebral hypochondriac at the mercy of the power of suggestion (a shortcoming capitalized upon to comic effect by Joe) whose intelligence makes him the brains of the duo. His sensitivities provide a plethora of plot twists and witty dialogue. Terry's best line is, "Love is like a wish that hides in your heart where no one can find it. It's also time-consuming." When disillusioned and imbalanced housewife Kate Wheeler (Cate Blanchett of "Elizabeth") lands in their midst, the film seems bound to dissolve into a 'two guys and a girl' cliche, but director Barry Levinson and screenwriter Harley Peyton work well together to ground the characters' behavior in reality. (Well, as real as Hollywood allows, in any case). Together, of course, Terry and Joe form the perfect man, and the dynamic between the three takes on energy of its^own. Joe's lovable but dim-witted cousin and would-be stuntman, Harvey (Troy Garity of "Steal This Movie", "Bohemia") rounds out the team as the get-away driver. Each heist has its own personality, revealing a little more of the cast with every unpredictable close call and unimaginable quirk. Original, smart and funny, "Bandits" draws the viewer in with the characters, yet it is the unexpected plot and witty dialogue that make the film a solid view. In the theater, the audience exploded into laughter and clapped numerous times. Do yourself a favor and go see it. "Bandits" opens Friday, and is rated PG-13 by the MPAA, with a running time of 113 minutes. �$ TuesdayrOcl,ob^r9?;20Ql Opinion War and Killing I nnocent Civilians The recent destruction of the World Trade Center in New York represents a watershed in the history of America, and in the history of western civilization itself. Islamic fundamentalists have declared war on us, and on everything that western civilization stands for (individualism, capitalism, science, technology, secularism, economic prosperity, the pursuit of individual happiness) in the name of their barbarous ideology which practices the exact opposite (otherworldly mysticism, anti-materialism, totalitarian theocracy, sacrifice of the individual to the collective). They have declared war on us. The question now is: Will we declare war on "them"? • If we do not, if we respond weakly or not at all, then the terrorists will only become further emboldened, and these recent attacks will come to be seen as just an initial salvo, a shot across the bow. We will have to prepare ourselves for much worse to come, both in scale and frequency. We will have to start worrying about biological or chemical weapons in the air, about miniature nuclear bombs in our cities. These things are indeed unthinkable — but it is time to start thinking about them. The unthinkable has already happened in New York City. In order to prevent this, in order to wipe out the threat of terrorism for good, we must absolutely crush the terrorists and everything that makes them possible. This means declaring war against the countries that sponsor, support, and house terrorists, and replacing their governments with free, pro-Western regimes. If we do less, if we simply wipe out the particular bands of terrorists responsible for the recent tragedy, we will leave intact the structure for these same countries to finance and develop a new network of terror. We know who these countries are, and we have known for decades. We must immediately declare war against Afghanistan and Iran, and subsequently Syria, Libya, Iraq, and Sudan (if they remain recalcitrant). One frequent concern is that, if we attack and bomb these countries, as a collateral consequence, innocent civilians will die. This is an unfortunate truth; but we must be very clear on the moral issues that are at stake. If it were always wrong to undertake any military action in which civilians might or would die, then it would have been wrong in WWII for the Allies to drop even a single conventional bomb on Japan and Germany. But far from being wrong, it was morally "imperative" that the Allies act as they did during the war. Consider the following situation: A criminal takes a hostage, and holds that person in front of his body as a shield. The criminal then draws a bead on you with his gun, and prepares to fire in what will certainly be a fatal shot. Do you fire first? Of course — it is fully morally justifiable for you to fire back to defend yourself, even if there is a high probability or even certainty that the hostage will be injured or killed as well as the criminal. The only alternative is to lose your own life. The full moral blame for the hostage's death rests with the criminal. He is the one who constructed the situation; he is the one who put everyone's life in danger. The criminal would have killed at least one person; you are fully morally justified in making sure that person is not you. The moral issue is identical when considering making war against a country that threatens us. For example, imagine that Saddam Hussein is developing chemical and biological weapons, and long-range missiles on which to deliver them into our cities. This is a clear threat to our safety and lives. The only real, viable, long-term solution is to eliminate Saddam Hussein and his regime, which can only be accomplished by a war against Iraq. Would some Iraqi civilians perish? Yes. But the moral responsibility for their deaths would rest squarely on the shoulders of Saddam Hussein. He is the one imperiling all of our lives (ours and his own countrymen), he is the one in effect using civilians as a human shield (something which he did explicitly and deliberately during the Gulf war). Analogous to the hostage situation described above, someone is going to die, either our civilians, or Iraq's. We are fully morally justified in making sure it's not us. And Saddam Hussein bears the full moral responsibility for any and all deaths in the situation. To the extent that civilians are aiding a dictator who threatens us, even involuntarily, we are even more fully morally justified in taking actions that might or will result in their deaths. For example, imagine in WWII that some Eastern European concentration camp prisoners are being forced to work in German munitions factories, building weapons to be used against us. Not only is it morally justified, it is morally "imperative" that we bomb that factory, regardless of possible innocent civilian deaths. Once again, the blood would entirely be on the Nazi's hands. Civilians in Iraq would be in a similar position (in the example given above), in that every productive action they take which increases the strength and wealth of the country, and hence Iraq's military potential, is a threat to us. Even if their productive efforts are forcibly siphoned off by Saddam, against their will, it is still a fact that their actions only strengthen Saddam, and pose an increasing threat to us. But, in addition to this, consider that a significant fraction of the citizens in the Arab peninsula support the actions of their governments and the terrorists. To the extent that they denounce the U.S. as the Great Satan, to the extent they are thrilled that America is under attack, they are not innocent victims. They are full and willing supporters of the killers, and this makes the civilians even more of a threat to us — and erases their innocence. They become full, complicit participants in the threats to our lives. Similarly, to the extent that citizens of the Arab countries support their governments and the terrorists, they are not innocent; and to the extent that they are innocent, they will welcome our attacks and attempts to eradicate their governments. It is an absolute, foregone certainty that innocent civilians are going to die in the coming months and years. The only question open to us is, will if be our civilians or theirs? Robert Tarr The Pride Thoughts on...Life's Voyage "Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life." - Les Brown Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. -Ralph Waldo Emerson It is an ironic habit of human beings to run faster when we have lost our way. -Rollo May separate self than when he sets out on a journey. - John Dos Passos "Make voyages. Attempt them, There's nothing else. -Tennessee Williams "If you don't really know where you want to go, it makes no difference which road you take." -Neil Young Compiled by Melanie Addington -i A man is never more his single Battle of the Sexes is responsible. JUSTIN: Exactly! That's it. Her biological clock is ticking, and she sees a good father. The reason she likes the kid so much is she already considers him a son. She has hooked her claws in, and is going in for the k ill Battled by: JUSTIN ANDREWS and KIMBOYARSKY Pride Staff Writers JUSTIN: This week, a student came to us with a problem. A guy told us that his girlfriend has managed to swoop her way into a familiar situation we like to call, "rocking the cradle " and the guy doesn't like it. She has already brought his 3-yearold son to her parents' house, and he came back saying grandpa and. grandma. The family loves this kid. She takes him to daycare every morning, buys him toys, and even a puppy. She's way out of line, especially for the first month of the relationship. She just wants to get in his pants. KIM: Ok, just because she likes a cute 3-year-old toddler and his dad that makes her a psycho? I doubt his problem is her trying to get into his pants. More than likely his problem is commitment. He's still running like a baby. Maybe he should be wearing the diapers. Grow up already. KIM: Ok, interrupt me again, and I'm going in for the kill. As I was saying, she's just excited that she thought she had met this great guy, but in reality he is just another dog in the pack that puts his tail between his legs and then turns and runs. He is lucky to find someone that is willing to acceptliim, baggage and all. AUSTIN: Doesn't a man have a say in who raises his child, and who he spends the rest of his life with? Instead of being cynical and just cracking on the guy, you need to realize she's child hungry, obsessive, and manipulative. KIM: This girl needs to ditch the dude, no matter how deceiving his charm is. In the end, he's just the typical guy, only this one is carrying serious baggage. JUSTIN: Baggage smaggage, even if he decides to ditch her, she'll still be locked in* I say throw her in a box marked "Timbuktu," and pay the extra cash for overnight delivery. Who won this time? Justin and Kim welcome all responses and ideas. If anyone would like to write a "Battle of the Sexes," e-mail The Pride at pride@csusm.edu. JUSTIN: He has a child, that kind of commitment makes a relationship look like managing a goldfish. I'm sure he doesn't mind getting some play, but she's breaking the rules of engagement. No leaching onto the balls. KIM: Ok, maybe she is slightly excited about this guy, who she probably believes The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor Opinion Editor Feature Editor Graduate Intern Assistant Editor FWS Worker Advisor Melanie Addington Victoria B. Segall Lisa Lipsey Claudia Ignacio Amy Bolaski James Newell Victor Padilla Madeleine Marshall submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. 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Letters should be California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-maili ptide@csusm.edu http: //www. csusmpride.com �The :Pride Letters We. a s A mericans, M ust E xamine o ur C onscience I am writing this letter to share my personal thoughts regarding last Tuesday's terrorist attacks against the U.S. While I certainly do not justify/condone those acts of violence, I certainly wasn't as shocked as most people seem to have been. As a matter of fact, the only aspect I found quite surprising in all of it was the deftness with which it was executed. I did not know, now I know, that the Pentagon and the White House were that vulnerable. In my humble, but considered opinion, it is time for America to, as we Catholics used to say, "examine our conscience" with respect to our foreign policy. I mean, the strongest and largest economic and military power to emerge in the 21st century, and we refuse to engage in the Middle East issues! We assume a "Hands-Off" approach as if it l\ies<ia£ G&oWf 9,20O(j'9 was a free market issue and we're waiting for the inexorable logic of the "Invisible Hand" to solve that one. On a series of issues, the current Administration consistently antagonizes not just potential enemies but also friends/ allies. Bush appears bent on ripping up the 1972 Antiballistic Missiles Treaty and setting off another arms race. America, with its history of racism, yet insensitive to its own racial makeup, walked out from mere participation in a racial conference that merely sought to rebuke Israel. What message are we trying to send to the world anyway? My-way-or the-highway, I guess. What is the charm? Rather than cooperate on issues such as the Kyoto protocol on climate change. Such unilateralist view irritates the heck out of me - a loyal U.S. citizen. How much more a sworn adversary? It makes me feel that the Bush Administration misses the point like a sick [expletive]. When the U.S. missiles hit their targets in Baghdad a few years ago, Americans cheered at how perfect our weapons of mass destruction had become. Never mind that innocent Iraqi women and children were killed. That was just too bad ... "collateral damage", we say. Fine. Africa has a number of applicable proverbs, one of which comes to mind: when elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers. But when the terrorists succeed in killing innocent Americans and the Palestinians cheer, we call them enemies/ devils. We talk like children. Don't we see? I've found that intolerance with others generates intolerance with me. It would appear that Americans know how to dish it out but don't know how to take it. Those Palestinians deserve a peaceful state to call their own just as much as Israel does. But when America vocally and unwaveringly supports Israel and sits by and watches Israel assassinate Palestinians on a daily basis, Palestinians consider America as evil/enemy. The U.S. is at one of those rare but fortunate moments in history (the lone superpower, for God's sake) when it can shape the Middle East. "To whom much is given, much is expected." I incline to the opinion that what God has not done for the Middle East, America must do. But for as long as we vacillate, no long will we pay dearly for the dubious pleasures of not having made up our minds. To turn our backs on the Middle East is at best cowardly, and at worst evil. Why the blinders? One thing is being down played in all this and that is the bin Ladens of this world were once staunch stooges of the U.S. who were discarded when they were no longer needed. We create monsters that we think we can control. You only have to watch a couple of James Bond movies to know that that is not true! The chairs are turned. We are caught in the toils of our own selfishness. So as we pray for the innocent American lives lost as a result of the terrorism and for peace in America, let us also "pray for peace in the Middle East". After all, we are all God's children. God bless the world! May Akabogu-Collins Economics Dept. CSUSM What D o We D o Now? By: PATTY SELESKI lions around the world for many the international landmine treaty, Professor of History and Depart- decades. Millions of others, in our delinquency in paying our ment Chair Sudan, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, United Nations dues or our rejecKashmir, Colombia, Chechnya, tion of the International CrimiBoth the editors of the Pride and the College of Arts and Sci"One bit of good that might come out ofthis ences are to be congratulated for sponsoring Thursday's forum on horror is that the U.S. will become more conwhat has just become 'America's scious that its future is linked inextricably new war' on terrorism. But will we as, a university community, for good or evil - with the future of billions of stop with this one event? others with whom we share this planet. That, Certainly there are many and not Americans domination of world marpeople at CSUSM who have already responded and who will kets, is what globalization is about." continue to respond to the crisis as individuals. These folks will etc., where people lived in war nal Court? Do we care, or even give' blood and donations of zones before Sept. 11 and con- know, what.nations think of the money and other required sup- tinue to live in war zones would US? Can we see the irony that plies. Many of our students will be surprised to learn that it is the the US, which only months ago be called up to serve because they U.Si's 'war' that is now called the insisted on its right to run a uniare either active duty or reserve "first war of the twenty-first cen- lateral foreign policy by rejecting members of the armed forces. tury." the Kyoto accords, proceeding But what will the university Don't get me wrong: the US with nuclear missile defense, and do? What does a great uni- is a great country. The issue that refusing to sign on to UN convenversity do in response to events I'm struggling with however is tions regarding small arms tradlike these? The founding mis- this: How can we even begin to ing, now unilaterally demands sion statement of the university understand the world after Sep- coerced multilateralism by the has committed the university tember 11 if we don't pay atten- President declaring that the rest to a global perspective and to tion to that world by becoming of the world is either with us or making sure that students can informed global citizens? Or, if against us? locate themselves in an increas- citizens and policy-makers alike Of course, this does not mean ingly interdependent world. The continue to remain oblivious to that the U.S. is to blame for all first mission statement expressed the rest Qf the world? The Con- the problems in the world, or that an admirably cosmopolitan ideal. fident reassurance of President any of the victims in DC, New The current mission statement, Bush is notwithstanding, I can York or Pennsylvania were guilty however* makes no mention of tell you that history is not on of anything - far from it. We need tjhe rest of the world or even the his side. Rather, history shows us to remember that those who perrest of the United States, It some- that 'wars' against terrorism are ished in the September 11 attacks how assumes that because we are not, in general, won by military were innocent victims. One bit of a public university that our focus means. Instead, freedom from good that might come out of this must be the region and the state. terrorism requires us to address horror is that the U. S. will shake It equates the success of our mis- the conditions that create terror- off its complacency and become sion with a narrow parochialism. ists. We must pay more attention more conscious that its future is To be sure, CSUSM is not to the rest of the world - to linked inextricably - for good or alone in focusing inward. its needs and aspirations, to the evil - with the future of billions of Throughout history, Americans differential impact that global- others with whom we share this have tended to ignore the world ization has had on the rest of planet. That, and not America's beyond these shores and to think the world. If we pause to con- domination of world markets, is of the U.S. as a place immune sider other states at all, we would what globalization is about. from the troubles that plague worry more about how others see ' Universities must do their other countries. As many have us. Do most of us even have a part in replacing obliviousness pointed out, terrorism has been clue about how the rest of the with awareness, myopia with a part of everyday life for mil- world sees the US's refusal to sign better vision. But how can CSUSM help foster more cosmopolitan attitudes in its faculty, students and curricula? I suggest that the answer lies in rejecting the parochialism of state and region. Just look around you. In how many courses at CSUSM can you learn about global issues, histories or cultures anywhere but in the United States and/or to a lesser extent in Mexico and Latin America? It is not that these issues are unimportant but that others issues are equally and sometimes even more important. Where is CSUSM's commitment to Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South Asia and the Pacific? Or even to Europe in all its post-1989 complexity? In how* many courses can students learn about the structural problems of globalization, about international politics and transnational organizations, cosmopolitan justice and international ethics, comparative religions or comparative governments? The answer, regrettably, is too few. Certainly CSUSM's art and literature programs do a somewhat better job at addressing global cultures. We should be glad for our second language requirement, even if we are currently limited in the number of languages we are able to offer. Art and literature are important, but they are not enough. At times like these, definitions of culture centered in literature and the arts can only take us 'so far. In order to fulfill CSUSM's founding mission of global awareness, we need to do more. We need to build programs that include, indeed that emphasize, the transnational realities of globalization and of opposition to globalization in all their manifestations. The times require it. Students must also do their part. Departments will continue to be understandably wary about increasing their global offerings if students do not take the courses - especially because departments live and die by meeting their ever-growing enrolment targets. Students might fault the paucity of 'globally oriented' courses on campus, but check out their enrolments sometime. By taking these classes and asking for more, students can lead the curriculum in a new direction. Students have another role to play, for if the curriculum shortchanges global awareness, so does student life on our campus. Where is a campus chapter of Amnesty International or of the nationwide, student-led, anti-sweatshop movement? The list could go on. Right now, the campus and the nation are traumatized by the consequences of terror and anxious about this 'new' war and about what is to come. This is a good moment in which to reorient ourselves outwards, towards the rest of the world, and to demand that the campus do the same. HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. 300 words or less preferred. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. �Letters 10 Tuesday, October 9,2001 Stack Parking Ineffective Stack parking is not cost effective. Very simply, money spent building a parking lot or parking structure produces physical parking spaces that will last for years, decades even. However money spent on stack parking only produces parking spaces while the money is spent ~ there is no lasting effect. Stack parking must go. As we all know,, the evacuation of the school, and thus the emptying of the parking lots, is a slow process. Doubleparking cars into parking places would significantly complicate and slow the emptying of the parking lot. The evacuation of school is a contingency that must be considered. CSUSM has been evacuated before Sept. 11, 2001 due to a brush fire, and someday, will probably be evacuated again; stack parking would definitely impede the evacuation. Stack parking must go. CSUSM is a public school, therefore it is the responsibility of the administration at CSUSM to spend the money of taxpayers and students in a manner that is not wasteful, and will benefit the students at CSUSM. There is also a responsibility for the safety of everyone on campus, and this includes not hampering the ability to empty the parking lots in an orderly and* timely fashion. In the interests of both public safety and fiscal responsibility, CSUSM should provide lasting solutions to on-campus parking, not temporary and wasteful stack parking. ~ David J. Ludwig CSUSM STUDENT Educate Misguided Peaceniks Say that you happen to come across a peace rally held by naive, zit faced college idiots. Until now you have thought that they were lost souls but we at the Committee for Common Sense have devised a strategy to teach them why force is sometimes needed: 1. Approach pampered, ignorant rich kids regurgitating washed out slogans such as "give peace a chance" and condemning United States retaliations before they even happen. 2. Proceed to engage the misguided by asking if military force is appropriate. 3. Remove silver spoon from the misguided's mouth. 4. When the misguided says "No," ask, "Why not?" 5. Wait until the misguided says something to the effect of, "Because that would just cause more innocent deaths, and we should not cause more violence." 6. At any point now feel free to interrupt the misguided by firmly stomping on their foot. 7. When the misguided gets back up to up to punch you, point out that it would be a mistake and contrary to their values to respond with any sort of physical response, because that would, " cause more violence, suggest that they explore a more diplomatic avenue to resolve iany conflict they might have with you." 8. Wait until the misguided agrees and promises not to commit additional violence. 9. This time kick the misguided in the shin. 10. If necessary repeat steps 6 through 9 until the misguided understands that sometimes the only way to end violence is by a violent response in the name of peace. *Note, This is a theoretical model to disprove peacenicks. In no way is the Committee for Common Sense advocating violence towards any person or groups. As a free person in a free society, we must respect others First Amendment Rights, including their rights to be stupid. Further, as a free person you bare full responsibility for your actions. Darren Marks V alium f or A merica By JUSTIN ANDREWS Pride Staff Writer Have you noticed the American esprit de corp lately? We all want to fight. Most people's attitudes are sitting on a lookout tower ready to snipe anyone who infringes their space, opinion, freedom of speech, or any other American ideal. What happened? Since those shit heads attacked us, everyone has had so much unfocused, pent-up anger, and now we seem to be subconsciously taking it out on each other. In conversations, you can't make a joke about the President without someone throwing the stink eye at you. So out of curiosity, I sported my "I Voted for Gore" shirt, and walked down the Pacific Coast Highway in downtown Oceanside just to see what kind of response I'd get. I got the stink eye from just about everyone, not to mention a group of marines who made me remove my shirt and watched me as I walked away to be sure I didn't put it back on. Around the corner an elderly couple told me how fortunate this country was that Gore wasn't elected because we all might be dead right now. After a few seconds, I realized the old man wasn't making a joke, so I abruptly curbed my laughter and saw how serious this problem was. Everyone has been more argumentative, more opinionated, and less willing to listen than I've ever experienced in the 21 years I've been here. It's right here at Cal State San Marcos. Without going out and looking for trouble, like me, you may just want to pay attention to the last few editions of The Pride student newspaper. For example, in a recent special edition concerning the attack, some students wrote that they were very disappointed by the way the fraternities behaved on the morning before school was evacuated, and continued to call, playing music and conducting fraternity business ignorant and apathetic acts. I don't know if anyone knew what they were doing that morning. Everyone was in shock, and handled things in their own matter, their own comfort level. Fingers were pointed for no real reason at all, except for emotional aggression, frustration, grief, or whatever you want to call it. I'm not a shrink. Of course, when the paper came out, the fraternities read this arid reacted the same way you'd expect the rest of American to act on Osama bin Laden. One fraternity member wrote an opinion back, in retaliation, to what was written about his fraternity. Retaliation seems to be the motto in the U.S. right now, but a higher degree of vengeance was added to this opinion, calling the original opinion slanderous while harshly pointing out the virtuous aspects of the fraternities that the original authors did not see. Remember, The Pride represents the students' voice. Anyone can write and say whatever they feel like, and it's nice to see students using that privilege, but we're pointing our innocent "fingers of guilt" at each other. And that's wrong. These last few weeks have been hard on all of us. I'm not going to subject you to more examples of people being ridiculous to each other, because you all know what I'm saying, in one way or another. If you don't understand, go listen to some hippie music and you should get my point. I just don't whine like that. And I'll close with this statement from a smart guy, "Americans are all colors, all cultures, all beliefs, all opinions, all emotions, all people who want the $ame right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." The Pride Graduation A Student Problem I have attended this university for the past four years and am irritated by the fact that the administration of this university takes it upon itself to make decisions for us, the students, on matters that it knows affect us deeply, and in which we would like to partake, or at least be made aware of. When I inquired why we are kept out of the loops, and why our university administration fails to communicate such vital information to us, I was told that we were supposed to find out from ASI (Associated Students, Incorporated). When I asked them why they did not inform us, they didn't answer me, and told me that I should speak to them at a later date. ASI's lack of response to my inquiry, and our graduation committee's assumption that we would be fine with the decision just goes to show that they really don't care about what goes on here at CSUSM, so long as it does not affect them. The fact that we are eight months from graduating, and that at least half of the students on this campus still think graduation is at Palomar, not Del Mar, angers me. This university's administration and ASI obviously lack in their ability to make the students aware of vital information. (True, they did send out a flyer to students who had applied to graduation regarding the venues they had looked at, but this was not until after the decision was made). They say they tire here for the students, to serve and support them — this lack of communication proves otherwise. I sincerely hope that in the future we are all kept in the loop in matters that affect us in any way, shape, or form. We, as students, should have been and still should be allowed to: 1. Brainstorm/give feedback on ideas of places we thought were suitable to hold our graduation. 2. Vote on such a place in the same way we vote for our associated student government members. 3. If we really want to have graduation on campus we should be involved in a new search for an area closer to campus, and one which we do not have to be weary of entering upon our own risk (Palomar's track). 4. We should know why, how, and what was done about searching for a place — not just why it cannot be used. I personally would like to be involved in the search for a closer-to-campus-site committee, and would appreciate support from the rest of you,. CSUSM's student body. I know I will be told that there is no way we can have graduation on this campus (lie), or closer to campus. Of course the university will lose the deposit it gave Del Mar, so be it. We should have been notified before the decision was finalized. It also amazes me that only two current students were on the committee, which searched for a graduation site. Only two out of the 2,000+ students were notified and involved in the decision-making process. Is the rest of the student body just chopped liver? Do we have no say in what goes on here at CSUSM and how it affects us? I implore you: show up and certainly speak up at the graduation open forum on Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. below the clock tower! Alicia Mendi Grad Forum Co-coordinator Students G raduation F orum CSUSM: The open forum on graduation will be here soon! It will take place Thursday, Oct. 11 from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ACD 102 Mezzanine (Founders' Steps). At this time I would like to extend an agenda to those who can attend the forum. Reply to this email with an approximate time you can attend/ would like to speak, and I will have a space reserved. Please make your way to the microphone before your time to speak comes up. This forum is for anyone and everyone who wants to voice their opinion on the graduation decision: where they think it should be held, what they think could have been done differently in the decisionmaking/location choosing pro- cess, etc. Basically, anything you have to say on/about the graduation topic. It would be greatly appreciated if all of you attended. We would also like you to sign a petition, which we will be circulating, to have graduation kept on campus. For those who cannot make the forum, please email me your concerns along with consent to read it at the forum and they will be read. Please remember to sign the petition ASAP. This is your time to voice your concerns to the administration and have them answered. Get the answers to your questions once and for all. Robert F. McArdle II Coordinator "Forum on Graduation" mcard001@csusm.edu �The Pride Calendar E VENTS Tuesday, Oct. 9 Homecoming Men's Soccer Game Time: 4 p.m. Location: Mangrum Field Wednesday, Oct. 10 Does your club have weekly meetings? Let students know through The Pride calendar. All calendar information can be sent to The Pride editors at pride@csusm.edu Tuesday, October 9,200011 Wednesday, Oct. 17 Latino Food Festival and Concert Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p:m. Location: Dome Plaza There will be a Latino food festival and concert in commemoration of Latino/Latina Heritage Month. There will be food samples, and the rock band "Emaue" will perform. C lubs Intercultural Speaker Series Presents Angela Davis Time: 7 p.m. Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido Davis, an internationally recognized scholar, writer, lecturer, and activist, will discuss ethnic studies, and activism related to prison reform. Admission is free to current Cal State San Marcos students (with university I.D.); $5 for other students; and $10 for the general public. Tickets for this lecture are available by calling 1-880-98TICKET. Wednesday, Oct. 10 Students paint a window for Homecoming. The winner of the window painting contest will be announced this week. (Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) Thursday, Oct. 11 Circle K International Time: 4 p.m. Location: University 4 42 W orkshops Tuesday, Oct. 9 Dr. Sid Berger and Medieval Manuscripts Time: 2:30 to 5:45 p.m. Location: Commons 206 Berger, director of UCLA's Center for the History of the Book, will discuss medieval manuscripts. For more info., contact Dr. Heather Hayton at getmedieval@dsusm.edu. Understanding Academic Probation Time: 11 a.m. 16 12 p.m. Location: University 442 Learn about academic probation, and what you can do to get back to good standing. Career Skill Series Time: 3 to 6 p.m. Location: CraVen 4201 Learn resume writing and interviewing skills. Film for Thought Presents "The Right Stuff9 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location; California Center for the Arts, Escondido See how the future began in this cinematic look at the beginnings of the U.S. space program, and of the daredevil, cowboy ethos for the first astronauts. The CSUSM "Film for Thought" series will explore how outer space has been represented in film. Free admission. Wednesday, Oct. 10 Find What You Want: PAC & Databases Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Library Learn valuable information for selecting databases to meet your research needs. Understanding Academic Probation Time: 2 to 3p.m. Location: University 443 Learn about academic probation, and what you can do to get back to good standing. Sunday, Oct. 14 Annual Carnation Walk Time: Arrival 9 a.m., walk begins 9:30 a.m. Location: Begins at the Dome Terrace Sponsored by Alpha Chi Omega, the proceeds from the walk will benefit local shelters and victims of domestic violence. Registration is due Oct. 7. For more info., contact Maren at (760) 807-9743 or Ashley at (760) 807-1619. Monday, Oct. 15 Thursday, Oct. 11 Careers for Business Majors Time: 3 to 4 p.m. • Location: Craven 4201 Explore the occupational opportunities in business. Graduate and Professional School Fair Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Founders' Plaza Come meet school representatives of more than 60 graduate and professional colGraduate and Professional School Workleges. shop Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Monday, O ct 15 Tuesday, Oct. 16 Writing Analytically Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 This workshop will demystify analysis and guide you into the process of thinking and writing analytically. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 American Indian Pow Wow blood drive fall 2001 power outage https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/e5d25977cf0877391f952ec0dca3a6e1.pdf 6b809fdd28e72d73a0493d3e3d78c3c4 PDF Text Text RECEIVED OT 1 7 2001 C CSUSM Library & Information Services For the students http://www.csusmpride.com Soccer players show their homecoming spirit Page 7 The Pride News A rts Opinion...... 6 Sports...................7 California State University San Marcos Activist Angela Davis Speaks Out By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor Angela Davis, activist, writer, founder of the National Alliance Against Racism and Political Repression, former Black Panther, and former name on the FBI's top 10 most wanted list, spoke at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido Wednesday evening. Izabel Solis, a student and member of M.E.Ch.A. (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan), introduced Davis by acknowledging her accomplishments, and thanking her for being an inspiration for many activists. "How can we understand the process t hat' led from a deep sense of mourning for people who died, to this ubiquitous, flag-waving nationalism that has gripped the nation?" began Davis. She focused her talk on current events, and the roles nationalism and hate have played worldwide. "What does the phrase 'We as Americans' mean? People from Canada, Mexico, San Salvador, and Brazil are Americans, too ... we have taken on the name of a whole continent," said Davis. "The phrase 'We as Americans' also has a form of rejecting communities: Arab, Middle Eastern, and South Asian communities are all pegged as not American. Think about the vocabulary we use — rhetoric gives expression to ideologies we might not want to embrace." She asked the audience to think critically of people's reactions to the war and the individuals affected by it. "How do we build a stronger anti-war and anti-racism consciousness? We must maintain a critical historical memory," said Davis. "Think about the attack on the World Trade Center, and the deep sense of mourning we felt for the people who died. We are not invited to think about people in those ways that are from other countries. We can only feel so strongly for other Americans." Davis also spoke about the Japanese-American internment camps during World War II, and the McCarthy Era. According to Davis, these examples of U.S. history show when the nation's government and leaders acted out of fear. "We are a nation that values free speech," said Davis. "No one spoke out then." Her commentary on President George W. Bush drew both laughter and applause from some members of the audience. Davis told listeners that the results of the Florida re-count were scheduled for announcement early this month, but it was determined as unimportant at this time. "If Bush was the winner, they would have announced it," said Davis. She quipped, "... people think Bush has gotten stronger. His speech writer has gotten better." Davis spoke in support of all fundraising contributions to the victims of September 11, but she noted that many undocumented workers also lost their lives. Their families are unable to seek aide because they live in fear of deportation. Currently there is one organization, the Asociacion Tepeyac de Nueva »Article continues on pg. 2 Vol. IX No. 8/Tuesday, October 16,2001 Graduate Fair Held on Campus By ANN BENING Pride Staff Writer Angela Davis at the California Centerfor the Arts, Escondido (Pride Photo) Students Call for Boycott of Lecture By VICTORIA B. SEGALL organization on campus that called the boycott, said, "We're Pride Editor not against her speaking, we're Although hundreds of indi- against how it was sponsored by viduals gathered to hear Angela the university." Davis speak at the California Associated Students, Inc. Center for the Arts in Escondido, (ASI), the University's Arts & there were some students Lectures Series, and Mission opposed to the lecture, calling Federal Credit Union helped for a boycott of the event. sponsor Angela Davis' talk. Davis inaugurated the According to Poullard, the University's Intercultural speaker fee was $15,000, and Speakers Series, which, Dean Mission Federal Credit Union of Students Jonathan Poullard donated a large amount to ASI said, "invites notable political, for the series. The Pride was social, and cultural commenta- unable to find out the total donation by Mission Federal Credit tors to campus." CSUSM student Nick Union by press time. Grafstrom, President of the Grafstrom said he was conYoung Americans for Freedom cerned about the political per(YAF), a self-described spective of Davis, and conservative student »Article cont. on pg. 2 Alpha Chi Omega's Carnation Walk Raises Funds for Victims of Domestic Violence Carnation walkers pose after raisingfunds. (Pride Photo/Lisa Lipsey) By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor ....2-3 4-5 for Alpha Chi Omega's second annual Carnation Walk for victims of domestic violence. Each Sunday's weather was perfect year, in mid- October, the sorority gathers sponsors and invites walkers to join them in an hour-long walk around Discovery Lake. Registration was $ 15 and included breakfast and a souvenir t-shirt. This year, half of the funds raised by Cal State San Marcos' Iota Tau Chapter will go to Becky's House, a San Diego based shelter for battered women. The remaining funds will be sent to the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation. Omega was founded in 1979 and began fundraising for victims of domestic violence in 1992. The foundation combines monies raised by Omega chapters across the nation to .support victims of domestic violence. Philanthropy Fundraising Chair Ashley Erro said she felt attendance was up this year. "We had a lot better turn out, but we always hope for more." "October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Watch for our 'Have a Heart' booth in Founder's Plaza during the last week of October," said Erro. "We sell hearts for $1 and hang them around campus. You get to decorate them in memory of victims of domestic violence or dedicate it to who ever you chose." Approximately 50 schools were represented on Monday at the Graduate and Professional School Fair hosted by CSUSM'S Career and Assessment Center. Cal State San Marcos is one of nine CSUs that offers this event, and the Career Center has been involved with the fair for the past seven years. Students learned about financial aid availability within the schools, graduation assistance, and employment possibilities for students. Among the many schools at the fair were Georgetown University, John Hopkins University, Whittier Law School, University of Notre Dame, Pepperdine University, the Academy of Art College, Hawaii Pacific University, UCLA, the Peace Corps, and Central Michigan University. "The fair provided a link for students to get exposure to the variety of graduate and professional school programs that are available," said Sandy Punch, director of the Career and Assessment Center. "It sparked the students' interest and got them motivated." Monday afternoon, the Career Center offered a graduate school workshop after the fair. The workshop helped students with school selections, application and admission processes, and gave them information on financial aid. Punch mentioned that the Career Center also offers a software program, Choices CT, which may help students with career selections. Students that use Choices CT can take an aptitude test, access occupational information, job listings skills, or interest checklists. California Center for the Arts, Escondido, will host a job fair from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 1. Punch recommended that students dress professionally and bring their resumes. �Activist Inaugurates E thnic Studies Program at CSUSM Dean Jonathan Poullard (far right) and many professors, students, and staffattended the reception celebrating the new Ethnic Studies minor at CSUSM after Angela Davis' lecture. (Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) Students Boycotts Davis Lecture »Article cont. from pg. 1 questioned whether or not the university supported her views. "It seems like they present one ideology, one view point, and don't give students a rounded group of speakers," he said. "They're leaning to the political left." Poullard, however, said that the Intercultural Speaker Series would include a diverse group of speakers, including those with different political and cultural perspectives. "One day we might even have author Amy Tan," commented Poullard, who has been working with some of the coordinators of the speaker series, the Campus Climate Committee, a studentstaff group working to improve student life on campus. As stated in a press release sent out by YAF last Tuesday, "Young Americans for Freedom is opposed on the specific grounds that this event is being funded, sponsored, and promoted by the school. CSUSMYAF would not object to Angela Davis coming to our campus if the event were sponsored by a student organization and funded on their dime." "YAF believes nothing to be greater than the freedom of speech," Grafstrom stated in the press release, "however this boycott is about the school administration using school funds to subject students to a certain political bias. That is not free speech, it is indoctrination." It's part of the college experience," said Dean Manship, ASI President. "We'll have some controversial speakers, but they're here to present different cultures. It sounded like most people thought it was a positive experience, even though some people may not agree. Hopefully we can bring someone from the political right." Grafstrom said he thought it would be . "great" if the-university invited more political speakers with varying perspectives. He said he received some favorable responses for the boycott from the community. When asked if any students responded to the boycott, however, Grafstrom said, "We haven't received much student feedback." The Pride Literary Supplement CALL FOR PAPERS The Pride Literary Supplement (PLS), a publication of The Pride, is again seeking student writing representing inquiry and research across all academic disciplines pursued at CSUSM. Since its inception, California State University at San Marcos has committed itself to the cultivation of student writing. Across the disciplines, at every academic level, students are required to write and professors are asked to take writing seriously. The student newspaper would like to publish expository, critical, and theoretical writing as much as creative writing, poems, stories or film scripts. The PLS will consider manuscripts of up to 3000 words that both exemplify excellent inquiry and research in their discipline^) and that able readers from outside that discipline to read with pleasure and understanding. Appropriate faculty judges the quality of research or creative writing. Accessibility is determined by the editor(s) of The Pride or their designated representatives. Submissions: ilege student manuscripts that are submitted with the recommendation of a faculty member who has pursued research in the student'sfieldof study or published texts of a related kind. Staff and faculty contributions will also be considered. Photos or images (black and white preferred) of other artwork will also be accepted as an enhancement or as an alternative to manuscripts. Please submit images and text using the following instructions. For judging and layout purposes: Submit a blind copy, with your name appearing only on a cover sheet and essay title, your mailing address, e-mail, phone number, and major or graduatefieldof study to: »Article cont. from pg. 1 York, working to'aide these families. Their website is tepeyac.org. At the close of her lecture, a question and answer period allowed students, faculty, and community members to ask questions and share their views. More than 200 people turned t)ut for the event. Following the lecture, a reception was held to honor both Davis and CSUSM's new Ethnic; Studies Minor Program. Davis was presented with a plaque acknowledging her role in activism around the world. "I think the importance of CSUSM German Program / German Club proudly p resents 11-1 Achtiing, Baby. DJ on campus featuring German rock, rap, techno, etc., Dome Plaza Oct 17 11-2 Traditional German Day 11-12 - German Carnival Band, Free food, cultural info 11:25 - Game show w/ Prizes Founders Plaza Oct. 18 7P.M. Movie Presentation: Go Trabi Go <g«* in ACD 102 Oct 16 -Mm German cuisine served in the cafeteria all week. Sponsored by Associated Students, fnc. Brecht BMW, and Siemens Great Student Airfares available with your I SIC or I YTC Bangkok Mexico London Paris The Pride Office Commons 201 (or Student and Residential Life) Also: E-mail one electronic file attachment (MS Word) to pride@csusm.edu. Entries submitted without an electronic copy will hot be reviewed. An electronic copy on a PC-formatted disk will also be accepted. Manuscripts or disks will not be returned. Submissions are currently being accepted for the upcoming Pride Literary Supplement. All forms of literary writing — expository, critical, theoretical and creative writing — are encouraged. Authors should avoid highly technical language, critical jargon, foreign, or mathematical language. When technical terms are essential, they should be explained to the reader. References to critical literature, where necessary, should be parenthetical APA, MLA, Chicago, and all other F i Pride formats are welcome as long as the paper repre- officeor yfurther anformation, contact oThe phone b e-mail t pride@csusm.edu, rby sents the appropriate academic discipline. The PLS favors student writing and will priv- at (760) 750-6099; or by fax at (760) 750-3345. Deadline for submissions: November 13,2001. doing activist work is precisely because it allows you to give back and to consider yourself not as a single individual who may have achieved whatever, but to be a part of an ongoing historical movement," said Davis. "I'm trying to use whatever knowledge I was able to acquire to continue to do the work in our communities that will move lis forward." CSUSM's Arts & Lecture Series, Associated Students, Inc., Mission Federal Credit Union, and the Ethnic Studies Minor Program sponsored this Intercultural Speaker Series event. Guadalajara Tokyo Orlando mmi travel America's in&t ft T 599 150 398 456 150 422 112 Located In the UCSD Price Center La Joiia 858-452-0630 1~80Q~2COUNCIL wwwxounciltravelcom �The Pride UCLA Professor Discusses Medieval Manuscripts By AMY BOLASKI Pride Graduate Intern Local News 2002 Congressional Candidate T im K ane Discusses Terrorism and Freedom By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer intelligence community should not be blamed for the terrorist attacks. "The intelligence community is like a goalie in a unlit hockey ring," analogized Kane. "Every once in a while the opposition gets a goal through." But Kane went on to say that the intelligence community knew that the alleged ringleader of the terrorists, Muhamed Atta, was in the United States. Kane, who still has friends in the military community, also said, "The military front is not in Afghanistan, it should be our home. Home is where we have to win." He also discussed the effect that the terrorist attacks would have on an individual's freedom and privacy. "Freedoms are on the chopping block," Kane said, "and .it's bad policy to give up too many freedoms. That is what the terrorists want." Addressing the protection of the identity of the U.S., Kane said that many of the terrorists stole identities of people not necessarily in the United States, but from other countries as well, and entered the U.S. as those individuals. "The weapons were the terrorists themselves," he said. Kane said that there was a need for a database of Timothy Kane, a 2002 congressional candidate vying for Susan Davis' senate Dr. Sidney Berger, Director of UCLA's Center for the History of the Book, seat, talked about the terrorist attacks visited CSUSM Thursday to discuss early of Sept. 11 during a lunch held at the print culture and medieval manuscripts Double Tree Hotel in Mission Valley on with LTWR Professor Heather Hayton's Oct. 8. Kane-said he was reminded of the 310 and 605 classes, both of which are geared toward medieval literature and cul- effect the attacks had on children when his son asked him, "Are any of the kids ture. Berger, formerly Head of Special in my class going to grow up to be Collections at UC Riverside and Curator terrorists?" A Republican and self-described of Manuscripts and of Printed Books at the "bleeding heart conservative," Kane said American Antiquarian Society, began his lecture with a brief history of the medieval he thought Bush and his security team were "doing a great job." He also estabperiod. "What emerged," Berger said, "in lished that he "was not here to secondthe Middle Ages, was the coalescence of guess Bush." Kane commended Bush science, religion, history, sociology, book for dropping humanitarian aid for the production, education, business and art. people of Afghanistan, but warned that Medieval literature is the greatest, richest there would be more acts of terrorism literature imaginable - I've spent over 30 directed at the United States. "This years studying it and haven't begun to didn't start on Sept. 11," he said, and reminded the audience (of 20 individuscratch the surface." The emergence of a large middle als) of the previous World Trade Center class, due to the commercial success of bombing. Kane, a former intelligence officer in trade guilds in the 12 century, led to a greater demand for, and access to, the Air Force's elite Human Intelligence public education - hence the need for, sector (HUMINT), said he believed the books, according to Berger. He described early print culture and shared reproduced Assemblyman Mark Wyland Discusses Leadership at Cat State San Marcos to-scale medieval manuscripts produced Assemblyman ark W who r before the advent of the book - and paper the 74th AssemblyMDistrictyland, orth Sepresents in N Diego - and passed around pieces of papyrus (a County, spoke about his public officeanxperie plant cut arid weaved together to produce ence to aboyit 15 MBA students and community a writing surface) and vellum (stretched leaders, including the former Escondido police sheep skin also used for writing) for the chief, on campus, Friday. audience to examine. Wyland was a guest lecturer for the fourth "It took a great number of people meeting ofLeadership 2000, a community leadto produce the first books," Berger said. ership-training program. The assemblyman discussed decision makIn addition to papyrus and vellum, Berger ing and decision-making styles, the topic for brought both papyrus and quills he made that week's session. He also discussed the himself, and explained how actual printing legislative process. "It may not be the ideal, but was handled before Johann Gutenberg, the it does work for certain things," said Wyland, "founding father" of the printing press, "but, the two-team element sometimes gets in came along. the way." ~ v "Necessity, as always, is the mother (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) of invention," Berger said, describing the meticulous steps it took to actually produce a book in the medieval period, and the translation from singular to mass producWe make tion. Berger also touched on the beginning of paper production, illumination (decoration) of texts, type casting and the Renaissance, what he called the "rebirth of r direct contact with classical texts, something that happened over periods of three to four centuries." Berger, who did his master's and doctoral work in Medieval English Literature and the Bibliography of Textual Criticism at the University of Iowa, also shared information about the California Center for the History of the Book. An affiliate of the California State Library and the Library of Congress, the center is a nonprofit organization geared toward promoting public interest in books, reading, libraries and literacy. The center has been housed at UCLA since January of2000, and promotes, sponsors and hosts a variety of events, including local discussions and panels. Oceanside Public Library, in conjunction with the center, will host a series of discussions, titled "Women of Mystery," and the San Diego Public Library will present a screening of "Radio: Out of Thin Air," Oct. 22, which is sponsored by the center. Those who would like more information on these particular events, and on both Dr. Sidney Berger and the California Center for the Book's programs, events and history, are asked to log on to www.calbook.org. th Tuesday, October 16,2001 3 a good- case f° law school. criminals, and that severe punishment was needed for those who committed crimes against freedom, such as identity theft. Tim Kane is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and served as an intelligence officer in the Air Force. Kane is a high-tech entrepreneur who founded two software companies, NeocorTech and Enonymous Corporation. He has a Ph.D. in economics from UCSD, and is currently a professor of economics at Occidental College. Other issues that Kane addressed included immigration and taxes. He said that he believed homeland security would be acquired by consolidating the branches dealing with immigrants. He said he "realized the strength of immigrants, but there is a big difference between legal and illegal." Kane emphasized the importance of knowing who is coming i qjo the country. "It is our responsibility to protect our borders," he said. In addition, Kane said that a tax cut would boost the economy but also that "Mexico is our most important ally in the years ahead." T he U nlversiiy o f i MVems C ollege &fJUkw offers a rop-qtiaiky kgat education with many ttni<|tM advantages. Our new Ontario, campus is looted in the hfc&i ofSoutliero CMIfomias Inkfid Empire. For more information or an applicadori, call 877,858,4529, or vistc us online m www.ULV.edu/law �San Diego Local Music Awards 4 Tuesday, October 16, 2001 Arts & Entertainment Tom Delonge (blink-182) with his two awards. (Courtesy Photo/Slamm) By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor For those of you who missed the 11 annual San Diego Local Music Awards, the show will be broadcast on TV in November. On Cox Channel 4, at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, local music.lovers can see live performances by Convoy, The Incredible Moses Leroy, .The Dragons, Peter Sprague, NovaMenco, Switchfoot, Soulcracker, Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, and Icons. Winners were announced Oct. 9 at Humphrey's by the Bay after performances by many th of the nominated musicians, The following is this year's best local music: Best Mainstream Jazz: Gilbert Castellanos Best Pop-Jazz: Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Best Latin Jazz: B-Side Players Best Big Band: Big Time Operator Best Acoustic: Steve Poltz Best Blues: Candye Kane Best World Music: Common Sense Best Roots, Rockabilly or Swing: Billy Midnight Best Dance or Funk: d.fRost Best R & B, Hip Hop or Rap: Downlow Best Country: Nickel Creek Best Adult Alternative: Eve Selis Best Pop: Switchfoot Best Rock: Sprung Monkey Best Hard Rock or Metal: Ghoulspoon Best Alternative: Jack's Broken Heart Best Punk: Dogwood Best Electronic: Square Circle Best Bar Band: 80z All-Stars Best Pop Al^um: Switchfoot "Learning to Breathe" Best Adult Alternative Album: Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash "Walk Alone" \ Best Rock Album: Convoy "Black Licorice" Best Hard Rock or Metal Album: Life Hates Me "Imperfections" Best Alternative Album: Black Heart Procession "3" Best Punk Album: blink-182 "Take Off Your Pants and Jacket" Best Dance or Funk Album: d.frost "Digital Dustbowl" Best Rap or Hip Hop Album: Icons "Capture the Flag" Best Jazz Album: Karl Denson "Dance Lesson #2" Best Blues Album: Buddy Blue "Pretend It's Okay" Best Local Recording: Via Satellite "Wake Up Heavy" Best New Artist: Rochelle Rochelle Artist of the Year: Ron Fountenberry (Incredible Moses Leroy) Group of the Year: blink-182 Song of the Year: POD "Alive" Album of the Year: ' Convoy "Black Licorice" | u The Last Night of Ballyhoo By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor It was a last minute decision, but it sure was worth it. As my friend and I walked inside the Howard Brubeck Theatre at Palomar College for the opening night of the "The Last Night at Ballyhoo," last Friday, we looked around for clues that would reveal the framework of the play. The lights went off and the play began. Reba Freitag (played by Frances Regal), Boo Levy (Janelle Carta), and Lala Levy (Melissa Murphy), appeared onstage. Still clueless about what the play was about, I listened carefully. . "The Last Night of Ballyhoo," by Alfred Uhry, takes place in Atlanta, Ga. in December of 1939. The movie, "Gone With the Wind" is making its premiere, and Hitler is invading Poland, but the people of Atlanta are much more concerned about who is going to Ballyhoo, the social event of the season. The action takes place mostly in Adolph Freitag's house. I enjoyed this Tony-award winning dramatic comedy, which was directed by Paul Larmer. I was particularly amused by Janelle Carta's performance as Boo, the widow and sister of bachelor Adolph (Brett Sauey). Boo exaggerated, argued and complained all the time. Nothing pleased her, and I could see that through her facial expressions, speech, and body movements. Then there is Reba, the widowed sister-in-law who is calm, but a little bit crazy. In Boo's opinion, the Freitags are several social rungs below her. Nonetheless, her daughter, Lala, is charmed by Joe Farkas (John De Carlo), Adolph's Brooklyn-born assistant, who Adolph invites to dinner. However Joe shows no interest in her, and wants to leave the Freitag's home - 1 don't blame him, knowing Boo's character, Reba's serenity, and Lala's flirting. Melissa Murphy plays the unpopular, dreamy and immature Lala. It is no surprise why her mother is worried about finding a husband for Lala. Joe later meets Lala's cousin, Sunny (Lauren Palazzo), and falls in love with her. This creates excitement throughout the play. As Reba's daughter comes home for Christmas, so does the hilarious Peachy Weil (played by Aaron Forrester), a member of one of the finest Jewish families in the South who complete the cast. Chaos ensues as everyone prepares for the event of the year, Ballyhoo. The audience, which included parents, relatives, and friends of the actors, seemed to enjoy the students' performance of this humorous and complex play. Through comedy, romance and revelations, the family gets pulled apart and mended together. The struggle of identity and finding one's self is also well depicted in this play. The cast of "The West Wing" addressed the terrorist attacks in an episode. West W ing Takes o n Terrorism By ALEXANDRA FREIDAY anticipated premiere on Wednesday, Oct. 10, NBC began the new season. "The West Wftig," NBC's hit Like the rest of the nation, "The West Wing" couldn't help drama, premiered in 1999. In its but be affected by the events first season, the show swept the of Sept. 11, 2001. Viewers Who Emmys, winning nine awards — tuned in for the season premiere the record for most Emmys in were informed that the show a single season for a series. would be delayed, and an older Created by Aaron Sorkin ("A episode , was shown. The Few Good Men") and John following week, I, like many Wells (NBC's "ER"), "The West others, tuned in only to be Wing" stars Martin Sheen, met with a special, new episode Stockard Channing, John dedicated to all those people Spencer, Rob Lowe, Richard affected by the terrorist attacks. Setoff; Bradley Whitford, The episode was called Allison Janney, Dule Hill, and "Isaac and Ishmael," for the two Janel Maloney. The show focuses sons of Abraham in the Bible. on President Josiah Bartlet In place of the normal opening (Sheen), his staff, and family. The first season ended with sequence, the actors spoke about the episode and told viewers Bartlet preparing to announce not to worry about where it fit his decision on whether or not in with the other episodes. The he will run for reelection. After episode addressed the questions such a powerful and successful and concerns that marly people first season, fans couldn't help had about Sept. 11. but be eager for the new season. First Lady Abigail Bartlet President Bartlet announced (Channing), spoke to a group of he would run- for reelection, high school students who had despite having multiple been stranded in the kitchen sclerosis. during a "crash" of the White The episode ended with House. Together, the students President Bartlet meeting with and White House staff began Leo McGarry (Spencer)," his to form their own ideas about chief of staff and close friend, terrorism and religion. to decide what to do next in the The part of the episode campaign for reelection. that stuck with me was the This season's first episode effort they made to point out was highlighted with the same that terrorism and religion are humor and wit that has separate. One "staff member" punctuated every episode of commented, "Islamic extremist "The West Wing." Each is to Islam as KKK is to character and actor brings his or Christianity." her own unique blend of humor When asked if there was and wit to the show. It is a something noble about being a fresh series that takes a powerful martyr President Bartlet said, inside look at the west wing of "We don't need martyrs right the White House, and.what it now, we need heroes. A hero takes to make this nation run. would die for his country, but "The West Wing" airs he'd rather live." Wednesdays at 8 p.jn. on NBC. Then, for the show's highly F or The Pride Classifieds S tudents! Advertise w ith T he Pride for only $ 9/ (760) 7 50-6099 ou should really heck Help Wanted Yowlingshirt.com.cWhy?out B $ Get Paid for Your Opinions! Because bur bowling shirts can $ Earn $15-125 and more per make anyone look cool. Buy our shirts. Look Good. survey! www.money4opinions.com Egg Donors Needed $4,000 compensation; Ages 19-30 Lost 9/24 on campus, a black, Susan velvet jacket embroidered with Crall-mail at (800) 463-5656 oe glass peices. Please call Laura at 760-750-4308. REWARD! procreative@iinet.com Miscellaneous �By VICTOR PADILLA Pride Staff Writer e "Megiddo," the sequel to the sleeper-hit film "Omega Code" brings to the big screen the climatic saga between good and evil, spirit and man, in the Biblical battle known as Armageddon. The movie stars Michael York and Michael Biehn, and is set in I960, when Satan discovers the perfect protege for his evil mission in a young boy named Stone Alexander (York); The roots of evil developing in Stone become evident early on when he attempts to murder his baby brother, David, by lighting him on fire. In an attempt to somehow straighten out young Stone's twisted behavior, his father Daniel (David Hedison), the owner of a giant media corporation, sends young Stone to a prestigious military academy situated outside of Rome run by General Francini (Franco Nero). Growing up in the academy, with much help from his possessor Satan, Stone quickly rises to the top of his class, excelling in strategic and military skills, as well as ruthlessness. Stone meets a young lady named Gabriella (Diane Venora), the daughter of General Francini. Stone and Gabriella begin dating, and they eventually get married. When he graduates from the military academy, Stone receives an unexpected visit from his father, and younger brother David, whom he has not seen since the torching incident. After numerous pleas from his father to come back home, Stone rejects the offer. Stone has bigger and better plans. At the graduation ceremony he tells his father that he intends to set out and become an international politician by working with the European Union. Years go by, and the two brothers, Stone and David, go their own separate ways. With a lot of help from Satan, Stone is able to move up the Japanese attack the island, this would be a close depicpolitical ladder, and after a number of years tion of the kind of top-notch, 3-dimensional, lighting, he eventually reaches his desired position - and digital effects used in this portion of the movie. The Supreme commander of the newly established world's final battle between God and man in this movie one-world government, the New World Order. will have you on the edge of your seat. I was very impressed with how Matthew Crouch, Stone is quick to take control by killing son of televangelist Paul Crouch of Trinity Broadcasting anyone who opposes him, and he is able to deceive many of the major world religions through the use of Network (TBN)j produced such a riveting account of the his false prophet, played by Udo Kier. The false prophet Book of Revelation's battle of Armageddon. Taking into is not seen too much in the movie. His role is more as account the small budget, compared with extravagant Stone's spiritual adviser. Nevertheless, his role is impor- Hollywood budgets, the makers of this film did an tant in the scope of what is yet to take place. Stone's one outstanding job. The visual effects are stunning, to say the least. desire is to control the entire world, which has been split up into 10 kingdoms. Three of the kingdoms, however, While the acting might not win anyone an Academy Award, it served its are unwilling to give in to purpose and ultihis wicked ideologies and mately was compeldominant ways. ling enough to get The plot thickens as the movie's point David Alexander, Stone's across. younger brother, re-enters For those willthe movie. Like his brother, ing to view what he too has excelled in the the Bible has to say political realm. David has about future events, become the president of the I strongly recomUnited States,* and openly mend "Migetto"to defies his brother's wishes, anyone with an making the U.S. one of open mind. three kingdoms unwilling Although I feel to unite with the New World Megiddo tells the story between good and evil most of Hollywood Order. (Courtesy Photo/Megiddo Website) likes to over exagIn the meantime, calamities of magnificent proportions pummel the Earth. It gerate stories or legends in films, this is one movie is at this point that Stone blames the inhabitants of the where I felt the producers actually failed to depict the world for causing the destruction because of their unwill- level of intensity and magnitude in the scope of what might really happen "when" the battle of Armageddon ingness to submit to and worship him. This ultimately sets the stage for the final battle takes place. The film is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for violence between Stone and the seven loyal kingdoms, and the United States, China, and Mexico. In this battle scene, and warfare, and is only shown in selected cities. one immediately sees where the majority of the budget Theaters in your area that are currently showing went to, as the visual effects are evident ~ it is stunning. 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Birth Choice helped me stand up for I wanted." Sheri "The one-on-one support was Just what 1 neededLiz �According -to the support services listed in the general catalogue, Gal Sate San Marcos is 'Disabled Student Friendly.' The campus offers support services including: "readers, notetakers, interpreters or captioners (for the hearing impaired), testing accommodations, access to specially adapted equipment, application assistance, supplemental academic advising, learning disability assessment, disability-related counseling and priority registration. However, what they don't offer is acceptable access to our campus classrooms and acceptable evacuation procedures. In light of last week's 'nonemergency' power outage, what is a wheelchair-bound student suppose to do when the elevators no longer function? How can we expect such a situation to be handled in a true emergency? John Segoria from Disabled Student Services said, "I would hope there would be evacuation chairs placed in each building in case of emergencies." Currently, CSUSM does not have any evacuation chairs to bring disabled people down the stairs. Penny Lanese, who uses a wheelchair,said, "In terms of the power outage, I was very, fortunate to be on a floor with a ground level when it happened." Lanese was fortunate because she planned for such an event based on previous difficulties with CSUSM elevators. "Since the elevator problems in Academic Hall, I always ask DSS to make sure that all of my classes are on a ground level, so if something happens (whether it be a broken elevator, power outage, fire or otherwise) I can leave easily enough." "The [electric] doors are always a problem, but recently we discovered, that not all of the doors are broken, but rather turned off via a switch way up at the top," said Lanese. "I think that concerns me more than a broken door, because in order for the door to not function, someone would have to knowingly turn off that switch and [know] the consequence of their actions." We believe it is CSUSM's job to make sure all students have safe and consistent access to buildings, floors and class- rooms. All of us know how difficult it is to get around a campus made mostly of stairs and mazelike hallways - imagine what it would it entails to do so in a wheelchair. What can our administration do to further accommodate CSUSM Disabled Students? Lanese made a suggestion. "Although I realize it is a tough thing for DSS and Event Scheduling to make sure every class with a disabled student or professor has ground floor access, I think that it is the best solution." Truly, as Segoria concurred, this is a public safety issue, as well as a large concern for disabled students. "We need to be able to evacuate people from the third or fourth floors - students, faculty and staff alike," Segoria said. HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU "Part of the problem," Segoria said, "is that .our campus is built up against a hill, and there are lots of stairs. We can't build another building with just one elevator." CSUSM's newest building. University Hall, has two elevators, and the new library will also have two. "We're doing a better job of campus development now." Perhaps the most important issue at the moment is consideration - while many possible changes or new additions, even new buildings, are in the works, things won't change overnight. If we don't have evacuation chairs in each of the buildings, it seems it might be in order to get some and to promote awareness around our campus of possible situations that might need immediate attendance. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters* Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length, 300 words or less preferred. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles* Surfing's a Way of Life, Dude By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor What do you think about Bush's decision to attack the Taliban's training camps? ^ I ^Bk^^Blll "It is retaliation for what they did to us, and we need to show we are strong. It's scary because of the word 'war.' It's good, but bad for the people." Sara Molini Sophomore, Biology "We needed to do something. In general, it was a good decision." Erika Blanes Junior, Psychology f paiaj^g 9 ] Wt* i M 1 : 1 S % "I am a pacifist, and don't believe in violence under any circumstances at all." Gabriel Kendall Sophomore, History "I think it's good because even the Afghanistan people don't like the Taliban." Monica Tinajero ^Sophomore, Psychology It was good to a certain extent, but I think it will create more problems and racial profiling here in the United States and in Afghanistan." Fredi Garcia Junior, Political Science and Sociology "You do what you have to do. Justice must be served." Preston Goettker Freshman, Business "I feel in-between. They had the right, but it makes no sense if we provide food and keep attacking the innocent." Jeff Reguyal Sophomore, Business other part tells me that more aggression will only bring more hostility and nothing will be solved." Jennifer Wren Junior, Communication The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor Opinion Editor Feature Editor Graduate Intern Assistant Editor FWS Worker Advisor What is so great aboutthis surfing? Don't you know that you're wasting Many times and by your life?" different people I have I always say, "But been asked if I would dude, you just don't write a surfing column understand. Until you're for The Pride. Today, I out there shooting the will attempt to portray curl, there is no way for surfing from my perspec- you to know what I'm tive, but first allow me talking about." to introduce myself. My Another classic quesname is Jeff Spicoli. For tion I get is, "Can you those of you who don't explain to me the feeling know of me, I am the you get from surfing?" classic stereotypical charI try to help, but acterization of a surfer it's hard. I'll say, "Dude, dude portrayed in the it's like when I'm out 1980's movie Fast Times there, it's like only me, at Ridgemont High. my board and some tasty Before I describe my waves. It's just me against relationship to the ocean Mother Nature. It like and surfing, let me build clears my head, ya know. some history. Shawn It's like my mind is clear, Thompson, a famous my thoughts are focused. surfer and world cham- It's just so pure, man." pion from South Africa, By showing these started a surf company, examples from my past, Instinct. Instinct was I'm trying to help them a very popular clothing see that surfing is beyond line, but what set it apart words, because the ocean from the competition was is my sanctuary. I go the advertisements they surfing to be a part of ran in the surf maga- something that is diffizines. The ads were a cult to describe, someset of changing phrases thing that is not accesthat related directly to sible to all people, a surfers and focused on place for me to get away the fact that surfing was from not only everyday misjudged and misunder- nonsense, but sometimes stood by outsiders. There even away from myself. are three of these phrases The only way to that still stand out in my ' understand surfing is to mind today: 'Surfing is go to the beach, borrow life, the rest is details', a surfboard and let the 'Only a surfer knows the ocean show you its power feeling' and 'Waiting for and spirituality. Only waves is O.K., most peo- then will you understand ple spend their lives wait- what I am describing. ing for nothing.' It's like I always say, To a surfer these "Surfing's not a sport, phrases make perfect it's a way of life. It's a sense. I can't tell you how way of looking at that many times I've heard wave and saying, .'Hey non-surfers and especial- bud, let's party!'" ly m y teachers say, "Jeff, By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer Melanie Addington Victoria B. Segall i -isa Lipsey Claudia Ignacio Amy Bolaski James Newell Victor Padilla Madeleine Marshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the Views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu h ttp://www.csusmpride.com i , mt*. Student Poll How do you feel about Homecoming at CSUSM? Yay! It is a great idea 31/95 It is ok It is a bad idea 6/95 15/95* It is a bad idea because we have no football team 41/95 Not sure 2/95 �Tuesday, October 16,2001 7 The Pride Vans Triple Crown By JOSEPH SANCHEZ all-too familiar roll, snap and thud of a skateboard and wandered off. Vans had taken the Vans shoe company put on concert amphitheater in front of a no-holds barred show last the Oceanside Pier and turned weekend at the Oceanside stop it into a nice little park with of their Triple Crown competi- a 12-stair handrail, numerous tion tour. Featuring skateboard-,, ramps, boxes, and gaps. ing and BMX vert and street conThe street competition had tests, the Triple Crown delivered finished Saturday with a 15-year- Bob was landing switch 360° the goods. old super-unknown from France f o indy g The first competition I beating Eric Koston for the slips teither ofrabs. I have never een t and chanced upon was the BMX $10,000 purse. But they were must admit thathem live, them seeing street final. I had heard a rumor still holding the expression seshe ground that the legendary Dave Mirra sion, which gave the skaters carte perform fromBtucky's firstlevel was intense. of the 540° tail whip fame would blanche to try and land one trick seemed to solidify the lead asrun he be t here/As a skateboarder, I better than everyone else. Frank pulled a switch rodeo flip and have only a passing familiarity Hirata and Donny Bartley were numerous other insane moves. with BMX, and was completely ollieing a 10-foot gap onto a But Bob came back with a long shocked by the technical advanc- little 2-foot wide box. Bartley un that w almost all s es made in BMX over the years. managed to land a nose blunt rricks, and asapped it off wwitch c Because they can move their slide, followed seconds later by tone-footed backside smith gith a bikes so much faster than a Hirata's backside lip slide. Chris over the channel, taking the rind win skateboard, they can make tran- Senn managed a blunt slide and the $18,000. sitions and jumps that are impos- down the 12-stair rail, and Tony F he f the sible for us. The first competi- Trujillo landed a front side 180° showorwme, tthe highlight oBowl as Master's tor came out of his run, threw flip on a broken board. s a little grind, casually peddled The competition was cut Competition. Andkater was carving the lip a working the over to a six-foot hip, and threw short for the beginning of the extension in that unique crouch a back flip over the hip. His last vert final. Bob Burnquist, Rune hat trick was a sickening launch off Glifberg, and Bucky Laseck put tStevecould only haveheindicated a tiny ramp over a wall and roll on a spectacular show. Since the lipCoaballero. tAs I snlapped ne m ime, oticed in section to a slanted box that he Tony Hawk's retirement, other figuresoreaiting, and was w twisted to land fakie and grind Burnquist and Laseck have amazed to see Tony Mag and down backwards. Unfortunately exchanged first place in almost Lance Mountain. It seems that Mirra played a cautious game, every competition, with Glifberg kateboarding has but the rest of the bikers put out mixing things up here and there. srom surfing, and cborrowed f reated a an amazing performance with Seven other skaters competed, Master's Level Competition for no-handed back flips, huge tail but after the first round these all the original pros. Hats off whips, and impossible transi- three solidly put the rest out of to Vans for a classy touch to a tions. the running. Bucky had been great tour. I couldn't wait for Mirra's attempting backside rodeo flips final r un since I heard that over the channel in practice^ and NOTICE OF CIGARETTE MARKETING CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT For The Pride IF YOU SMOKED AS A MINOR BETWEEN APRIL 2,1994 AND DECEMBER 31,1999, THIS CLASS ACTION NOTICE MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS. A class action lawsuit is pending intfieSuperior Court of the State of California for the County of San Diego, entitled Daniels v. Philip Morris, Case No. 719446 (JCCP No. 4042). This Notice is to inform you of the Court's decision to certify a Plaintiff class (the "Class"), the nature of the claims and defenses, and yourrightsat this time. Are You Affected by This Case? The following are members of the Class. All persons who as California resident minors (under 18 years of age) smoked one or more cigarettes in California between April 2 ,1994 and December 31, 1999. The Defendants in this case are Philip Morris Incorporated; R.J. 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The Notice is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an expression of any opinion by the Court with respect to the truth of the allegatii lawsuit or the merits of the claims or defenses asserted. The sole purpose of this Notice is to inform you of the pendency of this lawsuit so that you may make an informed decision as to whether you wish to remain in or opt out of the Class. P laints will be required to prove their claims at a trial set to begin on May 14,2002. You May Exclude Yourself from the Class. You have a choice whether or not to remain a member of the Class. To remain a member of the Class> YOU NEED NOT DO ANYTHING AT THIS TIME. As a Class member you will be bound by all orders of the Court whether favorable or unfavorable, and this case will resolve any claims against the Defendants you have concerning the allegations summarized in this Notice. If the Class is successful, then you will be able to participate in any recovery obtained. If, however, any judgment is rendered in favor of the Defendants, then you will not receive any recovery. Further, if you remain in any future lawsuit you bring as an individual, (i.e., complaint). You also have the ri( through your own counsel. If you do not wish to remain a member of the Class, you must state that you wish to "opt-out" in writing to the address listed below postmarked by November 19,2001. If you opt-out (exclude) yourself, you cannot obtain any recovery obtained on behalf of the Class and you wil not be bound by any Court orders or judgments. To exclude yourself you must write to: Gilardi & Co, P.O. Box 8040, San Rafael, CA 94912-8040. The request should also state your date of birth. If you If you are are currently a minor, un „ „ . .. printed below die signature, along with your date of birth. If you do not make a timely request for exclusion in the manner specified, you will remain in the class and be bound by the judgment in the case. Honorable Ronald S. Prager Judge of the Superior Court www.bamlawca.con) 1-800-793-9998 Men's Soccer Ties UCSD during Homecoming ByJMARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer In the spirit of homecoming week, and with far more spectators than usual, the men's soccer team played against UCSD during Tuesdays homecoming game, and tied. "The game was good," said Coach Khalid Al-Shafie. We had more attacks on the front and that's how we scored." The Cougars were down by 2 points in the first half of the game, with a score of 0-2, but they had an excellent comeback. When CSUSM scored its first goal during the last half of the game, the crowd could not hold back its excitement. This excitement increased even more after Manuel Maldonado scored the second goal in the last 15 minutes of the game. The final score was tied, 2-2. UCSD received a red card after their player committed a fault against Maldonado, who was down on the ground for a few minutes due to a pain in his right leg. After the game, Maldonado, a sophomore computer science major, said, I am just happy because everybody gave their best. This is how we should always play." Approximately 30 people cheered on the Cougar soccer players. Although Tuesdays turn out was greater than usual, player Antonio Zepeda, a juniofmajoring in Liberal studies said, "We need more people to come and support us." The team played two more games last week, against USC, and a rematch against UCSD. The Cougars have won one game, lost two, and, with the homecoming game, tied one game. Two games were cancelled, including a game against Utah State University, when the referee failed to show up. "The referee association just forgot about the game," said Al-shafie. The Cougars also cancelled a game against UC Santa Barbara on Sept. 30, due to the injury of one of their players who had to be hospitalized. The.player is fine, however he suffered a broken arm in the game against UCSB. Neither cancelled game has been rescheduled. "UC Santa Barbara soccer players will come down probably on the 21 of this month," said Al-shafie Players said they are excited about their progress thus far, but Al-shafie said he felt that there are some areas that still need to be improved. "We need to play the ball quicker and keep it moving," he said. Our weakness is that we can't hold a ball too long." % st Phantom Shopper Program Fall 2001 Be a part of Assessing the Quality of Service at Cal State San Marcos and Earn Money! •How Much? $150.00 •How Many Hours? 19 Hours of work C ome by the ASI Office i n C ommons 203 to s ign up or call (760) 750-4990 �Events Month. There will be food samples, and the rock band "Emaue" will perform. Tuesday, O ct!6 Club Meetings Workshops Traditional German Day Tuesday, Oct. 17 and Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Achtung, Baby Wednesday, Oct. 18 Location: Founders' Plaza Time: 11a.m. to 1 p.m. German carnival band, free Inter-Varsity Christian FellowLocation: Dome Plaza DJ on campus featuring German food, cultural info., and games ship^ Bible Study Time: 12 p.m. rock, rap, techno, etc. Location: ACD 317 Open Campus Forum "Open Space/Closed Space "Racism & Discrimination Photography Exhibit Before and After Sept. 11 Circle K International Meeting Time: Artist's reception at 3 Time: 2 p.m. Time: 4 p.m. Location: Founders' Plaza Steps p.m. in the Library Courtyard Location: University 442 Photography by Phel Stemmetz Open campus forum for stuwill be on display in the Library dents, faculty, and staff. Speak- Gallery. ers include reps from CSUSM Progressive Activists Network M.E.Ch.A., Dr. Sharon Elise, Meeting UCSD Muslim Student Associa- Film for Thought Presents Time: 2 p.m. tion and International Socialist "2001: The Year We Make Location: University 443 Organization, and open mic for Contact all who would like to speak. Time: 6:30 p.m. Tentative speakers include reps Location: California Center for Pre-Law Society Time: 5:30 p.m. from the Anti-Defamation the Arts, Escondido's Center Location: TBA League. Everyone is encouraged Theater to attend. A join U.S.-Soviet mission sets out to solve the mystery of what German Club Presents happened to the original Discov- Comedic Film, "Go Trabi Time: 7 p.m. Latino Food Festival and Con- ery flight. is part of CSUSM's Location: ACD 102 This film cert "Film for Thought" series that E-mail your club Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. explores how outer space has Location: Dome Plaza information to een represented in film. Free There will be a Latino food fes- bdmission. The Pride: tival and concert in commemo- a ration of Latino/Latina Heritage pride@csusm.edu Oct. 17 to Nov. 20 Wednesday, Oct. 17 99 99 Thursday, Oct. 18 Thursday, Oct. 18 9 99 Wednesday, Oct 17 99 w ww.csusmpride.com A s th« student population o ur university c ontinues t o rise, s o should the number o f I ssues T he Pride prints. H owever, w e the Pride understand t he importance o f conservation. Therefore, T he Pride h as created an o nline version of am w eekly i ssues tn order t o c ut d own o n our paper use. Tuesday, O ct-16 Writing Analytically Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 This workshop will demystify analysis and guide you into the process of thinking and writing analytically. Wednesday,egister 17 Oct. Getting Ready to R 3 1 Thoughts on. : Compiled by M. 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Sgt. Bill McCullough of the Campus Police arrived at the scene, and after observing the questionable substance and securing the rest­ room, determined that it was not anthrax. The fire department was then contacted, as well as the Department of Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials division. “The air conditioning systems on the 2nd floor of University were shut down immediately,” said McCullough. The entire second floor was also barricaded. “We knew right when we looked at it that it was baby powder,” explained McCullough, after observing the substance. “The fire department and Hazardous Materials thought the same thing.” Nick Vent, of the County. Hazardous Materials Division, tested the white substance with an anthrax kit. With the results from the anthrax testing, Kent concluded that the material was baby powder. Vent said that anthrax calls are rare; however, since recent anthrax scares, the Hazardous Materials Division has been on alert for powdery substances, and they have responded to numerous false alarms. “Hazardous Materials responded to two anthrax calls in the last two years,” said McCullough. “They have responded to over 100 calls since the anthrax scare started last week.” He advised, “If something is out of place, such as a large amount of powdery substance in a bathroom, on keyboards, or » A rtic le cont. on pg. 2 Community Building Addressed at Club Meeting By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer including members from all rec­ ognized campus organizations. As stated in the Center of Jonathan Poullard, Dean of Student Involvement web page, Students, discussed the theme the ICC functions as a vehicle to of “Community Building” with exchange information on campus club leaders on Friday. Poullard policies, activities, and schedul­ was a guest speaker at the ing and to disseminate this infor­ Inter-Club Committee (ICC) mation to the club members. It meeting between 12 and 2 p.m. also provides a forum for voicing in University concerns and inter­ Hall 373. ests in the student “The first governing process. part was an Poullard con­ actual ICC ducted the second Honee Folk, a CSUSM student, spoke out about her own experience, and reminded students to remember how it feels meeting part of the meeting, to be judged based on appearance. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) where all the in which he gave a clubs get half-hour presenta­ together. tion about the topic They just told of building commu­ us what was nity. going on in yy “My role as the the student dean of students is government. to build a strong There was no -Jonathan Poullard sense of communi/Patel went on to discuss the controversy,” Dean of Students t y in the campus,” By AMY BOLASKI Pride Graduate Intern recent backlash against people of said Darren Poullard said. Middle Eastern descent - people Marks, an economics major and “The role of students is more Students and professors Patel encouraged the audience president of the Jewish Student pivotal than mine, because you spoke out against racism last to acknowledge as not much dif­ Alliance, referring to the first are the students ” Poullard said, Tuesday in an open forum spon­ ferent from themselves. part of the meeting. “It was a referring to the students’ role in sored by The Pride. “The deaths that have come routine house cleaning.” developing a sense of The forum gave students from [the attacks] have unfor­ ICC is a representative body » A rtic le cont. on pg 2 and faculty a chance to address tunately continued through the racism, hate crimes, and tol­ bombings and deaths due to erance. Several speakers were scagegoating and fear.” invited to generate conversation Patel said the media have about events and attitudes pro­ been quick to point the finger at By JENNIFER HOLMES native form of expression for voked by Sept. 11 and its afterthose of Middle Eastern descent, Pride staff writer everyone on campus. math. After a welcome by Pride and that “Islam has been por­ “Sometimes words are inef­ editors Melanie Addington and John Patel, a UCSD student, spoke at trayed as something that it really Peaceful messages were fective,” said Dreama Moon, the anti-racism forum. Victoria Segall, audience mem­ is not. When we talked about shared by 12 women who gath­ professor of communications. bers were invited to speak at (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) Timothy McVeigh, we didn’t talk ered Wednesday at noon in Palm “Sometimes there are just too their leisure. Several people were tistics about hate crimes, espe­ about ‘Christian terrorists.’ Now, Court. many words. This is an alterna­ invited to speak at the forum cially those in the San Diego we do talk about Islamic terror­ Dr. Sharon Elise, professor tive expression.” Elise led the because of their participation area, directly connected with the ists.” of sociology, and student Erin meditation. and involvement with groups Sept. 11 tragedy. An audience member asked Shems organized the Women’s Dr. Komla Amoaku, profes­ “Over 40 hate crimes have Patel whether Sept. 11 “was not promoting tolerance. The edi­ Peace Meditation Circle as a way sor of visual and performing tors informed the audience that been committed in the San Diego the ultimate hate crime” and for everyone on campus to show arts, initiated the meditation ses­ anyone was welcome and encour­ area alone since Sept. 11. Islamic called the attacks “the greatest support for peace. Inspired by a sion by playing a lament (a Centers in Chicago and San act of hate ever seen in my life.” aged to speak. recent women’s studies meeting native African song summoning John Patel, a member of Diego have been attacked. And Patel responded that the they attended, Elise and Shems spirits fromAhe ancestor world UCSD’s International Socialist many hate crimes go unreport­ attacks against the United States said they decided to organize to bring peace) on Organization, was the first to ed; we don’t know how many » A rtic le cont. on pg. 2 this event to provide an alter­ » A rtic le cont. on pg. 2 speak. Patel shared recent sta- people have been affected.” “I have never been on a campus wherestu­ dents work so many hours... Meditating for Peace Students and Faculty Speak Out Against Racism �The Pride White Powder Found in Campus Restroom A fireman guards the entrance to Uni­ versity Hall during the anthrax scare. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) » A rtic le cont. from pg. 1 [ if there is] any mail that is suspicious in nature, you should give us a call at public safety.” Another incident occurred in Craven Hall around the same time that University Hall was under inspection. “A student opened an old envelope that was dusty,” explained McCullough. The recent anthrax incidents in Florida and New York have put a strain on the U.S. Postal Service, and the CSUSM Mail and Copy Center (MACC). All mail clerks on campus are paying close attention to the shape of pack­ ages, looking to see if there is any substance leaking from the package and checking for return addresses. If the package or envelope has any of these characteristics and .there is a return address, the MACC sends the piece of mail back. If there is no return address, or if it seems overtly suspicious, the MACC may con­ tact the authorities. The normal policy for packages that have inadequate address information is for mail clerks to open the mall and fig­ ure out where they will be deliv­ ered on campus. Now, the pack­ ages must be sent back. “This policy will be in place until either we hear otherwise from a school policy or higher figure ” said mail clerk Marge Cocoran. Clerks who work at the MACC must also wear gloves while sorting mail, which is a newly implemented practice. “We have had these precautions since the Unibomber incident, but we haven’t had to use them until ' now,” said Cocoran. In light of the general panic and false alarms concerning the anthrax scare, McCullough said: “It is better to be safe than have something that is, in fact, anthrax. If there is any question, call public safety.” Individuals may contact Campus Police by dialing their non-emergency number at (760) 750-4567. Faculty and students meditated and murmured positive affirmations on Palm Court last week. (Pride Photo/Jennifer Holmes) Students and Faculty Meditate for Peace » a r tic le cont from pg 1 the Atenteben, a bamboo flute native to Ghana. The group formed a circle in Palm Court to reflect, concen­ trate on world peace, and medi­ tate. Medical reports show that meditation helps reduce stress, feelings of anxiety and anger, improves circulation (through deep breathing), and promotes clarity of mind. The meditation lasted 30 minutes. To conclude the medi­ tation, everyone stood in a cir­ cle holding hands, and one by one shared a positive affirma­ tion out loud with the group. Moon echoed the words of John Lennon, “Give peace a chance.” Other affirmations shared by the group were, “Peace shouldn’t b t, gendered”, and “visualize world peace.” s> D ean o f Students Addresses Inter-Club Committee » A rtic le cont from pg. 1 community on campus. Poullard also discussed the reasons why people are skeptical about getting involved in stu­ dent clubs. Some of the reasons listed by the club representatives were apathy, scheduling issues, lack of communication and mis­ understandings about what the students clubs are about. have never been on a campus where so many students work so many hours a week,” said Poullard about the scheduling problems that many CSUSM students face and which, according to the club representa­ tives, have been an obstacle for more students who might want to get involved in campus life. He also asked club represen­ tatives to give their reasons why they joined a student club. Some of the reasons given were to build a resume, to have a sense of belonging, and for a social life. Later, in Palm Court, Poullard held an icebreaker game for the club representatives, which allowed them to introduce themselves to one another. “He was just basically show­ ing how clubs should com­ municate with each other to achieve certain goals,” said Nick Grafstrom, Chairman of Young Americans for Freedom. Before the meeting, the club representatives were given a free luncheon catered by PowerSurge Cafe in Palm Court. Julie Wright, Coordinator of Clubs and Organizations, said that in upcoming ICC meetings, fundraising information and guidelines will be discussed. The next ICC meeting will be held from 12w 2 p.m., Nov. 16 in to University Hall 373. Lunch will also be served in Palm Court before the meeting. Wright said that all subse­ quent meetings for this semester will be held from 12 to 2 p.m., in University Hall 373. Racism Forum Held » A rtic le cont from pg. 1 were m ost. definitely hate crimes, but also encouraged peo­ ple to realize that terrorism goes on everyday around the world. Another listener mentioned her fear of Middle-Eastemers in the wake of the tragedy, to which Patel responded, “The majority of Middle Eastern people have come out and condemned these attacks.” “ R a cism h as always m an ifested i tself in the f orm o f terror. — Ricardo Favela CSUSM Student Patel also said “it’s impor­ tant [to figure out] what we can do, even if it’s just reaching out a hand and publicly stating that we are in solidarity - it’s the best way we can move for­ ward.” “We need to create a differ­ ent atmosphere, community and world,” Patel said. Orzala Sharif, a member of the group Afghan American Youth, echoed many of Patel’s sentiments, “We fervently con­ demn the Taliban and extend sympathy to the victims ... The Taliban and Afghan should not be used interchangeably.” Sharif called the Taliban “a wild group of trained militia who destroyed the spirit, cul­ ture, and history of the Afghan people.” Sharif also shared some of Afghanistan’s history and cul­ ture, before the Taliban took control. “Women used to dress as I am dressed today. We’ve always believed in education, a civilized way of life. Women voted; we had a constitutional monarchy —it was not always what’s depicted on TV today ” Several others who spoke also mentioned U.S. involvevment with the Taliban and other governments, encouraging the audience to remember the facts about the history of the U.S. Sociology professor Sharon Elise, who asked the audience to question the events since Sept. 11, and their portrayal, said, “It may be decades before we know what’s going on. There is always an answer, contrived, packaged and handed to us [by the media and the government.]” “It was the same thing with Panama and Noriega, Guatemala - the U.S. has a very long and interesting history. The answers aren’t going to come out of the television.” Ricardo Favela, a member of M.E.Ch.A., but who spoke as a student rather than a club mem­ ber, also spoke out about exam­ ining U.S. policies, and ques­ tioned the motivations behind “America’s New War.” “I hope this war is sincere -r a war against terrorism and not people,” said Favela. “If we’re going to have a war on terrorism, we need to acknowledge fronts, the terrorism that goes on [on a smaller scale] everyday. Many people experience terrorism on a daily basis across the world - racism has always manifested itself in the form of terror.” Favela went on to offer examples of terrorism that minority groups continually face, including the recent U.S. citation for violation of human rights due to border policies. Many of the audience mem­ bers, students and faculty alike, chose to speak out simply as individuals at the forum, despite their various involvements in clubs, groups and other organi­ zations. Student Honee Folk includ­ ed some personal background about discrimination, and shared a story about her mother’s expe­ riences, during WWII and today, as a minority. “I know what it feels like, and I know many of you know what it feels like [to be dis­ criminated against.] Don’t get so far removed that you allow yourselves to do this to other people.” “We are focusing so much on ‘them” ’ Folk continued, “and so many people .are doing what we had to fight so hard, so often, against in the past.” Dr. Sharon Elise, a Sociology professor, spoke at Tuesday’ forum. s (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) Only a few other students spoke out, and Elise encour­ aged the audience to continue to speak, to ask the questions that need to be addressed. “Your silence will not protect you,” Elise said. “We better get people speaking, and thinking, even it’s only to ask more questions.” Steve Weiner then chose to ask Elise her views on Louis Farrakhan. Elise replied, “I don’t think Farrakhan is significant in this. People say stupid shit [alluding to Farrakhan], and those of the same ethnic back­ ground seem to be associated with those who say stupid shit.” Elise continued, “These are not the questions that need to be asked. We need to think about people who have power over minds, media and the military, not people who get media atten­ tion which is then used against us.’? �Davis Signs Diverse Legislation By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer In a rush to meet las Sunday’s deadline for the 2001 state legislation session, Gov. Gray Davis, amid controversy, signed 948 and vetoed 169 o: 1,117 proposed bills sent to the) California Legislature. The bills] included a wide variety of pro posals, from telemarketing bam and elementary school food t gun control and gay rights. The issues proving to be thd most controversial are changes in) a wide range of gay rights lawsj new gun control regulations, andj stricter environmental laws. Proponents of gay rights wel corned the new legislation signe by Davis. Judith Stacey, a sociolo gist at the University of Souther: California, said, “Marriage is ai ever-changing institution, even though most people don’t realize it.” Passed by the minimum amount of votes needed, the bill legally aligns same-sex marriag­ es closer to traditional marriag­ es. In addition, the bill grants legal power to older heterosexualpartners, allowing each partner to make medical decisions on behalf of the other and take sick leave when such a situation aris­ es. * Opponents of the new leg­ islation said they believe such laws will undermine society and promote unstable family struc­ tures. Randy Thomasson, execu­ tive director of the Campaign for California Families, said, “People voted to protect the rights of marriage. This is chipping away Gov. Gray Davis signed 948 new bills and vetoed 169 last week. ( Courtesy Photo/Gov. Gray Davis web site) at that.” Amid objections from the NRA ; (National Rifle Association), Davis also signed a bill supporting new gun control standards. The new bill requires prospective buyers to not only provide a fingerprint, but to pass a written test, and then show an instructor they have necessary skills to fire a weapon properly. Davis also passed a law, which now allows a database to be set up, identifying gun owners who legally purchased firearms and later became ineligible for own­ ership. Further controversy ensued when Davis signed three new bills in favor of advocates for stricter environmental regulations. The first bill forces developers to con­ form to standard rules when they subdivide land prior to develop­ ing. This law is to keep develop­ ers from using out of date prop­ erty records to raise property value by avoiding newer zoning maps. The second bill places a $2.6 billion bond in the hand% of California voters. If it is passed in March, the bond will allow the state to sell bonds to fund state and local parks projects. And third, Davis vetoed a bill that would have allowed antiquated oil plat­ forms to be left in the ocean for artificial reefs. . Oil companies said they believe the platforms would not cause harm to the marine envi­ ronment and thought the plat­ forms would eventually serve as a breeding ground for fish and other marine life. Environmental supporters of the bill said they believe that the possibility of harm “outweighs any doubtful benefits” said Warner Chabot, Vice President of the Ocean Conservancy. Closer to home, Davis vetoed a bill that would have allowed San Diego County to form an independent energy utility. Davis contends that San Diego resi­ dents must pay their fair share of the $10 billion used during the energy crisis. Opposing San Diegans believe they shouldn’t have to pay for Gray’s poor deci­ sions regarding power. San Diego Supervisor Bill Horn said, “It’s time to pull the. governor’s plug.” Davis also vetoed a bill that would have stimulated California farming. .The bill would have required hospitals and prisons to use California grown produce. Instead, Davis will be using a $5 million dollar advertising cam­ paign next spring to try to get Californians to eat more locally grown food. Assemblyman Simon Salinas, who represents an area of dense farming, said, “I think in general it would have been symbolic to say ‘we support our California agriculture.’” In less controversial legisla­ tion, Davis signed a bill that by 2003 will give people the right, and a way, to avoid telemarket­ ing. The bill will give telephone customers a choice to pay a $1 fee and be placed on ^ “do not call” list. “In today’s busy world, we need as much peace and quiet as possible,” said Davis. Davis also passed 13 new crime bills, including one that will fine adults who leave chil­ dren in cars without supervision, and another that weighs old con­ victions, like DUIs, when sen­ tencing again for the same crime. He also passed new higher nutri­ tion standards for food being pro­ vided to students at public ele­ mentary and middle schools. Unless otherwise specified or a statewide vote is needed, most of these new legislative bills go into effect Jan. 1, 2002. Those who would like more infor­ mation about new state bills are asked to visit the Official California Legislative web site at www.leginfo.ca.gov. Both the North County Times and The San Diego Union Tribune were informational sources for this article. ■'N X jW p fi WELCOME f C §T |E REAL WORLD j o I nI m a y e r : II ROOM FQlf SQUARES IO .T Y ^ Y D X 7/ A\ 1 J v 1U o r Thursday, November 1,2001 4:00-7:00 pm California Center for the Arts, Escondido Meet with over 90 employers with part time and full time job opportunities! For a list of participating companies: www.esustn.edu/CAC CSUSMAlumni Association CSySM Career andAssessment Center North CoimtyTimes llv fS �Bob Dylan Plays the Old and the New in San Diego By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer Dear Mr. Bob Dylan, I wanted to write you a note to express my thanks for your recent appearance here in San Diego. This was the third time I’ve seen you (remember the first time in Halifax, Canada, when your show got postponed two days because of a snow­ storm? I had driven five hours to see the show and had to stay for it, so I holed up in my buddy Steve’s drafty apartment, wait­ ing, smoking hash and playing cards). I got better seats this time. You began promptly at eight, opening the show with “Wait for the Light to Shine” — a song :you didn’t even write. Somehow it fit though. You walked right out in your match­ ing black and white gentlemancowboy suit and boots, looking all bones and angles. The rest of the band filled in around you like the ghost riders in the sky Willie Nelson sings' about. 1 noticed how Charlie Sexton (does he really play rhythm guitar for you?), discreetly picking away on his cherrv-red Gretsch “Country Gentleman”, rarely took his eyes off you. I wonder if you are as difficult a bandleader as they say. I still find it hard to believe that your repertoire spans “Sugar Baby”, or finding new (he length of your. career. Only hope in the playful ‘Tf Dogs Run three songs into the night and Free”, you guide the listener to you had already played “My overlooked possibilities in your Back Pages” and that song about music, as long as we truly lis­ being stuck in Memphis, both ten. It was hard not to see the from the mid-sixties. Your relevance of the forty-year-old classics “Visions of Johanna” “Masters of War” —a song about and “Desolation Row” followed the greed and hypocrisy of war­ shortly. Is your reinvention of mongers. The crowd was silent your own material the key to when you sang that one. I want to apologize for keeping the electricity in your music? Often times most of the the unsettling older lady who crowd didn’t know what song kept shouting out “Bob Dylan!” you were playing until you got after every song. Maybe she to the chorus. I like that you was just clarifying, but I don’t demand scholarship of your lis­ think anyone was under the teners: know the music inside out impression that Ravi Shankar or get left behind as Bob Dylan or Dweezil Zappa were playing and co. truck on through, bound instead. When you finished the for destinations unknown. set with “Rainy Day Women You still have the uncan­ #12+35” (it’s hard to tell when ny ability to find undiscovered you are being serious), the entire nuances in your songs. I imagine audience joined in on the chorus you reinvent your songs as often — that says som€thing, consider­ as you reinvent yourself. Is that ing the wide-ranging demograph true? In the dark opening bars ics your show attracts. Maybe a of a mid-set song, people around lot of people just like marijuana me speculated what it might turn though Thunderous into: “Ain’t Dark Yet?’*someone wondered; “Shelter from the and foot stomping clos Storm” another answered know­ show, but I had m ingly. 1 smiled when I heard the crossed for an en opening line for “One too Many enough you obli Mornings” — a rare piece from with the i'm Rollins Ston >64. The depth and feeling happily you put into songs older than me vocals. I is a credit to the legacy you was han have become. Whether you are theomH biting off an angry line frorn^ffl (and drunker and louder) not hearing it. When you closed the show with a soulful acoustic ren­ dition of “Blowin’ in the Wind” —that champion horse of protest songs - 1couldn’t help notice you lingering over lines like “How many deaths/will it take till w€ know/that too many people have died?*’ Were you trying to tell us something? I don’t try to figure dlif what your music means but judg­ ing from the people in the crowd, it means many things to many different people. We are better for having heard you. Thank P.S. Thanks also for playing “Mississippi” from your new album. My co-worker, Danny, and I wondered all day if you would play it. I know you aren’t playing it much this tour so it felt special to hear it. aF” Words Are Special in “My First Mister” By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer Life isn’t easy if you’re a goth grrrl stuck in a “Clueless” world. In “My First Mister,” Jennifer (Leelee Sobieski), or J, as she likes to be called, is a pierced, tattooed, 17-year-old goth chick who is a self-made misfit at school and at home. She writes her own eulogies and watches people through opera glasses, which distort (with the help of funny special effects) her view in an Ally McBeal kind of way. J uses her sharp wit to hide from people and from the lover she thinks she doesn’t deserve. After failed attempts to get a job at the mall (a place J abhors), she meets Randall (Albert Brooks), nicknamed R. Randall, a 49-year-old single, straightlaced, uptight, “nice guy,” who has a secret that keeps him from making personal connections and commitments. Randall gives J a job .at his menswear store on the condition that she “takes the sil­ verware out of her face,” because she is “scaring the customers.” (J responds to this by yelling to a passerby, “Bool”) J and Randall begin a some­ what awkward, but often touch­ ing, relationship. The humor in “My First Mister” often comes from J and the way she sees the world. Humor is an important element Leelee Sobeiski and Albert Brooks star in “My First M ister” (Courtesy Photo/Myfirstmistermovie.com) for this story, because without humor the movie would be.taking itself too seriously, and some of the more depressing moments in the story would be overwhelm­ ing. With or without her opera glasses, J’s perspective is unique. In one scene her mother drives her from school, and through the glasses J sees her talkative mother as Gene Simmons in full Kiss makeup, tongue unfurled in all its glory. In another scene, J gives a class presentation about her life, and she sees her class­ mates with their heads down, asleep on their desks, and so bored that they can’t even stay awake to listen to J talk. Another funny moment is when Randall tells J how to sort and arrange the items in the back of the store, and she sees his balding head on top of a posing body builder. Thankfully, the sexual com­ ponent of J and Randall’s rela­ tionship is only touched upon when J wonders what it would be like to have an older lover. In her wondering, J pictures Randall as her lover: the middle- aged Randall dressed in black from head to toe, dancing, and grooving through the coffeehouse which J frequents. “My lover, I like the sound of that,” said J. After some bumbling moments, both J and Randall realize that their relationship should not and cannot go further than a friend­ ship. Any more sexuality in their relationship, and the audience would be squeamish — none of us want to see our moms or dads dating someone our age! This movie could be passed off as a typical “coming-of-age” movie, but it is more than that — it is funny and warm, with tender performances by both Sobieski and Brooks. Their relationship reminded me of the relationship in “Harold and Maude,” between the optimistic Maude and the morbid Harold. Their odd rela­ tionship was the basis for a movie about the strength and depth of love, and “My First Mister” has the same message. Unlike “Harola and Maude,” neither J nor Randall see the beauty in the world, but when they find each other, they realize that there are reasons to live the best life possible. As J, Sobieski takes a notice­ able turn from the tall, blonde, all-American teenager she has played in recent movies. She is raven-haired, raccoon-eyed, and dreary in all black. But she has the thoughtful, poetic, sheltered, brooding J down pat. And with Albert Brooks as Randall, the two actors create an interesting chemistry of two misfits and a father/daughter on screen. It’s hard to understand what they would ever have in common, but they pull off the relationship. And as for those special “F” words in the movie? Fate, friend­ ship, and family. You’ll have to see the movie to find out what the rest are. “My First Mister” is direct­ ed by Academy-award winning actress/director Christine Lahti. The movie is rated R. �The Pride _ Arts &Entertainment_ Tuesday, October 23,2001 5 Latino Food Festival By JOY WHITMAN Pride Staff Writer Joseph Sanchez, a graduate student, enjoys free nachos h anded out by ASI during the Latino Food Festival. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) By ANN BENING Pride Staff Writer Balloons, bratwurst, and bands were some of the many features of last week’s German Festival. Coordinated by CSUSM’s German Program and German Club, and sponsored by Associated Students, Inc., the Students experienced many multi-cultural awareness activi­ ties last week, with not only the German Festival, but also the Latino Food Festival, which cefebrated Latino Heritage Month. The ASI programming com­ mittee sponsored the Latino Food Festival and concert on Wed., from 11 am . to 1 p.m. at the Dome Plaza. The rock band “Emaue” per­ festival had a carnival-like atmo­ sphere. German band, Guggemusik Altossema Rhoigeischda, from Heidelberg, performed, wearing flamboyantly designed outfits that included capes and green tinsel. Their appearance is influ­ enced by their travels to Carnival. “Our self-made costumes really formed and in between sets stu­ dents also enjoyed music from Radio Latina. There was a food mmm tasting table set up, where many students sampled foods from local restaurants. Chips and salsa were a favorite snack for the stu­ dents that day. Students may also look for­ ward to a larger celebration of cultural heritage with El Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead), which will be held on “Emaue, a Latino rock band, performed fo r the students. Students also heard Radio Latina while enjoying free food. campus the first week of Novem­ (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) ber. make us stand out at Carnival,” said member Holger Schertel, who described the five-year-old band as amateur, with an offtone style. Other bands, including Rivers of Babylon, O La Paloma, and Autobahn, also played dur­ ing the three-day long festival. Dr. Astrid Ronke, ” German Club adviser, said she was enthusiastic about students learning the German language, and saw the festival as one way for individuals to, learn more about the culture. Terence Jaffer, a sopho­ more and business major, had taken one of Ronke’s German classes. “The German Program is growing on campus and becom­ ing more popular through the fes­ tival,” said Jaffer. “I’ve learned so much in her class and wished it was offered as a minor.” In celebration of the German festival, The Dome offered meals of Wiener schnit­ zel, fried potatoes, sauerkraut, and soda for $4.29. �R acism Forum and Student Grievance Campus By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor First of all,- I want to voice my opinion as a student, not as a representative of The Pride. The racism forum sponsored by the student newspaper on Tuesday at Founders’ Plaza turned out well, but not as many students showed up as I would have liked. To the students that did come, however, I thank you all and I am very glad that you are taking the time to hear other opinions, voice your own, and create a sense of community on this campus. However, I was extremely disappointed when I opened the North County Times on Wednesday morning. Two stu­ dents actually took the time to hunt down the N CT reporter to complain that they were not represented, but neither student bothered to speak at the forum. In fact, I only saw one of them in attendance, and that student left in the middle of the forum. I want to address a couple of problems with thisF irst, all students were welcome to speak and be represented. That is the point of an open forum. Yes, we did have a few speak­ ers — not panelists as Darren Marks, one student who com­ plained, suggested. This was not a panel discussion closed from outside student voice. The forum included a few speakers who are active in anti-racism discussions, events, teachings, and so on. Not everyone that should have been represented was represented at the forum, for several reasons. One, many schedules conflicted with the time of the forum. Two, many people did not show up to speak to represent themselves, particularly the two students that complained they were not invit­ ed. “The “ point” o f a forum is for students to voice their opinion. Not to stay silent to the stu­ dents, then complain behind their backs.” Everyone was invited. We sent an e-mail out to all faculty and staff. (We were not, how­ ever, able to e-mail all students). We posted and distributed fly­ ers; we placed flyers in mail­ boxes, particularly the Student and Residential Life club mail­ boxes. We also sent an e-mail out to the Inter^Club Committee listerv, so that all clubs could be informed at one time. We encouraged everyone to come to the forum and speak, either as an individual or as a representative for an organization. But, as student Darren Marks stated to the N CT reporter, “I think the forum was hijacked by one political group and it was not a true forum. I agree to an extent with what the other speakers said but I think the idea of why we were gathering, the people who died in those build­ ings, was sold short.” First, the reason we gathered at the forum was not about the tragic loss at the WTC. It was to deal with racism issues. Yes, of course WTC is involved in the larger issue, but that was not the reason for the forum. Second, I spoke with Marks moments before he ran to the press, and invited him to speak once the speakers were finished. He wanted to be part of a panel. I explained that we did not have a panel but a forum, and that he was welcome to speak once the next person was finished. He did not. In fact, he left the forum early. The “point” of the forum is for students, such as Marks, to voice their opinion. Not to stay silent to the students, then complain behind their backs. Marks pointed out in the N CT that our forum was not a true forum. What is a true forum? A forum is defined in Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary as “a public meeting place for an open discussion or a medium (as a newspaper) of open discussion or expression of ideas.” Our racism forum was a true forum, as are the opinion pages of The Pfiide. A panel is defined as a group of persons who discuss a topic of public interest before an audi­ ence. A panel is more restrictive in terms of allowing audience participation. This is not what The Pride wanted. Marks failed to mention to the N CT that the last open cam­ pus forum that was held was designed as a panel, a panel that he sat on. The Pride did invite a few speakers as a means of keeping the discussion going. I am glad that the speakers came, and especially glad that the Afghan American Youth Organization came to our campus and spoke. As for Marks’ comment about political hijacking, this is ridiculous. Of course. there are politics involved — the issue is inherently political in nature — but the forum was not affiliated with a particular political party or faction. Erik Caldwell, a representa­ tive for the College Republicans, claimed in the N CT article that he was not invited to speak as a representative of his club. Again, check the ICC listerv. And next time there is a forum, please attend and feel free to speak. Beat At the graduation open forum, two weeks ago, students concerned about the recent administrative decision to relocate next semester’s graduation cer­ emonies to the Del Mar Fair Grounds had the opportunity to speak out. How­ ever, Founders’ Plaza remained nearly empty that day. “Why is it that most students say they dislike the university’s decision in moving graduation off campus, yet hardy anyone supported the forum in attendance?” By JUSTIN ANDREWS Pride Staff Writer I have received many e-mails from students expressing their concern. I would not call the lack of students at the forum apathy. I know many stu­ dents could not attend. It’s the lack of administration attendance that shows the underprovided sense of community here on campus. This is against our five basic core values, our mission state­ ment, and Alexander Gonzalez’s .con­ vocation address.” Robert F. McArdle II Graduating Senior Letters to the Editors Call for Activism My purpose in writing this brief letter is to encourage addi­ tional activism on the part of the CSUSM community: students, faculty and staff. It is not enough to react to events in the world. For our own survival, as part of the human race, we need to pre­ vent man-made disasters wher­ ever they may occur: oppres­ sion and injustice, which lead to terrorism/war. The Internet offers us a means to become informed as well as involved. I would like to recommend sev­ eral websites: To find out how the U.S. and other nations stand on the issue of human rights : aiusa.org (Amnesty International) and humanrightswatch.org; To learn about the plight of Afghan women (who oppose a government by either the Taliban or the Northern Alliance): rawa.org; To contact the President’s office and Congressional mem­ bers: congress.org. I would also like to encour­ age everyone to read an editorial by Jonathan Schell, “Annihilation and the Ways of Peace,” which now appears at thenation.com, and to watch “Link,” an inter­ national television channel, that offers multiple perspectives from around the world. Dr. Mayra Besosa Professor World Languages Dept. Student Feels the Calm of the Sea After all the violence that has been going on lately in the news, I picked Up the current Pride and started reading. I got to the article by James Newell titled, “Surfing a Way of Life, Dude.” The article made me smile, feel peace, remember the days, then laugh. It was great. I could see Jeff Spicolli or Jim talking about surfing. I felt the calm of the sea. I don’t surf, but I felt it. We needed this story at time like this. Thanks a lot, Jim. Good job. Dorothy Bruno Student Amputate President Gonzalez The United States was found­ ed on the principles of freedom and equality. CSUSM is a public institution in the United States; why then are policies at CSUSM decidedly unequal? Parking at CSUSM can cur­ rently be grouped into three dif­ ferent categories: disabled, staff/ faculty, and student. Yet all per­ sons are supposed to be created equal. If we are created equal, should we not be treated as equals? Not at CSUSM, appar­ ently. • It is certainly understand­ able that those who are disabled have the ability to park in the closest spaces. Parking for dis­ abled persons is a reasonable accommodation to provide for those who need it, and according­ ly, many people at CSUSM take advantage of the special parking spaces accordingly, teachers and students alike. What is wrong, however, is the special privileges granted to staff, faculty, and administra­ tors. These people do not need to receive better access to prefera­ ble parking spaces than students. Arguments to drag a great deal of material to class every day, and arrive on time. If teachers and admin­ istrators cannot plan success­ fully to get themselves and their belongings where they need to be on time, they are lacking skills necessary for their job. Parking space location should not be a bandage to cover up for laziness or poor time manage­ ment anymore than it should be used to create special privileges for special (unequal) people. The solution is simple. End the use of special lots or spaces for anyone other than disabled persons. If President Gonzalez or anyone else feels a need to join the parking elite, they should cut off their foot, and get a blue placard for using disabled park­ ing spaces. David J. Ludwig Student ^ a o t hw th e /H ie P r i d e bu o amount of mate­ rial teachers must carry to class, or ,- . t the importance of ad minis trat ors getting to meetings on time, or teachers to class on time, are * . ... Graduate Intern Assistant Editor FWS Worker Advisor v Melanie Addington Victoria B. Segall LisaLipsey Claudia Ignacio Amy Bolaski James Newell Victor Padilla Madeleine Marshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and Students, by in not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or 1nrcrp n ia ria o p of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned large, manage editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride very successfully editorial hoard. Letters to the editors should include an address, Simply . Co-Editor L o-Editor O pinion Editor invalid, “Personally, this year’s graduation won’t affect me. And the forum prob­ ably is in vain because the administra­ tion has already committed to having graduation off campus. Hopefully next year and the ones after that, we will have our choice on where we gradu­ ate” Angelina Espinoza Sophomore “I’m disappointed in the lack of involvement. As college students, we need to be aware of what’s going on and not just talk about things, but also try to accomplish whatever it is we need to get done. The apathy at this forum is a far too common trait of society.” Tom Lazet/Graduating Senior telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may he edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The P ride should not be construed as the endorsement or investiga­ tion of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the rignt to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax:(760)750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http://www.csusmpride.com �The Pride - -- Sports and Calendar Cross Country Update E vents By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor The Cougar women placed third at the CSU Fullerton Cross Country Invitational on Friday. The team competed against five other schools in the 5,000-meter race, scoring 67 points. Lanelle Cox placed 10th, Manal Yamont placed 13th, Katherine Niblett placed 15th, Felisha Mariscal placed 32nd, and Samantha Delagradelle placed 34th. CSUSM cross-country also placed third at the UCSD 2001 Triton Classic Cross-Country Invitation on Saturday, October 13. Competing against 16 teams, CSUSM team scored 83 points in the 8-kilometer race. Omar Zavala placed 15th, Rene Reyes placed 16th, Kris Houghton placed 17th, Michael Shannon placed 28th, Robbie McClendon placed 33rd, Justin Lessel placed 86th, Brandon Cline placed 119th, and Jeff Green placed 131st. The cross-country season began more than month ago on Sept. 8, when the Cougars competed in the UC Irvine Invitational. The men’s team placed fifth out of 16 teams, and the women’s team placed 14th out of 18 teams. On Saturday, Sept. 15, the Aztec Invitational was can­ celled due to the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. “Since we didn’t run that weekend, the following Saturday, Sept. 22, we com­ peted at UC Riverside,” said Steve Scott, head coach for the cross-country team. The men’s team placed second out of 24 teams that Saturday, and although the women had a slow start, they finished 14th out of 25 teams. “We have a strong team this year, as long as all the ath­ letes are healthy,” said Scott. On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Cougars raced at the Stanford Invitational. The women’s team finished 12th out of 19 com­ peting teams, arid the men’s team finished 12th out of the 28 teamSj “The results of this invi­ tational are part of the mid-sea­ son low, as some of the athletes are injured, tired and stressed,” said Scott. He also added that most of the athletes are full­ time students who work. “We’re trying, working hard and doing good, but I know we can and will do better,” said freshman Manal Yamout. The NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) Regionals will take place in Fresno oq Nov. 3. Classifieds Help Wanted SALES REP WANTED. Part or Full time. 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Education Golf Tournament Location: Rancho Bernardo Inn For more info., call (760) 750-7302 or e-mail cbonomo@csusm.edu Career Skill Series Time: 3 to 6 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Learn resume writing and interviewing skills. CSUSM Fall Job Fair Time: 4-7 p.m. Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido ||l ||| For more info, contact the Career and Assessment Center at (760) 750-4900. Clubs » i - ''M , ;■ / - 'i ' X ' f x N„ - - Thursday, Oct. 25 Study Abroad Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Location: University 451 This workshop will also include financial aid advising. Friday, Oct. 26 Wednesday, Oct. 24 Job Fair Success Strategies Circle K International Meeting Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Learn how to market yourself effectively at a job fair. * Time: 4 p.m. Location: University 442 Thursday, Oct. 25 Progressive Activists’ Network Meeting Time: 2 p.m. Location: TBA For more info, e-mail pan@csusm.edu. Oct. 29 to Nov. 11 Progressive Activists Network Fundraiser Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Founders’ Plaza P.A.N. fundraiser. Buy a $1 raffle ticket and the winner gets 50 percent of ticket sales. Winning ticket will be chosen randomly Nov. 2, and the winner will be notified via e-mail. Monday, Oct. 29 Career Skill Series Time: 2 to 5 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Learn resume writing and interviewing skills. Tuesday, Oct. 30 Careers for Math Majors Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Learn career facts and explore your options with your math major during this workshop. Phantom Shopper Program Egg Donors Needed $4,000 compensation; Ages 19-30/ Call Susan at (800) 463-5656 or e-mail procreative@iinet.com Great Student Airfares available with your ISIC or IYTC Cabo' Las Vegas London Honolulu Paris Bangkok $150 $68 $372 $327 $410 $599 Located In die UCSD Price Center La Jolla 858- 452-0630 1-80O-2COUNCIL wwwxounciltravel.com Be a part of A ssessing the Quality of Service at Cal State San Marcos and Earn Money! •How Much? $150.00 •How Many Hours? 9 Hours of work Come by the ASI Office in Commons 203 to sign up or call (760) 750-4990 �■ 35,000 new students and 200,000 more to come ■ Only one net permanent faculty position added between 1995 & 2000 ■ State funding reductions threaten quality education Is It TOO EXTREME to say that the future ot the California State T H l ACCESS CRISIS; A combination of skyrocketing enrollment and inadequate funding threaten die very mission of the CSU as the 'People's University.* Funding reductions have sharply reduced course offerings, leaving many students, both full and part time, unable to access the courses necessary for graduation. Rather than find real solutions to the access crisis, typical administration responses, such as raising entrance standards and excluding students who need remediation, only serve to limit access to deserving students. THE FISCAL CRISIS: According to toe California Budget Project, higher education funding as a proportion of toe State’s General Fund has fallen dramatically. In toe last 20 years, government spending on CSU has been cut nearly in half, from 6,5% to 3.5%. CaBf&fnta faculty &s»#eiat!cr THE ENROLLMENT CRISIS: Over the next few years toe CSU is expecting an unprecedented wave of new students. Yet toe CSU , Administration and toe State Legislature have no real plan to hire enough full time faculty, librarians, counselors or coaches to meet the needs ot the growing student population. Between 1994*95 and 2000, student enrobment has jumped by 35,000 fu( time student equivalents, ^ yet only one new tenuriMraek faculty position has.been added. In fact in ' 20GG there were 1400 fewer terwnHrack faculty in toe CSU than in 1990. THE FACULTY CRISIS; Instead of tenured faculty, CSU has hired lecturers, who are not compensated tor counseling, mentoring or developing curriculum. Sometimes called “freeway flyers* because they must teach at multiple colleges and universities in order to make a p n g , these dedicated instructors have no benefits or job security. At toe same time, tenured faculty salaries are so tow and toe workload so high that the CSU can’t attract and retain new faculty. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Page 4 http ://www.esusmpride.com ThePride California State University San Marcos News....... . .....2-3 Arts ...... . .....4-5 Opinion.... . 6 Food............ ..........7 Calendar..... 8 , Vol. IX No. 10/ Tuesday, October 30,2001 Staff Members Sue Campus for Discrimination By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer Faculty and students listen to speakers during thefirst statewide CSU teach-in. Several campuses held teach-ins. San Marcos held a teach-in Oct 25-26. Various speakers discussedfaculty issues and grievances infront of The Dome. (Pride Photo/James Newell) The trustees of California State University San Marcos and Barbara Dovenbarger, con­ troller of the university, are the defendants in two separate dis­ crimination lawsuits involving employees from student finan­ cial services. This month two of CSUSM’s accountants filed lawsuits, alleg­ ing discriminatory practices enforced by Dovenbarger, also the Director of Student Finan­ cial Services, on the basis of gender, race, and pregnancy. Cecilia Boze was employed by the university for nine years and was the acting assistant director of operations in student financial services. Boze stated that she resigned from the posi­ tion because of the stress she suffered due to discriminatory practices, according to the law­ suit she filed at the Vista Supe­ rior Courthouse. In her complaint, Boze also stated that she was passed over for jobs and promotions that she was qualified for, and that the positions were often given to unqualified individuals who were Dovenbarger’s former col­ leagues, some of whom were white males. Another accountant at CSUSM, Kim Gomez, filed suit at Vista Superior Court, ^ A rticle cont. on pg. 8 Grievances Expressed; Acclaimed Speaker Urges Societal and Educational Change By j a m e s N e w e l l Staff Writer At the first statewide CSU teach-in, faculty and various guest speakers joined represen­ tatives of the California Faculty Association (CFA) to present and explain current trends in the CSU system that are leading toward the corporatization of education. Distinguished guest speaker Stanley Aronowitz, an acclaimed author and professor from City University of New York, was the final speaker. He began his address with thoughts concern­ ing his home state of New York in light of the recent tragedies, then quickly moved to the changing priorities in education. Explain­ ing the corporate mentality as a “they take and we pay” cycle. The teach-ins, which were held at all 22 CSU campuses, were initiated due to the continu­ ing disagreement between the CFA union and the CSU admin­ istration. Some of the issues con­ tributing to the impasse include class size, declining tenure fac­ ulty, and stagnant professor sal­ aries. The CSU contends the quality of education students receive is top priority, but the CFA believes . the vital issues “ I f thefaculty are getting a raw d eal and staff are getting an even worse deal, what are the students getting ... ” — Charles Goetzl Stanley Aronowitz spoke at the teach-in. (Pride Photo/JamesNewell) concerning the future of Califor­ nia’s higher education systems are being ignored. The CSU Prior to the system wide teach-in, the CSU released infor­ mation pertaining to the issues under scrutiny. The CSU con­ tends they are already 2.3 per­ cent above budget for this year. The administration says the CSU system is ahead of the national averages for faculty . salary increases and legislation for budget increases is not probable, given the state’s current eco­ nomic situation. The CSU claims that one of the reasons tenure faculty hires are declining is that the arduous task of finding new faculty would draw staff away from time spent with students. 500-1,000 searches per year are conducted for full-time faculty, and the CSU says this has yielded an increase of 221 full-time fac­ ulty members in the past six years. CSU has had a merit pay program since the mid-1990s. The administration said they believe the merit pay program improves the quality of educa­ tion students receive by reward­ ing outstanding achievement by faculty. At the CjSUSM Teach-in The CSUSM teach-in, held outside the Dome, focused on budget numbers’ manipulation, lack of time for student/faculty relationships, the declining qual­ ity of education, and changes in university priorities. Liliana Rossmann, CSUSM professor of communication, hosted the teach-in, and provided Article cont. on pg. 3 Damagefrom the explosion in FCB. (Pride File Photo/Victor Padilla) Students and Faculty Anticipate Repair of Foundation Building By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer Students and professors attending classes in the trailers in the Foundations Classroom Building (FCB) courtyartfeagerly await the reconstruction of the FCB building, which was dam­ aged by a July blast in which a boulder struck the exterior wall, damaging FCB 101, and another boulder came through the door window, striking the opposite wall in FCB 103. The boulders struck the buildings as a result of an explo­ sion by Hanson Aggregates, the company that blasts to clear rock for the university, and to gather rocks for construc­ tion. Temporary trailers in the FCB courtyard are replacing the classrooms until construction is complete. Some students and instruc­ tors said they will be glad to leave behind the uncom­ fortable, temporary classrooms’ small windows and poor ven­ tilation systems. “It* will be nice to have a larger classroom with better ventilation control,” said Maureen DuPont, a math instructor. She teaches a math class that has 50 students in one trailer, and many complain about air conditioning problems. Crowding is also an issue. “I can’t even walk down the aisles of the rows of seats in my classroom,” said DuPont. “I would fall if I did.” Facilities Services said they project the construction will be completed in three weeks. “I hope everything is settled and we can be moved in and back to normal by finals,” said DuPont. �Conservationists Concerned about Environmental Effects o f San Elijo Hills By MARY SUE WEBB Pride Staff Writer ‘ an Elijo Hills is the resi­ S dential development on the west­ ern slope of the ridges above CSUSM. Residents also iden­ tify the development with San Elijo Canyon, the creek that cas­ cades through the canyon, and the creek’s destination, San Elijo Lagoon in Cardiff. But the president of a local conservancy group said that the San Elijo Hills development is a threat to those areas. Leonard Wittwer, a molecu­ lar biologist who is president of the Escondido Creek Conservancy and chairman of its Land Use Committee, said he is concerned that water con­ taining herbicides and pesticides from the proposed San Elijo Hills’ golf course could hurt both the creek and the lagoon. “Herbicides and insecticides that they spray on plants, and fertil­ izers they use, would go into the runoff,” said Wittwer. “Nitrogen and some phosphorous will lead to algae blooms in Escondido Creek, and that water flows into San Elijo Lagoon, which already has been impacted by urban runoff” Water from urban areas runs into the creek and gives it year-round water flow. Seasonal .streams run down the Double Peak, the tallest ridge west of CSUSM, and flow into the coast­ al lagoons. The developers are seeking the approval of the city of San Marcos to construct a golf course on top of Double Peak. “If they build the golf course on the ridge, everything that flows down the north side would go into San Marcos Creek (and into Batiquitos Lagoon)” said Larry Osen, a geography teacher at San Marcos High School, stands at the top of Double Peak; San Elijo developers propose to build a golf course below the peak. (Courtesy Photo/Larry Osen) Conflicting Interests over Use of Cerro de Las Posas Ridgeline By KEVIN HAWK Pride Staff Writer San Elijo developers applied for a conditional-use permit that would aliow them to build a 160-acre, 18-hole golf course, clubhouse, and related facilities if San Marcos approved the golf course in 2002, on top of the Cerro de Las Posas ridgeline, in addition to the 3,398 homes presently being built in south­ western San Marcos. The 6,800-yard course would begin at Double Peak and extend south­ west to the communication tow­ ers. Developers applied for the permit in November of 2000. This proposal has many San Marcos, Lake San Marcos, and Elfin Forest residents concerned about environmental impacts on wildlife, the destruction of natu­ ral vegetation and popular trails, and pollution from the water runoff that would be used for the upkeep of the fairways and greens. “The trail system is a greater amenity than a golf course could ever be,’r said Larry Osen, of the city trails advisory committee. Since San Elijo Hills devel­ opers submitted an application for the golf course last October, the city has been studying how the golf course would effect wildlife and plants on the ridge­ line, said Curtis Noland, gen­ eral manager of San Elijo Hills developers, as published in the North County Times. City planners originally planned for Double Peak Regional Park to occupy the entire 200 acres, of natural, open space on top of the ridge­ line, but with the proposed golf course, the acreage allowed for the regional park may be reduced to 40 acres. Jerry Backoff, Chief City Planner for San Marcos, could not be reached in time for comment. Osen, who assembled Friends of Cerro de Las Posas, says the group is taking an active approach to prevent the golf course from being built on t6p of the ridgeline. “The Friends of Cerro de Las Posas has engaged in a campaign of awareness, informing San Marcos res­ idents of a San Elijo Hills’ plan to sculpt the ridgeline with a 160-acre professional golf course,” said Osen. ' The Friends attended city council workshops to voice their concerns and ask questions, wrote letters to the editors of local newspapers, distributed fly­ ers, and collected signatures for their petitions. Earlier this year, at the Grand Avenue Summer Festival at GSUSM, the Sierra Club spon­ sored a booth where Osen and three other volunteers promoted awareness of the environmental effects a golf course would cause. “We’re not opposed to a golf course, but we are opposed to the course being built on top of the ridgeline,” said Osen. The Friends collected 250 signatures for their petition, which will be presented to the city council. Wittwer. “Everything else would go into Copper Creek and will end up in Escondido Creek and San Elijo Lagoon.” The developers have said that golf course runoff could be contained in traps. Wittwer said that the nitro­ gen a nd phosphorous wouldn’t evaporate from water held in traps. Besides the water issues, he said there is also an issue of the loss of habitat for animals if a golf course is built. “You also would no longer see the sunset behind the ridge­ line if buildings were there,” said Wittwer. In February, the Escondido Creek Conservancy acquired 76 acres to protect the scenic creek, which flows from Lake Wohlford on the east side 6f Escondido near Valley Center, and through the rural Harmony Grove/Elfin Forest area, into Olivenhein. Escondido Creek then flows under a bridge at the eastern terminus of Encinitas Boulevard and into San Elijo Lagoon. The conservancy hasn’t taken a position for or against the proposed golf course at this time. About 10 years ago, early in the development’s planning stage, however,-the organization opposed the development plans. Those who would like more information on the conservancy are asked to visit their web site at www.escondidocreek.org. A citizen water quality mon­ itoring organization, San Diego Stream Team, separate from the conservancy, also tests and mon­ itors the water quality of local streams. 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TIAA-CREF.org or c a lM . 800 . 842.2776 mm WjfM ji _ __pP R E TIR E M E N T IN SU R A N C E M U TU A L FUN D S COLLEGE SAVINGS I TRUSTS I - IN V E S TM E N T M anaging money for people w ith other things to think about.S M M ANAG EM ENT TIAA-CREF Individual and Institutional Services, Inc., and Teachers Personal Investors Services, Inc., distribute securities products. © 2001 Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF), New York, NY. 08/20. �T he Pride Students Hear Buddhist N un Discuss Life, Religion, and World Events By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer Venerable Master Yi Jih, a Buddhist nun from the San Diego Buddhist Temple, visited pro­ fessor Susie Lan Cassel’s gen­ eral education humanities stu­ dents Wednesday. - In class* Venerable Master Yi Jih dis­ cussed Buddhism, and her life as a Buddhist nun. Jih, who has a closely shaved head, and was dressed in a tra­ ditional brown robe, joked with the students* saying that she was surprised that her look was not fashionable with students at Cal State San Marcos. “I don’t have to spend my time on hairstyles and fashion,” Jih said to the students. “My mind is free and joyful, and I give others happi­ ness.” Jih became a Buddhist nun in 1980, only a few years before most of the GEH students were bom. She was not bom into a Buddhist family; she recalled that her family went to a Taoist temple when she was young. While she attended a university in Taiwan, she became inter­ ested in Buddhism and joined the Buddhist Society. She soon became inspired by Buddhism, and went to the temple and retreats with the society. While Jih was still at the university, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, the founder of the Fo Guang Shan International Venerable Master Yi Jih, a Buddhist nunfrom the San Diego Buddhist Temple, spoke to the students of Dr. Susie CasseVs general education humanities class. (Pride Photo/Stephanie Baird) Buddhist Order, headquartered in Taiwan, lectured at her school. Jih was eager to ask him two questions: When, or at what age, should she join the order? And how could she help her parents accept her decision to become a Buddhist nun? Her parents ended up speak­ ing with Yun, and as she neared her graduation from the univer­ sity, Jih went to a summer retreat where she shaved her head and joined the order. “At first my family felt like they had lost a daughter,” said Jih. But after two years of study­ ing for a degree in Taipei and the five years as the head of a temple, her family followed her into the Buddhist religion. Although she is monastic, she still sees her family members and is not secluded to the temple. They have celebrations at the monastery, and every two years her family is invited to come to her monastery, where they share their stories and participate in activities. Jih said, “The families feel honored [to be a part of the experience}” The’ humanities students asked Jih the responsibilities of Buddhist nuns. Jih explained that they have the opportunity to preach at weddings and funer­ als. It is at the funerals where one realizes that “life is really impermanent,” said Jih. “Once we realize this, we realize how precious it is.” The nuns also have study groups and meditation groups, which she said everyone is wel­ come to attend. Jih, who has been in San Diego since 1993, also translates Chinese into English for Venerable Master Hsing Yun. The temple has programs that it conducts for the community, including an education program, a cultural program, that uses newspapers, magazines and CDs to inform people about Buddhism, a charity program to benefit society, and programs that help orphanages and homes for seniors. A student also asked Jih whether or not she thought the Sept. 11 attacks were the result of bad karma. “Death is not the end of life. We move on to another house. They were innocent. It was not Karma,” said Jih, “It is not just an individual issue, not just ill America or New York. The whole world is concerned and it is a tragedy for all human­ kind.” Jih also commented oft the terrorists: “It was behavior of hate, they didn’t consider the value of life. The best thing we can dp is to try to eliminate hate in others.” San Marcos Faculty Express Grievances at Teach-In » A rtic le cont. fr om pg. 1 background for each speaker. Rossmann explained the intent of the teach-in was to educate and shed light on the complex issues concerning the university, and that it was up to each person to make up their own mind. Before turning the microphone over to the other speakers, Rossman interjected that the univer­ sity community needs to “all work together to ensure quality education.” “The notion that the CSU is being run like a business, like any business that’s in business, is absurd,” said George Diehr, CSUSM professor in the college of business and CFA chapter pres­ ident. Invited to provide logisti­ cal facts behind the bargaining process between faculty and administration, Diehr introduced himself as the “numbers guy.” He distributed a pamphlet of charts to help listeners better uftderstand the complex uni­ versity data, including studentfaculty ratios, faculty salaries, and tenure-track faculty. Diehr warned listeners to beware of politically manipulated statistics. “They (the CSU) said we hired 2,300 tenure line faculty over this period... they didn’t tell you that 2,700 people had left ... people had retired and resigned,” said Diehr. “If the faculty are getting a raw deal and staff are getting an even worse deal, what are the students getting, because you are at the bottom of that order as far as the administration is con­ cerned,” said Charles Goetzl, a representative of the APC (Aca­ demic Professionals of Califor­ nia). Goetzl spoke about how current system trends could affect students in the future. He explained increasing workloads reduce campus morale and are detrimental to the personal rela­ tionships between faculty, staff and students. “I remember the professor sitting down at the coffee shop ... after class ... that is where I learned a lot more than in the classroom,” said Goetzl. “Don’t let people fool you, students come first,” said Tim Jenkins, speaking on behalf of the California Teachers Association (CTA) and the National Educa­ tion Association (NEA). Jenkins said that “CSU staff deserve a raise” and that slashing quality education because of budget issues is “hogwash.” He men­ tioned that the CSU community is forming from a worldwide pool 6f faculty, staff and students and should focus on setting an exam­ ple for higher education. “Be aware of you work envi­ ronment ... be aware of what your rights are and exercise your rights,” said Deborah Corey, a representative from the CSUSM College of Business Adminis­ tration. Corey spoke to address misperceptions of the modernday union. She explained that the educational unions represented at the teach-in are made up of “hard working, caring people” and they are “people who want to serve you, but the resources aren’t there.” Stanley Aronowitz “The problems (of CSU) are also the problems of the City Uni­ versity system of New York, the State University system of New York, and many other public uni­ versities abound the country, but we should not go away from this teach-in believing that the prob­ lem is confined to education ... we have a problem in America in terms of what we think our pri­ orities are,” said Aronowitz. Aronowitz said that as the needs of society change, the uni­ versities need to support the changes and that “today a highschool education is just a begin­ ning.” With the current trends in budget cuts and administration decisions, public universities are increasingly pressured to look to the private sector for funding, explained Aronowitz. This under­ mines the freedom of public uni­ versities in what Aronowitz calls “the corporatization of higher education,” which adds to the ability of corporations to manipu­ late the priorities behind research and curriculum funded by the universities. “The private sector does not give money entirely out of the purity of their heart. They want our education to be geared to their job needs. They want our research to be geared to their product development,” said Aronowitz. He concluded by emphasiz­ ing that the system will only work in unity and that the students and faculty need to focus on “under­ standing each other better.” Classifieds W ant to reach all CSUSM stu d en ts? S tudents m ay advertise for only $9 (up to 25 words). Call (760) 750-6099 now to place y o u r classified ad. Help Wanted SALES REP WANTED. Part or Full time. Have lots of fun selling high-quality designer fashion Kool-rays sunglasses to retailers in your area. GREAT commissions. Must purchase samples.. 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Contact Campusfundraiser.com at 1-888-923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com. RENTALS Room for rent in newly remodeled 3 bdrm 2 bath Oceanside home with jacuzzi, in nice quiet neighborhood (5 miles from beach). Female only. $475 per month + utili­ ties. (760) 967-4943 or (619) 993-4943. �Fall Films Bring Drama, Mystery, and Thrill to take a flying leap into the surreal, a suicidal ex, Julie (played by Cameron Diaz), drives them both off the road and leaves him disfigured. Kurt Russell plays Dr. Curtis McCabe who gives David hope that, with the help of surgery, his face can be restructured. This film is based on Alejandro Amenabar’s 1997 Spanish romance/thriller, “Abre los ojos” (Open Your Eyes). By JOY WHITMAN Pride Staff Writer The 'L astle astC “The Last Castle” opened Oct. 12, and stars Robert Redford as General Irwin, a three-star general and military technician who is court marshaled to a maximum-security prison by warden Colonel Winter (James Gandolfini). Col. Winter can’t help but respect Irwin; however, that respect turns to hostility when Irwin questions the warden on his prison rules. Confrontation between the two leads to war when Irwin organizes his fellow inmates for a takeover of the prison. Dreamworks Universal Pictures will release “K-Pax” last Friday. Distribution released the film. MPAA rating: R The film is a “12 Monkeys” meets “Cocoon” type of film, starring Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges. This film is about a man, named Prot (Spacey) who arrives in New York’s Grand Central Station and announces that Twentieth Century Fox he is from another planet called K-Pax. He strikes cops released “From Hell” last Friday. as a slightly imbalanced individual, and is forced to take This film is set in 1888 in London. the next train to the closest mental institution. He is Robbie Coltrane plays Peter entrusted to a shrink, Mark Powell (Bridges), who finds Godley, a Scotland Yard detec­ himself moved by his new patient’s strength. Powell also tive who assists the physically gift­ begins to see other patients exhibiting interesting habits, ed inspector, Frederick Abberline which! may have something to do with Prot’s planet. (played by Johhny Depp). They are Iain Scotley directs “K-Pax”. MPAA rating: PG-13 K-Pax From on a quest to find Jack the Ripper, who murders women living in the slums of Whitechapel. Heather Graham plays Mary Kelley, an Irish prostitute who is on Jack’s “to-do-list,” and is also Abberline’s love interest. This movie is based on the novel by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell, and is directed by brothers Albert and Allen Hughes. MPAA rating: R Harry hotter “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” is a new film directed by Chris Colombus and is based on the first book of J.K Rowling’s best-selling series. Newcomer Daniel Radcliffe plays Harry, a young boy who lives with his Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon. Richard Harris plays the learned wizard mentor Professor Dumbledore. Hagrid, played by Robbie Coltrane (who also stars in “From Hell”), is the school’s groundskeeper, who befriends Harry and invites him to study at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This film is the tale of this owl-eyed boy wizard and his discoveries of two worlds, which are the disappointing worlds of the Muggles, and another magical and fantastic world where he is destined to live. Heydey Films and Warner Brothers will release “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” Nov. 16. MPAA rating: PG Vanilla Sky Director Cameron Crowe’s “Vanilla Sky” will be released by Cruise-Wagoner Productions Dec. 14. Tom Cruise plays a vain womanizer named David Ames who finds that his best friend’s girlfriend, Sofia, (Penelope Cruz) has confessed her love for him. However onee he decides Ml#photos courtesy o f IMDB.COM San Diego’s Dost Halloween Haunts Compiled By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor Haunting Locations, bands, street entertainment, food, beer, and other bewitching drinks. The enterg tainment line up, sponsored by Dick’§| Last Resort, will include Loaf, The, All-stars, The Disco Pimps, and Ki| cover band Hotter Than Hell. G u ^ ^ J ^ must be 21 years old with proper j enter. things or people for power, wealth and fame. loween Productions The National Comedy illoween Spooktacular Dia de los Muertos Celebrations Del Mar “Scaregrounds” and the 111 per person Scream Zone at the Del Mar we information: (619) Cal State San Marcos Fairgrounds Time: Thursday at 9.'m. - 3 p.m. Time: 7 p.m. - midnight jCost: Free Cost: $9.95 per person gfor more information: (760) Call for more information: (858) BesTajsfcaafe. 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Sugar skull crafting demonstrations and guest 555f5R *es the capability of giving up & artist appearances will also be featured. § t ^ t austus^M the WfJBre • Halloween Monster Bash ii BashWI^^^ ^ . ,^he l5thatus»tal% ^^,H W ^^fe«i” .M Time: 7:30 l^ l j j ^ ^ f e Gaslamp w H G ^ ^ w ill feature Rocket from the Crypt, El * 8 p.m. ■ Time: 5p.m. - 11 p.m. ierson ^ ■ i ^ S ^ i g g y Shuffledost & the ,% sdm ' | Cost: $10 - $15 per person iation: (619) ^ I m ^ s B l a d c Heart Procession, Call for more information: (619) 233-5008 ...v . iro o AActnma H H B N H iw ind^m lli toon The Monster Bash willI feature a costume Bible, T ran^H H^IHIiWHHranSnnniHHHHifl^H contest with a $1,000 grand prize, live m * Players ■ s BBH H H 9| �Hop Gains Momentum By VICTOR PADILLA Pride Staff Writer The title of The Cross Movement’s album, “Human f Emergency” speaks for itself. There is a problem in our society, and there is a cause for alarm, and the lyricists that make up The Cross Movement have an answer for the problem. “The Light o f Christ is a blazin' one There's a fight to live right, and it's major Son B ut the grace has come so we praise the Son A nd celebrate Him ‘ cause we know what He saved us from'' Those words describe what I’m all about to a “t”. The album is definitely on point and bangin’. The Cross Movement has, once again, put out another hiphop masterpiece. The album, just as the two before it, is filled to the brim with intense, thoughtful lyrics, bold passion, and righteous fury as the entire crew Cross Movement’ new album, ‘Human Emergency, ”shows s hooks up for the sole purpose of spittin’ the uiicensored, another side of hip hop. (Courtesy Photo/crossmovement.com) unadulterated word of God. The Cross Movement, which includes MCs Tonic, that scream “single ” and demand a spot on the radio Earthquake, The Ambassador, Enoch, and The Phanatik, airwaves. Tracks, like the southern influenced “Know Me”, unite on this third album to deliver refined skills, eloquent flows, and a shamelessly holy message that talk a lot about what the secular rappers (who yap out the side of their necks about how much they love God, will shake up even the most devout non-believer. The styles on this album range from the Spanish when in reality their lifestyles speak otherwise) don’t. sounds of “Live Agua”, to the floor thumpin’ east coast The Cross Movement is different. “You got more dough than a pizza shop, showing all project anthem “Who wants battle”. “The Light (The them gold teeth ya got, you keep a glock in the front seat Blazin’ One)” starts things off with The Ambassador and Truth taking turns spitting aggressive verses over of the jeep ya got, and you keep it locked, ... you won’t a bouncy drum track, laced with string stabs and riffs go to church till ya Easter shop, new suit and shoes and the Easter top, people stop to say “yo he’s she shot!” But God says no he’s not! ...” There are a number of reasons why this gospel hip-hop album by The Cross Movement is so much more important and impressively different than any of that other crap we are forced to listen to on the radio or on MTV. 1. This album features many different MCs, not just one. Diversity on the album makes for a beautiful sound. I can’t lie though; the Ambassador is still the tightest MC on there. 2. The production, compared to the top-selling secular acts, is top-notch. This album is way ahead of the competition in any genre of hip-hop and rap, as far as I’m concerned. 3. The message on this no-nonsense type of album is heard loud and clear, no tongue in cheek, no apology, no compromise, no sell-out. 4. The styles of music vary on this album. While this can often take away from an album, this one works. 5. The message on this album is like no other in hiphop. There is absolutely no talk of the very things that unfortunately dominate the airwaves of today, which are drugs, women, money, and cars. Instead of talking about all the problems in the world and glamorizing them like many other MCs do, The Cross Movement offers an answer and solution. Now that’s something our youth needs to hear. “Human Emergency,” by The Cross Movement, is out in stores; and you may also purchase it online at www.crossmovement.com excluding textbooks, computer hardware, Microsoft rentals, gift certificates and special orders, j —^ —- I I , 01 i a a a i i ! U N IVER SITY STORE �The Pride Opinion ' ~~TF Letter to the Editor: Student Poetry Battle of the Sexes By Ali Ahmed Khan for The Pride Dear Editors: My disgust with the section of The Pride called “The Battle of the Sexes” has driven me to write to you in hopes that change will occur. The Pride is not the largest of student newspapers, obvious­ ly, but usually it does offer some good insight as to what is going on on campus. I can appreciate its lack of length, because after all, at the moment the campus is a “postage stamp” campus. What I cannot appreciate is the section called “The Battle of the Sexes” or what I like to call the “The Garbage” section. Here at CSUSM we pride ourselves in being at the fore­ front of thought and technology. Our campus is but 10 years old, but we put pride on the fact that we are a liberal campus. It has been my experience that we are very open to ideas from all different disciplines, including feminism. I believe that this is in hopes to show students that all disciplines have value in our world. It seems that CSUSM is try­ ing to make a difference in the thoughts and attitudes of its stu­ dents by offering opportunities to study within different disci­ plines. For this reason, a section like this can only be welcomed with an emotion such as dis­ gust. There is an obvious need for change in attitude toward the social structure that is in place right now, and this is the genera­ tion that will be able to break down the walls. That being said* I cannot believe that a section that is as silly as “The Battle of the Sexes” can even be printed. Not only does it seem like a section that screams, “Hooray! We are out of high school now we can talk about sex, so let’s do it in the school newspaper” but it seems to offend all those (that I have spoken to anyway) that read it. The section perpetuates every social stigma that we, as a campus, are trying to change. It begs to keep women and men in their respective places. To make a section in which two people are “arguing” about something having to do with relationships, but taking very sexist stances, on both parts, accomplishes nothing except for Student Poll Would you ever plagarize? maybe a few chuckles (not for being funny or true, rather for being absurd) from those that read it. If that is the intention of this section theh WELL DONE ! This section has managed to represent the male as a chauvin­ istic pig, and the female as a loud mouth ... two stereotypical descriptions of male and female roles that have been intact since the days of I Love Lucy. I feel that I, as a member of the aca­ demic community, deserve bet­ ter. The attitudes that are expressed by these “sex battlers” are neither held nor agreed with by those with whom I have dis­ cussed this section. This kind of stereotypical garbage keeps resistance for change strong. It is keeping Pre World War I ideals intact when we are on the verge of World War III. This space of the newspaper would be better used for kin­ dling to start a fire than to read; the only problem with that idea is that then we would be burning another, more valuable, part of our already tiny newspaper. Carlos Baladez/Student Dark side o f the moon I walk in Endless valleys o f despair Pain is what you gifted me with You acted like a cannibal in my life Tearing my soul Shattering my fantasies You are the devil with in You feed on naive souls I will take my revenge now You shall cry in vein Defeat is your fate now You are a living m isery I will haunt you with my thoughts Death is what you will long for Until you are a living traum a Reverence Hold me as I drift away Praise me as I go insane □"I Hail me as I enter your slowwie realm Pinch me as I transfer the pain Scream as I slay your soul Unveil your'sins be forth You presented me with lies to feed on You’re the Antichrist which lives with in me You gave birth to death The devil is around you Sorrow A tam pered soul sits and await for the light Loneliness his only friend He ponders on his past Confused about his present Scared about his future There’s a constant urge o f soothness which he pleads for M isguided by his friends yet cheated by his love He sits and waits for the time The tim e when devil shall grant him with 3 wishes I f only he could turn back, but it’s too late now The apocalypse has began “Dooms day is a blink away” rE~ HAVE A N OPINION? S UBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDEi ICSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. 300 words or less preferred Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride i f you are interested in writing news articles. I do it all the time. . I have done i t , but would 1 d/8 never do it again. 3/8 If I was under lots of , ' stress. R esults Or 0/8 Survey; from csusmpride.com I might. 2/8 Your environmen­ tally friendly Pride No, I would never do it. On-line Edition 3/8 The Pride Co-Editor Melanie Addington Co-Editor Victoria B. 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The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM cam­ pus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pri4e@csusm.edu http://www.csusmpride.com Humanitarian Aid Kills People By David J. Ludwig for The Pride Populations increase. Throughout human history the global population has increased. Exponentially. Animal populations increase exponentially, until they are bounded by food supply, preda­ tors, or disease. There is no rea­ son to believe that humans are any different. If there is a drought that reduces the food supply, the population dependent on it will die. Death is the inevitable reality of life, and it is wrong to think that this can be changed. We know that it is wrong to keep populations of animals arti­ ficially above the ability for their habitat to support them, because it makes them permanently depen­ dant on handouts from people, and any reduction in the handouts will kill some of them. For exam­ ple, if tourists feed squirrels in a park, the squirrels will eat the food available in the park as well as. the handouts. This increase in food supply will allow the squirrel population to increase beyond the carrying capacity of the park. As a result, any reduction in food from the natural supply, or the handouts from people, will result in the starvation of squirrels. The net result is that the feeding of squirrels has the potential to starve far more than would otherwise, given the inevitable fluctuations in natural food supply. The realities are exactly the same when it comes to humans. For as much as we like to think that we are different than squir­ rels or any other animals, we are not. We eat, and if we do not, we will starve. We reproduce, and increase our numbers as we have throughout history, and there is no reason to believe we will magical­ ly archive global zero-population growth without being constrained by food supply. For as tragic as it for there to be starving people, it only makes the problem worse to send food aid to foreign countries. The “humani­ tarian” aid is decidedly un-humanitarian, for it allows populations to not only continue to exceed their natural limits, but also continue to grow. This continued growth only multiplies the damage that will be done by the next drought, or the termination of “humanitarian” aid. It simply is not realistic to believe that the countries sending aid can forever send increasing amounts of food to support grow­ ing populations. The “humanitar­ ian” aid will end at some point. The policies or economics, or even the food supply of the countries sending the aid will change, as things always change, and that change will someday be a reduc­ tion in “humanitarian” aid for a population that has become depen? dent on it. People will die and starve in greater numbers than would have been possible without the “humanitarian” aid. Considering that populations always increase to match the food supply, the only way to justify long-term “humanitarian” aid is to believe that the eventual starvation of people is good, and enabling it is moral. It would be nice to end world hunger; however, it simply is not possible, at least in the long term, and it is not right to save one life today at the cost of several in the future. Long term “humanitarian” aid is wrong and will kill people. �T he Pride Food Terrace Buffet Style Is a Knock Out By KEVIN HAWK Pride Staff Writer Indian gaming casinos have spread faster than wildfire across San Diego County/ Several of the casinos market their “buffet” as the best in the county in hopes of drawing crowds. I decided to take the Terrace Buffet, inside Pala Casino, up on its offer. The fact that there wasn’t a line for the buffet on a Saturday afternoon was surprising. The buffet resembled an upside down “U”. Chinese selections loomed bn the left side; traditional Amer­ ican and colorful Italian food caught my eye on the right, and seafood, salad, and soup flowed from the middle. When I eat at a buffet, I always begin “Round 1” with the salad bar. I filled my plate with cabbage and iceberg lettuce. Clumsily; I knocked the lettuceloaded tongs on the side of my plate, causing leaves of lettuce to fall between the selections of food on the buffet table. Immediately, an employee, armed with a towel, appeared from behind the counter and swept up the tainted lettuce. I topped my salad with sliced red onions, severed cucumbers, and quarter-sized croutons. “Round 2” consisted of Chinese and seafood. I chose two seafood selec­ tions^ shrimp scampi and crab salad. I also included three Chinese choices: orange chicken, beef and broccoli, and fried rice. The shrimp required messy peeling, which meant I had to get my fingers dirty. I didn’t mind working for my food. The shrimp tasted soft, as it should. After my first bite of crab salad, the rest crawled uncontrollably into my mouth until it disappeared. The beef and broccoli resembled play food, shiny and plastic coated. But the entree tasted better than it looked. Each bite released a stream of warm flavor that trickled down my throat. I mixed the orange chicken with the fried rice; the combi­ nation formed an inviting orange glow. Time for “Round 3.” I loaded my plate with American and Italian food and filled my soup dish to the brim with turkey soup. Placed in front of me, my combination plate looked more like a col­ lage than edible food. The tender rotisserie chicken fell off the breastbone and tasted soft, but disappointingly bland. The turkey tasted moist and smoked-flavored. The veal didn’t disappoint, and the mashed potatoes stood alone without the assistance of gravy. The judges’ score­ cards had “Round 3” going to the Terrace Buffet, until the turkey soup buckled at the knees. If I had taken a bite of card­ board floating in warm water, I couldn’t have told the two apart. I ran to the des­ sert bar to extinguish the foul taste in my . mouth. I grabbed the first plate within arm’s length. I discovered delightful, colorful, sweet green apple slices cov­ ered in cinnamon. This dish relieved the aftertaste of cardboard from my mouth. The Terrace Buffet is located at the Pala Casino, located on 11154 High­ way SR 76 in Pala, CA. New Store Opening in San Marcos! Longs Drug Stores has a variety of part:time and full-time positions available for bright, motivated people who want to work in a customeroriented environment. If you can pass a basic skills test and work flexible hours, some of the benefits Longs can provide are: * Medical/Dental/Vision Care * Competitive Wages * Paid Sick Days/Holidays/Vacation * Employee Purchase Privileges * Profit Sharing * 401K Savings Plan Applications will be accepted and interviews will be conducted at the store Tuesday, October 30,2001 7 Time to Get Saucy By DANIEL HUEY Pride Staff Writer The combination of work, homework, and writing-papers leaves most students no free time. A busy schedule forces most students to.eat at fast food restau­ rants or nuke noodles in the microwave. Stop. You can prepare a hearty meal in 20 minutes with the following recipe. You will need the following: A large pot o f boiling water One pound o f linguini either dry or fresh 6 tablespoons o f olive oil 3 cloves o f garlic 2 tablespoons o f flour 1 cup o f whole baby clams — use canned clams and reserve liquid I f An 8-ounce bottle o f clam m juice 8 ounces o f sliced mushrooms—optional 1 teaspoon o f diced pimento—optional 2-3 tablespoons o f fresh minced parsley A pinch o f oregano—optional Salt to taste One loaf o f French bread Parmesan cheese Directions for preparing the sauce: Put enough water in a large pot to boil one pound of linguini and set it to boil. Prepare the clam sauce while the water heats to a boil. Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan, and add minced or pressed garlic cloves to the oil. Gently fry the garlic in the oil until it becomes slightly browned. The garlic will become sticky so keep stirring. Remove the oil and garlic from the heat and sprinkle this mixture with flour, stirring it constantly until the oil makes a paste without lumps. Only use enough flour to make a thick paste, and add it slowly, not all at once. * Return the paste to the saucepan, and continue heating the paste. Whip and stir constantly, and add all the clam juices, the 8-ounce bottle and the reserve liquid. Heat the pdn until the sauce boils. At this point the sauce will begin thicken­ ing. When the sauce thickens, reduce the heat and add mushrooms, pimento, and oregano. Let the pan simmer, and keep it covered until the mushrooms are cooked about five minutes, and stir occa­ sionally. Directions for pre­ paring the pasta: By now, the water for the pasta should be boiling, so start cooking the pasta. Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta. Now add clams and simmer for about two minutes. The clams will become tough if they are overcooked. Add pars­ ley, Stir in the parsley and remove the saucepan from the heat and cover the pan. When the pasta is cooked to the “al dente” stage, drain the pasta and sprin­ kle it with a little olive oil. Serve the clam sauce over the pasta, salt to taste, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Use plenty of French bread to sop up the sauce. m & n q a V ju u f S to n e a Saturday, November 3 ,9am. to 3pm 320 South Twin Oaks Valley Road in San Marcos Great Student Airfares available with your ISfC or IYTC Amsterdam Brussels London Paris Milan Frankfurt 424 382 312 335 376 418 Thursday, November 1,2001 4:00 - 7:00 pm California Center for the Arts, Escondido Meet with over 90 employers with part time and full time job opportunities! For a list of participating companies: www.csusm.edu/CAC Co-sponsored by: caundl travel Aistftca'siMttkt teStedei?T ravsl Located In the UCSD Price Center La Jolla 858-452-0630 1-800-2COUNCIL www.counciitravel.com CSUSM AlymniAssociaticm CSUSM Career and Assessment Center North County Times �Calendar Events Time: 2 p.m. editing the Ah Quin Diary, Location: University 451 a 10-volume, 1,200-page diary written by a 19th century Chi­ nese immigrant to Sari Diego. Included will be a discussion about the importance of the text, arguably the first signifi­ cant writing in English by a Chi­ Tuesday, Oct. 30 Careers for Math Majors nese in America. Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Learn career facts and explore your options with your math major during this workshop. Workshops Oct. 17 to Nov. 20 “Open Space/Closed Space” Photography Exhibit Photography by Phel Stemmetz will be on display in the Library Gallery. Thursday, Nov. 1 Dia de los Muertos Celebration Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Palm Court CSUSM will host a tradition Ufa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration. The main festivities will be held between noon and 2 p.m., including poetry readings, papel picado (cut-paper) designs, folk danc­ ing, and the presentation of altar offerings. CSUSM Fall Job Fair Time: 4-7 p.m. Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido For more info, contact the Career and Assessment Center at (760) 750-4900. Tuesday, Nov. 7 Chinese American Literature a nd the Ah Quin Diary Time: 7 p.m. Location: ACD 102 Part literary critic, part histo­ rian, part detective* Dr. Susie Cassel, Literature & Writing, will speak about the interdis­ ciplinary nature of her work Clubs Tuesday, Oct. 30 PASA Meeting Time: 2 p.m. Location: University 451 The Pan-African Student Alli­ ance will hold its regular meet­ ing. Wednesday, Oct. 31 Circle K International Meeting Time: 4 p.m. Location: University 442 Thursday, Nov. 1 Medieval Round Table Time: 12 p.m. Location: Craven Hall 6201 Love far-off adventures, ancient weaponry or magic? Are you interested in seeing and/or read­ ing old, forgotten stories? Bring your lunch and share your ideas and information. We’re a fresh, new, innovative, and merry group. Progressive Activists9Network M eeting Wednesday, Oct. 31 Getting Ready to Register Time: 2 to 3 p.m. Location: University 440 Are you ready for spring 2002 registration? Learn the “insider tips” for registering. Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Location: University 451 This workshop will also include financial aid advising. Respecting Diversity Time: 3 p.m. Location: Commons 206 This workshop will explore the ways we can honor and respect the diversity around us. Pre­ sented by Counseling and Psy­ chological Services. Boze Demands Jury Trial » A rtic le cont. from pg. 1 claiming that she was denied a promotion based on her pregnancy. When Gomez questioned why she was denied the promotion, she was given Thursday, Nov. 1 a new position with less pay. Getting Ready to Register CSUSM trustees and DovenTime: 5 to 6 p.m. barger are also the defendants Location: University 440 named in this lawsuit. Are you ready for spring 2002 Rick Moore, registration? Learn the “insider CSUSM’s Director of Commu­ tips” for registering. nications, could not be reached for comment. President Alex­ Tuesday, Nov. 6 ander Gonzalez would not com­ Using MLA/APA Formats ment on the issue, as he said it Time: 12 to 1 p.m. was a personnel-related issue. Location: ACD 314 Boze is demanding a Would you appreciate a review jury trial and is seeking action of the rules for MLA and APA *from a judge to stop the “dis­ formats? If so, then this work­ criminatory practices,” accord­ shop is for you. ing to the lawsuit. Court papers do not state the amount of Wednesday, Nov. 7 damages sought by Boze or Study Abroad Gomez. Thoughts on ... Different Strengths Compiled by M. Addington “A nation or civilization that con­ tinues to produce soft-minded men purchases its own spiritual death on an installment plan.” - Martin Luther King, Jr. ‘•The tragedy of modem man is not that he knows less and less about the meaning of his own life but that it bothers him less and less.” - Vaclav Havel “Courage is not the towering oak that sees storms come and go; it is the fragile blossom that opens in the snow.” - Alice M. Swaim “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” - Confucius “Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer too much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.” - Theodore Roosevelt “The more a person analyzes his inner self, the more insignificant he seems to himself. This is the first lesson of wisdom. Let us be humble, and we will become wise. Let us know our weakness, and it will give us power/’ - William Ellery Channing The North County Higher Education Alliance NCHEA A Higher Education Consortium of MiraCosta College-Palomar College-CSUSM Seeks Student Representatives For Its Board One From MiraCosta What? The North County Higher Education Alliance seeks a student to represent transfer students to CSUSM from MiraCosta. Eligibility? Any student who completed the first two years of their college/university education at MiraCosta and who at least one semester of work at CSUSM may apply for this position. Responsibilities? -The Student Representative to the NCHEA Board must be willing and able to: “ “ “ “ Meet monthly - the fourth Tuesday of the month from 3-5 p.m. (meetings held at MiraCosta College - with the Board; Represent to the Board the issues, concerns, and needs of transfer students as they make the transition from the community colleges to CSUSM; and Perform one of the following tasks: serve as web weaver for the NCHEA web site @ www.csusm.edu/nchea, or help with editing and publishing official NCHEA documents, or ' Pregnancy tests • Support programs • Skilled, caring staff • Medical, legal, financial referrals some other task as arises during the year. Compensation? The Student Representative will receive $250.00 per semester to compensate them for completion of specific tasks such as those delineated above. ^ ALL S E R V I C E S FREE & CO NFID ENTIAL To Apply? Please submit a Letter of Interest in which you explain - in no more than a paragraph - why you want to represent transfer students on the NCHEA Board. In addition, please submit a copy of your CSUSM transcript and your MiraCosta transcript. Be sure to include your telephone number and e-mail address so that we can contact you for interviews and/or information about the Board. Submit to Vicki Golich, Member, NCHEA Board CRA 1255 - Faculty Center California State University San Marcos // l Everyone was pressuring me. Birth Choice helped me stand up for I Sheri The one-on-one support was ju st what I n eeded/' Liz � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 California Faculty Association (CFA) faculty grievance fall 2001 lawsuit https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/489e7646daabdcf55b0fba5f7c61a6db.pdf b35328f09eb1c9d60ac67e18a6282620 PDF Text Text For All Students http://www.csusmpride.com The Pride California State University San Marcos Vol. IX No. 11/ Tuesday, November 6,2001 Dia de los Muertos Celebrated By JOY WHITMAN Pride Staff Writer Ceremonial altars adorned with ofrendas, or offerings, of books, sugar skulls, flowers, and other items were displayed dur­ ing CSUSM’s Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on Thursday. On Palm Court, students, faculty, and staff set up approxi­ mately 50 altars that held ofren­ das, some of the favorite objects of deceased friends, family mem­ bers, music stars such as Tupac Shakur, Selena, and Bob Marley, and those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 tragedies. “It allows faculty members, Students, faculty, and staffset up more than 50 altars to celebrate Dia de los students and staff, to help cope Muertos (Day o f the Dead) on campus. Many students used their altars, like with their loss and keep a happy the one pictured here, to remember the victims o f the Sept. 11 attacks. Clubs, heart,” said Dr. Carlos von Son, including Latin World, U.S.A., and MEChA, helped sponsor the event. one of the coordinators of the event. “It allows us to hold onto culture and assimilate it into our own lives.” He also asked the students and faculty participat­ ing in the celebration to gather around him as he read a Spanish poem titled, “Esos Dias (Those Days),” which described the pro­ cess and work involved in the day. “In North American culture, we are taught not to talk about death, but in Mexico, we cel­ ebrate it,” said student Linda Amador. “We celebrate that per­ son’s life because we are better people because they lived.” This traditional day of remembrance began about 3,000 years ago in the Pre-Columbian cultures of Meso-America but have only been a tradition at the university for seven years, (Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) Students Hunt for Jobs Assessment web site, career fairs are one-day events where employers and candidates meet. Jobs abounded in Escondido Candidates can identify and learn on Thursday when CSUSM held more about organizations that its annual job fair at the are actively hiring, pick up appli­ California Center for the Arts, cations forms, and in some cases, Escondido. With more than 90 interview on-site. The Career and Assessment participating companies, the fair gave students various opportu­ Center helped put on the job fair nities to meet with potential with the Alumni Association. North County Times and the employers. Most students were satisfied Alumni Association co-sponsor with the turnout of the job (and have booths at) the event. “Our seniors and alumni are fair. “There are a variety of employers,” said CSUSM stu­ realizing the job market isn’t dent Sylvester Brown, who said what it has been the past few he found at least four different years,” said Punch, commenting companies that he was interested on this year’s turnout. The fair was also open to the in. The fair was held only a cou­ general public. “I’ll never have ple of weeks after the Graduate to buy a pen again,” said public and Professional Fair that was attendee Duncan Lee. Lee, who held Oct. 16. “This is the typical said he currently drives a forklift for a living, time that we put on job fairs. [The “Our seniors found interest in a probation fairs are] not and alumni are officer posi­ related at all, those were grad­ realizing the job tion. lFree gifts, inc uding uate schools and were these are jobs,” m arket isnft what it pens, offered at most said Sandy has been the past booths. Punch, Director Rick of Career and f ew years," Assessment Abutin, cur­ -Sandy Punch, rently unem­ Center. Director o f Career and ployed, said he The fair Assessment Center was searching began six years for an invenago “as a differ­ ent venue, a little more formal­ tory analyst position. He said he ized, [a place where] students lost his job three months ago due show up with suits,” said Punch. to cutbacks at his work. Abutin The fair is held each year as an said he blames the sagging econ­ evening event that does not inter­ omy for his loss but is not too fere with most class schedules. concerned about finding another The Center for the Arts hosts the job. “I just got back from Hawaii, event to eliminate concern over so I just started looking for jobs a bad weather or lighting. According to the Career and week ago,” he said. After logging By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor Job candidates visited booths at the job fair held last week at the California Center f or the Arts, Escondido. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) onto the Internet to search for jobs and sending out his resume to several companies, Abutin said he already has four interviews set up. Punch said that the center had received a lot of calls ,about the fair this year and expected that a lot more of the public attended this year. She added that the public attendance doesn’t interfere with student opportuni­ ties. “It enhances, because stu­ dents are well prepared,” said Punch. Students have been prepar­ ing for job hunts at the Career and Assessment Center by build­ ing resumes, attending work­ shops and meeting with career counselors. “I talked to a counselor at one of the workshops. They prepared me pretty well,” said sociology major Erik Shepard. Shepard said he was determined to meet with the Salvation Army to do an internship, but said that his friend, also a sociology major, had found a lot of potential job opportunities. “But not me, because my goal is pretty specif­ ic,” said Shepard, who later found the Salvation Army booth. Before the fair, the Career and Assessment website posted “Tips for Candidate Success” for students. Tips on what to News............ .....2-3 Arts/Food..... ....4"5 Opinion....... 6 Sports....... ... •••....-7 Calendar...... ..... .8 wear and how to prepare a resume were listed under the category “before you begin the job search.” In the category, “on how to approach employers,” sugges­ tions included: bring a good sup­ ply of resumes, as well as paper and a pen to write notes; orient yourself to the facility; respect other people’s privacy as they complete conversations; estab­ lish eye contact, smile, introduce yourself and tell them why you are interested in that organiza­ tion; in one to two sentences, tell the representative about your background and skills; ask for business cards from recruiters with whom you have spoken. For the category “After the fair,” suggestions included: make notes and follow up with thankyou letters. For those who missed the job fair, a daytime fair, on campus, will be held in the spring to “meet the needs of both popula­ tions — daytime and evening,” said Punch. The general job fair will be held on campus on Tues, April 23, 2002. Before that, a Teacher Education Fair, also at the Center for the Arts, Escondido, will be in the late afternoon on Wed. Mar 13, 2002. CSUSM Breaks New Ground with Ethnic Studies Program By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer CSUSM recently created to a new minor program, ethnic studies. The program, almost a decade in the making, came at the request of interested stu­ dents and was made possible by a collective group of more than a dozen professors. The pro­ gram offers students the choice of more than 80 courses drawn from nine disciplines. Students must complete 21 units of cred­ it to obtain the minor. Initially, it was conceived as a major rather than as a minor, and slated to be part of the curriculum sometime around 2005. When the ethnic studies major came up for approval over two years ago, Richard Karas, vice president of Academic Affairs at the time, removed the program from consideration under pres­ sure from CSU headquarters in Long Beach, which argued that there were enough of such . programs already in existence within the CSU system and that one at CSUSM was unwar­ ranted. CSUSM literature and writing professor Susie Cassel and former liberal studies pro­ fessor Lionel Maldonado took action, assembling interested professors to form a proposal group to restructure the major program into a minor —utiliz­ ing courses already found with­ in the curriculum. Although the group consisted of almost 15 professors, sociology pro­ fessors Sharon Elise and Garry Rolison, liberal studies pro­ fessors Bob Yamashita and Anibal Yanez-Chavez, along with Cassel, formed the coali­ tion that would present their proposal to the Academic Senate. At the Academic Senate’s final meeting of the school year in May 2000, the group was given one minute to pres­ ent its case for the program. The senate passed the pro­ gram- but did not support funding. Fortunately, Cassel says, Interim Dean Miriam Schustack “courageously decid­ ed that the ethnic studies degree was central enough to the uni­ versity’s mission and the col­ lege’s academic vision, that she promised to fund it for this year.” Still, the funding issue will have to be addressed each year and Cassel admits that, » Article cont. on pg. 2 �Student Researches a Future Possibility for Protection Against Terrorism By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer Terrorism has created a new reality in America, and Americans are now searching for answers not only to what could have been done, but what can be done now, especially in the search to find any terrorists living in America. One CSUSM student, Latha Kannan, is par­ ticipating in the search by researching a new scientific tech­ nique called brain fingerprint­ ing, which may aid the govern­ ment in bringing not only ter­ rorists, but any suspected crimi­ nals, to justice. Kannan, a third-year liberal studies major, is researching the brain fingerprinting technique for a project in her Technical Writing course (LTWR 317), where students not only learn the basics of technical writing, but also practice their technical skills by engaging in a semesterlong project. Each student must create a project, whether it is a handbook, manual, or business proposal. Each project must be sufficiently technical in nature, and may cover any topic the stu­ dents choose. Kannan proposed a project that will identify terror­ ists using the brain fingerprint­ ing technique. 2. Fingerprints and DNA are Brain fingerprinting, invent­ ed by Dr. Lawrence A. Farwell, available in only 1 percent of is a relatively new technique, in crimes, while a person’s brain which brain-wave responses are and the evidence of any crime a measured to determine whether person may have committed, are or not specific information is always in the person’s mind. 3. Brain fingerprinting is stored in the brain. Pictures, words, or phrases are shown on reported to have 100 percent a computer screen and the sus­ Accuracy. 4. Brain fingerprinting can pect’s brain waves are moni­ be used to detect terrorists and tored. From this monitoring, scien­ Criminals who have no past crim­ tists can determine whether or inal records or history. 5. Traditional and retinal fin­ not a suspect has any knowl­ edge of a crime. Kannan said gerprinting involve only physi­ that brain fingerprinting may be cal matches. Brain fingerprint­ used not only for everyday crim­ ing takes criminal detection to a inal cases but also to find ter­ more abstract level - the mind. 6. Brain fingerprinting exon­ rorists. Kannan said, “The fun­ damental difference between a erates innocent persons quickly terrorist and an innocent person and non-stressfully. In response to how she is that the terrorist has critical information regarding terrorist believes brain fingerprinting will organizations, training, and plans affect terrorism, Kannan said that an innocent person does not that, “The tragic events of Sept. 11 have brought the whole have.” Kannan said that, thus far, world’s attention to the evil she has found six main points power and capability of the ter­ to Farwell’s brain fingerprinting rorists. From the investigations done on the hijackers’ lives, it is technique: evident that they lived as normal 1. Conventional fingerprint­ ing and DNA match physical a life as anyone would; yet they evidence from a crime scene were capable of such despicable, with evidence on the perpetra­ inhuman acts. To detect such tor. Similarly, brain fingerprint­ sophisticated terrorists, we need ing matches informational evi­ to develop sophisticated meth­ dence from the crime scene with ods’’ evidence stored in the brain. Prompt Payment Revision Effective Spring Term 2002 There will be one payment deadline date three weeks prior to the start of the term (for Spring 2002, this date would be Jan. 10). At this date, all payment is due from any student who has reserved classes. Thereafter, all students must pay at the time of registration. Disenrollment will occur on a daily basis. Important points to remember: There is no interference with pre-registration. It can con­ tinue and payment is deferred to a later date (the one deadline date). After the deadline, disenrollment for non-payment will occur on a daily basis allowing for the university to know exactly the true enrollment count. Financial Aid still controls the deferral process for aid recipients and so students with a deferral code would continue to be exempt from disenrollment and allowed to reserve classes. This scenario also applies to students, s u c h as veterans, with waiver deferrals. The time limits for the daily disenrollment will be as follows: Any student, who registers up to 8 p m. of a campus business day, must make payment by 8 a.m. of the next campus business day. * Campus business days are defined as Monday through Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays. Any regis­ tration occurring after the established cut-off (8 p.m.) on a campus business day will be treated as if received on the following campus business day. Disenrollment for non-payment will occur on each business day at 9 a.m. (allowing for processing of drop box payments received by 8 a.m.). Methods of payment are as follows: * * Cashiers hours will remain at this time as 9 a.ni. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The first two weeks of the term, Cashiers will extend the closing hour to 5 p.m. Drop Box Smart Web Smart Phone Emergency loans are available to qualified students beginning 10 days prior to the term (check will be available for pickup with a two-day turn around). New Shopping Center Opens across from Campus By JUSTIN ANDREWS and MIA ALIO Pride Staff Writers Finally, a light a the end of the Twin Oaks Valley Road con­ struction tunnel shines bright, as the new Ralph’s Shopping Center will provide CSUSM students with something to do between classes. But for some people, the new center causes concern. Halloween morning marked the grand opening of Ralph’s supermarket, readily equipped with a deli, pharmacy, photo development lab, and a variety of lunch possibilities to supplement campus dining. Ralph’s was the first busi­ ness in the new center to open its doors. Soon to follow are Blockbuster Video, Starbucks Coffee, Discovery Isle Day Care, Longs Drugs, Scripps Credit Union Bank, a Chinese food res­ taurant, and possibly a pizza sports bar. “We’re excited about being here, we hope to serve a niche with our location being centrally located among [CSUSM] and the suburban neighborhood,” said Ralph’s oper­ ating manager, John Hammel. “We have a few San Marcos and Palomar students employed at this store,” he added. Hammel said that Ralph’s intends to contribute to the com­ munity by sponsoring events and fundraisers for the local ele­ mentary schools and CSUSM. Campus clubs, organizations, and departments may set up conve­ nience accounts with Ralph’s, that would be billed straight to the organization’s budget. Ralph’s is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, under a restricted liquor license which Hammel said, “is typical to have when immersed in a neighbor­ hood, and this close to a college. It only means, that we stop sell­ ing alcohol at midnight and don’t sell single containers under 20 oz.” A Ralph’s employee also mentioned that some faculty had expressed concerns about the availability of liquor so close to campus. Concern has also been expressed about the possibility of Discovery Isle Day Care Center taking business away from the ASI Early Learning Center (ELC), a childcare facil­ ity for the CSUSM community. Joyce Williams, Director of the Early Learning Center, Was unavailable for comment. Others are concerned about Starbucks Coffee opening so close to the Power Surge Cafe. “I think it will definitely take away from the early morning coffee rush, even though we pro­ vide bagels and pastries. Also, Ralph s opened in the new shopping center across the streetfrom campus. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) it sucks that Starbucks is con­ stantly trying to run out small businesses,” said Jenny Ikoma, an employee of Powersurge. No one from the new Starbucks was available for com­ ment. However, Mark Du Bois, Power Surge Cafe owner and a CSUSM alumnus, reacted pos­ itively, and said he is eager to see how much business will World War II Veteran to Give Lecture » By KEVIN HAWK Pride Staff Writer Daniel Ashe, who served in the infantry in Europe during World War II, will give a lecture titled, “What I Found in Europe in the Wake of World War II,” on campus Thursday, Nov. 8. Sponsored by the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society and the University Global Affairs Committee, Ashe’s lecture will cover the 20 years preceding the defeat of Germany in 1945, and he will also discuss his experi­ ence living in Europe through 1962. He also plans to touch on the political, social, and eco­ nomic realities that evolved in Europe over time. Ashe, a San Diego resident, lectures frequently at UCSD; however, this will be his first lec­ ture at CSUSM. U am looking I forward to my visit at CSUSM,” said Ashe. Ashe accepted an invitation to speak on campus from Alyssa Sepinwall, a history professor at CSUSM. The lecture will be held in University Hall 101, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., and will be free and open to the public, all CSUSM students and faculty. . increase with added consumer traffic drawn by the center. “ “I’m not too concerned about losing any customers to Starbucks,” said Du Bois. “Cal State students appreciate all we have to offer with local music, open mike night, better coffee, a deli, a conference room for students to work on group proj­ ects ~ and did I mention better coffee?” Stul f1 »Article cont. from pg. 1 as such, the program is threatened.” In the short time since the program began, it has generated much interest on cam­ pus. Since its inaugural event, the Angela Davis lecture, “three more professors have asked for their classes to be included,” Cassel noted, adding that, “the list of available courses for the minor is alfeady obsolete due to increased participation.” Courses in communication, world languages, Hispanic stud­ ies, history, human develop­ ment, liberal studies, literature and writing, psychology, soci­ ology, and visual and perform­ ing arts comprise the disciplines represented within the minor. Cassel said she feels that the program, with its focus on inclusiveness and cultural diversity, reflects CSUSM’s mis­ sion statement and the majorityminority population on cam­ pus. �Pum jackedonC pus pkins am By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor Two pumpkin-carving con­ tests were held on campus on Halloween. The ASI Pro­ gramming Committee held a Pumpkin-Carving Contest on Founders’ Plaza at noon. It was open to all students, and specifi­ cally targeted student clubs and organizations. On the other side of campus, a second contest was held. The American Language and Cul­ ture Institute (ALCI) sponsored their second annual contest for its students from noon to 1 p.m. on Palm Court. “She was a little ghetto fabulous, but we had so much f un putting her together —Honee Folk, referring to herfirst-place pumpkin Seven chibs participated in the ASI contest. Students picked up their pumpkins on Monday and took them home to be decorated. Four students from the Pan-African Student Alli­ ance, Honee Folk, Crystal Folk, Tameko Joyce, andCreusa Gilm­ ore won for their pumpkin, which they named Chante. “We used anything/ everything around the house that we could find to bring her to life. Chante' had real braided exten­ sions with blue beads, and we accentuated her features with a nose ring and an eyebrow pierc­ ing. She was a little ghetto fab­ ulous, but we had so much fun putting her together,” said Honee Folk, president of the Pan-Afri­ can Student Alliance. First place awards for the ASI contest was a pumpkin pie, second place was pumpkin cookies, and third place was a bag of candy com, according to Folk, “It was a fun and easy way for clubs to get involved and Undocumented Students Can get some recognition,” said Folk. “Jocelyn Brown, from the ASI Programming Committee, said that there were about 140 stu­ dents who voted.” For the ALCI competition, By MARTHA SARABIA “Look around at who serves your food, picks your Saleh Al-Bahli from Saudi Pride Staff Writer grapes, cleans your yard, etc. They are people Arabia won first place for his use of seeds representing the Gov. Gray Davis signed bill giving back to our privileged life, adding to the pumpkin’s teeth. Kaori Okada AB540 Oct. 11, which awards tax base as well as to our well-being. They are from Japan won second placeTor qualified undocumented students not a threat. They are as we were many years ago using the pumpkin’s insides for who graduate from a California ears. high school, and enroll in state when our ancestors came to this rich land to find For most of the ALCI stu-. colleges, the right to pay in-state opportunity and create a l dents, this was the first time they fees, instead of out-of-state celebrated Halloween. About 40 tuition. “Kids who grew up and — Edward Pohlert, students are in ALCI this year, graduated from high school here D irector o f EARS and come from many countries should not be priced out of a like China, Germany, Indonesia, future,” said Davis. to continue with their education students to pay in-state, instead Korea, Japan, Mexico, and Saudi When asked about the effect at the university level ... The of out-of-state* tuition. Arabia. At CSUSM, out-of state of this new bill at CSUSM, opportunity is great for students “It gives them the opportu­ Cherine Heckman, director of who have already participated in tuition is $246 per unit. However, nity to experience American cul­ CSUSM’s Registration and our educational system and plan in-state students do not pay per ture,” said Dulce Amor Dorado, Records, said, “It could help to give back to that system as unit, but instead pay a fee for program adviser for ALCI. The to increase student enrollment professionals.” 0-6.0 units or a fee for 6.1 or ALCI students were given Hal­ slightly at CSUSM. I am not Not everyone supports the more units. In-state students are loween candles as prizes, but expecting a major impact, but I new bill, however. Ben Seeley, charged $543 for 0-6 units, and Dorado said, “it was really more think a small impact will hap­ executive director of the San $853 for 6 units or more per for the experience.” pen. It could make a difference Diego-based Border Solutions semester. Full-time, in-state stu­ ALCI offers programs to. whether students go to college or Task Force, told the San Diego dents pay $1,706 per year, while help international students and not. This law allows students to Union-Tribune, “It’s an outrage tuition for full-time, out-of-state non-native speakers of English get a higher education that they that we try to spread out valuable students is $5,900 per year, improve their English language were unable to do before because and scarce resources for people according to Phillips. This infor­ skills and learn more about of the amount they had to pay.” who are in the country illegally. mation is based on tuition fees American culture. The program Supporters of the new law It makes no sense. It just encour­ paid by undergraduate students. began at CSUSM in 1992. ALCI estimate that less than 2,000 stu­ ages more illegal immigration.” Statewide, there is a differ­ students attend English language dents will be affected immedi­ ence between costs for in-state Pohlert responded, saying, courses from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ately and that the legislation’s “Look around at who serves your and out-of-state fees. The San Monday-Thursday for a semes­ true impact will be known years food, picks your grapes, cleans Diego Union Tribune reported ter.. from now, according to the San your yard, etc. They are people that the tuition for out-of-state Most of the students who Diego Union-Tribune. giving back to our privileged life, students in the University of attend ALCI have an interest “This law is an excellent adding to the tax base as well as California system is more than in attending college but failed to opportunity for needy students to our well-being. They are not $10,000 per year, compared to meet admission requirements for to participate in the fabric of a threat. They are as we were $3,964 for in-state students. At language, or their TOEFL (a lan- higher education as well as many years ago when our ances­ the California State University guage-equivalency test) scores society at large,” said Edward tors came to this rich land to find system out-of-state students pay were too low. But other students, Pohlert, director of CSUSM’s opportunity and create a life.” $7,380, while in-state students like Saleh Al-Bahli, are spon­ Educational Achievement and Heckman added, “I don’t pay $1,839; and at community sored by their government and Retention Services. think that the main reason why colleges, out-of-state students pay sent here to learn English to help According to Pohlert, who people are coming across the bor­ $130 per unit and in-state stu­ with their jobs. is also the vice president of der is to go to a CSU. The reason dents pay $11 per unit. Once students finish the pro­ CSUSM’s Assemblyman Marco Educational why they are coming is because gram, they are eligible to (and Opportunity Program, the bill they want to have a better life.” Firebaugh, the author of the bill, often do) transfer to either com­ “diversifies our student body and California and Texas are the told the San Diego Union-Tribune, munity college or enter CSUSM, alleviates some financial hard­ only two states that have legisla­ “This is truly a historic event. according to Dorado. ships for those qualified students tion that allows undocumented » Article cont. on pg 8 Now Pay In-State Fees Toni Morrison Celebrated in Fete du Livre By LAURA HOPKINS For The Pride Editors' note: Laura Hopkins is a CSUSM student in the CSU International Program in France. The audience rose and burst into applause as celebrated author, Toni Morrison, made her way towards the stage of the Amphitheatre de la Verriere in Aix-en-Provence Oct. 18. That Thursday evening marked the opening events of the four-day Fete du Livre, dedicated to Morrison, at Aix’s central library and cultural center, the Cite du Livre, The events of this “Book Festival” included round table discussions, book signings, read­ ings, and the screenings of four American films chosen by Morrison, depicting the AfricanAmerican struggle. “I am going to be very pleased and curious these next few days,” said Morrison as the events began. “Unspeakable histories (Une histoire interdite),” was the topic of the first roundtable dis­ cussion, as well as the theme that made its way into all of the discussions of the “festival.” According to Helene Christol, author and professor of North American Studies at the Author Toni Morrison, (picturedfourth from the left), spoke in France's Amphitheatre de la Verriere in Aix-en-Provence. Laura Hopkins, a CSUSM student studying in the CSU Internation Program in France, recounts the lecture. (Courtesy Photo/Laura Hopkins) University of Provence, Morrison is the author who “touches on black holes in history with a capital H.” Christol described Morrison as the author who, with courage and grace, allows the “unspeak­ able” to come to life and be claimed. The unspeakable was illustrated in Morrison’s novel, Beloved, when the ghost rep­ resenting the Middle Passage arrived in a small, AfricanAmerican town in Ohio. During the round table discussions, Morrison described the process of “narrowing the space” in which an event becomes more real as it pro­ gresses, in the case of “unspeak­ able” African-American history, “from slave mother to your moth­ er.” “There was always a ‘refusal to talk about it,”’ said Morrison about her family; she said that her writings allow for the recovery of this lost history. She added that, for her, the difficulty in express­ ing this void was resolved when she “realized all she had to do was say it, [she] didn’t have to live it.” Morrison, who described herself as a “provoca­ teur,” has been “saying it” now for more than 20 years, and the questions she raises allow us to hear and listen to a story that must be told. Her lyrical voice, according to director, actor, and author Peter Sellers, gives us “a song where the melody is stronger that the words” and a song in which “Toni Morrison has taken the melody and allowed it to sing again.” �T raining Day: A Different Type of War By KEVIN FRISK For The Pride During a time when our nation is engrossed in a war abroad, a different type of war is being fought here at home that has nothing to do with anthrax or chemical terrorism. This is a daily battle fought by law offi­ cers across the country, for our streets and neighborhoods. Our inner-city streets have become battlegrounds for both criminals and the criminal jus­ tice system. In the past, officers of the law have been given a wide range of executive powers and authority to use whatever force they deem necessary to capture criminals and prohibit criminal activity. With power comes the abuse of power, and in the case of the law enforcement agency, this abuse can be just as violent and criminal as the acts they are sup­ posedly trying to prevent. Antoine Fuqua’s (director of ‘‘The Replacement Killers”) new movie, “Training Day,” starring Denzel Washington (“Remember the Titans”) and Ethan Hawke (“G.A.T.T.A.C.A.”) is a movie loosely based on the recent Ram­ part police corruption scandal in the Los Angeles police depart­ ment. The movie centers on a vet­ eran of the LAPD, Alonzo Harris (Washington), who runs an anti­ gang unit on the mean streets of South Central Los Angeles. As the Title suggests, “Training Day” is just that: a 24-hour peri­ od where rookie cop Jake Hoyt (Hawke) has one day to prove to Harris that he is tough enough and has enough knowledge of the streets to join the anti-gang unit. Screenwriter David Ayer pro­ phetically scripted this action/ drama years before a Los Angeles gang-busting unit was caught par- Denzel Washington stars in the action/drama film, f< Training Day. ” (Courtesy PhotoflMDB.COM) ticipating in illegal drug traf­ ficking, evidence planting, and excessive brutality, not unlike the behavior of the people they were supposed to arrest and incarcer­ ate. In his first role as a villain­ ous and morally deviant char­ acter, Washington does an out­ standing job of portraying the rough life that surrounded screen­ writer David Ayer as he grew up in Inglewood and South Central LA. As the officers patrol the streets undercover, Hoyt witness­ es Harris break, rule after rule to accomplish some unknown goal, a goal that Harris claims to be the ultimate success for an effective street cop. The lines of ethics are blurred as Harris uses extremely ques­ tionable tactics to get what he wants from the streets. Instantly opposed to his violent and unorth­ odox techniques, Hoyt is, from the start, at odds with Harris’s practices. However, it is Harris’s charisma and persuasive connec­ tion with the streets that has even Hoyt, the “by-the-book” officer, questioning his beliefs in who and what makes a criminal* While the film is violent, the movie relies strongly on charac­ ter development rather than fancy Hollywood computer graphics to relay its message, and that is why the excessive violence seems merely natural and necessary. Even though the violence may seem gratuitous to the audience at times, it forces the viewer to define their own beliefs and opinions; it forces them to choose between their own sense of right and wrong. Fuqua and Ayer show the audience a world where the moral lines have blurred and only a gray mix of right and wrong remains. They want viewers to ask them­ selves if it is more important to have effective laws, or laws effec­ tively enforced, and “Training Day” accomplishes just that. “Training Day” is rated R by the MPAA for brutal violence, pervasive language, drug content and brief nudity and has a run­ time of 120 minutes. Janes Addiction Inspires Erotic Imagination in San Diego By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer “We saw the shadowis of the morning light, the shadows of the evening sun, till the shad­ ows and the light were one...” beamed Perry Farrell, as Jane’s Addiction lit up Coors Ampitheatre, bringing Halloween to San Diego three days early. Although Jane’s Addiction didn’t open with Three Days, the song always seems to mark a spiritually erotic part of the show. This time was no excep­ tion and exhibited mostly naked dancers spinning upside down on a circular trapeze. Jane’s Addiction is not a rock band and they are not an alterna­ tive band; they are in a category solely occupied by Jane’s Addic­ tion. They take a variety of musi­ cal backgrounds, such as punk and tribal rhythms, and create a fascinating ephemeral dream, especially when they perform. The music is original and each show is an extremely differ­ ent production, but they always have an erotic theme, not erotic as in sexual activity, but erotic in how they stimulate emotion, bringing out the imaginative qualities of the mind, body and Spirit. The erotic behavior began with the opening song and con­ tinually advanced as their per­ formance was illuminated by the setting of the moon dipping below the rim of the bandshell. The circus-like performance began with Ketel Whistle. As Farrell echoed “such a beautiful girl,” his parachute-like costume, which flowed out from a Vic­ torian style girdle and covered most of the stage, gave birth, first to an elegantly placed stiletto heel, then gradually revealed a sensuous fish net stocking cov­ ered leg. As the song continued the one erotic maiden evolved into three women and a man, who all came forth from the dress to dance and then returned back under the flowing parachute as the song faded into the sound of the night. “It’s one of those shows where some people know the songs, but they just don’t know,” said Halsey D. Corbin, a film­ maker from North Park, San Diego, elaborating on the imag­ inative qualities of the perfor­ mance. “It was a very erotic show, everything a concert should be. They definitely know their stuff” said Chris “Blizzard” Layua, a first time attendee from South County. One interestingly different quality to this show was the fact that Farrell, who normally ends up butt naked, actually added clothing throughout the perfor­ mance. From his living dress to a pirate suit to a wide-brimmed purple hat and sparkly suit, Far­ rell waded through many faces of the Jane’s Addiction Hallow­ een dream. With the exception of the bassist, all the original band members are on this year’s tour. The majesty of the band is exemplified by the fact that all the members have other projects going. Dave Navarro, the guitar player, is fresh off a tour with his self-titled solo band. Steve Per­ kins, the drummer, has a side project band, Banyan. Then there is Farrell, who occupies his time with many facets of political activism, along with creating Lalapalooza in the early 1990s, and touring with his other successful band, Pornos for Pyros. But, he was also heavily involved with this year’s Coachella Music and Arts Festi­ val. “Here’s to courage, here’s to music, here’s to tuberiding, here’s to you...” raged Farrell as the band stepped to the front of the stage, after an intense session of tribal drumming and vocal exploration, and bid everyone farewell. REMEMBER: Submit to The PLS by Nov. 17 Submissions to The Pride Literary Supplement may be sent via e-mail to pride@csusm.edu. Those who would like more information on the PLS are asked to contact The Pride editors at (760) 750-6099. It’s what's inside that counts. VAGINA H N L US 0 0 06 E E E NL B VE S E m il® unif. M t r a t , tm ci ins i ALMOST ALWAYS c o m p e l l in g” . mmwm �The Boo & Mee Cafe You Don’ Have to Go out t Is a Delight to Eat Good Mexican Food By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor By KEVIN FRISK Pride Staff Writer Just a mile-and-a-half from campus, on San Marcos Bou­ levard, sits a delightfully inex­ pensive Japanese food restaurant called the Boo & Mee Cafe. One of the best kept secrets of the San Marcos eatery scene, this restaurant offers a wide variety of delectable traditional dishes, as well as items more suited for the typical American palate. And while the taste is excep­ tional, the price offers a better incentive for those who watit to sample the cuisine. The average meal ranges between $3.25 and $6.25, tax included. The Boo & Mee Cafe is owned and operated by an older Japanese woman, who many affectionately refer to as “Obachan,” (grandmother in Jap­ anese.) She and her daughter serve as the chefs, waitresses, and busboys. Despite the sometimes-long wait, regular customers keep on coming back for more. The reason for this, explained Hideki Yoshida, a regular customer and CSUSM student, is the authentic quality of the food. “This is the best Japanese food that I have had since leaving Japan. It tastes almost as good as my mother’s cooking,” said Yoshida. Customers have the option of an entree menu and a bowl menu. All entrees come with a small side salad, miso soup, and rice, making these selections an exceptional value. The best value, however, comes with the bowl menu. With the bowl menu, patrons may fill themselves with a delicious meal, without damag­ ing their pocketbooks. With the price of the bowl menu around $4, items such as the salmon teriyaki or the fried pork cutlet may sound even more enticing REVIEW to customers. For first-timers, I recom­ mend Katsudon, a bowl item of breaded and fried pork cutlet over a bed of rice and egg, or Gyudon, a bowl of seasoned beef served over rice and carmelized onions. Some of the bowl selec­ tions even come with a side order, like miso soup or salad. From the entree menu, I sug­ gest the grilled mackerel fish (saba), or the shrimp and vege­ table tempura combination, both of which are reasonably priced at $4.25 apiece. Also an excel­ lent choice for the first-timer is the fried calamari steak (squid), which is served, as all entrees in this establishment are, with a side salad, miso soup, and a side of rice. The only downside to this quality restaurant is the limited hours that it is open. Closed on Sundays, the Boo & Mee Caf6 is open for dine-in or take-out lla.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Saturday. And while this might not be a convenient schedule for those who attend night classes, it provides an excellent respite from the blandness of cafeteria food for students who have a lunch break between classes or who finish up classes earlier in the day. To reach the Boo & Mee Cafe from campus, take Twin Oaks Valley Road to San Marcos Blvd., where you then make a left and head west. Less than two miles down the street, on the right-hand side, is the cafe at 844 West San Marcos Bou­ levard, nestled between Fitness for Her and the Villanueva Taco Shop. t+ % S «klc...0*ly $ Recipe for chiles rellenos Ingredients needed: 2-3 chiles poblanos (peppers) Cheese, tuna or shredded meat 1 tomato Clove of garlic Small piece of onion Oil 2 eggs Flour Salt Prepare and cook the chiles. Roast the chiles, and then peel the skin off. Cut a line through the chiles to remove the seeds, but make sure they are clean. Insert the cheese or tuna (or whatever else you are using), then close and cover it with flour. Beat two eggs; first beat the egg white until it rises and looks like foam, and then add the yolk. Mix them together for 30 seconds and then gently dip the chiles into mix. Place the skillet on the stove, and set the stove to a medium temperature with enough oil in the skillet to cook your chiles. Set the chiles in the skillet and let them cook until they look light brown. Make sure you cook both sides. Once they are cooked, set them aside on a flat plate with a paper towel underneath, so that the oil gets absorbed and is not too greasy. Have tomato sauce ready. To make your own: cut the tomatoes in half, put them in a blender, add water, garlic, onion, and then blend. Set a pot on the stove at a low-medium temperature, add the tomato sauce, and let it boil. Add salt. Just before it starts to boil, add the chiles. Let it boil for two minutes. 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Almost two months have passed | since our (CSUIP) arrival in Aix-enI Provence, and well over a month since | the terrorist attacks in the States. The | memories of the attacks do not stray far I during our stay abroad. And while life j goes on, as I’m sure it does at home* fear | and uneasiness take their places at differI ent times for different students. Today, for | me, the wall came down. The imaginary wall that surI rounded me, the same imaginary wall that ) was built upon superiority* isolationism, | and complacency during my childhood, | and then nourished during my adulthood I• has come tumbling down and vulnerabil| ity has taken its place. I try to understand | what has happened, what is happening, I and then speculate what might happen as ! I live and study far from the protective I arms of the United States. And I don’t | know if this new susceptibility is intensifled living abroad or if you at home are experiencing the same feelings of vul­ nerability. (Perhaps, now with the threat of biological “attacks,” it doesn’t matter where you reside). I do know, however, that the acquisition of a new perspective as prom­ ised by the CSUIP during a study abroad experience has begun to materialize ... Battle of the Sexes: Surnames By JUSTIN ANDREWS and KIM BOYARSKY your wife’s last name, make women equal and the world will be a better place? What about world hunger, terrorism, or crooked politicians? These are just some of the issues that take precedence over female domination. Kim: I think that it is completely unfair to expect women to change their last names in order to con­ form fo what males want. Society’ s standards towards women are com­ pletely outdated and there is a desperate need to restructure. I ’ m keeping my last name on my wed­ ding day, and my husband will take mine. I plan to have my future hus­ band change his last name to mine; - there is no way that I will take part in this Stone Age behavior. Justin: Listen, women have a place in the world as well as men. Any woman is capable of any­ thing, but you are talking about reversing simple frivolous cultural details. It would needlessly compli­ cate our entire system. How do you expect every letter that used to be addressed “Mr. and Mrs. So-andso” to conform to your scheme and be changed to “Mr. So-and-so and Mrs. Blabs-her-mouth.” “Mr. and Mrs. So-and-so” works fine, it’s easy. Kim; First o ff I never said both genders in a marriage would keep their names; letters would be addressed as “ Mrs. and Mr. Blabsher-mouth Justin: Oh, okay. So then the man would take your last name? Kim: O f course. Justin: So, Ms. Blabs-her-mouth, Kim: Not really, everyproblem has a root, a place where the problem could be eliminated if certain cir­ cumstances were addressed before: the trouble escalated. matter o f what kind o f man, it’ s a simple step away from a sexist society. I f you truly want the world to be a better place, take your wife’ last name. s Justin: That’s it huh? Just take Letter to the Editors: I just wanted you to know that the ASI has made a huge oversight on deciding what is to be “sold” on campus. Two days ago, I perused the stand that had flat metal advertisements for sale. As I went through them, I couldn’t help but notice the dis­ gusting large plaques that had “pickaninny” pictures of African Americans on them. One had a Buckwheat-looking guy holding a large, red piece of watermelon on it. Another had some gross caricature of an African Ameri­ can on it with the words, “Dem Sho Am great” written on it. The list goes on. Just to see how students would respond, I placed them conspicuously in front of the stacks so that there was no way to miss them, and I walked away. They were so horrendous that you would have to be blind not to see the buffoonery they made of blacks. The thing is that they were real advertisements. So today I decided to say something to the guy who was selling them. I literally asked him (loudly) why he “was selling that shit?” Some broad (prob­ ably staff) told me to quit being so “rude,” at which point I asked her what was ruder, the guy selling these strange racist and demeaning plaques or the word “shit” (at which point I said problems such as starving children, over-population, capitalistic greed, HIV, our dying natural environ­ ment or a slew of other problems? Kim: Justin, problems have cata­ lysts and they work in circular chains which interlink, affecting everything around them. Our dying natural environment is caused by capitalistic greed and overpopula­ tion which, in turn, depletes the world’ food supply causing hun­ s ger. The root of all these problems are the men that cause them, and are too stubborn to let a woman take the reins and guide the world f or a change. Justin: You’re reaching, what you need to realize is that most men, myself included, are not going to simply give upt their family name to make their wives happy. The fact of the matter is, the world’s prob­ lems are not as simple as giving females’ dominance to solve men’s mistakes. If you understand a circu­ lar chain of problems that interlink, then you’ll definitely understand that one problem leads to another and if women ruled the world, who knows what we’d be in for. “shit” twice). The bastard selling the stuff said he had a “right’’ to do so, and basically summed up his argument on the basis of “free trade.” He added, “Well, black people buy this stuff.” What is that supposed to mean? White people have been known to buy Nazi memorabilia, but does that make it any more right? I then asked him if he had any Nazi memorabilia which I could buy. If he had the “right” to sell racist crap why didn’t he have any Nazi stuff? That broad then told me to join the military (for some strange reason). At that point I informed her that I already did three years in the army. I could see that I was getting nowhere with these sorry excuses for human beings. I was pissed. After all that, I went to the president’s office to talk with him about the situation, and was patronizingly told to go see the ASI. I did, and some young nerd in a cheap suit disingenuously stuck his hand in my face trying to shake my hand. I didn’t know the guy, so I declined. When I asked how the ASI gave this guy the o k. to sell this stuff, the guy responded by saying that they could not check all of his items. Is that the same logic that the security guards had when they allowed the bombers to hijack the air­ planes? When I told them that if they didn’t do something about the situation I would go to the local and campus paper, they sprang into action. I was afraid that if I didn’t say that, they would blow me off. Anyways, at least the ASI guys in suits went outside to look at the items. But then an even bigger scene erupted when two vendors tried to jump my shit. I told the broad to get out of my face and she said she wanted to spit on it. I admonished her by saying, “you’re from the 60s you should know better.” My main points are these: 1. That the ASI was more concerned about being exposed for not doing better quality con­ trol or being concerned about what is sold on campus, than actually doing better screening. 2. That The Pride is the only independent (and without any special interests that they, are beholden to) outlet for the student body to get any griev­ ances voiced. 3. That the wide berth that the various campus agencies give to the school newspaper is so important, that I hope that you guys continue to expose all the bullshit and hypocrisy that this campus abounds in. Shawn Harris CSUSM Student 1111 Submit Your Cartoons Justin: What about all the other Kim: I guess we’ll discuss that what kind of man is going to con­ next week. form to your demands? Kim: Watch it buddy! I t’ not a s Racist Images Should Not Have Been Allowed by Student Government e-mail The Pride at pride@csusm.edu "Implementing CorpoMti;mtion in Public Education" CM. STATE SAN WAMO? T HI h O E 2H hs PN r II! “ ImplementingCorporatization in Public Education” Cartoon by James Newell ASI Provides Information on Latino/Latina Heritage Month Editors’ Note: The following information is running as a letter to the editor with Eddie Goan's consent, because the information came in after deadline, but we felt it was important to provide his information to students. Dear Pride Editors, First of all, I want to apolo­ gize to all of you about the late­ ness of this information due to personal circumstances beyond my control. I realize that you will probably receive this infor­ mation too late to print in the correct edition. Yet, I think it is important that I relay this information to you anyway. On Mon. Oct. 15 MEChA president Isabel Solis and Sylvia White helped organize a studentoperated tamale table, and had the Latino Music Radio Station, KLQV-Kluv, come out for stu­ dents at the Dome plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ASI really appreciated MEChA’s assistance and partici­ pation in putting on this event to help commemorate Latino/ Latina Heritage Month. On Wed. Oct. 17, ASI Programming put on a Latino/Latino Food Festival at the Dome plaza from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. However, due to last minute circumstances beyond the ASI Programming Committee’s con­ trol, we were unable to bring local Latino/Latina food ven­ dors up to our campus with food samples for students as we had originally planned. Therefore, my committee’s concession chair, along with the vice-chair, set up a free nachos table, compliments of ASI,- for students, faculty, and staff at the event. Also, the Latin rock band “Emaue” played on stage for everyone’s enjoyment. Finally, ASI was proud to present Silverio Haro as a guest speaker at this special Latino/ Latina Heritage Month event. Silvario Haro is newly appointed to the Palomar College Board of Trustees, the first Latino in over a decade. He is currently finishing up course work on his doctorate from Harvard and is the graduate adviser at CSUSM. He is a definite friend of the stu­ dents and ASI and we were hon­ ored to have him contribute to a worthy and beneficial event. Thank you for your interest and support. As the new pro­ gramming committee chair, I feel it is important to make myself accessible to The Pride and CSUSM’s students as well as to my fellow ASI programming committee members. Thank you very much for your interest and support with regards to ASI Programming. Sincerely, Eddie Goan ASI Programming Chair �Men’ Soccer s Team Concludes Fall Season .. Compiled By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer After months of practice and competition, dstJSM’s men’s soccer players finished out their season Sunday. Both the play­ ers and coach Khalid Al-shafie agreed that this season was a good learning experience. “We learned teamwork and how to build better communi­ cation,” said Antonio Zepeda, ar junior majoring in liberal stud­ ies. “But we need more players for tryouts next season.” Al-shafie said he believed the team needed to work on attend­ ing more practices and condition­ ing themselves for next season. He added, “Some of the things I learned from this season were to look for more players and to be more demanding, as far as com­ mitment.” Compared to last year, how­ ever, he said the team has improved. “Last year, we didn’t win any games,” laughed Alshafie. The team played their last game of the season on Sunday, against USC. The score was not available by press time. This sea­ son, the team won four games, lost four and tied one game (not including Sunday’s game). SCOREBOARD Cal State San Marcos’ men’s golf team competed at the Elco, Inc. Intercollegiate Tournament, hosted by Cal State Bakersfield on Oct. 29 and 30. The team placed 14th, with a final score of 911 (+59). The CSUSMmen’ soccer team ended the season on Sunday, with a game s against USC. The players and Coach Khalid Al-shafie said they are hopeful about next season, and plan to recruit more players. (Pride File Photo) “The players learned a lot from each other by working with one another,” said Joseph Cafiero, the team captain. Al-shafie reflecting on the season, said, “I think we could have worked harder. It’s frustrat­ ing to get players to show up to practice.” „ Zepeda expressed his dis­ appointment that sofne CSUSM students, faculty, and staff did not know about the men’s soccer team. “I hoped that our school and ASI would spread the word a little bit more, putting up more banners and posters saying that we have a soccer team, because there are some people that still don’t know that we have a soccer team,” he said. “Come down and support us whenever the team is playing home; we represent you.” Al-shafie has many plans for the team’s future. “Our plans Matt Higley placed 20th; 222 points Ryan Axlund placed 45th; 229 points Kellon Wagoner placed 51st; 23l points Nick Micheli placed 54th; 233 points Ryan Rancatore placed 75th; 242 points for next season are to win more than four games, to build team rhythm, and to be consistent by Cal State San Marcos9 women’s golf team finished in eighth place after two rounds on Oct. 23. having 90 percent of the players from this season come back for next season,” he said. “Keep The Cougars competed against eight teams at the Cal State Northridge your eyes open for tryouts next Matador Fall Classic and shot a final score of 687 on the River Ridge Golf Course in Oxnard, Calif. The course is 6,021 yards, year.” . and a par of 73. The players also have their Jennifer Tunzi scored 165; Stephanie Goss scored 175; own plans for next season. Erin Thys scored 175; Sandy Parlin scored 177; Zepeda said, “I hope we do a lot Robin Shaft scored 178. better next season.” “We need to keep working hard,” added Cal State San Marcos’ surf team competed this week­ Cafiero. ^ end at the NSSA College Team Season Event #1 at When asked what the team planned to keep for next season, Ventura, Calif. player Bob Burson, a junior majoring in communication, The team tied for fourth place with UC Santa Barbara with quipped, “The coach.” a final score of 96 points. Spectators saw two-three foot, fun The team said they hope to rights and lefts waves at the event. compete in the National Cup next year; however, they need to Julie Russell placed fourth. Dustin Franks placed fifth raise funds to pay all of their on the longboard Other team members include expenses. During the off-season, Dave Kincannon and Chris Darrah. the players will join a. fitness program. College event #2 will be at Black’s Beach on Sat., Dec. 22. Cross Country Places Second in National Championships: Cougar Update NAIA Region II Championships Scores Rene Reyes 25:58, 8th place; Omar Zavala 26:11, 11th place; Kris Houghton 26:16, 12th place; Robbie McClendon 26:17,13th; Ryan Montez 26:30, 17th place; Michael Shannon 26:36, 19th place; Justin Lessel 28:47, 49th place . Lanele Cox 19:30, 22nd place; Manal Yamout 19:36, 24th place; Katerine Niblett 19:40, 28th place; Felisha Mariscal 20:21, 44th place; Camille Wilborn 20:31, 48th place; Samantha Delagardelle 22:03, 59th place. San Marcos’ cross-country men’s team 19 out of 25 schools. The next day, the team competed in On Nov. 2, the National Asso­ the NAIA Region II Champion­ ciation of Intercollegiate Ath­ ships and placed second. The letes (NAIA) ranked Cal State women’s team, in a three-way tie, By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor -9-1 T h o u g h ts o n . .. Journalism Compiled By MELANIE ADDINGTON “Journalism consists largely in saying ‘Lord Jones died’ to people who never knew Lord Jones was alive.” G. K. Chesterton “Journalism is merely history’s first draft.” -Geoffrey C. Ward finished in sixth place, and will not go on to nationals. At the championships, the men ran an 8-kilometer race and the women ran a 5-kilometer at Woodward Park in Fresno. The Cougars will now pack their bags and go to Kenosha, Wise, to com­ pete in the NAIA Nationals on Nov. 17. Past Competitionsfor Cross-Country Cougars The women’s team placed third at the CSU Fullerton CrossCountry Invitational on Oct. 19. The team competed against five other schools in a 5,000-meter race. The Cougars scored 67 points. Lanelle Cox placed 10th, Manal Yamont placed 13th, Kath­ erine Niblett placed 15th, Feli­ sha Mariscal placed 32nd, and Samantha Delagradelle placed 34th. The Cougars placed third at “Journalism is the ability to meet the challenge of filling space.” -Rebecca West »- “The difference between literature and jour­ nalism is that journalism is unreadable and literature is not read.” -Oscar Wilde “The public have an insatiable curiosity to know everything. Except what is worth knowing. Journalism, conscious of this, and having tradesman-like habits, supplies their demands.” -Oscar Wilde the UCSD 2001 Triton Classic Cross-Country Invitational on Oct. 13. Competing against 16 teams, CSUSM scored 83 points in the 8-kilometer race. Omar Zavala placed 15th, Rene Reyes 16th, Kris Houghton 17th, Michael Shannon 28th, Robbie McClendon 33rd, Justin Lessel 86th, Brandon Cline 119th, and Jeff Green 131st. The cross-country season began more than a month ago on Sept. 8, when the Cougars com­ peted in the UC Irvine Invita­ tional. The men’s team placed fifth out of 16 teams, and the women’s team placed 14th out of 18 teams. On Sept. 29, the Cougars raced at the Stanford Invitational. The women’s team finished 12th out of 19 teams, and the men’s team finished 12th out of the 28 teams. “The results of this invi­ tational are part of the mid-sea­ son low, as some of the athletes The Pride CkHBditor Melanie Addington Victoria B. Segaii Opinion Editor LisaLipsey Feature Editor Claudia Ignacio Graduate Intern Amy Bolaski Assistant Editor James Newel! Business ] Victor Padilla Advisor Madeleine Marshal! All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views o f The Pridet. or of California State University San Marcos. "Unsignededitorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board* Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters are injured, tired and stressed,” said Steve Scott, head coach of the cross-country team. He added that most of the athletes are full­ time students who work. “We’re trying, working hard and doing good, but I know we can and will do better,” said freshman Manal Yamout. On Sept. 15, the Aztec Invi­ tational was cancelled due to the terroristattacksonSept.il. ‘‘Since we didn’t run that weekend, the following Saturday, Sept. 22, we competed at UC Riverside,” said Scott. The men’s team placed second out of the 24 teams that competed at UC Irvine, and although the women had a slow start, they finished 14th out of 25 teams. “We have a strong team this year, as long as all the athletes are healthy,” said Scott. may be edited for grammar and length. 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Wednesday, Nov. 7 AndyStotts, Master Hypnotist Time: Noon Location: Dome Plaza Stotts, a master hypnotist will per­ form for the CSUSM community at the Dome Plaza. Sponsored by Latin World U.S.A., and ASI. Thursday, Nov. 8 “What I Found in Europe in the Wake o f World War II Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Location: University 101 Daniel Ashe who served in the infantry in Europe during World War II, Will speak. j Friday, Nov. 9 ASPs Masquerade Ball Time: 7 p.m. to midnight Location: California Center for Performing Arts, Escondido Students are free, $10 for non-stu­ dents. For more info., contact the ASI at (760) 750-4990. Club Meetings Tuesday, Nov 6 Bible Study Time: 9 to 10 a.m. Location: Founders’ Plaza Sponsored by Priority Christian Challenge. The group meets every Wednesday, Nov. 7 TUesday at the same time and loca­ Study Abroad tion. Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Location: University 451 This workshop will also include Wednesday, Nov. 7 financial aid advising. Circle it International Meeting Time: 6 p.m. Respecting Diversity Location: Craven 1258 Time: 3 p.m. Location: Commons 206 MEChA Special Presentation This workshop will explore the Time: 7 p.m. on Wed. ways we can honor and respect the Location: Visual and Performing diversity around us, CAPS Arts Annex Film presentation of “The Panama Deception.” Includes film discus­ Tuesday, Nov. 13 Career Skills Series sion, and special guest professors and community activists. For more Time: 3 to 6 p.m. info., contact Ricardo Favela at Location: Craven 4116 favelOOl @csusm .edu. Learn resume writing, interview­ ing tips, and how to find the career you want. Thursday, Nov. 8 Classifieds HELP WANTED $ GET PAID FOR YOUR OPINIONSS Earn $15-125 and more per survey! www.money4opinions.com (760) 945-3266. Permanent makeup, body piercing, manicures, hair­ cuts, makeovers. 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S ' Undocumented Student Bill under Review with CSU » A rticle cont. from pg. 3 The governor’s approval gives hard-working California immi­ grant students an opportunity to achieve their dreams and con­ tribute meaningfully to our soci­ ety.” Currently, this bill will only affect the CSU and the com­ munity college systems that sup­ ported the bill. The bill does not include the Universities of California; however, the UC Board of Regents is expected to vote on this measure. Heckman confirmed that the bill would go into effect January 2002. The bill does not provide financial aid for students. “There’s no financial aid provi­ sion in this bill. It only includes in-state fees,” said Paul Phillips, director of the university’s finan­ cial aid office. Lawmakers, however, still need to clarify the AB540 bill. “The CSU Board of Trustees will sit down to discuss these issues in a few more weeks,” said Heckman. At this time, CSUSM offi­ cials do not know how the new bill will be put into effect. “I am waiting for a memo from the Chancellor’s office to know how the CSUs would enact the bill,” said Heckman, whose office of Registration and Records is responsible for checking appli­ cants’ residence statuses. In addition, there are some requirements that students need to fulfill to become eligible to pay the in-state fees. First, students must have attended a California high school for at least three years. Second, they must graduate from a California high school. Third, they need to begin or have begun their higher education by fall 2001. Fourth, students need to sign a statement stating that they have applied for permanent resident status at the Immigration and Naturalization Services, or that they will do so as soon as they become eligible. “They need to prove that they are in the process of becoming legal residents prior to the sign­ ing of this statement,” said Phil­ lips. 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SEGALL Pride Editor Student, staff, and the public gathered for a combined cele­ bration honoring Veterans’ Day and the Navy and Marine Corps’ birthday. The event was held at the Dome Plaza on Monday/ Sheryll Evangelista, a stu­ dent and midshipperson, sang the national anthem, and those gath­ ered held a moment of silence to remember all past, present, and future members of the armed forces. More than 500 CSUSM stu­ dents are veterans, active duty, reservists, or military dependents. Since the Sept. 11 attacks, reserv­ ists have been called to duty, including those from the CSUSM community. “I’ve been losing at detail, traditional cake-cutting cial presidential message least one student each week,” said ceremony, a reading of the offi» A rticle cont on page 2 Corkie Lee, veteran’s affair repre­ sentative for the university. “We had one student who received orders early one day, and had to be out by 7 a.m. the following day.” Lee added that the univer­ sity, especially the Student Affairs Office, “has made it a smooth path” for students in the reserve. “Tim Bills (Assistant to the Dean of Students) and Francine Marti­ nez (Vice President for Student Affairs) have been accommodat­ ing all those being deployed,” said Lee. “This day will also honor those who have been deployed around the world.” Monday’s celebration Parade of Flags at Arlington National Cemetary, Veteran’ Day Nov. 11, 2000. s included a Marine Corps flag Photo Courtesy ofDepartment of Veteran Affairs WWII Veteran Daniel Ashe By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer Last Thursday, World War II Veteran Daniel Ashe discussed his experiences during the war, including his service with the 5th Army of General Mark Clark, where he helped liberate concen­ tration camps. He titled his lec­ ture, “What I Found in Europe in the Wake of WWII.” Born in New York City in 1925, Ashe lived through the Great Depression of the 1930s. It was during his elementary school years that he learned of the begin­ nings of World War II and Adolf Hitler’s orders to send troops into the Rhineland in 1936. When he turned 11 years old, Ashe said he knew he wanted to enter the armed forces, but he feared that the war would be over before he was old enough to fight. In June of 1940, when he was 15 years old, Ashe graduated from high school, and entered college, enrolling in the ROTC program. He later joined the U.S. Army, and was sent to Fort Benning in Georgia for his training, which he referred to as “90 days of hell.” Ashe had been told that he should never volunteer for any­ thing in the Army. However when the 5th Army of General Mark Clark began searching for soldiers who spoke other languages, Ashe, who spoke French, Qerman, and Spanish, volunteered his services. Ashe, and other multilingual sol­ diers worked together to find con­ fidential war information from the German prisoners of war. He said he enjoyed the volunteer work, and felt “always a little behind the lines.” The Army later asked him to learn Russian and Japanese, which he learned in six weeks. While in Germany, Ashe aided in liberating concentration camps. Upon freeing the first camp, Ashe said he was “appalled at man’s inhumanity to man.” Ashe witnessed the emaciated, starving, and lice-ridden victims of the concentration camps, and said he realized how blessed he was to be an American citizen. He also witnessed the joy of the liber­ ation, including two Jewish men walking out of the camp, arguing about whether they should go to the U.S. or Israel. In 1945, Ashe also helped liberate other camps in Bavaria. While in Munich, Ashe became involved with the Dis­ placed Person’s Commission, which brought 350,000 people to the US. Ashe was one of the men in charge of deciding who could come to the U.S. and those who could not; those who came to the U.S. could not havea crimi­ nal record, could not have tuber­ culosis, and had to prove that they were displaced because of the war. >»Article Cont on page 2 Students Don Masks in Celebration of ASI’s 10th Anniversary Students pose fo r a photo in front o f a Masquerade backdrop. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor Friday night, approximately 220 students filled the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, for Associated Students, Inc.’s first masquerade ball celebrat­ ing ASI’s 10th anniversary. The evening featured a full spread of hors d’oeuvres and desserts, a cash bar, a disc jockey, danc­ ing, and a raffle for Mardi Gras masks and party favors. Litera­ ture and writing studies major Katrina Richert said, “This is so much fun, butl wish they would have told us there would be food. We went out to dinner before coming, and we could have saved a lot of money.”CSUSM students were admitted free of charge, and non-students paid $10 to attend the ball. The masquerade began at 7 p.m., and guests dressed in tuxedos, suits, and ball gowns. The last guests left around 12:15 a.m. “We decided on a masquerade theme because the original date was closer to Halloween time. When the date changed, advertising was already out,” said Chris Smith, ASI Afternoon Activities Chair­ man. “I would like to have seen more Latinos at the dance, but other than that, it was a lot of fun to be with the campus commu­ nity,” said Caty Angeles, a staff member for college of arts and science advising. Most of the masqueraders arrived by 9:30 p.m. “The turn­ out could be better,” said Smith, *but then again, if I wasn’t help­ ing with organizing the event, I wouldn’t be here yet; more people will start to show up around 10 p.m.” Throughout the evening, ASI photographers took pictures of friends and couples, apd guests either dined at tables or danced on the dance floor. These pictures will be available for purchase online at the CSUSM website. Kids o f all ages enjoyed dancing. (Pride photo/Melanie Addington) D iscrim ination Lawsuits Against University By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer Four new discrimination lawsuits were filed against CSUSM in October, adding to’ the growing list of dis­ crimination lawsuits filed by employees against the school. Phyllis Ferguson, a mainte­ nance mechanic, and three accountants, Kim Gomez, Tricia C. Frady, and Cecilia Boze, are the newest CSUSM employees filing lawsuits alleg­ ing racial and/or sexual discrimination. Ferguson filed charges against CSUSM at Superior Court in Vista on Oct. 31. Some of the charges Ferguson alleges in her lawsuit include racial and gender discrimina­ tion, retaliation, defamation, negligence, and assault and battery. Thomas Blair, director of Facilities; Chuck Walden, associate director of Facilities; Mike Rivera, lead carpenter of Facility Services; Tim Shine, building systems engineer of Facility Services; Rick Fish, lead locksmith of Facilities, and CSUSM are the defen­ dants in this case. Ferguson declined com­ ment about her lawsuit, saying, “I have been advised by my lawyer to make no comments.” Her attorney was unavailable to make any comments before press time. In her lawsuit files, Fer­ guson claims that she was denied wage increases, pro­ motion, job training and edu­ cational career opportunities afforded to Caucasian employ­ ees. She also claims that, because she is African Ameri­ can, she was continuously sub­ jected to different regulation, rules, and standards than her Caucasian counterparts. Ferguson also alleges that she'was forced to use a Porta-Potty instead of an indoor bathroom facility made avail­ able to male co-workers. Fur­ thermore, she claims to believe that her sex was a substantial factor, if not the sole factor, in CSUSM’s discriminatory treatment, according to court files. Thomas Blair, director of Facilities, could not be reached for comment after The Pride left messages at his office and via e-mail. Chuck Walden, another, defendant in Ferguson’s law­ suit, told The Pride to contact Rick Moore and declined to make any comment. »A rticle cont on page 3 �Coverage Enviromental Fair Showcases MEChA’s Film Questions Media reform. Students, like Shawn Harris, financial By JOY WHITMAN Another student suggested Ways to Preserves the Earth Pride Staff Writer had strong opinions about how looking outside of the college By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer The 22nd District Agricul­ tural Asspciation hosted Enviro Fair 2001 at the Del Mar Fair­ grounds Friday. The event show­ cased environmental, recycling and sustainable resource exhibi­ tors along with such well known associations as Surf Rider, Sierra Club, and I Love a Clean San Diego. “This is a great oppor­ tunity to meet professionals in various fields and to learn about things we can all do to improve the place we live in,” said Nancy Strauss, resource coordinator for the Agricultural Association; She added, “this event is about gath­ ering and sharing information education is part of our mission statement.” One of the more interesting exhibits featured a project from Greg Quirin’s auto shop class at James Madison High School in Clairemont. Quirin, with the help of assistant Dan McKinley, and student leader Jeannette Greary converted a 1983 diesel Volvo sedan to run entirely on used vegetable oil. “It may smell like french fries”, Quirin said, “but we’re getting 25 miles to the gallon,” The aptly named ‘Veggie Volvo’ has emissions drastically lower than any regular gas or diesel-powered auto, making it a much more environmentally responsible alternative. The veg­ etable oil, when mixed with lye and methanol, forms biodiesel, a fuel whose only by-product is glycerin and consequently emits 40 to 60 percent lower emissions than-common pollutants such as carbon monoxide. “Since most restaurants pay significant disposal fees, to have their cooking oil periodically removed,” Quirin said, “they are happy to have us take it away for free.” He noted the cost of biodiesel is “just over 50 cents a gallon.” Quirin explained ‘hat a t large restaurant will use 500 gal­ lons of oil a month, 90 percent of which can be used to make biodiesel. With the success of the Veggie Volvo, Quirin is now at work on converting a smaller Volkswagen Rabbit hoping it will achieve 45 to 50 miles per gallon. More than 30 companies and organizations, including both the city and county of San Diego, took part in the one-day fair, which also held a recycled art contest for San Diego artists. Strange and fascinating creations assembled entirely from recycled products greeted fairgoers upon arrival. A Using materials ranging from the commonplace: bottles, cans, wood, stained glass, screens, cardboard, and newspapers, to the quirky: bicycle and car parts, chicken and turkey bones, and even animal hair, artists con­ structed a wide range of pro­ vocative pieces. One artist had crocheted hundreds of recycled plastic shopping bags into a large abstract form, while another fash­ ioned a life-size cactus out of wine corks. CSUSM student Desmond Barca entered the art contest with an interpretive self-sculpture. He attached a plaster mold of his own face to a multitude of » A rticle cont. on page 4 A small group of students came together to question what war looks like following a film showing at the Visual and Per­ forming Arts Annex on Nov. 7. MEChA and Mexicanos tjnidos en Defensa del,Pueblo (M.U.D.P,) showed the film “The Panama Deception.” Prior to the presen­ tation Ricardo Favela, a member of MEChA and M.U.D.P. spoke briefly about the content of the film and introduced a speaker from M.U.D.P., Hector Muro. . Following the presentation, a dozen students discussed the film and related it to the present war in Afghanistan. Many stu­ dents discussed the idea that the media and the government may be imposing more anti-Ameri­ can biases with new stories on the anthrax wave and the possi­ ble connection with terrorism. WWII Veteran Speaks »A rticle cont. from page 1 After seeing the devastation of inhumanity in the concentration camps and the destruction of Munich, Ashe said, “My hatred of everything German was quite intense.” It wasn’t until decades later that he questioned his hatred when he saw German student tour­ ists on a bus in New York. He said he realized that he could not hate the younger generations that had nothing to do with WWII. Ashe returned to the U.S. in 1952, and now lives in San Diego with his wife, Bernice. Ashe briefly discussed America’s current war against terrorism, saying, “like now, WWII was a unifying event.” He ended his lecture, by asking the students whether or not this gener­ ation is ready for war. Take A Chance on Getting Published Submit to The Pride Literary Supplement truthful the government actually is and what citizens may or may not know. “Honestly I think it’s a really pissed-off white guy,” said Harris, in regards to the recent anthrax attacks. Students also discussed the idea that students need to be very critical of what they are reading in newspapers and mag­ azines and what they hear on the radio. “You need to be critical of what is going on around you and now more than ever attempt to discover the truth through other sources,” said Muro. One student suggested rais­ ing awareness by joining groups, both on and off college cam­ puses, that work to improve social conditions. One such group on campus is the Progres­ sive Activists’ Network, started by Erik Roper in an attempt to educate students about campaign clubs, and to the San Diego Coalition for Peace and Justice, another organization that is cur-: rently attempting to educate everyone about today’s events and to look at all sides of the war. According to a student, these groups by no means wish to demean events such as the trage­ dies of Sept. 11, but want people^ to see that there are more sides and to question all establish­ ments involved, and their pur­ poses for their involvements. M.U.D.P. is an organization whose efforts include the housing campaign in Fallbrook. M.U.D.P. is currently looking for donations for the Fallbrook Housing Proj­ ect in ways of materials, money, or time, and may be contacted by e-mailing MUDP1993@hotmail.com. Technology Comes > to Campus By KIMBERLY BOYARSKY Pride Staff Writer On Thursday, the campus will be flooded with the newest and latest of the high-tech world, courtesy of CSUSM’s annual Technology Fair. For those who are still having problems with minor things like turning on the computer, or tuning in to sta­ tions on the radio, there will be plenty of techies who can explain exactly how everything works. The event aims to pro­ vide students, faculty and staff with a view and insight to the technological services and appa­ ratuses available at CSUSM. The Technology Fair is open to anyone who is interested in attending, and guests are wel­ come to come and get a firsthand look at the newest advances offered in the world of edu­ cation; this technology assists those in positions of adminis­ tration and teaching, and assists students with the learning pro­ cess. Professors and faculty mem­ bers will demonstrate how web-based classes are working successfully for a variety of stu­ dents. The faculty members are also expected to show all of the course development tools used in the web-based courses offered to CSUSM students. One of the new and exciting additions to the fair is desktop videoconferencing. Demonstra­ tions of desktop videoconfer­ encing and how it works, and how it is being used on campus to create virtual meetings, are scheduled. The technology aims to make life at CSUSM more enjoyable and convenient. Students will experience, firsthand, the most recent tech­ nological advancements, and the inventions and outbreaks of tech­ nology that were created by members of the campus. Stop by the Technology Fair on Thurs­ day, Nov. 15 in Commons 206, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Veteran’ Day Celebration s If you’ve received an “A” on a paper, wrote a poem that you love, or if you always wanted your “perfect” photo or drawing published, then we urge you to submit to your campus literary supplement. v Deadline is November 17! Please send submissions via e-mail to pride@csusm.edu or submit a hard copy to The Pride mailbox located in the Student and Residential Life office in Craven Hall 4116. For more information on submissions, contact The Pride editors at 750-6099. » A rticle cont. from page 1 honoring all veterans, and a reading of the official mes­ sage from the Secretary of the Navy and the Commandant of the Marine Corps honoring their % 226th birthday. Those in attendance included the oldest and youngest marines and sailors at CSUSM. According to Lee, CSUSM Chief of Police Tom Schultheis is the oldest marine at Cal State San Marcos. Many are students. The Veterans’ Day celebra­ tion at CSUSM has evolved over the years. Last year, veterans on campus celebrated Veterans’ Day with a cake-cutting cere­ mony, and at the beginning of this semester, veterans held a Veterans’ Barbeque at the Dome Plaza. Associated Student, Inc. (ASI) and the CSUSM Veter­ ans’ Association sponsored the event. The Veterans’ Associa­ tion began organizing for Mon­ day’s celebration two weeks ago, which is also the same time the association began. “It’s amaz­ ing that all of this has come together in such a short period of time,” said Lee. The associa-. tion, whose mission is to “unify all past, present, or future veter­ ans,’* includes retired veterans, active duty, reservists, military dependents, and students inter­ ested in the advocacy of veter­ ans’ affairs on a campus, local, state, and/or national level. Lee added that the association would get together to critique the celebration, and prepare for future events on campus. For more information, sign-up in the Veterans’ Affairs Office in Craven Hall 5115. �Discrimination Lawsuits » A rticle cont. from page 1 embarrassment, humiliation, and mental Tim Shine, responded to an e-mail anguish. message saying, “Sorry, but I cannot Gomez also alleges in her lawsuit file make a comment at this time. You might to have been discriminated against by the want to direct any questions you have defendants on the basis of her gender, and to Phyllis.” Messages were left for Mike that defendants interfered with her use of Rivera and Rick Fish. medical leave by adversely treating her * However, as of press time, he was request for medical leave, her son’s serious unable tq respond to The Pride. health condition, and her husband’s cata­ Ferguson also alleges, according to strophic medical condition, and to have court files, that when she complained to denied her a promotion. CSUSM officials about the treatment, the According to court files, Gomez’ son defendants subjected her to retaliation was born on or about Oct. 24, 1998, through further harassment like disciplin­ with a severe asthma condition requiring ing her harshly for minor offenses and constant medical attention. In September reprimanding her for violations she did 1999, 11 months after her son was born, not commit. She stated that the retaliation her husband died from terminal lung performed by personnel of Facilities Ser­ cancer. Gomez returned to work 12 days vices came in the form of negative per­ after her husband’s death and alleges that formance evaluations and the denial of she was greeted by her supervisor’s email the tools and equipment she needed to which advised her that she “must be con­ advance within the CSUSM Facilities Ser­ sistent in her availability to the office if vices Department. “The university cares about its employees and Ferguson also alleges to have i t is committed to fair and equitable treatment. been maliciously To protect employees ’privacy; and willfully however, we cannot discuss legal or personnel . struck, grabbed, held, battered, matters* touched and pushed by Shine -Rick Moore without her con­ CSUSM Director o f Communications sent and without _ _ _ _ __________ provocation, according to court files. She she was at all interested in moving for­ also says that Walden published oral ward in Student Financial Services” or and written material to third parties, words to that effect. which contained derogatory and defamaAlso, on March 23, 1998, as written tory remarks about her. These, according in Gomez’s lawsuit files, the position of to court files, caused Ferguson her loss of Accounting Technician II was open and reputation, damage to chances of salary she met all the qualifications, applied, and increases and promotions, shame, morti­ was considered by the hiring committed fication, and fear for her physical well to be the most qualified to fulfill the being. position. However, because She was preg­ She is asking CSUSM to pay the nant, she was not given the position after wages owed to her because of violation admitting it in a second interview in Sep­ of the Equal Pay Act, and said she was tember 1998, which was not authorized not given the same salary as her other co­ by Human Resources, according to court workers. She is. also asking* for punitive files. damages to the other defendants. She applied again and the position The Equal Pay Act, or EPA, which was given to her in January 1999, with the is part of the Fair Labor Standards Act understanding that this was a promotion or FLSA of 1938, as amended by FLSA, in both salary and title. However, Doven­ and which is administered and enforced barger later informed her that the position by the Equal Employment Opportunity had been reclassified and downgraded as Commission (EEOC), prohibits sex-based to both salary and title, but her responsi­ wage discrimination between men and bilities increased. women in the same establishment who are Gomez is demanding a jury trial. performing under similar working condi­ Another former CSUSM accountant who tions. has a filed a lawsuit against the school, Kim Gomez, an accounting receivable Tricia C. Frady, is also demanding a jury technician, filed a lawsuit against CSUSM trial and charges pregnancy violation and on Oct. 12, 2001. In this case, the defen­ gender discrimination. dants are the trustees of CSUSM; Bar­ Pregnancy and gender discrimina­ bara Dovenbarger, director of Student and tion, gender and pregnancy harassment, Financial Services; and Ken Guerrero, retaliation, disability discrimination/ managing agent of CSUSM. harassment, and violation of the Califor­ Gomez declined to make any com­ nia Pregnancy Disability Leave Act and ment. Her attorney was also contacted, Family Rights Act are the charges that but they were unavailable to make com­ Frady has filed against CSUSM, as stated ments before press time. in her lawsuit, filed at Superior Court­ Dovenbarger, who is being sued in the house in Vista on Oct. 31. The defendants three pregnancy violations lawsuits filed in this case are the trustees of CSUSM, by Frady, Gomez, Boze, and in another Barbara Dovenbarger, Ken Guerrero, and case filed by Lori Edwards, a former Sheila Ramos. accountant, was not available for com­ Frady .was unavailable for comment. ment. But her assistant, who did not give None of the defendants were available for her name, told Pride reporters to contact comment. Rick Moore. According to court files, Frady says Guerrero could not be reached for that she was forced to resign due to the comment. incidents she experienced. She claims to Gomez, a CSUSM employee for six have been harassed and discriminated years, alleges in her lawsuit filed at the because of hfer pregnancy and her impend­ Superior Courthouse in Vista on Oct. 12, ing maternity leave. She also claims to that defendants violated her pregnancy have not been promoted because of her disability leave rights, and continuously pregnancy. discriminated against her because of her Another CSUSM accountant, Cecilia pregnancy. Such violation has incurred Boze, also filed a lawsuit against CSUSM. substantial losses in earnings, bonuses, Boze filed her lawsuit on Oct. 9 at Supe­ deferred compensation and other employ­ rior Court in Vista, as stated in the North ment benefits, and in emotional distress, County Times. Boze indicts, according to court files, being discriminated against based on gender, race, and pregnancy. The defen­ dants in this case are the trustees of CSUSM and Barbara Dovenbarger. In her lawsuit Boze says she was the acting assistant director of operations in Student Financial Services at the time of her resignation. Boze claims to have resigned from her job because of the stress she suffered due to discriminatory prac­ tices, She also claims that she was passed over for jobs and promotions she was qualified for, jobs that were usually given to unqualified individuals that were col­ leagues of Dovenbarger, most of whom were white males. School officials could not be reached for comment. The Direc­ tor of Human Resources and Equal Oppor­ tunity, Melody Kessler, said, “We do work very hard to pro-, vide an atmosphere of equal opportu­ nity.” However, she declined to make any other comment about the lawsuits. Rick Moore, CSUSM Director of I Communi-I cations, said, “The university cares about its | employees and it is committed to fair and equitable, treat­ ment. To protect employees’ privacy; however, we cannot discuss legal or personnel matters.” Other discrimination cases filed in the past were made by Damon A. Bell, an African American and former assis­ tant director for Student and Residential Life who filed a lawsuit, according to court record, on Oct. 12,1998; and Alicia Smith, an African American female and former CSUSM police lieutenant, who filed a lawsuit for discrimination in 2000. Karusa Jalmori, a CSUSM Accoun­ tant senior, said, ‘‘It’s sad that people have to fight lawsuits to get equal treatment... It makes me wonder what the roots of this problem really are.” anna » T >>> — we can help,.. London Paris Tokyo Cabo Hong Kong Orlando Madrid $338 $410 $398 $150 $538 $198 $436 .ocated in the UCSD Price Center - La Jolla 858 452-0630 - wwwxoyncritraveLcom > 1-SOO~2COUNCIL CALIFORNIA NEEDS YOU! THE CAPITAL FELLOWS PROGRAMS CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO Fellows work directly with state legislators, the Governor’s office and other constitutional officers, and the Supreme and Superior Courts, to develop public policies for the most challenging and Application Deadline: February 27, 2002 For more information, contact: The Center for California Studies California State University, Sacramento 6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819-6081 Tefe (916) 278-6906 E-mail: calstudtes@csus.edu Website: www.csus.edu/calst ZxtrJ a M B diverse state in the nation. The programs offer a unique experience in policy-making and exciting opportunities to jump start careers in public service. �Professor T ranslates A h Q u in ’s D iary By ANN BENING Pride Staff Writer An earnest Chinese immi­ grant, bom in Kaipnig, Guandong, made his way into the new world with his pen and his blank pages as his faithful friends. The history of this Chinese immi­ grant is brought to life on the pages of Ah Quin’s Diary. Literature and Writing Pro­ fessor, Dr. Susie Cassel, who won the Distinguished Professor of the Year Award for 2000-2001, took on the challenge of tran­ scribing these diaries. Cassel worked on the project with Murray Lee, curator of ChineseAmerican History at the San Diego Historical Society. ^ “The message these diaries reveal,” said Cassel, “begins as a travel ledger/book of growth unfolding into a story of a selfmade man turned entrepreneur, assimilating in America.” Ah Quin’s Diary covers three distinct phases of his life, includ­ ing his life in Alaska, where he worked as a cook for coal miners from 1877-1879, his time in San Francisco, where he worked as a servant and cook for U S. mili­ tary officers 1880, and his life in San Diego. 4 In San Diego, from 1884 until 1902, Quin worked as a recruiter for the railroad and eventually became a successful entrepreneur, community leader and patriarch who bridged the gap between the Chinese and the white establishment of his day, according to Cassel. Quin immigrated to the U.S. in 1863 when he was 15 years old. With his knowledge of English, which he learned through a mis­ sionary school in China, Quin began a daily record of his life for 25 years. During these years, he produced 10 volumes and 1,200 pages of valuable information, which he methodically devel­ oped. He included the Roman Calendar, as well as the Chinese date, making sure he never forgot to include his Chinese origins. The diaries appeared to be small enough to fit into a shirt pocket, some on lined paper and some on blank paper. Aspects of the diary include copied Biblical verses and a daily recording of the weather, along with journal entries. He also wrote with both his left and right hand. Cassel’s interest peaked when she was told of this 19th century diary written by a Chinese immi­ grant in the English language. She was aware that nothing like this existed in the current AsianAmerican literary cannon. She received permission to publish a critical edition, in which other researchers could access to this work. * “The interdisciplinary (indepth view of document to attain valuable information) diaries have value in a number of dif­ ferent academic fields because of the information regarding Quin and his society at that moment in time,” said Cassel. Historians are interested in confirming some of the details concerning work on the Central Pacific Railroad. Linguists are interested in Quin’s grammatical and syntactical use of the Eng­ lish language and the evidence of code switching in Chinese. Soci­ ologists are interested in the life­ style of a man in the Chinese bachelor community during the Chinese Exclusion Era of 1882. “As editor of the critical edi­ tion and one of the first inter­ preters of the Work, I see more clearly that the context in which I situate the diary, the excerpts I choose, the interpretations I render here at the start, are sig­ nificantly influencing the ways others receive and respond to this Ah Quin, photo courtesy o f the San Diego Historical Society. text,” said Cassel. When asked how this project has affected her, Cassel said, “I think that working with Ah Quin’s Diary has given me a greater appreciation for the importance and value of primary texts. “ “If anything, it makes me see Professor Speaks on Latin-American Literature MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer This is not the first time pro­ fessor Bruce Novoa from the Uni­ versity of California, Irvine, has visited our campus. “I was here last. spring ^>n a U.S Latino literature culture' conference, where a book called Double Crossing was the result of the conference,” he said. This "time, Novoa visited a team-taught class of Humanities 101. Last Wednesday in ACD 102, he explained the significance and the context of the novel, Aura, by Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes. The lecture brought three Humanities sections together, with a total of 100 students. According to Dr. Carlos von Son, Novoa’s themes of discussion included the context, dominant intellectual models, mid-century crisis, Latin American models, parodic sources, and the meaning beyond the text of Aura. Von Son said he invited Novoa “because of his expertise on Mexican culture and because it is a very multilevel novel.” “The presentation was inter­ esting and helpful. I learned valu­ able information related to the material that we are working in the class, which helped me to understand the book better,” said Bonfilio Celaya, a sophomore majoring in computer science and a student in the humanities class. Celaya also said, “It is useful tp bring a guest speaker to the class because it allows you to see a different point of view of issues from a person that has better knowledge in that particu­ lar issue. I would highly recom­ mend the school to bring guest speakers to other classes because I IN W $50001 UR A UDIO &VIDEOSYSTEM B IH IDWH « ... m m .iUJf.wm H locates inSoufwnOiiB^ • lor fa Star» Mosul fauCrfL.. 8 0 0 -3 5 3 -1 2 1 2 it is another tool for students to learn.” Novoa is a Spanish professor at UCI, and teaches courses on Latin-American literature, LatinAmerican Him, and U.S LatinAmerican literature. He also taught at Yale, Harvard, and was a visiting professor in Germany. “My purpose in coming to this class was to talk about a text that I know really well and that I like,” said Novoa, Enviro Fair how much, is lost when a pri­ mary text like this arrives on my desk through the Internet or some other published form,” continued Cassel, “I see that nothing can replace the complexity and the texture of the original.” CORRECTION Cashiers is open Monday thru Friday 8-4 p.m. not Monday-Thursday as previously reported. 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Birth Choice hel organization which helps res­ Everyone me stand up for I Sheri taurants practice environmental responsibility, summed up the 'The one-on-one support was just what mood of the fair: “this fair is for I n eeded." Liz anyone interested in making a �This Holiday Season, Don’t Stuff the Turkey Mia’s Thai Salad The Latest Craze in San Marcos: Bubble Tea By Mia ALIO Pride Staff Writer LIVE, LOVE, EAT! The motto of many lives including my own. Most of my friends and family would describe me as an eccentric person. I have many different tastes in fashion, film, and clothes. But my most favorite eccentric style is that in my choice of food. I love to eat and cook! I would like to share an exciting new recipe for all of you who are not afraid to experience the blend of various foods that will have the pallet of your tongue beg­ ging for more. The following recipe is my own cre­ ation. It was inspired by my love of Thai cuisine. It is a salad that contains ingredients from all of the major food groups, with a dressing that makes it an eccentric delight! Mia’s Thai salad calls for a grilled boneless chicken breast, fresh greens (your choice), carrots, bean sprouts (optional), noodles (they don’t have to be Thai, they can even be spa­ ghetti), cilantro, peanut butter, rice vinegar, milk, lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar (or sugar substitute), ginger, and sesame seeds (optional). You will need: V cup noodles 2 It is best to already have the noodles cooked and chilled 1 1/2 cup mixed greens 1 carrot V cup bean sprouts 2 1 boneless grilled (plain) chicken breast ( we all know how to grill a chicken breast, right?) Spread the fresh chopped greens on a plate, cut the chicken in a desired fashion and lay it on top the greens, arrange julienne (sliced thin) carrots and bean sprouts in mounds at four sides of the plate, build the noodles on top of the chicken and put the dish aside to make the dressing. 2 tbsp.- peanut butter (reduced fat if your “skinny” jeans aren’t fitting) 1 tbsp, milk 2 tbsp. rice vinegar 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. sugar ( or l a packet of sugar substi­ A tute) Vi tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. ginger (it is best to grate a fresh ginger root) Briskly whisk these ingredients together in a bowl. Taste buds always make the best judgment in any needed altejations, so finger dip and lick to adjust the sweetness of this dressing. After your dressing is whisked smooth, drizzle its contents over your plated salad. Add desired amount of fresh chopped cilantro; also, it’s quite good if you add chopped peanuts and/or sesame seeds. The ingredients sound as if they don’t mix, but to my lucky taste testing victims of the past, they do! So give it a try, and remember - cook at your own risk. The Wu s, owners o f Bubble Tea (Pride photo/Constance Chua) The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes family gettogethers, parties, and other social occasions in which family and friends share good cheer and lots of food. To help make your holiday dish decisions easier, here are two recipes that are affordable, easy to make, and sure to be a success at any of your holiday gatherings. Chicken Enchilada Pie Ingredients needed: 8 oz. o f cheddar cheese, g rated 1-3 lb. chicken 1 can o f cream o f mushroom soup 1 can o f cream o f chicken soup 4 oz. can o f chopped green chiles 1 can o f chicken broth 1 tsp. o f chili powder 4 tsp. o f minced onion 1 /8 tsp. o f garlic powder 1/2 tsp. o f black pepper 1/2 tsp. o f Tabasco sauce 4 cup o f corn chips Mixed Veggie Casserole Ingredients needed: 1 can o f mixed vegetables 1 can o f chopped onions 1 can o f grated cheese (any kind) 1 can o f mayonnaise or sour cream 1 can o f cream o f mushroom soup 20 saltine crackers, crushed 1 s tick o f butter or marga­ rine, melted Mix the vegetables, onions, cheese, mayonnaise or sour cream* and soup and pour into a buttered casserole dish. Top with crackers and butter or mar­ garine. Bake at 350 degrees for Cook and de-bone the 30 minutes. chicken. Save 1 cup of chicken broth. Combine the soups, chiles, spices, and chicken broth. Blend well. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cover the bottom of a large casserole dish with half of the corn chips. Spread half of the chicken on this layer of chips, then half of the sauce and half of the grated cheese. Repeat layers again, ending with the cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes. e o iiira tu ia u tiK i Fatf Graduates P teaw jcm Pmskferti Gonzalez facufyand m ivw sfltjf adm By CONSTANCE CHUA Pride Staff Writer Bubble Tea, a small business in San Marcos, is attracting many students from CSUSM and local high schools. Bubble Tea is a teahouse that offers hundreds of different drinks, includ­ ing fruit slush drinks, cappuccinos, and tapioca drinks. I have tried all the San Diego teahouses, but none of them can surpass the taste available at San Marcos’ Bubble Tea, where they have turned tea into a work of art. The tapioca drink is unique. Many Asian people refer to the drink as boba, which is smooth and soft - the consistency actually resembles soft, plastic bubbles. The tapioca drink is a combination of gelatin and a special type of flour with sugar. It’s very chewy and tasty, and adds a unique twist to all the types of drinks that Bubble Tea offers. Although Bubble Tea is quite unique to this area, there are many type of businesses like this around the world. However, they originated in several Asian countries, where tea is popular among young people. The San Marcos business started three months ago, and draws about 300 customers each week. According to owner James Wu, the number of customers multiplies by three every week. He also said that he has never advertised, and that people hear of his business by word of mouth. The next time you want an alternative to Starbucks and are thinking of trying something less costly, try Bubble Tea’s variety drinks. Most people are afraid of change, but believe me, this type of change will open up a whole new avenue for you. Bubble Tea is located in front of San Marcos High School, in the Vons shopping center. STUDENTS EARN EXTRA CALIFO RN IA SKIN R ESEARCH IN STITU TE CONSUMER PRODUCT TESTING Su nday, Deeemb er 16, M l 2500 “ 4:00 pm . Dome & Dome Ttrrace " California Safa University San Marcos Refreshments will be served F m m m M am m m m i to RSVP. contact the Office of the V im Student Affairs, Craven 5306, (760) 7504056. Official graduation ceremonies will be held on June 1*\2002 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. CALL TODAY (858) 618-1554 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT President for WWW.CALSKIN.COM MEW ESCONDIDO LOCATION I �Panama Deception: The Film By JOY WHITMAN Pride Staff Writer N ick(Peter Friendrich) and Honey (Carla Harting) are the unsuspecting guests o f Martha (Ellen Crawford) and G eorge (Mike Genovese) in “Who's Afraid o f Virginia Woolf?" at the San Diego Rep Theatre, photo courtesy o f John Gefrom. Don’t Be Afraid of Virginia Woolf” By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer The San Diego Repertory Theatre’s choice of cast for Edward Albee’s classic “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” brings a feeling of deja vu. Just as Director Mike Nichols cast Richard Burton against wife Elizabeth Taylor in his 1962 film version of the play (an event which would ultimately lead to their first divorce), so too do we find Ellen Crawford playing opposite her own husband, Mike Genovese, in the lead roles of the San Diego Rep’s recent incarna­ tion. For those among us who have grown weary of the lack­ luster performances of the talk­ ing head actors who dominate the televised spheres of politics and war these days, “Virginia Woolf’ provides a refreshingly welcome reprieve. Albee named his play after seeing those words scrawled across a wall in a graffiti-covered bathroom - the title itself becomes a sing-song refrain of the lead characters. Set on a small campus in middle America, the story revolves around an older couple, Martha (Crawford),* the brash, seductive, devil-tongued daugh­ ter of the local university’s presi­ dent and George (Genovese), a weary but willing history pro- Fraternrty House, Inc. Keepingtave Aitve fessor who Counters Martha’s invectives with witty retorts of his own. Following a liquor-soaked faculty party, Martha invites the handsome and eager Nick (Peter Friedrich), a fledging biology professor and newcom­ er to the school, and his pleas­ antly dim-witted wife Honey (Carla Harting), back to her and George’s house for an unforget­ table evening of education. In her role as the dynamo Martha, Crawford, best known as Nurse Lydia Wright from TV’s “ER”, exudes energy and vigor, whether snarling menac­ ingly at George or sensually coo­ ing at Nick. She does not toss any line away but instead plumbs the subtleties in the depths of Martha’s persona. Genovese, having stepped up as George late in the game after a bicycle accident displaced the original actor, does an admirable job toeing the fine line between love and hate that seems to char­ acterize George’s marriage to Martha. The air often bristles with electricity between the two as their rapid-fire jabs move the play quickly along. George and Martha, married for 23 years, reveal the complex­ ities and vagaries inherent in a long-term relationship. On the surface, their remarks to each other are coyly antagonist, care­ fully constructed for maximum damage, at tirfies hurtful. Yet beneath that barbed veneer, their love for one another is evident. Their words carry the weight of dreams unrealized, each holding the other responsible, but know­ ing ultimately they have found their mate. In her understated treatment of the tipsy and blissfully igno­ rant Honey, UCSD graduate Carla Harting provides a per­ petual comic backdrop to the tension of Martha and George. Her open-mouthed looks of dis­ belief and awe create a hilarious vision of a drunken woman we all have known. While Martha toys with the jocular Nick, who hopes to curry favor with the president’s daugh­ ter, George plots his next move in ‘the game’ with no help from the comically inept (and increas­ ingly drunken) Honey. As night slowly turns to day, the char­ acters reveal more about them­ selves and more about the human condition. Out in the audience we learn about love, relationships, life. And you can’t get that on CNN. “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf’ plays at the San Diego Repertory Theatre, Lyceum Stage, Horton Plaza, downtown through Nov. 25. or by calling (619) 544-1000. For about an hour and a half, “The Panama Deception,” a doc­ umentary film, showed students several sides of the invasion of Panama by United States troops at midnight of Dec. 20,1989. What students learned about was more than just three warfilled days in history. The students that attended the film learned that the attack also served to test new stealth fight­ ers and laser-guided missiles as preparation for future wars, like the Gulf War that began in 1991. They also saw that there are still questions to this day in regards to exactly why it hap­ pened and why the government has supposedly lied about the major details and kept them from the Amer- ican people. T he supposed reasoning behind the attack was to uphold the safety of Americans by attempting to capture dictator Manuel Noriega. The U.S. media portrayed Noriega as a drug traf­ ficker and a forceful and oppres­ sive ruler. In 1989, the U.S. government claimed it was pro­ tecting the people of Panama from him. However, the film also showed that the presence of our military in the country was more about maintaining control over the Panama Canal and to force our government upon them. According to a 1903 treaty, the U.S. was supposed to have vacated all military bases in the country, and Panama was supposed to regain control ,of the Canal by 2000. The treaty changed after the 1989 invasion to allow the U.S. government more freedom in Panama. According to the movie, American troops invaded lowerclass communities like El Churjllo, Colon and San Miguelito because ‘ they were less likely to have any way of retaliating. From some of the citizens’ perspective, the attack was unex­ pected, uncalled for, and a highly illegal act of genocide. They had no idea why this was happening to them, and many of them were forced out of their homes by troops, sent to the Balboa con­ centration camp, and detained. Eyewitnesses have made claims that innocent citizens, many of them men from the ages of 15 to 22, were taken to mass graves and executed. According to other eyewitnesses, the U.S. military at the front entrance of the camp gunned down about eight citizens. The number of deaths from the Panama attack is still thought to be anywhere from 2,500 to 4,000. The government and media claimed only 2 5 0 casualties to American people. Others that had been detained were given refugee numbers and placed under intense interrogation. The mili­ tary also took control of hospi­ tals and morgues, and doctors were detained. Troops controlled access to the media, and press pools were only granted access to military bases four hours following the attack. “It is worse now, now the media is self-censoring,” com­ plained one student during the discussion after the film. In the film, photojournalist Julio Guerra .managed to infil­ trate the barricades to other sites to capture some of the footage that is available today. Manuel Becker was a cameraman who had been stopped by troops, forced to hand over his tapes, and arrested until the bombing was over. Other media personnel were shot and killed. In the film, new suggestions from the filmmakers forced stu­ dents to question the attack and the leaders of the countries. Caring Homes for Men end Women Living With AIDS S eeks Compassionate individual for Pert Time Van Driver Position, 20 hours per week, flexible schedule M ust be ebte to work 3-week deys in 4-$ hour shifts end one 5-8 hour shift either Friday or Saturday. Clean DMV Record Preferred Pfeese contact Jessica Smith at (760) 738-8292 n execution at the holding grounds in Panama, photo courtesy o f w ww.empowermentproject.com �Spanish Theatre Students Perform in ProfessorWritten Play, “Dona Criba” By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor Since the fall semester began, the students of Dr. Carlos von Son’s Spanish theatre class, Viva el Teatro' have been busy producing and rehearsing for an original theater production titled “Dona Criba.” The play tells the fictional story of Dona Criba, a telephone operator who serves as the center “nerve” of a small town in central Mexico during the early 1980s. The play is entirely in Span­ ish and was written by von Son. “This play is a metaphor for me, the playwright, and contains ele­ ments of social criticism through comedy,” said von Son. To accommodate non-Span­ ish speakers in the audience, the students will provide writ­ ten translations, as well as a recorded narrative in English, which some of the audience may hear using headphones. Students have also been working to raise money to fund the costs for costumes, setting construction, and other produc­ tion costs. For many of the stu­ dents, this is the first time they will act in front of a live audi­ ence. Lydia Contreras, a Spanish major cast in the role of Prudencia, said, “I hope that we will do a good job, because I feel a little rushed. But I know we will do well and that we will have a full house on both nights of the play” The students will perform “Dona Criba” Thursday, Dec. 7 and Friday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Visual and Performing Arts Annex on La Moree Road. The play is free and open to the public. Drew Barrymore Shines in “R iding in Cars” Drew Barrymore and Steve Zahn star in “Riding in Cars with Boys. Barrymore's production company produced the film. Thefilm was promoted as a comedy but deals with dramatic issues, such as drug abuse. (Courtesy Photo.Imdb.com) By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor With only four other people in the theatre (not including two friends and myself) it seems that “Riding in Cars with Boys” was not the best choice out of the films we could have sj& en. However, my friend Kelly raved about it for days and insisted on taking us with her for her second look at the film. Based on the autobiography with the same^itle, “Riding in Cars with Boys,” stars Drew Barrymore. Barrymore’s perfor­ mance immediately drew me into the film (no pun intended), proving that she is awesome at her craft, but far too often takes on crummy roles. Barrymore plays Beverly, who as a teenager, dreams of becoming a writer (. .. this is part of why I liked the film so much) only to find her dreams tom apart by an accidental preg­ nancy. (The baby was conceived in the backseat of her boyfriend’s car). As she grows up and is somewhat raised by her son, she tries to come to terms with her life and how to become a mother. The film begins with a look at Barrymore at age 35 and her 20-year-old son, and then flashes back to her in eighth grade (in the 1960s). It then follows her life up through her son’s eighth birthday. Truthfully, there is one hole in the plot: as the film switches back and forth from past to present, we find out that Beverly has finally succeeded as a writer, and has written an autobiography. The problem is that audience never actually sees Barrymore’s character working on her book, nor do we learn what happened with her son from age eight to age 20. Directed by Penny Marshall, “Riding in Cars with Boys” is labeled as a comedy. Still, Mar­ shall, who is an expert in conveyinghuman emotions in her films, carefully crafted a delicate bal­ ance between comedyand trag­ edy. The film will leave viewers with laughter to the point of a side ache and tears. Viewer Hooked on Fox’s “24” Dennis Haysbert stars as Senator Palmer in “24, '-(Courtesy Photo/Fox) By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor What can be done in the space of 24 hours? For one show, it will take an entire season to find out. “24” premiered on Fox last Tuesday. The title is indic­ ative of the major plot device for each show; it’s shot in real time, one hour of 24 each Tues­ day night. The idea behind “24” was simple; take a terrorist squad and focus on the events that unfold over the course of a 24-hour period. The excitement picks up early in the show, as we are introduced to the main charac­ ters, both the good guys and bad guys. However, the most appeal­ ing character is good guy Kiefer Sutherland as lead, Jack Bauer. Bauer is a family man dealing with Kimberly’s (his teenage daughter) rebellion and the recent restoration (they had been separated) of his marriage to Teri (Leslie Hope of the upcom­ ing film, “Dragonfly”), At work, Bauer struggles with his ex-affair Nina Myers (Sarah Clarke of “Ed”) and the threat of terrorist attack (most recently, the threat against Sen­ ator David Palmer, a presiden­ tial candidate in Los Angeles.) Dennis Haysbert, best known for his mad science cre­ ator role in “Now and Again”, plays Palmer. Haysbert has been in countless films and is extraor­ dinarily gifted and a pleasure to watch on the screen. The senator is hardly seen the first hour but is presented as a good guy with his wife by his side. He works hard with his speech writer at midnight to put together the next day’s words, but then receives a mysterious phone call. A reporter asks him something that outrages him, but when, asked by his wife, he refuses to tell. What is it that he is hiding and how does it tie into the ter­ rorist plot? In the first show, Suther­ land’s character manages to play chess with his daughter (played by Elisha Cuthbert of Nick­ elodeon’s “Are You Afraid of the Dark”), catches her running away, goes into work, reveals that he was having an affair, shoots a man with a tranquilizer gun, calls his wife a few times, and solves part of a crime com­ mitted by a CIA co-worker. Not bad for one hour. Nevertheless, can the shows creators keep up the pace or will interest begin to wane somewhere in the twelfth hour? Many of the shots were grainy and in odd angles to show a more realistic look, while cam­ eras shot the same scene from two to .four angles to give the audience the upper hand. But Television REVIEW will the realistic look continue? How realistic will it seem when Bauer is up for 24 hours and still looks refreshed? Will Suther­ land want to spend half a season looking haggard? Will one show be the “nap show” where we watch Sutherland and his wife in slumber? Can the realistic look go too far? Will it end up as annoying as “Survivor?” Meanwhile, I await tonight’s second show, knowing that no matter what the answers to my many questions, I am hooked and am sure you will be if you watch. Why am I hobked? For the same reason the shows’ premiere was postponed until now. The opening sequence showed twin towers in Asia, where a terror­ ist is planning an assassination plot on the first black presiden­ tial candidate in America. Ter* rorism and twin towers as your opening sequence is quite risky for a show, but “24” risks even more. JVith a plane explosion in the last ten minutes of the show, the appeal for many Amer­ icans may have been lost. How­ ever, the smart ones will stick around. If you want to find out more, the web site, www.fox.com/24 sticks •with the format of the tv show and allows viewers a way to interact with the characters and the CIA files. Information on the characters, plot and back­ ground can be found; for exam­ ple, on the CIA files link: “What is a Tranquilizer Gun.” “24” can be seen on Fox on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. �ffea ftn pirtM rt Opinion _ _ _ Au Xr* Student Outraged About Change in Payment Plan Served By CONSTANCE CHUA Pride Staff Writer Picture courtesy o f Department Affairs Dear Veterans, It is not often enough that we come together To say our thanks to each of you, So it is with great respect that I address this letter: Thank you for your courage: For courage is not the opposite of fear, Courage is taking action despite fear. Thank you for your internal struggles: The battle between heart and mind... Mind desiring the best for our nation, heart desiring peace. Thank you for our freedom: I cannot imagine the nightmares many of you have lived, So I can freely live the American Dream. We owe you more than a day of celebration, We owe you more than a day of remembrance, We owe you a lifetime of humility. Sincerely, Safe and Free By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor Editors’ Note: The needed information was sent to the pride e-mail by Rick Moore and then forwarded to Constance Chua three weeks ago. This semester I encountered multiple problems with the new payment plan option that our school executed. I have encoun­ tered and interviewed some people who had experienced the same grief and stress that I have. However this semester, the com­ mittee responsible for the payment plan implementation has made yet another amendment to the pre­ viously set payment option plan; four weeks ago, The Pride was informed of the new changes. I was very curious about the changes the administration was going to make, so I decided to take on an article, hoping to share this new information to all of the students here at CSUSM. How­ ever on Oct. 16 when I spoke to Paul Tiglao, an employee in the Cashier’s Office, regarding these changes, he told me that he knew Response to “Humanitarian Aid Kills” I would like to start out by saying that decreasing the world’s population will not increase our food supply.. We already have more than enough food to feed every single person on this planet comfortably. The problem is not scarcity of food, but how the food is being distributed. The global economy has one primary motive, and that is profit. Many countries cannot increase their food supply because of inefficient ownership of resources. There are centralized political author­ ities that have control over resources like food. The use and production of these resources are taken out of the hands of the local people and into the hands of these authorities. World ^hunger also comes from impersonal market forces. The market demand for export crops increases to satisfy the needs of far-off consum­ ers, rather than the local needs. For example, it is more lucrative to pro­ duce chocolate than to produce grains in a country that depends economi­ cally on exports. An article from Food First called “The Myth - Scarcity, The Reality There is Enough Food,” goes into great detail about our global food supply. The Pride Co-Editor Melanie Addington Co-Editor Victoria B. Segall Opinion Editor Lisa Lipsey* Feature Editor Claudia Ignacio* Graduate Intern Amy Bolaski Assistant Editor James Newell Business Manager Victor Padilla Adviser Madeleine Marshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University Sah Marcos, Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride elec­ tronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. The authors report that, “according to the Food and Agriculture Organiza­ tion of the United Nations, gains in food production since 1950 have kept ahead of population growth in every region except Africa. The American Association for the Advancement of Science found in a 1997 study that 78 percent of all malnourished children under five in the developing world live in countries with food surpluses.” In Africa, the food producers are cut out of the economic decisions affecting their survival. As far as supplying aid to countries, it does come at a price. A lot of aid programs are not free, the government pays for it, or there are conditions that the countries have to meet in order to receive aid. In conclusion, it really does not make sense to correlate food consump­ tion with increased populations. The argument that, with increased popula­ tions the food supply decreases, does not hold true. In developed countries we see a decrease in birth rates and with increased resources we see the opposite, more deaths than birth rates. Sincerely, Marianna Davis S tudent the changes, but refused to tell me what they were because Rick Moore, of External Affairs, had to finalize everything. Tiglao also said, “Call me back sometime next week. Maybe Rick Moore is done reviewing it, and then I can give you the informa­ tion.” And I responded, “Sure, but keep in mind some students need to be informed of the new pay­ ment plan because the registration is fairly soon.” And Mr. Tiglao responded, “Sure, but I cannot tell you anything because Mr. Moore has to take a look at the changes first, o.k.” I e-mailed Rick Moore that week, but received no response from him either. I don’t know about you guys, but it seems to me that the school administration could care less about the paying customers they have, the students. As a student here, I have the right to know about these changes whether I write for The Pride or not. But the admin­ istration that is involved in these changes is certainly just taking its sweet time and refusing to provide pertinent information for everyone else. Last week our schedule was available at the bookstore, so pay attention to your payment plan changes. Do you think it’s much better than last semester? Say something - don’t just look at it and ignore the problem. I have been attending this uni­ versity since 1997, and I was in most of your shoes thinking that I would never have any problems but I did this semester. We need to be united and peti­ tion to get a system that can take care of us. We negd to have an ombudsman, who will be our medi­ ator between the school system and ourselves, or simply a group of students that will fight for our rights as students and paying cus­ tomers. The administration needs to communicate properly so that it can better serve us. Sure, we under­ stand that our school is on its way to becoming more diverse and expanding the institution to pro­ vide excellence in our education, but do it the right way with little or no grief to the students. The bottom line is to pay close atten­ tion to where your money goes. The Pride Staff Would Like to T hank Editors Victoria Segall and Melanie Addington oth are leaving this semester and we will miss them deady. Thank you for all your hours of hard work and your dedica­ tion to student voices. Thank you for dem­ onstrating the famous quotation, “The Pen is Mighter Than the Sword.” Addington and Se8aU is school. We wish them plans to become a jour- headin« ** g™ *** both the best of luck. B It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or inves­ tigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone: (160) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu Lisa Lipsey http://www.csusmpride.coin ^Editors’ Note: Section Editors Claudia Ignacio and Lisa Lipsey served as lead editors for this week’s edition of The Pride. nr CSUSM Graduate, 2002 T ^ �The Pride —— — — Opinion Reviewing the PC (Pathetically Correct) Movement By JAMES NEWELL Staff Writer Recently, a letter ran in the student newspaper that accentuated the horribly offensive “Battle of the Sexes;” it surprised me how deeply affective The Pride can be to readers. I didn’t realize the rami­ fications of such tawdry fun until I was driving down the 78 freeway, idly thinking (yes, I can do two things at once). I wondered why and how a column in the opinion (we all have one) page could cause such distress in some readers, when I came to a red light. I apologize; I mean a stoplight - I don’t want to bring color into this. No, actually let’s just call it a traf­ fic light because stop would exclude the “go” component, and I don’t want to offend anyone (Oh, and let me apolo­ gize if my anthropomorphiz­ ing is offensive). Anyway, back to the issue concerning the “Battle of the Sexes,” which brings me to the question of audience. “Writers work, I suspect, on the basis of intuitions about the range of what most readers are likely to know,” wrote Douglas Br Park, an > educator in the field of Eng­ lish. I suspect this quote encompasses the many diverse values readers bring to what they know, which adds more complexity to ana­ lyzing audience. In evaluat­ ing the readership of The a Poor College Student, even Pride, diversity comes to though I am one. mind immediately. 1 keep trying to find mate­ Taking this diversity into rial appropriate for all stu­ question, I. will reevaluate dents but nothing seems to what is appropriate to print work, so why don’t we orga­ in our small college publica­ nize a campus-wide vote to tion. determine what issues The We could address only Pride should address. But that news, such as war -but No, brings up yet another prob­ that may be offensive t6 lem. The last time the campus those involved with the peace organized a vote, which was movement, and at the same for ASI, only 3 percent of the time, we could address peace student body (approximately - but No, that may be offen­ 245 students) voted - that sive to those involved with the even offended me. Oh and war. Then I thought maybe. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to less controversial issues in the reduce Associated Students local news - but No, because Incorporated to a mere acro­ someone may be offended if nym. we repeat what they read in The mission statement other papers. So we could for the opinion paggs of The just cut all news not directly Pride reads : The Pride strives associated with campus - but to create a forum for debate still No, because that might for all students. As we chal­ offend people who get their lenge the institution - admin­ news from The Pride. istration, faculty and student That angle didn’t work, population to thihk carefully so I’ll change direction. I about controversial issues, we thought we could speak only are dedicated to representing from a female perspective diverse student voices. because that is the majority So in attempting to align here at CSUSM - but No, The Pride’ direction with our s that would not only offend nation’s trend toward the PC males, it would also bring (pathetically correct) move­ majorities and minorities into ment, I reckon in order to not the forum, and that always offend anyone, that we write offends people. > and address nothing - but No, From yet another per­ we can’t do that, because we spective, The Pride is a free don’t want to offend that one publication. There is no way person out there who is sit­ we could charge because that ting between classes, step­ would definitely offend the ping away from academia for large population of poor col­ an instant, just wanting to . lege students - 1 apologize, I read anything. didn’t mean to label anyone N ew P ro g ra m F osters S tu d en t L e a d e rs h ip By DUSTIN NAYLOR Pride Staff Writer In an attempt to find and create well-rounded student lead­ ers on campus, the Office of Stu­ dent and Residential Life has created the Emerging Leaders Program. The ELP is designed to help first-time freshman explore their individual capabilities and prepare them for leadership posi­ tions on campus and in the community. Hopeful leaders are taught that, through exploring self-definition and personal development strategies, they can gain the knowledge and insight that will carry them as leaders throughout the rest of their lives. The program is co-coordinated by Jonathan Poullard, dean of students, and Cara Appel-Silbaugh, coordinator of New Stu­ dent Programs and Greek Life. The voluntary program, in its first year, is offered to freshman and meets in 2-hour sessions, 12 weeks out of the semester. ELP has 12 members. Poullard describes the focus of the program as an effort to “move students from the con­ sciousness of the selfto global cit­ izenship, while maintaining the core values of the institution. We’re using the seven C’s leader­ ship model, based on a program developed by colleagues across the nation and which runs out of UCLA.” Both facilitators have taught similar classes; Poullard at Occidental College and Penn State, and Silbaugh at Pitt and Bowling Green University. ELP freshman engage in leadership activities and are taught to focus on goal plans Battle of the Sexes: Female World Domination cycle. At first, war would be a daily occurrence as female world leaders bickered about the global shortage of the pot puree used to freshen their county’s landfills of burned bras, shoes, and cosmetics. Then, as the world leaders spend countless hours together trying to come to a closure on their issues, their periods begin to synchronize; thus sending men (because women are lousy soldiers) on war game errands in minivan­ shaped tanks to, supposedly, protect the country’s freedom on a monthly basis. By the time all the 200-foot tall statues of each world leader are reduced to rubble, elections will be held, starting the whole process over again. Bailed by JUSTIN ANDREWS and Kim: But during the war errands the KIM BOYARSKY men would probably put down their Pride Staff Writers rifles, whip out their beer guts, trade Justin: Okay, let’s just imagine for a bottles with the enemy, drink them­ second that women were the dominate selves handsome, and as you all hope­ gender (if you forfeited your imagina­ lessly struggle to understand each tion and sense of humor to academics , others’ languages, you’ll try com­ go ahead and turn the page, or read municating by belching and making primitive gestures. Of course, we’d on. You know you will, anyway). know you’d do that before you even thought of it, and the whole thing Kim: Well, for one thing, we wouldn’t have this weekly column. Because any would just be a reason to get the men man who dare challenges feminine out of the country every month so we opinion would suffer much public dis­ can get some peace of mind. cipline, probably involving a minia­ Justin: It’d be a nice break from the ture guillotine and high heels. chaos back home. With all technolog­ Justin: And I bet we’re supposed to ical advances being geared towards strut around in G-strings with rooster the art of color coordination and cute­ socks while we throw rose petals at ness, nothing would work. Getting the tools to fix broken female inven­ your feet? tions would be easier af Fisher-Price, Kim: Hmmm, you’re already catch­ partly because the only things Home ing on. I hadn’t even thought of that Depot would sell are window cover­ yet. I was thinking more along the ings and bedspreads. But more so, lines of female construction workers because Fisher-Price tools would best whistling and making obscene ges­ coincide with the technology.^ Also, tures towards a man jogging down freeways would look beautiful, but the street, but I like your idea a little traffic would be a disaster as inter­ better. But the fact of the matter is state 5 merges into “a nice country that we would be in charge. Board road.” meetings filled with women would decide what products get marketed, Kim: At least we’d finally be accepted what the industry, the company and as the better drivers. the public needs and/or are exposed Justin: No, you didn’t just go there. to. With women replacing male philosophers, scientists, economists, politicians, generals, engineers, pro­ fessional athletes, doctors, lawyers, and every expert or foremost author­ ity of anything, the world, as we know it, would be flipped upside down and backwards to the way it should be. and personal develop ment, skills that will eventually lead them into different leader­ ship positions. As stu­ dents progress through the program, they are encouraged to explore themselves: to ask ques­ Justin: The fate of the world would tions regarding who hang in the clutches of the menstrual they are as people, how they perceive them­ “As a group, we learn that lead­ selves as leaders, and how to nav­ ership is a process that needs igate their college careers through to be constantly refined. Both campus endeavors and scholastic Cara Appel-Sibaugh and Jona­ achievement. than Poullard make the atmo­ Freshman Marc Deguzman sphere very open and inviting.” came across the program during Organizations such as Asso­ freshman orientation. “Involve­ ciated Students, Inc. (ASI), ment in leadership roles has constantly search to recruit under­ always been a continuum in my graduates for roles within the education. In session, we discuss board of directors and campus many issues of leadership and committees. The Orientation what it entails,” said Deguzman. Team (O Team), which aids in the ~ isT p I m o p : ~ T N i T A ' assimilation of all new freshman and transfer students to CSUSM, also look to programs such as ELP in an attempt to gain valu­ able individuals experienced in leadership roles, public relations and personal organization. “Few students actually engage in campus involvement. This program is intended for students to gain confidence to assume leadership positions on campus,” said Poullard.. 2Kt> p e r i o d : the im f u ll ra ss &*$f$WM& m zw m * WMATfcOI Po i y t contact?] A ClM >)AT{OAI P S JW M O & A R C JI© * 0 © JS utSiK i ou iiC Er errc. el*.. err<c.e>H A>t*rM . �New Competitive Surf Team Arises Last Game of the Season Cancelled By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer On Sunday, Nov. 4, the last game of the season for the CSUSM men’s soccer team was cancelled by USC. The game was to take place at USC. “We drove all the way there, but the USC team never showed up,” said Coach Khalid Al-shafie. “The game did not take place due to the USC’s coach’s decision to cancel the game because o f incli­ mate weather.” Brad Schmidt, Club Services Technician for Associated Students Inc., confirmed that the game was cancelled because of the rainy weather. However, neither Cal State San Marcos nor Al-shafie was ndtified about the cancellation. “I don’t know what happened, said Al-shafie. “They didn’t call...” Schmidt, who was at a conference that Sunday and was not notified about the can­ cellation, said, “The USC coach neglected to contact anyone from Soccer players at CSUSM\ (Courtesy Photo/Sports Dept) our school about this ... The game was confirmed by me the Thursday before I left town [the week of the scheduled game}.” Schmidt also added that one of the reasons that USC failed to contact CSUSM about the cancellation may have been USC’s new coach, who is both a-student and a player. “It was an unfortunate occurrence because our CSUSM soccer team was ready to play,” 'said Schmidt. “It could have concluded the season as a win­ ning one at 5-4-1 instead of 4-4-1.” Schmidt said he believed the soccer team’s season was successful. “They won four hard battles and lost two by the slightest of margins against some pretty decent collegiate com­ petition,” said Schmidt. Al-shafie added, “We are very excited about our prospects going into next year with a high number of returning players, and the continued support of ASL” Schmidt projects that the team’s final, overall placement will be third out of the five or six teams in the league. The official league standings were not available by press time. Thomas La w Legal Education for a New Century mm r|!^te^ible- dmhxJegree program $ V */ ^ jS w iv id ^ 'S r A? i ■♦ x’t j tjM \ |||e f ^ ^ gui& te, jot> |>repkratm workshLOpsv 1 By JOY WHITMAN Pride Staff Writer Cal State San Marcos’, surf team placed fourth out of 25 teams in the National Scholastic Surfing Associ­ ation’s Southwest Conference at the Ventura C Street Pipes. In the event, held Oct. 28, CSUSM’s Julie Russel, a shortboarder, placed fourth for the college women’s division, and Dustin Franks placed fifth in the longboard. The team includes team captain Chris Darrah, shortboarders Scott Chebegia, Colin Hanel,* Dave Kincannon, Ryan Leonardy, Ryan McHenry, and bodyboarder Chris Erdos. The team held tryouts Oct. 13 at the Carlsbad State Beach. The tryouts attracted a total of 14 students, and nine surfers were chosen. Currently the team practices by playing scrimmages against Miracosta College. Competition is nothing new to the majority of the members. “We are very fortunate to have a teafti headed by players who have been in several NSSA competi­ tions,” said Professor Amber Puha of the mathematics department. Puha created the team with the help of Associated Students, Inc. this past summer. As soon as the team gets a larger budget, Puha said she will organize a second team that will serve as a developmental program to foster new surfing talent. Stu* dent Erik Runsvold will be the captain of that team, and the women’s shortboarder will be Jamie Tomei, who placed second in the tryouts. The actual competitions are similar to track and field because both have “heats.” One heat includes six players, and only three may advance to the next round. Each player has 15 minutes to catch 12 waves, and the top three scores are used for final scoring. Scoring is subjective and will include both the indi­ vidual and team score. An athlete can either advance or not, without penalizing the team. The team receives points based on the placement of the athlete. The person in first place receives six points; second place receives five points, and so on.. In CSUSM’s com: petition at the Ventura Street Pipes, the team earned 96 points. The first-place team, UC Santa Barbara, earned 162 points. CSUSM’s next surf competitions will be held at Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Ventura, and the next NSSA college event wilLbe held Dec. 22 at Black’s Beach. Most of the team’s competitions have taken place at local beaches. “If they wanted to travel to some place like Costa Rica, as a surf club, they could through fund­ raisers, support and enthusiasm,” said Puha. Those who would like more information about the surf team are asked to contact Amber Puha at apuha@csusm.edu. The Last Tournament By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Feature Editor 2 i 'i 'i 2 1 2 1 S a n D ie g o A v e n u e S a n D ie g o , CA 92110 (619) 297-9700 ♦ (800) 936-7529 WWW.TJSL.EDU ♦ e m a il: i n f o @ t j s l .e d u Cal State San Marcos men’s golf team competed at the Bronco Invitational, hosted by Santa Clara University on Nov. 5. The Cougars placed last against eleven competitive teams with a final score of 931 (+67). The course at Silver Creek Valley Country. Club is 6,868 yards and 72 par. Matt Higley placed 4th; 217 points Nick Micheli placed 48th; 237 points Ryan Axlund placed 52nd; 239 points Kellon Wagoner placed 54th; 240 points Ryan Rancatore placed 59th; 244 points. �On Campus Events Tuesday, Nov. 13 J apanese Culture Week Celebration Location: University 439 Math Association Time: 4 to 10 p.m. Location: UH Conference Room Friday, Nov. 16 Sigma Alpha Epsilon New on fifth floor Member Meeting Time: 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 Location: ACD 111 Environmental Club Meeting Thursday, Nov. 15 Time: J:30 to 2:30pm Japanese Culture Week Celebra­ Location: ACD 406 tion Presents “ Adrenalin Drive9 9 Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Circle K InternationalMeeting Thesday, Nov. 13 The Japanese comedy Time: 6 p.m. Career Skills Series Adrenalin Drive will be shown Location: Craven 1258 Time: 3 to 6 p.m. in Japanese with English subti­ Location: Craven 4116 tles. For more information, con­ Thursday, Nov. 15 Learn resume writing, interview­ tact Mikiko Imamura-Seyller at Priority Christian Challenge ing tips, and how to find the career seyl@csusm.edu or. phone (760) Time: 9 to 10 a.m. you want. 750-8185. Location: Founders’ Plaza p.m., Ken Saragosa will present Buddhist Perspectives on Peace in UH 260. In Palm Court, 10 to 3p.m., there will be an exhi­ bition of students’ work on Japa­ nese culture. Time:-10 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Location: Commons 206 A Japanese market place will be set up where Origami arts and other Japanese goods will be sold, and a video arcade will open in Commons 206 where visitors can play Dance Revolution and watch anime videos. From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a Japanese food sale in Palm Court will feature yakisoba and okonomikayi (Japanese-style Nov. 19 to Nov. 21 pancakes). Math Association Food Drive Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 Location: Founders’ Plaza Library Book Sale Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Library Courtyard Workshops Wednesday, Nov. 14 Revising Your Writing Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Progressive Activists9 Network This hands-on workshop will guide you through some key steps Meeting of the revision process. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Commons 206 Thursday, Nov. 15 Tuesday, Nov. 13 S tudy Abroad PAT Club Pan African Student Alliance Time: 5 to 6 p.m. Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Meeting Location: Early Learning Center Location: University 451 Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. This workshop will also include Location: University 449 financial aid advising. Anime Project Alliance Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Medieval Round Table Time: 12 p.m. Location: Craven 6201 Club Meetings Japanese Culture Week Celebration Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: University 237 Instructor and performer Katacfa Kihusa will present a lecture and demonstration, Hayashi: Japanese Kabuki Percussion. From 1to 2:30 Careersfor Science Majors Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Craven 4116 Learn the occupational opportu­ nities for biology and chemistry majors Monday, Nov. 19 Tips and Traps o f Academic Requirements Time: 2 to 3 pm. Location: Craven 1258 Tuesday, Nov. 19 Careers for Arts and Literature Majors Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Craven 4116 Thursday, Nov. 21 How to Choose a Major Time: 2 to 3 pm. Location: Craven 1258 Tuesday, Nov. 27 Careers for Communication Majors Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Location: Craven 4116 Nov. 22-24 Campus closed. Happy Thanks­ giving! 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Go to our website now. �Wm The California Faculty Association recognizes the CSUSM lecturers listed below for their extraordinary efforts at our university. Because of inequities in the two-tiered hiring system, these accomplished teacher-scholars work with minimal job security, often for meager pay and often without any benefits. Take a moment to identify your favorite lecturers. , Take another moment to thank them for all that they do for you and for our university! COLLEGE OF ARTS £ SCIENCES Pamela S. Kimbrough / Chemistry Martha Velasco / Foreign Languages Stephen B. Levy Joanne A. Abbondondola / Chemistry Kitty S. Koons / Sociology Wayne Veres / Computer Science Andrea Liston May N. Akabogu-Collins / Economics Michael Large / Sociology Deborah L. Wall / Foreign Languages Maureen Reilly Lorimer Bahram Alidaee f Mathematics Gregory Larson / Mathematics Heidi Waltz / Liberal Studies David Mackintosh Tony Allard / Visual & Performing Arts Norman D. Livergood / Computer Science Michael Yee / Computer Science KathlineAnn Maltby Komla Amoaku Visual & Performing Arts Kevin D. Long / Biology Miguel Zapata / Foreign Languages Carolyn Marcus Doreen Anderson-Facile / Sociology Margo Lopez / Computer Science Ivar Antonsen Visual & Performing Arts Gregory Lowe Physics COL-LEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Jahna Ashlyn / Psychology Jennifer Lynch f Communication Peter H. Antohiou Stacy Meyer Mary K. Atkins / Computer Science Farid Mahdavi / History David Bennett Mary Frances Miller Carol McKee Kathy McLaren Fredi Avaios-C'DeBaca / Communication Laura Martin Makey I Liberal Studies Mark Boyer Charles Milligan Rhonda Barger / Computer Science Madeleine Marshall / Literature & Writing Studies Carol M. Bruton Adrienne Moreland Dianne Bartlow / Communication . Lisa McCollum / Communication William J. Bums Richard Morrow Rodney J. Beaulieu / Human Development Kevin McLellan / Liberal Studies Larry E. 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Cancelling winter session is a step toward the implementa­ tion of YRO, which utilizes reg­ ular state funding to reduce stu­ dent costs, which are less expen­ sive than the Extended Studies Program. “More students will benefit by the new summer semester than will be hurt by the loss of winter session,” said Pat Worden, Students Celebrate Japanese Culture By JENNIFER HOLMES Pride Staff Writer Students commemorated the first day of the second annual Japanese Culture Week (Tuesday, Nov. 13 through Thursday, Nov. 15) by adorning Founders’ Plaza with traditional Japanese paper lanterns. The Japanese Club, students and professors in the Japanese Program, Anime Project Alliance, the Victorious Club, and the American Language and Culture Institute organized and presented cultur­ al activities and displays during the three-day celebration. They organized the event to share var­ ious aspects of Japanese culture with those on campus. “Our goal is to expose people to Japanese culture, to something they wouldn’t typically get being here (in the U.S.),” said Marc Townsend, founder and presi­ dent of the Japanese Club. “In Japan, Nov. 3 is culture day, and everyone celebrates with exhibitions, performances, and food,” said Mikiko Imamura Seyller, professor of world lan­ guages and Hispanic literature, and an adviser in the Japanese program. Although this event did not take place on Nov. 3, like the one in Japan, Seyller said the motivation behind these^events is the same —to promote cultural awareness. On Tuesday, the Japanese Club held a food sale in Found­ ers’ Plaza featuring traditional Japanese favorites including yakisoba (noodles), goyza (Japa­ nese dumplings), and okonomiyaki (Japanese-style pancakes). There was also a Japanese mar­ ketplace in Commons 206, which offered students an interactive video game demonstration set up by Anime Project Alliance. Handcrafted origami arts were available for purchase, as well as video games, laser discs, comic books, and Pocky, which are chocolate-covered biscuit sticks, a popular snack in Japan. Wednesday’s activities began in Palm Court with an exhibition featuring different aspects of modern life in Japan. The displays, set up by students is Japanese 102 and 201, fea- associate vice presi­ and advise­ “ Morestudents will benefit As registrationstudents look dent and co-chair of ment continue and the YRO Committee. by the new summer semester to future semesters, they should Worden contends that than will be hurt by the loss now plan for a summer session the increased longer and more involved than session availability of classes o f winter the prior winter and summer offered in summer sessions offered by Extended — Worden Studies. Pat will outweigh the loss Associate Vice President of the four-week win­ Although Extended Studies Co-Chair for Year Round Operations will continue to operate, the focus ter session. “It (coursework) will switch to non-credit pro­ “The only complaint we fessional and community educa­ should now take less time,” said Stakes, and is more of a “swap­ (YRO) have had is the summer tion. Even though the approach­ ping things around,” than a session was not long enough,” ing winter session is the last, reduction of opportunities for said Worden. The past summer a fully implemented, 12-week students to continue at a rapid session, which marked the transi­ summer semester will not take tion to YRO, “[was] a very suc­ effect until 2003. pace toward graduation. cessful experiment,” she said. Greeks Drive for Turkeys Sex Offenders Must Register with Campus By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer Mike Smith, President of Tau Kappa Episilon, dressed up as a chickenfor the TKE Second Annual Turkey Drive this Thanksgiving. (Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) tured various themes, including sports popular in Japan (base­ ball and soccer), the danger of nuclear weapons with reference to Hiroshima, Japan’s political parties, education, movies, video games, pop culture, religion, and a photo display of Japanese gar­ dens. “It just amazes me, seeing how people respond so positively to a culture that is so different from American culture,” said » A rticle cont. on pg 2 Former CSUSM Employee Settles Lawsuit By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer Lori Edwards, a former Cal State San Marcos accountant who filed a lawsuit against the uni­ versity for discrimination and harassment due to her gender and race, settled the agreement for $215,000; from this amount, she received $5,000 for emotional distress. Edwards, an African-Amer­ ican female, filed the lawsuit at Vista’s Superior Court on Nov. 13, 2000. Her charges included race, color and/or national origin discrimination; gender harass­ ment and discrimination; retali­ ation; invasion of privacy; negli­ gent and/or intentional infliction of emotional distress; defama­ tion, and violation of the Califor­ nia Family Rights Act, according to court files. In her settlement agreement dated Jan. 26 and released by the university at the request of the North County Times on Nov. 8, Edwards agreed to drop any actions against the university per­ sonnel she had named as defen­ dants in the complaint. She also agreed to state in her records that she voluntarily resigned from her job at the university Jan. 31, 2000. According to court files, however, Edwards states that she received a letter from the director of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity Office in January 2000 informing her that she would be discharged from employment. Edwards and her attorney, and the defendants from Fiscal Operations, Human Resources, and the Equal Opportunity offices were unable to comment before press time. “We can only comment that the matter has been amicably resolved,” said Rick Moore, a university spokesperson. “It was negotiated with the plaintiff and her attorneys. The payment of $210,000 settles a claim for worker’s compensation, based on stress. The payment of $5,000 settles a separate, civil claim for emotional distress. The settle­ ment is not an admission of any wrongdoing.” A law signed by California Gov. Gray Davis on Oct. 5 requires all sex offenders enrolling or working on col­ lege campuses to register with the campus police, beginning next year. The assembly bill states that any person convicted of a sex crime, including students, faculty, and all others working on campus, must notify campus police of their address within five working days. The same applies if the person is disenrolling from the campus, chang­ ing employment, or changing his/her address. If an individual violates the law, he/she will receive a mis­ demeanor, depending on the number of violations the per­ son has or commits. In the past, campus police had no way of knowing if sex offenders were on campus, because they were allowed to live in one area and attend school in another. Now campus police will know who is on their campus. “The database is a valuable tool,” said Tom Shultheis, CSUSM’s chief of police. He added, “it certainly doesn’t mean that every single person who is registered is automatically a suspect.” Federal law forces colleges to let students know who is a sex offender on their campus. Supports of the law said they believe it will be easier for campus police to investigate sex crimes committed on cam­ pus. On the other hand, those who are opposed to the new law say that the right to pri­ vacy is being taken from sex offenders *North County Times contributed to this article. �Student Government Starts Readership Program Free N ew York Times Newspapers Available Next Semester By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor Students may have a few more opportunities to read the hews next semester. The Associated Students Inc. exec­ utive committee approved the New York Times readership pro­ gram Friday, Nov. 16. The program, which brings free newspapers to students on campus, will last for four weeks, on a trial basis. “The decision to try the program was easy,” said ASI President Dean Manship. After the trial is up, ASI will assess whether they should begin the paid program, based on how many students pick up the papers. According to Manship, the board had to look at how useful the program is for students and how the program will affect the readership of The Pride student newspaper. “It is really not about the cost. As long as it useful to students then we can deal with the cost,” said Manship, Kathleen O’Connell, a New York Times representative, pre­ sented the readership program to the board on Friday, Oct. 26. Jocelyn Brown, the California State Student Association (CSSA) representative for Cal State San said she asked O’Connell to present the program to the ASI Board of Directors after Brown heard her speak at the CSSA meeting at San Diego State University. “I thought the program was good because it increases news­ CSU and UC Systems to Provide Joint Doctoral Programs in Education By JUSTIN ANDREWS Pride Staff Writer CSU students will soon have easier and more affordable access to doctoral degrees in education. CSU Chancellor Charles Reed and UC President Richard Atkin­ son reached a tentative agree­ ment, in which each system, Uni­ versity of California and Cali­ fornia State* University, will put up $2 million to organize pro­ grams among various campuses. Colleen Bentley-Adler, a spokes­ person for the CSU chancellor’s office, said that the joint pro­ gram may be offered as soon as August. The joint program aims to provide many future teachers with a thorough, in-depth edu­ cation designed to raise the over­ all quality of education for both students and teachers. “I wouldn’t say right now whether that can be done by August, but I wouldn’t rule it out,” said CSUSM’s Dean of Education, Steve Lilly. “This is really important for us, and important to public school peo­ ple around here in general, to have better access to this doc­ toral of education program,” he said. Seventeen percent of Cal State San Marcos students are here for degrees in education. Sixty percent of California’s teachers graduated from the CSU system, all with little or no access to a doctoral degree in education. “We invest a high­ er percentage of our resources in education training than any other Cal State University,” Lilly . said, noting that UC Riverside is a nearby school that offers educational doctorates. In I960, the California Master Plan for Education assigned the UC system to be the sole provider for a doctoral degree in an education pro­ gram. Bentley-Adler said, how­ ever, that the UC system is not meeting the demands of future teachers. Eighty percent of these degrees are obtained at expensive private schools, which deprives the majority of California’s teachers of a higher level of education. . Some may wondef whether future educators f^m flie CSU system are ready for a doctoral program. A study conducted by the CSU system shows that more than 25 percent of students grad­ uating with teaching degrees feel unprepared to teach English and math, while 60 percent said they were not prepared to teach science,, history, or social sci­ ence. Buddhism Discussion P art o f Event »A rticle cont. from pg 1 student Miwa King. Wednesday’s activities also included a lecture and demon­ stration on Hayashi, Japanese kabuki percussion, by Katada Kikusa in University Hall 237. The demonstration featured Hayashi’s main instruments as well as the koto, the oldest tra­ ditional Japanese string instru­ ment, which dates back 1,300 years. Ken Saragosa, a leader of the Buddhist organization, Soka Gakkai International-USA, spoke about Buddhism’s prin­ ciple belief in humanity and the empowerment of people. “A great revolution of character in just a single man will help achieve a change in the destiny of a nation and, further, will cause a change in the destiny of all mankind.” About 45 people attended the lecture. The array of cultural events concluded Thursday evening with “Adrenalin Drive,” a mod­ ern black comedy in Japanese with English subtitles. Programs exist across the coun­ paper readership and students O’Connell. 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D “The New York Times ha§ and disseminating infbfifililion^ ■ istribi#»n^^^or^are uhck|had a commitment to education^ sa^(yConneU;:*^ •/ **$ cided ft^n^O lM ^ter. since the 1930s,” said 3* More thari** 150 j^dadersj||p i Protestors Rally for Improved Teachers’ Working Conditions By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN For The Pride Faculty, staff, and students from Cal State campuses came by bus and airplane from as far north as Humboldt and as far south as San Diego to protest for better Working conditions for CSU professors during a teach-in held at the CSU chancel­ lor’s office in Long Beach. The California Faculty Association (CFA) organized the Nov. 14 teach-in to present the Board of Trustees with a unified front of support. The morning of the teach-in began with vocal protests, and the crowd organized a picket line outside the CSU trustees meeting, held at the chancellor’s office. The rally began with an introduction and welcome from Gonzalo Santos, CFA president and a professor from CSU Bakersfield. Speakers included Assemblywoman Judy Chu, State Assemblyman Alan Lowenthal, and Miguel Contreras of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. State Sen. Gloria Romero also attended the event. The speakers addressed issues including the corporatization of higher educa­ tion, the decrease in money the universities spend per student, and the lack of sufficient new tenure-track faculty positions. Student Sadot Chavez, of CSU Dominguez Hills, spoke out in support of CSU professors, and the “Meta” acting group from Cal State Los Angeles performed a satirical theatre presentation called “Mac State University.” Finally, Susan Meisenhelder, another leader for the CFA, came outside from the chancellor’s office to tell the crowd that the petitions from every Cal State campus had successfully been delivered to the trustees, despite alleged skirmishes between the police and the protestors when the petitions were delivered. Trustees, however, came out to retrieve the petitions. Those who attended the teach-in enjoyed a catered lunch and live musical entertainment. Founder of University s Research Center Resigns By VICTORIA B. SEGALL Pride Editor After founding the universi­ ty’s ^National Latino Research Center (NLRC) in 1997 and serv­ ing as its director, Dr. Fernando Soriano has resigned as NLRC director. “I’m both happy and sad about the departure —happy for the center and myself, but also sad to be apart from it,” said Soriano, who officially resigned from the position Nov. 1. The NLRC, Soriano explained, provides and pro­ motes informational research and databases that focus on the Latino population. “But with the recent growth and the number of staff at the center, it becomes difficult to be an effective direc­ tor and to do what I do,” said Soriano. Dr. Pat Worden, the uni­ versity’s associate vice presi­ dent of Academic Affairs for Research, and the dean of gradu­ ate studies, will serve temporar­ ily as director. “The center was Fernando Soriano last year at Open House. (Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) meant to be my contribution,” said Soriano. “At some point, I had planned to release it to the university to let them help it grow.” Before he resigned, however, Soriano asked university presi­ dent Alexander Gonzalez to seek advice for future NLRC projects from consultants and experts of Latino research. “I’m really excited about the university tak­ ing a greater role with the NLRC,” said Soriano. “It will require them to take a greater amount of responsibility with the center.” Soriano will continue in his position as the director of the human development pro­ gram at Cal State San Marcos, and he will continue to teach as an associate professor at the university. This past year, he was appointed a member of the U.S. Census Bureau, and he also serves on the Race and Ethnic Affiliation Committee. Soriano also plans to focus more on his research on youth violence. “With all of the concern we’ve had over the year or so with school violence, it becomes more important for me to work on these issues,” he said. Before he joined Cal State San Marcos, Soriano taught at the University of Missouri. He received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the UC Riverside, and his psychology master’s and doctorate from the University of Colorado, Boulder. �Peter Jennings and Local Media Interviewed by Public By VICTORIA B. SEGALL Pride Editor Roles were reversed when the San Diego public interviewed local media about news coverage, particularly of September 11, on Nov. 17 at “Ask the Media,” a live televised panel discussion with Peter Jennings, news anchor and senior editor for ABC’s “World News Tonight.” “We’re trying to get some appreciation of what’s on your mind, and honest answers from the panelists on what we report and how we do it,” Jennings told the audience of 800 that gathered at the University of San Diego’s Shiley Theater. “This will not only be a national, but a truly international experience. We’ll try to understand our role in this current phase of American natural life.” The subjects of questions posed ranged from media cover­ age of the war and hate crimes to the presence of minorities in news anchor positions. Featured panelists included news anchor Hal Clement from KGTV-10 News, editor Kent Davy from the North County Times, radio host Roger Hedgecock from KOGO Radio, news anchor Kimberly Hunt from KGTV-10, news director Lourdes Sandoval from KBNT Univision, and staff writer Kelly Thornton from the San Diego UnionTribune. One of the first ques­ tion^ from the audience (which included college students, teach­ ers, retired military personnel, and members from the Muslim and Sikh community) was, “How does the media determine what they tell, like military opera­ tions?” Hal Clement said that some news stations are selective of the news they present. “For example, we wouldn’t tell about a mission beforehand,” he said. “We would be devastated to find out that anything we would report on would cause the death of any serviceperson.” “We do know how to wait,” said Kimberly. Hunt^ who revealed that KGTV and other news stations knew about the plans for the U.S. attack on Afghanistan 24 hours prior to their reporting of it. Jennings added, “They [the media] do have access to people in the defense department will­ ing to leak information.” Some of the panelists dis­ agreed with one another when they discussed the decision of sending reporters into war zones. “I don’t believe that report­ ers should be in the war zones,” said Roger Hedgecock. “It would be like inserting an ally of the Taliban.” “It’s the right of the people,” disagreed Lourdes Sandoval. “Otherwise, why are we journal­ ists?” Audience members ques­ tioned whether or not the media was covering news or creating news, especially since the war in Afghanistan and the anthrax scares. “This isn’t abofit sowing fear, it’s about keeping you informed,” said Clement. “We don’t want to alarm you, we want to inform you.” Kent Davy referred to the North County Times1 coverage on the safety of the San Onofre nuclear power plant since the Sept. 11 attacks. “We believe the press is playing a useful role to keep you well-informed,” said Davy. “I feel it’s better to have more information than less.” As the evening went on, the audience discussed more Sept. 11-related issues, notably the dis­ cussion of local hate crimes. One individual, who identified him­ self as a member of the San Diego Chapter of the Muslim American Society, said, “We have found ourselves victimized by hate mongers and people putting out messages that are anti-Islamic and anti-Muslim, especially by people like Roger Hedgecock ... what is your moti- that hijackers who were on the. planes who ran into the World Trade Center, lived in Clairemont, worshipped at the mosques, and were taken in by local Muslims at their homes. I think it would be unnatural to say we shouldn’t have a conver­ sation about how many are loyal to the U.S. and how many are here to murder Americans.” His statement also brought applause are no rules,” it is dependent on the news and radio station’s individual decisions. A student from Mount Carmel High School, who said she hoped to become a broadcast journalist someday, asked how the panelists stay calm and ratio­ nal when they report the news.” “We have a job to do,” said Hunt. “We focus on what we need to do when we strap in that chair and focus on the news information.” Hedgecock said that talking about it helped everyone when they discussed the terrorist attacks. “The focus helps,’’ said Jennings. “I was so focused on what was happening, that two weeks after (Sept. 11) I felt ter­ rible.” An audience member, who identified himself as a member of the Sikh community, comment­ Hundreds of San Diegans gatheredfor the “ the Media ” event with Peter ed that there was minimal local Ask media coverage on the attacks Jennings, nexys anchorfor ABC s “World News Tonight. ” on Sikhs. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) Clement responded, “I think vation, while we are your neigh- for support, and boos from the we’re learning .more. We can’t bors and you’re jeopardizing our audience. * safety?” The discussion of recent hate stop hate or combat stupidity and The question brought crimes against Muslims and ignorance. We’ve covered hate applause for support, and boos Sikhs continued, as an audience crimes, child abuse, but it still from the audience. member asked, “Are you con­ happens. I wish we could stop it, Hedgecock responded, “You scious about how this (racial but we can’t.” The discussion of racial know that anything that hap­ issue) impacts your communi­ issues continued as an audience pens on my show is conversation ty?” driven by callers.” He said that Kelly Thornton answered, member asked whether there he had discussions with people “It’s painful, for me. It’s been a would be more African that he knew in the Muslim com­ real challenge talking to people. Americans serving as news munity. in the Muslim community, peo­ anchors. Hunt pointed out that the However, as, Jennings com­ ple being targeted. But you have KGTV news director is Lisa mented, this particular discus­ to find a balance between what sion “clearly hit a nerve.” the government is reporting and Lake, an African-American Hedgecock continued, “If that you portray the Muslim com­ woman. Sandoval, who is a news you’re suggesting, sir, that we munity in the way that it really director for the Spanish station Univision, however, said that should have suppressed the con­ is.” versation about who among you Davy added, “The media is Latinos don’t see themselves on came to murder Americans, then like an 800-pound gorilla. We television. “If you don’t represent your that, it seems to me, speaks for have big feet and can squash county as a network, then you’re itself.” people. But we have to remem­ J e n n i n g s ber our community is made riot representing them,” com­ im m ed iately up of Muslims, Latinos, blacks, mented Jennings. “(At ABC) we asked Asians, whites, etc. The people don’t often think of them as Hedgecock, “As who have done this (attacks) are African Americans or Latinos a reporter, what .only a nationality, not a race of after they’ve become reporters. We think of them as reporters.” do you mean by people.” This was the third time the phrase, Panelists also answered ques­ ‘who among tions sent by KGTV viewers via KGTV-10 held an “Ask the you?’” e-mail, including the question of Media” session with Peter Jen­ Hedgecock how the news and radio choose nings. The San Diego station also held a session with Diane Sawyer argued that to cover their stories. there was “doc­ For the majority of the pan­ a few years ago. umented fact elists, the answer was, “there Wanna got LOST we can help... 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Traditional By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer Editors’ Note: Several of these Wassail a“ h 0b N on-Alcoholic l °''8 e It’s that time in the semester when students begin counting down the three weeks left of school, stressing over final papers, exams and projects, and looking forward to holiday gath­ erings that are ip the not-sodistant future. Everyone has their favorite holiday foods whether they are traditional, like turkey and cran­ berry sauce, or not so traditional, like chicken enchilada pie or tofu turkey. But does anyone have a favorite holiday drink? Eggnog is the typical, tradi­ tional drink of choice, but there are other festive drinks for the winter holiday season. Here are some tradi­ tional holiday drinks, Eggnog and Wassail, and one with a Californian spin: Sunny Holiday Punch. Also, there are three drinks the Snowball, Peppermint Stick, and Angel Face -- that will put you in the holiday spirit even after your mom bums the turkey. Ingredients: 1 gallon of apple juice or cider 2 oranges '2 lemons 1 lime (optional) 1 tablespoon of cloves 1 tablespoon of allspice 2 cinnamon sticks 1 quart water 1 cup of sugar Directions: Boil the water. Cut the lemons, oranges, and limes in half, and squeeze their juice into a separate bowl for later. Throw the skins and pulp from the fruit into the boiling water. Add the cloves, allspice, and cinnamon sticks to the water and‘let it sim­ mer for one hour. After an hour, take the water off the heat and remove the cinnamon sticks, a few of the cloves, and the allspice. Set aside. Using a slotted spoon or strainer, remove the citrus peels, Directions: In a large bowl, beat eggs until they are thick and creamy. Gradually beat in the * sugar. Blend in the milk and Bailey’s Irish Creme. Whip the heavy cream in another bowl until it is at the soft peak stage. Stir the whipped cream into the egg mixture. Chill the mixture until you are ready to serve. When you serve the eggnog, stir it before ladling the nog into cups. You can top each cup with a little fresh nutmeg. Makes a gallon. Ingredients: 1 oz. Peppermint Schnapps 1 Vi oz. creme de cacao 1 oz. sweet cream HOLIDAY RECIPES 12 eggs 1 cup of sugar ! 1 cup of milk 2 cups of Bailey’s Irish Creme 6 cups of heavy cream Freshly grated nutmeg (optional) Peppermint Stick Directions: Shake the ingredients with ice and strain into a champagne glass to serve. Ingredients: Angel Face Snow Ball Ingredients: Vi oz. Cinnamon Schnapps Vi oz. Kahlua 5oz. hot coffee Whipped cream 1 oz. dry gin Vi oz. apricot flavored brandy Vi oz. apple brandy Directions: Shake the ingredients well with ice, and strain the mixture into a cocktail glass. Directions: Mix the ingredients (not the whipped cream) together and serve in a mug. Top with whipped cream if desired. Thanksgiving Basket Cases Ingredients: 46 oz. can of pineapple juice 28 oz. bottle of club soda, chilled 6 oz. can of frozen orange juice This Dessert Will Knock You O ff Your Feet By JOY WHITMAN Pride Staff Writer With the holidays just around the comer, scrumptious baked goods come to mind, especially fudge, pies, cookies and cakes. Although it doesn’t have a “holi­ day” theme, there is one deli­ cious treat that works well for any occasion: “Better than Sex Cake.” Yes, you read that cor­ rectly. To prevent shocking and embarrassing your relatives and friends at those holiday gather­ ings, you may want to change the name, or refuse to tell them. Ingredients: 1 box of devil’s food cake mix 1 can of sweetened condensed milk 1 jar of Mrs. Richardson’s cara­ mel topping (or any brand you choose) 2 Skor bars (gee, what an appro­ priate addition) - Heath bars work just as well. Preparation: Make the devil’s food cake by following the directions on the box (most likely it will call for eggs and vegetable oil, so you may want to add these items to the grocery list if you don’t already have them). Let the cake cool for about 20 minutes, and poke holes in it with the end of a wooden spoon. Next, pour the sweetened condensed milk into the holes you’ve made. Use as much of the milk as you want, depend­ ing on how sweet you want it. Then, pour in the caramel top­ ping. Cover and refrigerate the cake for about one hour. Top the cake with crushed Skor or Heath bars, and serve. Since this cake is extremely rich, I would advise getting a tall glass of cold milk to wash it down. Note: Whether or not the name of this delightful treat is deserving of its name is up to you to find out. Cheers. GezaiBerhaneand Julie Wright, of Student and Residential Life, judged donated baskets. ASI donated the baskets to students and theirfamilies who qua fief or the donations. Library and Information Services won the grand prize. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) 3rd Annual ASI Holiday Contest Results , 1 ^ B A SK E T d o n a t e d by AWARD President's Offi™ , Pan & Environmental Club The Soltmi Family , Aspire & EOP Keith Speers. Most Creative Most Complete Entry i Small Packages Grand Prize Additional Basket Donations Pimnaal Aid Office J*m Afrkm Student Alliance The President's Office �Harpy Potter: A Mediocre Success Harry Potter movie stills. (Courtesy Photos/HarryPotter. com) By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor The strangest thing about “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” is its length. The film is 2 Vi hours long, but its target audience has a half-hour atten­ tion span. Perhaps I am wrong. Maybe the target audience was never children, but rather their parents. At the theater, some preteens and younger were inter­ spersed with a much larger crowd of adults —many adults without a kid in sight. Although this is great for the industry — selling to a wide variety of customers — children under eight or nine won’t be able to appreciate the film, if not for the length, then for the dark scenes and night­ marish creatures. But for fami­ lies with pre-teens and up, Potter is worth seeing at least once, but maybe not twice. The hero of this story, Harry Potter (played by Daniel Radcliffe), is an 11-year-old boy, and the storyline is meant for children (whether or not they should bother is up to you). Radcliffe is new to the film business —his first screen role was playing the young David Copperfield in a made-for-TV movie. But Radcliffe already has star power. When he is onscreen, you can’t take your eyes off of him. Yet, why wouldn’t he become a star? Chris Colombus, a director who is an expert in telling a good family story, directed Radcliffe. Colombus’ previous credits include “Home Alone,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Nine Months,” “Stepmom,” and his directorial debut, “Adventures in Babysitting.” Colombus has a way of finding the cutest aspect of kids and selling the audience on their appeal -- even when the story line is mediocre. Potter also has some out­ standing special effects, but also some mediocre ones. During the Quidditch game (a Warlock sport), athletes are supposed to fly on their brooms, but the imag­ es are cartoonish at best, fake at worst. The images do manage to look similar to the drawing on the cover of the novel, which may be a good thing if it were not so irritating to the eye. The good effects include Hagrid as a giant (the scenes where he looks gigantic do not look fake in any way), and the paintings in Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In one scene, Potter rests at the nurse’s station while a walllength painting hangs above his head. Although nothing moves near Potter, in the painting a nurse walks to a patient’s bed­ side and blows out a candle. Yes, it is hauntingly similar to the Disneyland Haunted House ride, but it is such a neat effect that it doesn’t matter how small a world it is. For those who have read the Harry Potter series, you know that the story takes you on a mag­ ical adventure. The film parallels the novel, but somehow loses that mysterious charm in some scenes. For example, the alley­ way where Hagrid takes Potter to buy his warlock school materi­ als looks very unique, but is Soficitamos tra6ajos originates para nuestro ntmiem a pubGcarse en (a primavera def2002. <Emrienpoemas, cnentos, ensayos, critka, via correo etectronkoa t <D Caribs von Son, r. cvonson@csusm. edu oath (Prof. <3esosa, m6esosa@cstism.edu. not what my imagination had conjured up while reading the book. When the images onscreen broke away from what I had imagined, the film lost its magic. But I suppose if you haven’t read the book, then this film is just a family treat and nothing more. But for those of us who expected just a bit more, there are some disappointments. Yet, when Radcliffe smiles (for he does have the most charm­ ing smile) you again believe in the magic. Any 11-year-old girl that sees this film will absolutely fall in love with Radcliffe, for he is adorable. And, for adults, Radcliffe’s childlike fascination with the world around Mm draws reminded me of the bratty Veruca Salt from “Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory” that made me grit my teeth throughout the film. Yes, part of her annoyance was just her character, but the tooth-grinding loudness also car­ ries over to real life. What is refreshing about the film is the adventure, action and mystery, but there’s no love story* Even in “Toy Story” (another popular children’s film) there is a love story between toys. Hollywood has pushed love sto­ ries into every action/adventure film to attempt to pull in all possible audiences, but no love story exists in “Harry Potter.” you into the story. There are annoying things about the film, such as the Quidditch game effects, and especially the lead girl, Hermione Granger, played by Emma Watson. Her character is sup­ posed to be a Ms. Know-it-all, but that is not the annoying thing about her. Instead, it was her loud-mouthed acting,which Just good old adventure. Very refreshing. “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” is rated PG for some scary moments and mild language. If the child in your life can handle the occasional dark and scary scene and can sit still for a long period, I would still recommend taking him/her along. Gara6atos 2002 �6 Tuesday, November 27, 2001____________ A l* tS & F .llt f f l t a i l l l l l f t l l t Tori Shatters the Silence mouth to the mike, left hand tickling the baby grand, right hand running across the parallel keyboard. A perfect choice —“I “Where’s mama? She’s takin’ Don’t Like Mondays” is, ironi­ a nap in the trunk/ cally enough, about a San Diego We’re gonna take mama for teen who chose her school for a a little walk on the pier/ murder spree. Mama’s too sleepy to hear While Amos didn’t speak you screamin’ in her ear/ much to the audience, as she’s That’s why you can’t get her often wont to do in her perfor­ to wake/ mances, it wasn’t difficult to But don’t worry, dada made understand why. In just under a nice bed for mommy/ two hours, she kept her fans At the bottom of the lake ...” riveted with nearly 20 songs. Not a bad deal from someone who’d already performed one show the CONCERT REVIEW J J X £ £ same evening and begun her sec­ Perhaps not what you’d present grand ond at nearly 11:00. expect to blare through the piano, twp keyboards, and the Amos chose to make up ad speakers of San Diego’s Copley voice that’ spawned the kind hoc set lists at the last minute, s; Symphony Hall, with its pale, of undying; dtevotion her fans claiming that she wanted a feel understated elegance, ornately are known for. While some art­ for the audience and the city carved walls and ceilings bathed ists might require backup vocals she was in before choosing her in soft pink and purple light. and instrumental accompani­ repertoire. Fantastic luck for San Not what you might expect, ment, Amos almost thrives with­ Diego fans - unlike many artists, unless you had anticipated the out them. To be in the same Amos performed only a handful last show of Tori Amos’ “Strange physical space as Tori Amos is of songs from her newest album, Little Girls” tour, as I had for an incredible thing, a phenom­ while "revisiting her debut months. enon made all the more incred­ “Little Earthquakes”, her second While I couldn’t hear the ible by the palpable energy cir- album “Under the Pink” (record­ opening bars of Amos’ ed in the infamous haunting version of house where one of the Eminem’s “97 Bonnie Manson murders took and Clyde” due to the place, 1996’s “Boys for unfortunate combination Pele” and the double of a balcony seat a mere “To Venus and Back.” three rows from the back While I’d hoped and the high-pitched for old favorites like screaming of a fan “Cornflake Girl” and (which lasted through­ “Silent All These out the show, I might Years,” I was cured add), Amos’, presence of any lingering feel­ transcended the distrac­ ings of disappointment tions —and I do mean when Amos performed transcended. “Precious Things,” The only glimpse “Crucify,” and “Me Amos the crowd got d u r - f lH lH and a Gun,” an autobi­ ing the nearly six-minute ,B — ographical account of throatily whispered ren- Tori Amos on the cover of her newest cd. Amos performed in the rape she suffered dition of “Clyde” came San Diego last week. (Courtesy Photo/Atlantic Records) at the hands of an courtesy of the large armed “fan.” photo of a blonde Tori holding a culating throughout the hall. I must admit, I attended with Amos’ reworking of the birthday cake, projected onstage. the hope that Amos would revert The ethereal chanteuse wasn’t Commotions’ “Rattlesnakes,” back to her “Little Earthquakes” even visible, and yet managed showcased not only incredible days - and that she did, imbuing to captivate her audience in a vocal range but a devotion to moments of her decade-long way many might only aspire to, her work refreshing not only in career with the throaty, more its artistry, but its sincerity as onstage or not. mature voice and poise of a What else could we expect well. woman who has not become the “Jodie wears a hat although from a woman who’s made a silent casualty she addresses in career of imposing a uniquely it hasn’t rained for six days/ She “Silent All These Years.” female perspective on everything says a girl needs a gun these Tori Amos silent? from rape to crucifixion, express­ days/Hey, on account of all the “I made an album (“Strange ing her desire to lend a voice rattlesnakes/She reads Simone Little Girls”) that’s a commen­ to women who might not have de Beauvoir/In her American cir­ tary on our time, and unfortu­ cumstance ...” one? nately, it’s on target,” Amos said. “Rattlesnakes [is] a song that Amos, 38, whose daughter The sexual politic of our time was born just over a year ago, was able to look into a woman is surely a market Amos has hasn’t toured since 1999. and how she thinks and feels,” firmly captured in her music “Strange Little Girls”, her sixth Amos has said, “better than I’ve - the evening’s opening lyrics album, a collection of 12 songs been able to look into a woman spoke volumes. “You take a written by men in which Amos sometimes.” man’s word, you take his seed,” Looking ‘into a woman’ has reinterprets from a female point Amos said, regarding her choice of view, was released in long been a goal for Amos, to reinterpret the lyrics of men. September. Her reworking of “97 a trend which continues on in “So let’s take the seed, let’s plant Bonnie and Clyde”, an eery tale “Strange Little Girls.” The album it here, consummation. Man’s of a man who brings along his contains versions of “Enjoy the voice, woman’s voice.” baby daughter while disposing Silence” by Depeche Mode, a Amos spoke to the audience of his wife’s body, is a song song Amos examines in the vein of “a night, that kind of night Amos says “depicts domestic of man silencing woman, the where you’re with someone you violence very accurately. There Beatle’s “Happiness is a Warm really, really like,” and told the was one person who definitely Gun,” which is retold from the crowd, “we’re taking you with wasn’t dancing to this thing, and perspective of an escort Mark us.” that’s the woman in the trunk.” David Chapman allegedly hired, Take us with her she did. At As “Clyde” drew to a close, and an inspired version of the that point, I didn’t even mind Amos appeared onstage, her Boomtown Rats’ “I Don’t Like the over-zealous fan that came characteristically long red hair Mondays,” which Amos per­ along, too. formed straddling the bench, By AMY BOLASKI Pride Graduate Intern loose, her feet bare. Of course, I didn’t manage to catch what she said, compliments of said screeching fan behind me, but I got over it as she sat down and immediately launched into “Siren”, a personal favorite fans might remember from the “Great Expectations” soundtrack. While not one of her most recognized efforts, “Siren” showcased the diverse capabilites of the prodigy who began playing the piano at two and a half. Amos played, for the first time in several years, with �U2 Heals Los Angeles Audience ERIKA FINCH-McCAFFREY For The Pride “The goal is soul,” Bono chanted to a sold-out crowd who raised their fists and sang along with the enigmatic singer. Soul indeed. The Los Angeles Staples Center was transformed into a church on Monday, Nov. 12, as Irish rock group U2 proved that rock n’ roll can be a spiri­ tual experience. U2’s congrega­ tion alternated between trans­ fixion and frenzy as the band performed a two-hour set filled with some of their biggest hits. With the house lights still on, Bono, guitarist Edge, drum­ mer Larry Mullin Jr., and bass­ ist Adam Clayton took the stage in an understated fashion not seen since the early 1980s. The band opened with “Elevation,” followed by “Beautiful Day,” both from their most recent album, the Grammy-winning “All That You Can’t Leave Behind.” The stage featured a heartshaped catwalk that allowed Bono to strut into the crowd, pas­ sionately singing into the adoring faces of fans only inches away. The elaborate sets and costumes from “Zoo TV” and “Popmart” were gone. Left behind were the bare essentials, the inspirational music from the four lads from Dublin that’s made them one of the most influential bands of our time. Songs such as “New Year’s Day” and “Where the Streets Have No Name” brought the audience to their feet. Early in the show the crowd heard “Out of Control,” U2’s first single from 1979. An acoustic version of “Please” was also an unex­ pected treat. Gwen Stefani, lead singer of No Doubt (the opening act for the evening), joined the band for a rendition of Marvin Gaye’s classic, “What’s Going On?” Other favorites, such as “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” took (Above) Gwen Stefani of the band No Doubt sangWith U2. (Below) U2 performs for Los Angeles audience. (Pride Photos/Erika Fihch-McCaffrey) proud to be playing in America right now.” Bono dedicated “Kite” to his father, who passed away a few months ago. In a further attempt to connect with the audience, a dazed female fan was brought onstage to play guitar for the Curtis Mayfield tune, “People --------Get Ready.” C N E TR V W O C R E IE Tp h* e gnant moment of the show came during the final encore. “Something about the words ‘rock ‘n roll’ and ‘freedom’ feel like the same thing,” said Bono as he held up his index finger, introducing U2’s most powerful song, “One.” During the song, hundreds of Sept. 11 victim’s names appeared on video screens onstage and were projected onto the walls of the arena and the faces of fans; this reminded us that we are all “one, but not the same.” The names surrounded the audience like spirits, and brought many to tears as Bono changed the lyrics on a whole new meaning for the audience and the band in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks. During the anti-war anthem, Bono snatched an American flag from the outstretched hand of a fan and cradled it iti his arms like a child. He pressed the flag to his cheek, and then handed it back to the overwhelmed fan, pas­ sionately crooning, “Wipe Your Tears Away.” Bono later told the audience, “Growing up in Ireland, I was not fond of flags. Until a few weeks ago I would not have felt the way I do about that flag either. We are very humble and of the song and sang, “These are my sisters/These are my broth­ ers” The concert ended with the uplifting “Walk On,” a song about prevailing and healing through struggle. U2 has always been in tune F R O D U C T X C 1N 5 with its audience, but now, more then ever, the lads from Dublin knew what we needed. Instead of letting us escape our fear and uncertainty for a few hours, U2 did something even better: helped us heal. EE 5 jgjj: November 29th Neimans S IC K E S T HIP-HOP D J ’S from Halloween at N eim an s DJ SOU f ir OJ C O ilfl (u til n o e lt i t a l l n ig h t! ■paimcR uan chJcl>1 1 :1 1 0 O 11 (H O L L A N D , U K ) E U R O H O U S E mmrnvm fE O T uniiiii » » 5 ff»lu«ii 0 s z M * Insane vssusls «*o r * I O u t d o o r r*5=* 1:1 a iS I F O I lS er-i11 O H u tn c s fZ oocztiesss ffn t-ouin VIP Rooms mm ilS ainmefit:-i=om (loris»i=ionc;e 4 F ul B r —D i k ^l a rn 1 & O e *U e c m ! 8 vr llo e! 2d n Bank m Private VII* roam for-uaur JFfBtapmtif/SarprltU or Eraup af SO or Morn �EDITORIAL As we wind down another semester, the last semester of college for some of us, we’re starting to think about entering the real world, or the so-called “real world” of getting a job. And we’re also starting to think about whether or not we’re really prepared for the real world. The last few weeks, we’ve been applying for jobs so that after graduating this winter, we’ll be able to enter the ranks of professionals. But it turns out that the real world may not be as excited about our bachelors’ degrees as we are. A few individuals in The Pride office want to become journalists. However the jour­ nalism field is telling them that they’re not quite prepared. Their heads are swimming with, “Do you have any real world experi­ ence? Any full-time experience? Have you done anything besides work at a school paper? School papers are just extracurricular activities, you know.” We have our internships, and we joined our clubs. We did whatever we could to create a great resume for the time when we would be ready to step out into the real world. Well, that time’s coming up. Our “extra­ curricular activ­ ities” are looking great on our resumes, but why aren’t we get­ ting hired? Were we not pre­ pared after all? Take our literature and writ­ ing students, for example. We love studying literature. But then we realize that when we have to find some necessary filing job to pay the bills, Chaucer and Nietzche haven’t prepared most of us for the real world. Sure, reciting a fantastic William Blake poem while we serve fries at McDonald’s may comfort us, but will it help us sleep at night? We’re not so sure. So, what’s a college graduate to do? We’re graduating at a time of great economic uncertainty, a time when those who have graduated years before us are being let go so that companies can make ends meet. Many of the jobs we dreamed of while we crammed for finals may be fading away. Are there answers? We guess that perhaps studying more realworld applications would help. Will visiting the Career and Assessment Center really help? Maybe for some of us, we’ll finally learn how to sell our- Ready to Register By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer When students were able to register for the spring semester, many rushed to the bookstore to get a copy of the spring class schedule. But some students only had two days before their registration date to look over the schedule and decide what classes to take. This brought not only con­ troversy, but many discussions between CSUSM students who were disappointed about this disorganization; however, this was not all. While flipping through the schedule’s pages, guess what? The classes that many of us want or need are only offered once, so we need to make ourselves available for those classes and reschedule our personal schedules. The lack of varying class times is unfair for many seniors hoping to gradu­ ate, because if they can’t take the class, this delays their grad­ uation plans; this is the experi­ ence that many CSUSM stu­ dents are going through right now. Not only do we get a small variety of classes, butthey are only offered once, or only have one section. I am in this situa­ tion, and many students I know are also complaining about this fact. This is a popular complaint discussed among CSUSM stu­ dents. I have discussed this with friends, and heard it as a topic of conversation between others in the Dome and in classes. However, this is not a new issue at this university. For almost three years now, since I first came to this campus, I have heard the same complaint from students. Furthermore, there are dif­ ferent classes that are required for a major, but some of those are offered at the same times. This is the case for some Spanish majors, where two classes are offered at the same time, which doesn’t allow students to regis­ ter for both classes. Is this done on purpose? I prefer to believe in the good will of people and hope that it will be fixed soon, facili­ tating students with their regis­ tration process for the upcom­ ing semester. Not only will this facilitate registration, but also the entire CSUSM experience, because trying to register for a class in the beginning of the semester or “crashing” can be a very unpleasant experience for students. I hope that school officials involved in organizing the class schedules take this advice into consideration. They should lis­ ten to students to know their feelings about the current sched­ ule system and listen to stu­ dents’ suggestions; after all, we are the ones paying for and tak­ ing the classes. As a student, I would like to see a change for the better, where not only do we have the opportunity to choose what classes we want to take, but also have an opportunity to choose the times that would work better for us. College life is already hard as it is, and we do not need a new problem to make it worse. Furthermore, an improve­ ment in the schedules would help the students and also the school in general, which may help enrollment and improve the quality of student life. selves to a potential boss. Or we could always take one of those tests at the CAC. Some of the editors took the “what’s-the-best-career-for-you” test our freshman year at Cal State San Marcos. We don’t nec­ essarily trust the results though. Particularly since it turns out that, according to one the test one of the editor’s should have become a nun. Well, at least if she became a nun she’d have free food and room and board. That may be a step ahead of some of us ready to graduate. For the most part, though, the majority of us are opting for graduate school, because the real world is just a bit too uncer­ tain right now. The Pride Co-Editor Melanie Addington Co-Editor Victoria B. Segall Opinion Editor Lisa Lipsey Feature Editor Claudia Ignacio Graduate Intern Amy Boiaski Editor James Newell News Editor Martha Sarabia Manager Victor Padilla Adviser Madeleine Marshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author,* and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials repre­ sent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. 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The Pride CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http://www.csusmpride.com Aggression and Education Linked To the Editors: Relevant to the nationwide debate on education is the fact that high levels of aggression in children and poor school perfor­ mance go together. “Currently the prognosis for aggressive chil­ dren is poor. Services provided by mental health, education, and juvenile justice agencies often have little impact on the down­ ward trajectory of aggressive children” (Timothy A. Cavell, ‘Working with Parents of Aggres­ sive Children’, page 19). I found an effective intervention with exceptionally aggressive ninth graders to be telling these stu­ dents, still in their formative years, the serious consequences of their current behavioral course (“a life of crime and a life in jail”) but was told that saying such things is “taboo in public education.” By the time it is not taboo, it is too late. The con­ sequences affect suburbanites as well as urban communities. Current policies are worse than ineffective. I have found that the vast majority of ninthgrade mathematics students in an urban school cannot do simple addition and subtraction that they were supposed to have learned in grade school. I was told to observe the class of another teacher, held out to me as a model, and found him telling the students he will give them “100 percent credit” if, in solving a LETTER simple equation, they just show him the steps, even if their addi­ tion, subtraction, multiplication and division are wrong, regard­ less of their answers. This is fraud upon the public. I have found that the main reason the students do not know simple addition and subtraction or the steps in solving a simple equation is their refusal to learn, which is part of their aggressive behavior (above). Satish Chandra Maryland Get Involved on Campus By DUSTIN NAYLOR Pride Staff Writer Did you know there are almost a hundred ways for you to get involved on campus? Cal State San Marcos hosts and spon­ sors student clubs, organizations, honor societies, fraternities and sororities, and the campus com­ munity as a whole, which leaves an entire window of opportunity open for involvement on campus. Not interested? Then get involved in student-based committees. The university makes important decisions involving you, your education, and your campus through means of student-based committees. Both the univer­ sity and Associated Students Inc. sponsor these student/ faculty/administration groups in attempts to get the student voice heard on campus. What if the university want­ ed to increase your tuition pay­ ment by $50? I believe many students would be upset over a student fee increase, don’t you? What about graduation? Do you have a voice or opinion on grad­ uation this year, the next, and the following years to come? Do you have concerns about the ceremo­ ny, the distinguished speakers, or coordination of this sacred event? You probably do. Are you interested in club funding and sponsorship? Did you know there are student funds available to clubs and organizations to help campus climate, academic, and social life here at CSUSM? Committees address a vast array of issues that affect every stu­ dent, every day. The committee serves as a catalyst for all these issues; not by some university executive, but by the undergrad­ uates and faculty that educate you. If commencement prepara­ tions or clubs don’t interest you, there are a variety of other committees to choose from. University committees entail a wide spectrum of campus issues concerning the academic sen­ ate, university student, and glob­ al affairs, and academic plan­ ning and policy. Also, ASI hosts its own committees involved in programming, communications, fundraising, and finance. Now the word “committee” may seem kind of ugly to you. Students regard these commit­ tees as “a lot of work” and “time-consuming.” The biggest reason students give for not get­ ting involved is that they “don’t have enough time for this type of involvement. I have work school, a social life, kids and parents, etc.” These are all legiti­ mate reasons; however, did you know committee membership can be placed and recognized on your transcripts and resumes, give you insight into your own education and the education of those to follow, and serve as an instructional guide to the innerworkings of the university? The committee experience is great for all majors. Whether you’re majoring in business, arts and sciences, or education, the com­ mittee is an excellent way to meet people, gain valuable group skills, and actually make the decisions that govern how we are educated. This involvement is also an excellent networking strategy. The time commitments undergraduates will sacrifice within the committee complete­ ly outweigh the limitations that some students face. It is simple to get involved at CSUSM. First, come to the ASI office (Commons 203) and fill out an application. You will then be given a list of different and dynamic committees to choose from. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call Dustin Naylor, Executive Vice President for ASI at (760) 750-4990. �Students React to “Humanitarian Aid Kills People” Opinion Article Student’s Insight into Issue a Problem To the Editors: In response to the artiele, “Humanitarian Aid Kills People,” written by David Ludwig, I have a few concerns regarding this article’s insight about the under­ lying problem. It seems that the author of this article was clearly influenced by his background in biology, espe­ cially about his assertion regard­ ing population growth and food production. This theory, examined by British economist Thomas Mai-, thus, argued that if unchecked, human population has the natural capacity to expand exponentially, while food production could only be expected to increase at a linear rate. Well, this theory seems to be outdated. , We must look at this type of problem from a cultural perspec­ tive, as noted by John H. Boldley, author of Anthropology and Contemporary Human Problems. Boldley stated that, “It is a mis­ take to assume that natural limits, such as overpopulation, is the pri­ mary cause of hunger. It is the structural aspects of society, par­ ticularly inequalities of wealth and power in cultures* that make food a commercial commodity that the poor cannot afford,” This seems to make more sense than the comparison that Mr. Ludwig made with humans and squir­ rels. So with that in mind, the statement in the article that says “people will starve in greater numbers than would have been possible without the humanitar­ ian aid” is clearly a blind state­ ment that does not address the root of the problem. People do not die because of humanitarian aid, but instead it seems to be because of ruling elite’s stronghold on the food world’s market system. These major corporations make it impossible for the poor to have access to means of basic needs for survival. However, Mr. Ludwig did make one good point that I must agree on which was, “Death is the inevitable reality of life, and it is wrong to think that this can be changed.” I leave you with a quote from Frances Moore Lappe and Joseph Collins, authors of Food First, Beyond the Myth o f Scarcity: “As long as food is something bought and sold in a society with great income differences, the degrees of hunger tells us nothing about the density of the population.” actually export more grains than their imports. And they have the carrying capacity to support their population, not even mentioning that many of the farmlands have not yet developed. The true causes of the hunger in those nations are human-made and can be reversed. It is com­ pletely due to the unequal distri­ bution of agricultural resource in those nations. Also, even though there is plenty of food, there are many people who cannot afford to buy it. Taking African coun­ tries as examples, the elite’s con­ trol good farmlands and other resources to produce money-mak­ Robert Avila ing erops to be exported instead Student of producing food crops for the population need in their coun­ tries. Political and social systems cause hunger for many poor people in those nations. Taking that myth but, we will see that people can re-build their life if the system is right and if they are To the Editors: given the chances. That’s why humanitarian aid will help, not The erroneous conclu­ “kill.” sion drawn by “Humanitarian Aid Kills People” of your Oct. 30 Tina Schenk publication prompts me to write Student this response. Author David J. Lud­ wig’s argument was that the pop­ ulation in poor countries needing c c humanitarian aid is beyond those countries’ carrying capacity. As such, humanitarian aid will now make the population grow arti­ ficially, and when the aid sud­ denly stops there will be more people dying due to the already poor carrying capacity in those countries. The big myth behind his con­ clusion is that the earth can'no longer support the population. To the Editors: The surprising fact is that the world today produces more food In regards to your article, Mr. than humans need. Scarcity is Ludwig, I have a better idea. not the cause of hunger. Taking Let’s just line up all the starving China, as an example, 50 years people in these foreign countries ago, no one believed that that and shoot them all. It would nat­ country could ever get out of urally end their suffering imme­ hunger. Today, China supports diately. But why stop there? one-fourth of the world’s popu­ Let’s kill all the starving people, lation with only one-tenth of the including those in the United States. Hey, but we could keep world’ useful farmlands. s going. Let’s kill everyone who I would suggest that the author read the book, World is suffering: those that are sick, Hunger: Twelve Myths, 2nd Edi­ terminally ill, mentally or physi­ tion. As overwhelmingly sup­ cally challenged, anyone who is ported by data, those hungry weak, “Survival of The Fittest.” nations, such as many African At least that is what it sounded countries, India, and Bangladesh, like to me. Or did you just happen to read a Charles Darwin book or Conclusions in Error Survival of the Fittest” some other science or statistics book, and figure it all out? In your article you said that by us being humanitarians we are only prolonging their suffering. You are wrong. Helping one person can make a difference. Helping many will make a bigger difference. Being a humanitarian does not only mean feeding people. It is a way life concerned with the inter­ ests of all mankind. The truth is that there is enough food to go around. Today the world produces enough grain to provide the entire pop­ ulation with 3,500 calories of energy a day. That’s more cal­ ories Ilian a lot of Americans today wish to consume. (This is just grain products ; there are still plenty' of other foods to be dis­ tributed). Along with the popula­ tion growth, so has the increase in food production grown even more so. Helping people will not kill people. The problem is the people that think like you. The reasons food seems to be so scarce is due to inequality and messed up governments. A lot of times it is more profitable for countries to export their edibles than to share them amongst their people. It is always the poor that seem to suffer so much. And it is sad that these people who help produce the food are the same people who lack it. Mr. Ludwig is right about the population increase. Something must be done, but “tough love” is not the answer. The answer is education and basic human rights. James J. Simmonds Student Student Holds O ut­ dated Belief To the Editors: Personally, I disagree with the article regarding the potential devastation caused from human­ itarian aid, as such a belief is based on an outdated Malthusian naturalistic dilemma. The belief that, in a natu­ rally occurring society, popula­ tion levels will grow to such large numbers that food produc­ tion deficiencies will lead to death from starvation is a rational yet archaic notion. A more contem­ porary approach should focus on the understanding that we live in a commercially-driven world where particular cultures increase food production for profit, by the use of fertilizer, pesticide use, etc. To illustrate this point, an article printed in Food First, the institute for food and develop­ ment policy, claims that, “many of the countries where hunger is rampant export more in agricul­ tural goods than they import’’ Therefore, such faminerinduced countries (i.e. Africa, Brazil, India* etc.) export more agricul­ turally harvested goods than they import which proves that scarcity is not the cause of starvation. So, you may then ask what is the cause of malnutrition, human­ itarian dependence, and/or star­ vation? Well, it’s simple; causes of hunger are from inequality and an ineffective democracy. Social and economic inequalities interfere with the inability for individuals to feed themselves. Economic inequalities include the desire to increase food pro­ duction, thus supporting both political elites and commerciallydriven market forces while ensur­ ing famine. Altruistic policy methods are established by these political elites in which knowl­ edge is shared at their costs, while coincidently increasing agricul­ tural production (i.e. govemmentally controlled USAID). Secondly, an example of social inequalities may be the increase of birth rates by restrict­ ing women’s rights. For instance, such countries that have managed to lower their birth rates include those that have established wom­ en’s rights and, coincidently, better access to education and health care. Therefore, humans are not like the so-called squir­ rels you compared us to, in that we have the ability to change using such knowledge. Moreover, since we live in a world where food is a commodity, scarcity is not, nor will be, the issue; rather it is inequalities of social power and food production limitations in hunger-stricken countries that needs to be assessed. Kelly Thijssen Student ITS THE? DAUGHTERS I HAW TROUBLE WITH �Glass on Veterans Day a Slight on Freedom Defenders HAVE A N OPINION? Well, you only have two weeks left this semester to let the school know what you think. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. To the Editors: It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the As an alumnus of CSU San right not to publish letters. Marcos, I have to say that Fm Please contact The Pride by e-mail at pride@csusm.edu if you embarrassed by the fact that the are interested in writing news articles. university continues to conduct classes on Veteran’s Day. I would our higher achievers strive for increasing enrollment has forced have thought that the events of glory as the climbing harness every college campus to deal Sept. 11 would have opened the reveals the intricates of their with the problem of making park­ administration’s eyes to this, but anatomy. If these mind-expand­ ing spaces available for their stu­ sadly I was wrong. ing visuals Were simply implied dents. The university might have to the CSUSM home page, we CSUSM students are paying classes, but it has no class. I find could easily find links to view $62 for the current semester. it hard to believe that prominent our campus events, directory, or Parking fees at San Diego State members of the community con­ whatever, through rnost internet are $108 per semester, and tinue to support the university in pom sites. according to the SDSU web site, light of this fact. I’m seriously I’d be glad to start one of the school honors CSUSM per­ contemplating not renewing my those “priceless” e-mails and mits in designated parking areas. alumni membership until this chain mail it through the Eng­ UCSD uses a sliding scale that egregious slight of our honored lish-speaking community, I don’t tops out at $180 per month. defenders of freedom is mind wasting people’s time. The Cal State Fullerton has redressed. e-mail would contain a picture of approximately 9,000 parking one of our overachievers scaling spots to accommodate its 30,000 Brett Bigelow that ridiculous wall, legs spread, students. The administration at and striving for the next foothold, CSU Fullerton authorizes stu­ as female students scrutinize the dents to park on the lawn of climber’s well-visible package. It their Performing Arts building to offset the parking crunch. Offi­ would read: One box of band-aids for cuts cials at CSU Fullerton are consid­ ering the feasibility of building and blisters: $4 One pair of replacement two parking structures with an anticipated cost of about $30 mil­ underwear: $5 Having your buddys shrug lion. CSU Fullerton administra­ in disappointment as bystanding tors claim the current $54 fee girls point and laugh at the sorry would have to double to pay for size of your penis while drinking the needed structures. Parking fees at some schools generic sprite: priceless. To the Editors: are already higher than the CSU That is all. average of $57. At Sonora State Students, faculty, and other University, students pay $262 per people, lend me your time for Earl Chunkes semester for “reserved parking” an important announcement. Graduating Senior or $94 for “non reserved” spots. Although it wouldn’t be a sur­ Liberal Studies San Francisco State University prise here at Gal State, the rockonly issues parking permits to its climbing wall set up smack dab “campus residents” at a rate of in the middle of the Commons $81 per semester. area was not, I repeat, was not a Choice parking spots at USC required route to lead you to your and UCLA can make CSU fees next class. pale in comparison. At USC the As if climbing a few hundred going rate for a premium park­ stairs, in rainy weather, couldn’t ing space is $306 per semester or enfeeble our stamina or patience, $68 per month. UCLA students some overachievers felt it nec­ pay as much as $84 per month for essary to scale a 50-foot wall the best parking places. The min­ before staggering aimlessly to imum amount any student pays their next class. It is also impor­ to park at the campus is $6 per tant to inform the students, fac­ month, if the student is a member ulty, and other people that taking of a three-person car pool that the regular down stairs path to the uses an electric vehicle. parking lot was perfectly accept­ To the Editors: able on that momentous Tuesday. * Information compiled from CSUSM officials caused a No artificial mountain climbing the schools’ web sites. ruckus earlier this semester by necessary. ** Rates apply to automobile proposing an increase in parking I’m truly reminded of permits only. the higher level of learning fees. University President Alex offered here when I see hun­ Gonzalez eased some concerns Steve Compian dreds of rushed college students, by characterizing the announce­ Student chins up, watching a few of ment as premature. However, Athletic Event N o t Required College Parking: H igh R ates, Few Spaces A ftA EX byeM R A C EOEM A 3 a v ml l I S P s What Is the Cause of All of This Destruction? To the Editors: I am grieved. Grieved in the very pit of my being because of what is before me. Grieved because ! live in a world where tragedy occurs, but more because I live in a world where we don’t consider the cause of the destruc­ tion. We look superficially at what seems to be the cause, always with a pointed finger and a haughty attitude. Why don’t we consider it inwardly with the finger pointed back at us? What is the cause of all of this destruction? I am not only talking about Sept. 11, but also the death that occurs every­ day. We send our children to school hoping they will be safe; it can no longer be an expecta­ tion. We send our children to school hoping they will choose to wait until marriage to have sex; it can no longer be expected, and in fact they are given condoms and instructions on safe sex. We have killed an entire gen­ eration of babies calling it our right. Why? Do we not expect to be treated the same? Do we not have any respect for life? Why do we live in a society where a price of an egg can reach $4,000, but the price of an abortion is free to most? Where did the problem begin? We are all guilty, all of us. If we have not partaken in one of these acts we have done some­ thing else against our neighbor. As a country that was founded as one nation under God, we have been blessed. Now we see how much we need his Grace, his undeserved favor. We have been pushing him out of our lives, our homes, our work places and our schools for the last 40 years. Sept. 11 is an example of what happens when a loving God takes his hand from us for forty minutes. You may see this as Gods judgment.. You may ask yourself how could a loving God allow this to happen? I say that is exactly why he allowed this to happen. He is a loving God. What happened on the 11th is a travesty of the most heinous kind. It happened because we live in a world that has the abil­ ity to choose between good and evil, right and wrong. Osama bin Laden chooses evil and we chose wrong. We were wrong when we shoved the name of God, which is Jesus, out of our schools, homes, and lives. The God of the Bible promises that if we repent and turn our hearts back to him, he will rise up and protect us. If we will return to him he will make his enemies perish. He says you are either for him, or against him. God did not make this happen, but he allowed it to happen. In his mercy he pre­ vented the rest of the terrorists’ plan to fail. It is my hope that all men know the love of God, and recognize this as a very loud knock. How loud and how long are we going to make him knock before we let him back into the heart of our nation? TristaMoon CSUSM Student Word Choice in Poor Taste Staff Letter Dear Editors: Referencing the article “Amputate President Gonzalez” in the Oct. 23 issue of The Pride, I understand the author’s point of view but the use of the word “Amputate” was in poor taste and is very inappropriate in this case. In today’s jittery and uneasy environment with the anthrax scare and all, one should be careful in his/her use of words, especially those that sound threat­ ening. Remember Ms. Braun’s (San Diego Unified School District) threatening comments towards a couple of board mem­ bers? I’m no scholastic, but the word amputate means to severe or to cut, as in amputate a limb. Amputation could very well cause someone serious physical harm. I believe there are better choices of words which are equally effec­ tive to prove a point. 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Reyes, originally from Long Beach, ran his senior year in high school at state finals, but when Time 26:42 26:48 26:50 27:03 27:50 28:18 28:47 Name Rene Reyes Kris Houghton Robbie McClendon Omar Zavala Michael Shannon Ryan Montez Justin Lessel Place 67th 72nd 77th 97th 148th 174th 198th Donald will be returning Spring 2002 for the track season to defend her title. Cara Rumble, who was red shirting for this semester, will also be back at her full potential. The promis­ ing 4x800 relay team will also be back next year. “We have great expectations for the wom­ Looking Ahead en’s track team. As for the men’s team, it is hard to anticipate, All-American Renee Mac­ because this will be their first The track team at the Irvine Nationals earlier this season. track season,” said Joe Keating, This year at the NAIA championships, the CSUSM track team placed 15th. Assistant Coach. 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However, we still need artwork and will extend the submission deadline until Nov. 30 for photos, cartoons and other artforms. Please contact The Pride editors at 750-6099 or pride@csusm.edu to find out about submission guidelines. The Pride office is located in Commons 201. Tuesday, Nov. 27 Native American Heritage Month: Storyteller Abel Silvas Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Commons 206 Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 Pastorela: A Traditional Mexican Holiday A festive presentation of a tra­ ditional Mexican nativity story, featuring music and dance from Wednesday, Nov. 28 various regions of Mexico. A Rummage Sale co-production of CSUSM VPA, Time: 9 a.m. to 2p.m. Arts & Lectures and the Califor­ Location: Founders’ Plaza nia Center for the Arts. An on-campus rummage sale Time: 8 p.m. Nov. 30; 2 p.m. and by Alpha Xi Delta and Alpha Chi Omega. For more informa­ 7 p.m. Dec. 1; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 2. tion, contact Kim Hendrickson at ponderll@aol.com. Sale will Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido Center The­ also take place Thursday. ater This is a ticketed event. General Native American Heritage Month Celebration: Music and admission is $10. Call 1-80098TICKET to purchase tickets. Displays Time: 11 to 1 p.m. Location: Dome Terrace Saturday, Dec. 1 Rummage Sale Time: 6 a.m. to 2p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 Location: Parking Lot B Native American Heritage On campus rummage sale by Month Celebration: Henry Alpha Xi Delta and Alpha Chi Rodriguez blessing and talk Omega. For more information, Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. contact Kim Hendrickson at Location: Dome Terrace ponderl 1@aol.com Commencement 2002 Information Session Dec. 6 and Dec. 7 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Theatre Students Present Location: ACD 102 u Doha Criba9 9 Students are encouraged to Time: 7 p.m. attend this informational meet­ Location: CSUSM’s Visual and ing on this year’s commence­ Performing Arts Annex, 441 La ment ceremonies. Moree Road The students of Viva el Teatro, Operation Gatekeeper Discus­ a Spanish theater class, are pro­ sion presented by MEChA ducing and performing “Dona Time: 12 to 1 p.m. Criba,” a play in Spanish that Location: Commons 206 represents Mexico during the CSU San Marcos MEChA is early 1980s. Free admission. proud to have Christian Ramirez “Poetry should please by a fine excess and not by singularity. It should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts, and appear almost as a remembrance” -John Keats “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free. — Michelangelo “The purpose of all art is the objectification of values, - Ayn Rand (Pictured right: Students from the Spanish theater class will perform the play, Dona Criba at the VP Annex Dec. 6 & 7). Events “After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inex­ pressible is music ” -Aldous Huxley “Art should be appreciated with passion and violence, not with a tepid, deprecating elegance that fears the censoriousness of a common room.” - W. Somerset Maugham In last week’s edition, The Pride listed the incor­ rect date for the “Dona Criba” performance. The correct date for “Dona Criba” is Thursday, Dec. 6 and Friday, Dec. 7, beginning at 7 p.m. at the university’s Visual and Performing Arts Annex, located at 441 La Moree Road. The students of Viva el Teatro, a Spanish theater class, produced and will perform the Spanish play written by Dr. Carlos von Son. The play revolves around a telephone operator in Mexico during the early 1980s. Admission is free. Those who would like more information are asked to call (760) 750-8043 or visit http://courses.csusm.edu/ span421cv/. as a guest speaker to talk about the campaign to end Operation Gatekeeper. Come and find out how you can get involved. “One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture and, if possible, speak a few reasonable words” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Everyone is welcome to attend. Time: 2 p.m. For more information, please Location: Commons 206 call (760) 750-8043 or visit http:/ /courses.csusm.edu/span421cv/ Anime Project Alliance Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Location: University 439 Clubs Tuesday, Nov. 27 Math Association Time: 4 to 10 p.m. Location: University, fifth floor conference room Wednesday, Nov. 28 French Table Time: 12 to 1 p.m. Location: Dome Plaza If you want to carry on learning French, come to the French table. Bring your friends. Association of Information Technology Professionals Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Commons 206 The guest speaker will be Darrel McKenzie from NOVA solu­ tions. He will be speak on how to get a job/internship. This meeting is open only to com­ puter science and high technol­ ogy management students. SIE Meeting Location: ACD 102 For more information, contact Chris at donah008@csusm.edu Medieval Round Table Time: Noon Location: Craven 6201 Progressive Activists9Network Meeting Thesday, Nov. 27 Careers for Communication Majors Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Location: Craven 4116 Wednesday, Nov. 28 Stress Management Time: 9:30 am. Location: Commons 206 Finals are around the corner. Learn how to minimize your stress with this workshop. Study Abroad General Info. Meeting Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Location: University 451 Thursday, Nov. 29 Saturday, Dec. 1 Circle K International Meeting Alpha Kappa Psi Time: 6 p.m. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Craven 1258 Location: University 100 KAPLAN GMAT Practice test Alpha Kappa Psi for business students. For more Time: 8 to 9:30 p.m. information, contact Alicia at Location: Commons 206 komanOOl @csusm.edu. KAPLAN guest speaker will instruct students on the ins and Math Association outs of the GMAT. Time: 4 to 10 p.m. Location: University, fifth floor Thursday, Nov. 29 conference room Priority Christian Challenge Time: 9 to 10 a.m. Location: Founders’ Plaza Workshops Career Skills Series Time: 2 to 5 p.m. Location: Craven 4116 Learn resume writing, inter­ viewing tips, and how to find the career you want. Friday, Nov. 30 Final Exam Preparation Time: 1 p.m. Location: Commons 206 Learn how to perform at your peak during finals weeks. Wednesday, Dec. 5 Circle K International Meeting Career Jump Start: Career Time: 6 p.m. Planningfor First-Year Stu­ Location: Craven 1258 dents Time: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. College Republicans Location: To be announced Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit the Career and Assessment Location: FCB 104 Center in Craven 4116 for more info. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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The first sentence in the article clearly stated that; however, the Admissions Office has received many phone calls from students who misunder­ stood the article. Campus Housing Approved By KEVIN FRISK Pride Staff Writer Abel Silvas was thefeatured storytellerfor last week's Native American Heritage Celebration. He is pictured here dressed in traditional winter regalia. Not enough students attended his talk on Tuesday, so he played with students on Founders' Plaza, using afishnets to catch them. The American Indian Student Alliance sponsored the event. The celebration will continue on Wednesday with Native American speakers. (Pride Photo/Claudia Ignacio) By VICTORIA B. SEGALL Pride Editor Rain poured down on the Dome Plaza on Thursday, where students from the American Indian Student Alliance (AISA) had hoped to conclude their final day of celebration for Native American Heritage Month in November. Dr. Henry Rodriguez, also known as “Uncle Henry,” was scheduled to give a blessing and speak last Thursday, how­ ever, due to the rain, his talk is now rescheduled for Wednesday at 1p.m. at the Dome Plaza. Mark Mojado, who monitors Native American excavation sites, will also speak on Wednesday. AISA npt only organized the event to celebrate Native American heritage, but also to educate other students about the culture. The event began Tuesday with storyteller Abel Silvas, who wore traditional win­ ter regalia, which featured' rab- bit skins around his waist. He also played with students on Founders’ Plaza, tossing fish­ nets over students and catching them. On Wednesday, students displayed Native American arti­ facts and replicas on the Dome Plaza. Some AISA members, how­ ever, noted that few students attended the storytelling and dis­ play on Tuesday and Wednesday. “I’m sorry more people didn’t take the time to look at this, because this is local history,” said Rita Reynolds, a member of AISA. AISA members said they hope that ASI will take on the planning of next year’s celebra­ tion. “We’d like to have some­ thing on a bigger scale,” said Stacey Helton, an AISA mem­ ber. “We’re on Luiseno land, but no one does anything to acknowledge that. We need to honor them and respect them.” Even though Rodriguez, a Luiseno Indian tribal leader, did not formally speak on Thursday because of the rain, he sat in the Dome among a group of students from AISA, where he told them stories about Native American folklore. “I want to make my stories become real, so that people can touch them, hear them, and feel them,” said Rodriguez, who said he also plans to welcome student ques­ tions during his Wednesday talk, and discuss what is happening within the local Native-American community. “Not many people know that any reservations are around here, even the people that live here,” said Rodriguez. “If the locals don’t know, I thought that maybe the students wouldn’t know.” Rodriguez is closely con­ nected to Cal State San Marcos. In addition to his service as a community consultant to, the university, he also received an » A rticle cont. on page 2 The CSU ■ Board of ' Trustees voted on and approved a measure on Nov. 13 that will allow Cal State San Marcos to begin construction of its first oncampus student housing struc­ ture. The construction is sched­ uled to begin in March 2002, and should be completed by the fall of 2003, a timeline similar to that given for the completion of the new campus library and field house. The simultaneous comple­ tion of these three projects will, according to Paige Jennings, a university spokesperson, “ ... bring a sense of ownership and belonging to our campus.” The first campus housing communities will be built on a 5.5-acre plot located at East Barham Drive and Campus View Drive. The. proposed student housing project will include accommodations for 460 stu­ dents, with additional housing provided for supervising fac­ ulty and staff. The student hous­ ing structures will be divided between two different models, arranged by size and price. A four bedroom, two-bath apart­ ment with communal kitchen and living quarters will com­ prise one model, and a double occupancy per room, two bed­ room, two-bath apartment will be the other option. The projected cost for the four-bedroom model is $575 per month per apartment, and the shared two-bedroom model will cost $475 a month. All apart­ ments will range from 1,000 to 1,100 square »A rticle cont. on page 2 Community Scholarships Available for Spring ByANNBENING Pride Staff Writer This spring, the Office of Community Service Learning (CSL) will offer scholarships to 10 Cal State San Marcos students. Each of the students chosen will receive $1,000. To qualify, students must have a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled with a minimum of nine credits. If the students are incoming freshman, they must have a high school grade point average of 3.3. Cal State San Marcos encourages students to be involved in community service, said Dr. Lynda Gaynor, director of CSL. “In serving the community, students help to make this world a better place. This experience also gives exposure to the big­ ger community, and knowledge of varying lifestyles and socio-. economic groups. It helps peo­ ple with their struggles.” Once potential scholarship students meet the requirements, a non-profit community agency will interview them. If the agen­ cy accepts the student, he/she will enroll in the Service in the Community course, which is currently offered under Human Development 499. This class meets on alternating weeks dur­ ing the spring semester for read­ ing and structured reflection. Students must volunteer for 170 hours with the agency of their choice, which is linked » A rticle cont. on page 2 �M EChA Seeks to Stop Operation Gatekeeper By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer In light of the upcoming National Human Rights day on Dec. 10, Christian Ramirez, lead­ er of the San Diego division of the Raza Rights Coalition and a member of the National Chicano Moratorium Committee, spoke on campus about ending Operation Gatekeeper, a policy enforced in California to keep illegal immigrants, specifically those from Mexico, out of the U.S. “We didn’t cross the border, the border crossed us,” lie told the students who gathered for Thursday’s talk. Ramirez discussed how he believed Operation Gatekeeper caused problems and promoted Award Money for Volunteer Work »A rticle cont. from page 1 with their major or field of study. Students may select non­ profit organizations from the extensive file in the Office of CSL (located in Craven 1210). Fraternity House, North County Interfaith Community Service, Upward Bound, Palomar YMCA Encinitas Lion Club, and The Dolphin Project are organizations that have par­ ticipated in the past. The Dolphin Project cre­ ated a program designed to help at-risk kids through art, group sessions, and the use of dolphin interaction at Sea World. Various students have ben­ efited from participating in this scholarship program. Lisa Lipsey, a CSUSM student, worked with Fraternity House, a home for men and women disabled by HIV and AIDS. Lipsey redesigned the agen­ cy logo for stationery, busi­ ness cards and brochures, cre­ ated a newsletter, and planned major fundraising events for Fraternity House. As a result of her volunteer experience, she was hired as development director for the organization. After the students who par­ ticipate in the community ser­ vice learning projects com­ plete the 170 hours of com­ munity service and finished the required HD 499 coursework, they will be awarded the $1,000 scholarship. This is a wonderful oppor­ tunity for students to give to the community and to give to themselves, said Gaynor. Those who would like more information about the Office of Community Service Learning are asked to contact the office at (760) 750-4055. the inhumane treatment of immi­ grants. He said he hoped his talk would open students’ eyes, and make them question what was right and wrong not only with Operation Gatekeeper, but with other policies, the media, and government activities concern­ ing immigration. MEChA (Mexicano Estudiantil Chicano de Atzlan) sponsored his talk. While discussing the history of Operation Gatekeeper and its sibling operations, Operation Safeguard in Arizona, and Operation Rio Grande in Texas, Ramirez called the operations “inhumane policies,” and said that immigrants are in “mortal danger” when they decide to risk traveling through the hot deserts and freezing mountains to begin a life in the U.S. Thousands of people have According to Ramirez, some bor­ died trying to cross into the der agents have been accused U.S., and many are missing, of rape and murder, but because according to Ramirez. Some that border agents are a part of the could not be identified are laid Department of Defense, no one to rest in cemeteries like Mt. wants to punish one of its own. Ramirez and Hope, where Rights “The main reason that Raza 50 unidenti­ fied bodies immigrants risk their lives Coalition help are buried. to come here is because immigrants by The main they have to, not because documenting the reason that they want to. They leave to cases of abuse that involve bor­ im m igrants survive. der agents, and risk their by helping immi­ lives to come — Christian Ramirez, here is “ Raza Rights Coalition grants take their cases to court. because they In one case that have to, not because they want to. They leave Ramirez related, a man was shot by border agents and was para­ to survive,” said Ramirez. If immigrants are not con­ lyzed from the waist down. He tending with the natural ele­ won $20 million, but “money ments when crossing, then they can’t buy justice,” Ramirez said. must face the border patrol. “[The man] will not walk or have children, and money cannot replace that.” Ramirez ended his presenta­ tion by reminding the group to question everything they are told by the media, the government, and what they heard from his own presentation. “Those of us who remain silent are aiding and abet­ ting [those who are committing the inhumane treatment of ille­ gal immigrants],” said Ramirez. He added that the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and La Coalici6n Proderechos de la Raza are holding a sit-in and fast at Camino de la Plaza, the last U.S. exit, from Dec. 8-15 to protest Operation Gatekeeper and the treatment of illegal immigrants. Organizers of the protest wanted it to coin­ cide with National Human Rights Day, Dec. 10. Native American Speakers to Come to Campus Wednesday »A rticle cont. from page 1 honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree in June from the university, and is the first Native American honored with the uni­ versity’s honorary degree. He also works within the commu-v nity, having founded the San Luis Rey Water Authority, and serving on its board of directors; he works to promote environ­ mental protection, and to bring healthcare to Native-Americans living on California reservations. Rodriguez also brought the Head Start program (a child develop­ ment program for low-income families) to reservations, and has served as a board member and consultant to school districts, helping to educate students about the Native American culture. Another educator on Native American culture, Mark Mojado, will also speak Wednesday. Mojado is a Native American monitor who visits excavation sites where he works with archaeologists to preserve Native American remains and artifacts that have been found in local areas. “We make sure that we can save a part of history for our generations,” said Mojado, who is from the Luiseno tribe. “We can’t save everything, but we can save some of them.” While he was at the Dome, Rodriguez also gave advice to students nearing finals week. “Things get hectic,” he said. “I go off tb the mountains to think of all the things that happened, and I know it’s not the end of the world. I know that we’re not going to give up. We may not have the answer now, but I know we’ll get it done. God willing, I’m going to be here tomorrow.” Students may listen to Rodri­ guez and Mojado speak Wednes­ day at 1 p.m. at the Dome Plaza for the final installment of this year’s celebration of Native American heritage. Thesitefor future student housing at Cal State San Marcos. Construction will begin in March. Photo/ Claudia Ignacio) Campus Apartment Construction Beginning in March »A rticle cont. from page 1 feet, and every student renter will have individualized access to high-speed Internet connec­ tion, as well as cable and phone services. University administration is debating whether or not to schedule apartment leases to coincide with future year-round courses, or to keep the lease cen­ tered upon a more traditional, 9 to 10 month academic year. If a full-year lease is available, students can expect to have rent lowered by $25 dollars a month. Students, however, should not expect a tuition increase as a result of this new housing mea­ sure; according to CSU Board of Trustees stipulations, the oper­ ation must be self-supporting. Since the university does not have collateral equity on already existing dorm room structures, a private company, Allen & O’Hara Education Services LLC of Memphis, will secure bonds to build and manage the com­ plex. Their standing as a major financier and manager of such complexes all but guarantees the prompt and self-supporting oper­ ation to continue on as planned. Not oniy will Allen & O’Hara Services LLC fund the project, through the securing of bonds, but it will also staff the facility with managers who will work hand in hand with student affairs. �Events Theatre Students Present “Doha Criba” Bree Tinney Auction Time: 7 p.m. Take part in the Bree Tinney Location: CSUSM’s Visual and Auction. The money raised from Performing Arts Annex, 441 La the auction supports scholarships Moree Road and funds. This year, the con­ The students of Viva el Teatro, tribution will go to the Dr. Joel a Spanish theater class, are pro­ Grinolds scholarship, which pro­ ducing and performing “Dona vides support to CSUSM stu­ Criba,” a play in Spanish that represents Mexico during the dents preparing for health pro­ fessions. Those who would like early 1980s. Free admission. For more information, please call more information are asked to visit the auction website at http:// (760)750-8043. www.csusm.edu/auction/ Now until Dec. 13 Wednesday, Dec. 5 Tuesday, Dec. 11 Thursday, Dec. 6 and Friday, Dec. 7 Clubs Wednesday, Dec. 5 French Table Time: 12 to 1 p.m. Location: Dome Plaza If you want to carry on learning French, come to the French table. Bring your friends. Math Association Time: 4 to 10 p.m. Location: University, fifth floor conference room Friday, Dec. 7 In the Executive Seat Presents Dr* Gene W Ray Time: 10 a.m. and 12 p.m Location: ACD 102 Sponsored by the College of Business Administration, Dr. Gene W. Ray’s lecture will be the first for the “In the Executive Seat” Series. Ray founded The Titan Corporation, which devel­ oped the electron beam systems, which are used by the U.S. Postal Service to eliminate anthrax. This event is free and open to the public. Native American Heritage Celebration Presents Dr. Henry Rodriguez and Mark Mojado Time: 1 p.m. Location: Dome Plaza The Native American heritage celebration continues with talks by Dr. Henry Rodriguez, also known as “Uncle Henry,” and Mark Mojado, a Native American monitor. Mojado will discuss his work with archaeolo­ gists and the local community to preserve Native American arti­ facts. This event is sponsored by the American Indian Student Sunday, Dec. 9 Alliance. San Diego’s Men’s Chorus Time: 3 p.m. MEChA Presents “Bread and Location: Dome Roses” The San Diego Men’s Chorus is Time: 7 p.m. the first gay chorus to perform Location: University 443 for the White House. This is a MfeChA will present “Bread and ticketed event: $3 for seniors and Roses,” a film that tells the story students with ID, and $5 general of the Los Angeles strike. admission. Circke K International Christmas Caroling Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Brooksdale Senior Senter (across the street from San Marcos High School) CKI will sing Christmas carols at the senior center. Students interested in participating are asked to contact Anna at afleming@csusm.edu College Republicans Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location: FCB 104 Thursday, Dec. 6 Priority Christian Challenge Time: 9 to 10 a.m. Location: Founders’ Plaza Questions? Contact Kathrina at richeOOl @csusm.edu . Environmental Club Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Founders’ Plaza Progressive Activists’ Network Time: 2 p.m. Location: University 451 We will discuss next semester’s projects. All are welcome to attend PAN’s last meeting of the semester. Anime Project Alliance Time: 5 p.m. Location: University 439 Questions? Contact Penny Lanese at lanes001@csusm.edu College to Career: Putting Your Degree to Work Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: LAB (Visit the Career and Assessment Center in Craven 4116 or call (760) 750-4900 for more information). Learn what you can-do with your degree after you graduate. Wednesday, Dec. 12 Internet Job Search in the Social Sciences Time: 1 to 2 p.im Location: Craven 4116 Friday, Dec. 7 Learn how to find the best web­ Environmental Club Presents sites for job-hunting in the social “Tree Sit, the Art of Resistance” science fields. Time: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: ACD 102 Thursday, Dec. 13 Medieval Round Table Presents “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” Time: 7 p.m. Location: ACD 102 Career Skills Series Time: 2 to 5 pm. Location: Craven 4116 Learn how to create a resume, how to prepare for your job interview with effective inter­ viewing tips, and how to find the career you want. Workshops Registration Wednesday, Dec. « 5 Now until Dec. 7 Career Jump Start: Career Planningfor First-Year Stu­ dents Time: 2:30 to 3:30 p,m. Location: TBA Visit the Career and Assessment Center in Craven 4116 or call (760) 750-4900 for more info. Students may reserve their classes for spring 2002 with their assigned times. Students must clear their holds before reserving spring classes. Students, remember to submit your events and information to the-- ~ calendar. The last issue m lf be Dec. 11. Please e-mail the p ride@csusm.edu. UJHO SHOULD RTTEND - Eueryone Interested in Issues Related to Diuersity and Multiculturalism th ANNUAL NATIONAL DIVERSITY CONFERENCE ( g if e iU jJ Iiig f P r p r M f t i T i P ^ im ^ T i^ jJT T ^ jjT iT iT ra a ) EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION CONFERENCE TOPICS: /• Safe Schools ' ' V / ' Student Government & Leadership Changing Populations Teaching & Learning World Peace Health and Safety Coalition Building Student Forums Affirmative Action SM oubleTree Hotel, San Diego, lllorld Cultures Ulorld Religions H H P , ,. co-SPQNSQBS: i P S ^ ^ Mission Dailey Student Empowerment H p i i f t m t International Uniuersity • Professional Development Chula Uista Elementary School M r i c t ;# ! Campus Climate Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College Islam & Islamic Fundamentalists Cross-Cultural Communications • Point Loma Nazarene University « San Oiego Information Technology Community College District • San Diego County Conflict Mediation International Student Programs Diego State University • Cultural Differences February 20 - 23,2002 California, San Diego •University of San Diego Call or Fax (619) 661 -0499 uiujui.LeadershipRlliance.org E-mail: DiuersityConf 1@netscape.net �Fans Mourn the Loss of Georgi By JAMES NEWELL Pride Staff Writer “I look at you all, see the love there that’s sleeping, while my guitar gently weeps.” The optimistic songwriter of these beautiful and hopeful lyrics left us this past week. On Thursday afternoon after a long battle with cancer, George Harrison, the lead guitar player and songwriter for the 1960s enig­ matic pop group, The Beatles, died at age 58. Beatle fans throughout the world mourned the loss of the “quiet Beatle.” Although he never specifically wanted to be known as an icon of pop culture, Harrison quietly added his mystical influ­ ence to the Beatle’s music, help­ ing to create the sound that won the world over. “I never asked to be famous, I just wanted to be successful,” said Harrison. The extent to which the Beatle’s music touched people is emphasized by the fact that mil­ lions of Beatle fans were bom after the 1970 break-up of the group. From Liverpool, the birth­ place of the Beatles, to the Penny Lane, a British pub in San Marcos, candles burned and thoughts of peace echoed out as fans said goodbye to Harrison, showing the reach that his love spanned. After beating throat cancer in 1998, Harrison was diagnosed with various forms of cancer, including a brain tumor, and had been battling for the last two years. He died in the home of a family friend in Los Angeles with his wife, Olivia, and son, Dhani, by his side. Harrison, the youngest mem­ ber of the Beatles, is the second of the Fab Four to pass on? leav­ ing only Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to carry on the lega­ cy. John Lennon was shot and killed by a crazed fan in 1980. “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” “I Me Mine,” “Here Comes the Sun” and “Something” are some of the timeless songs Harrison wrote as a Beatle. “He is really just my baby brother,” McCartney said about Harrison in a CNN interview. Once he accepted the unwav­ ering explosion of Beatlemania, Harrison began using the medi­ um of music and song writing to express his deep spiritual and peace loving nature, eventually Give me Love Give me Love Give me Peace on Earth Give me Life Give me Life Keep me Free, from birth Give me Hope Help me Cope With this heavy load Trying to Touch me to you With both heart and soul George Harrison taking the group to India to meet the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. “Get back to where you once belonged,” are lyrics from the upbeat pop song “Get Back,” and casually portray some of Harrison’s Eastern religious beliefs. The influence of Indian mys­ ticism flowed from Harrison and can be heard on a number of Beatle albums, most notably on “The White Album.” “I wasn’t smiling ... by pigeonholing me, they (fans and the media) missed out on some of the little jokes in my songs,” said Harrison, commenting on his label as the quiet and spiritual Beatle. Regularly known as the over­ shadowed one in the Beatles, Harrison was known more for his virtuosity in music, com­ pared to the extroverted person­ alities of his former band mates were known for. Although he was known to stay more aloof and behind the scenes, he was never underestimated by musicians and was known by close friends as witty, cracking jokes up until the day he passed on. After the breakup of the Beatles, Harrison embarked on a successful solo career. The same year The Beatles disbanded Harrison released “All Things Must Pass” his first solo album. The single “My Sweet Lord” marked the first top hit by a for­ mer Beatle. Harrison went on to record “Somewhere in England” in 1981 and “Cloud Nine” in 1987. In 1971, after being inspired by Ravi Shankar, a famous Indian sitar player, Harrison organized The Concert for Bangladesh, which became rock’s first major charity event. After years of legal problems linked to a Beatle tax investigation, the benefit eventu­ ally raised $10 million, and the recording of the last day of the concert won Harrison his first Grammy. Shankar, who played at Woodstock, is credited with bringing the sitar to rock music, playing with rock legends like. Punk Rock Hits Cox Arena By KEVIN HAWK Pride Staff Writer What do you get when you throw a couple thousand yelling, screaming, and sweaty young adults in an arena with the bands No Use For A Name, Face to Face, and Pennywise? A solid punk rock show with just a little bit of anarchy. The Line and Guttermouth opened last Saturday night, but the show really began when No Use for a Name sparked the crowd with “Justified Black Eye,” then moved to a sing-along favorite, “Soulmate.” With clean transitions and crisp sounds, No Use for a Name played one of the best sets of the night. Yet, the real excitement began with the fourth band of the night. Despite their so-so performance at the Cox Arena, an eager crowd began rushing the floor level once Face to Face appeared on stage. The audience cheered as anarchy broke loose. Security tried to contain the audience by quickly turning on the arena lights and cutting lead singer Trever Keith’s vocals. Cheers quickly turned to deep boos. After arena officials ignored pleas from Keith, they forced Face to Face to finish out their set in the fully lit arena. Many were disappointed by securi­ ty’s attempts to contain the show. When Face to Face appeared on stage, I heard a voice behind me say, “This is who I came to see.” I had to agree. Every time I see Face to Face, they put on a highenergy show. Despite intentional techni­ cal problems caused by arena officials, Face' to Face played a solid set. However, there were more than tech­ nical problems for Face to Face. For the first time since early 1991, Face to Face played as a three-man band. Hindered by the recent departure of lead guitarist Chad Yaro, Scott Shiflet of Face to Face had to unstrap his bass and play guitar. The rest of the night was a bit more tame, but still a great show. As headlin­ ing band Pennywise appeared on stage with dozens of family and friends, the entire arena jumped to their feet. Lead singer Jim Lindberg, interacted with the crowd all night, continually dousing the front rows with water during the entire set. Rather than playing a set list, Pennywise turned to the audience for requests. In between songs “Fun and Games” and “Pennywise,” guitarist Fletcher Dragge ignited the crowd with obscene statements aimed at Osama bin Laden. Before closing with the signature “Bro Hymn” anthem, Pennywise invited those who’d permanently declared their devotion in the form of tatoos onstage. With lighters raised and arms around each other, the bro hymn choir sang their last respects. The Beatles, clockwisefrom bottom left: George, Paul, Ringo and John. Student photo o f a Rolling Stone cover. (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) Harrison, The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. Shankar had told Harrison of the people’s suffering in Bangladesh, which sparked the creation of the benefit concerts and accentuates the giving nature of Harrison. After a number of years out of the spotlight, Harrison record­ ed an album with Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison under the name The Traveling Wilburys, which won Harrison his second Grammy. “He was like the sun, the flowers and the moon, and we will miss him enormously,” said Bob Dylan in a CNN web arti­ cle. Although it is sad to see his untimely departure from our cor­ poreal world, family, friends and fans may find comfort by remem­ bering his strength in spiritual mysticism, exemplified in songs like, “The Art of Dying” and his belief that everyone may one day meet again. “I don’t know what as. You go on being reincarnated until you reach the actual Truth. Heaven and Hell are just a state of mind,” said Harrison. * Cal State San Marcos stu­ dent Tom Mendenhall contrib­ uted the poem to this article. Classifieds HELP WANTED Real Estate firm in Carlsbad is seek­ ing a part-time PR Assistant. $10 an hr. PR experience is a plus. Excellent writing and communication skills Send resume to cgallagher@allengroup.com Federal Work Study Students Only! ThePride Student Newspaper is cur­ rently seeking help with office duties. Contact The Pride office at 750-6099. Powersurge Cafe Needs Help! Experience helpful but not necessary. Contact Mark Dubois at 752-8669. BARTON PROTECTIVE SERVICES Accepting Applications For: Gate Access Officers / Full & P.T. 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I KNOW what employers look for when hiring. I will provide the following services. » > Design & write your resume, Create a generic cover letter, Reference sheet. Resume, cover letter and reference sheet will be provided on disc. Cost is only $40.00! CONTACT ... DEBLEE TRAN @760.729.1142 �H ot Chowder at the Beach By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer What sounds better than a salty sea breeze on your face while you sip a hot cup o f clam chowder during sunset? Not much, if you enjoy fresh sea­ food and the cliff top view from the Harbor Fish Cafe on Coast Highway in Carlsbad. You can sit outside, facing the ocean, or under an awning. Either way, you will enjoy what this casual restaurant has to offer. A perfect meal at the Harbor Fish Cafe begins with a cup or bowl of New England Clam Chowder. I consider myself to be a qualified critic in the chowder department, considering I order it at every seafood restaurant I frequent, in search of the best. This chowder is creamy and rich, with big chunks of potatoes and fresh clams harvested from local waters. The flavor is unlike any other clam chowder I have had, and it is always blisteringly hot, which makes it taste even better. The chowder is $2 per cup, which makes it even more enjoyable. To top it off, order a side of grilled sourdough bread for only 50 cents, which is great for dip­ ping. Next, I suggest the fish tacos the traditional taco and is more offers various daily specials — as a main course. These tacos Americanized, but it is prepared and that is special in content, are very large compared to other in a way that will leave you not in price. One featured dish is an open face, grilled calamari fish tacos I have had, and half craving this unique style. Another popular dish is the sandwich. The daily specials run an order (one fish taco) can fill you up after the cup of chowder. Fish ’n’ Chips platter. You can about $10 a plate. Other popular The golden fish is rim * * , •. order a small (one appetizers to try at the Harbor cooked to perfec- “This chowder is creamy piece of fish) a Fish Cafe include the fries, clams, tion —crispy on the a n^ rich,with big chunks shrimp cocktail. and medium(two outside, and tender ° f potatoes and fresh pieces), and large For the perfect, affordable and juicy on the clams harvested from (three pieces), date, or solo outing, The Harbor inside. It is placed local waters." The fish is Fish Cafe is a destination for in a whole-wheat Icelandic Cod, those who enjoy a scenic sunset, tortilla and dressed with cab- and once again it has a golden- fresh fish, and other seafood. bage, onions, cheddar cheese, fried outer texture with succu- The chowder beats all competi­ cilantro, and a delicious white lent, flaky, white meat on the tion in the area in price and qual­ sauce that tops off the taco’ inside. Served with fries, the ity. The friendly waiters always s perfection. This dish comes with dish is completed with a dash of serve the food hot and fast. An average meal for two people runs a side of seasoned fries. The salt and vinegar to taste. Cafe’s fish taco is different from The Harbor Fish Cafe also about $25. Tis the Season to Make Bon Bons By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer The holidays are a time when foods and desserts bring about family closeness and create traditions that can be passed down from generation to generation. One such recipe that my family has enjoyed year after year during the holiday season is the desert dish, Bon Bons. Not only are Bon Bons rich and deli­ cious, but the preparation of the candy is artistic, fun, and everyone in the family can help while listening to holiday music and enjoying each other’s company. To make Bon Bons, you will need the following ingredients: 1 bag o f shredded coconut 1 stick o f margarine 2 boxes o f powdered sugar 2 small cans o f Eagle Brand sweetenedcondensed milk 1 bag o f Ghiradelli semi-sweet chocolate chips (if you prefer milk chocolate use that) 1 stick o f cooking wax (can be purchased at any grocery store in the “ Baking Needs” section) White chocolate chips or cubes lbag o f walnuts (optional) ljar o f Marchino cherries (optional) The materials you will need include: A large bowl One medium size stove pot One small pot Toothpicks Waxpaper The first step in Bon Bon prepara­ tion will be to combine the condensed milk, margarine, and powdered sugar. The easiest way to mix these ingredients is to use a cake mixer; if you do not have one, stir until the mixture is fluid. After this is mixed, add coconut, chopped walnuts, chopped cherries and vanilla for flavor. At this point, you can continue to use the cake mixer, but I have overheated one this way because the mixture is so thick. Don’t be afraid to mix with your hands! It is the best way to get an even consistency and you get to lick your fingers. After the filling is done, put it in the refrigerator or freezer to chill so the mix can harden. Having firm Bon Bon filling will be essential for the next step of preparation, dipping the candies. While your Bon Bon filling is chill­ ing in the icebox, you have plenty of time to prepare the dipping chocolate. The first step is to bring half of the medium pot of water to a full boil. Next, take the smaller pot and place it in the medium sized one so that the bottom Educational Achievement and Retention Services (EARS) Presents r A Job Opportunity ~ of the pot is partially submerged in the boiling water. Add chocolate chips. By Can you work between 10 and 20 hours per week? using this method to melt the chocolate, Do you need experience working with students / you can be sure that it will not burn Can you provide 2 letters of recommendation? as it would have if you took a pot and Do you have a 3.0 GPA in the courses you wish to tutor? melted the chocolate directly on an open flame. EARS Academic Assistance needs tutors for the Spring 2002 semester and beyond! Once the chocolate is almost com­ Do you think you might make a good tutor? pletely melted, add a small cube of the Then come by and see us in Commons 207B or call us at (760) 750-4958. baking wax and wait until the mix is thin and melted. At this point, the Bon We need tutors in the following courses: Liberal Studies Core Courses, Bon filling should be completely chilled, Business Core Courses, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Math, Science hardened, and ready to roll. and More Now you want to grab small chunks of the filling and hand roll them into bite-sized balls. Make sure that the balls We offer College Reading and Learning Association Certification, Monthly In-Service Trainings, Professional Development and much more. include a bit of the nuts and cherries from the mix so that the person who consumes the finished product gets the Please visit our website at www.csusm.edu/si for more information about the program and check the Employment link for a printable application full effect of the candy; Now you’re ready to dip! Just a small warning: the first time we dipped, it was disastrous. There are a few tips that can prevent similar disaster from striking your Bon Bon project.. Drop one ball at a time info the chocolate wax mix. Remove it as soon as it is coated! Otherwise your Bon Bon will not remain hard. The best way to remove the candy is to scoop it out with a spoon. Then you want to gently roll the Bon Bon from a THE spoon to wax paper, without damaging CAPITAL FELLOWS its coating. It might take a couple tries, PROGRAMS but by your fifth or so dip you should be an expert. CALIFORNIA - Dip until no mixture is left, then STATE UNIVERSITY, you will have a full tray-of delicious SACRAMENTO. homemade candies. These treats are best served chilled. There is a variation to this desert that we do in my family. Since some people do not care for the cherries, we do one filling with and one without. To mark which ones are which, melt some white A A * "”* « ' .. chocolate in the microwave. fellows work director After about three minutes on high with state tegfejorsk it should be melted. Take a toothpick to user* ■ s> scoop up a small amount of the white •Hit Governor's office chocolate and drizzle it over the tops and other constitutional of the Bon Bons in the design of your ■H officers, and the Supreme o r r r choice. -w * W;* |f If you want to have the same filling f and Superior Courts, to in all your candies, and you enjoy white I I i m i ip i ■ develop public policies for IS chocolate and* creativity, add designs on H P f |4 r l 3 ■ III 1 J j||| ' Ms g all the chocolates. It adds a decorative /tie most chaltengifig and finishing touch. Application OawHnos divers© state in the nation, Year after year, my family congre­ M ntHif 21, 2002 The programs olfer a gates in the kitchen to roll out and dip - fa* mam eawaet these festive candies. Not only have we unique experience In found Bon Bons to be a favorite finale to th» Gtntmr ftp QW M ilfM itt potfc^maMng and exciting a holiday dinner, but also the memories MOO) Sown in making these candies are as sweet opportunities to lim p 3acr*MMa.CA fSHMCtf and simple as the ingredients they are start careers in made from. For an aesthetically pleasing WMmmmAmuMe*hit public service. presentation, a holiday candy dish or plate with lace doily works well. �Corporate Carpet Bombing The city of San Marcos has remained a relatively small com­ munity, despite the addition of a university, and the town’s prime location between coastal and inland communities. Most everyone would agree that posi­ tive and planned growth of the city is something.that would ben­ efit both the university and small businesses alike. However, this is not the type of growth^ that San Marcos is currently engag­ ing in, and such uncontrolled expansion will not only forever ruin the natural beauty of areas like Box canyon, Elfin Forrest, and Discovery Hills, but also create a corporate climate in the city that eliminates small busi­ ness ownership and individual­ ity among townships. At the current pace of development, North County res­ idents may soon be able to drive from Escondido to Oceanside serves up the type of individu­ ality and differentiates the small community of San Marcos. These two businesses, like others in our community, are on the verge of becoming the next corporate takeover success story. In the instance of The Mocha Marketplace and the Power Surge Cafe, the intrusive Starbucks Coffee Corporation is the mastermind behind their imminent demise. Three years ago, Starbucks Coffee Co. saw an opportunity in the develop­ ing, young San Marcos, and built their first store in our city. Since that time, they have expanded to four stores, two of which opened at the end of November. These new stores will be less than one mile apart, capturing the Power Surge Cafe between them. Starbuck’s intent is to not only strangle the small busi­ ness and individuality within A Power Surge Cafe cup (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) H -M f • ' -/m ' C* *v . -\ ' -A ■ - Am m *H £ W LETTER on Highway 78, passing through the com- ^ munity, but to town after town, without ever create an illusion of diversity knowing where one city ends and choice. By inundating a city and another begins. Gone will be with stores, all within close prox­ the small businesses that provide imity to one another, the Star­ a sense of communal belonging bucks Corporation accomplishes two goals with one expansion. and uniqueness. One type of small business The first goal is to dominate that will suffer negative conse­ the local and international coffee quences from unchecked corpo­ market and become the world’s rate expansion is the coffee shop, only choice to get coffee drinks; a business which college stu­ the second goal is to deliberately dents are well acquainted with. deceive people with an illusion There are several distinguish­ of diversity by forcing customers able, independent coffee houses into favoring a particular Star­ in San Marcos that offer unique bucks location rather than favor­ menus and atmospheres. One ing a different establishment. And Starbucks is not alone such shop, The Mocha Market­ place, provides its guests out­ in its attempt to monopolize its door seating, complete with gas­ own corner of the market. Stores lit fireplaces to keep its patrons like Home Depot, Albertsons, warm at night. This shop also Vons, Ralphs and Denny’s are has a beautiful interior decor that * just a few more examples of creates the illusion of an open-air giant corporate expansion aimed bazaar, a place that encourages only at making a large profit, and the free exchange of thoughts in the process, molding every city within the United States to and ideas. Or there is the Power Surge look the same. The outcome of Cafe, located less than a block such expansion will be the loss away from campus that also pro­ of individuality and choice for vides a unique and satisfying customers and the community, experience to customers. Here, as well as putting out of busi­ patrons cannot only have a great ness the small structures that cup of coffee and ample room are at the heart of our small for studying, but also a filling city and cities across the nation. and delicious meal. From sand­ Kevin Frisk wiches to salads and ice-cream Student treats, the Power Surge Cafe The Pride Co-Editor Melanie Addington Co-Editor Victoria fi,SegaU Opinion Editor Lisa Lipsey Feature Editor Claudia Ignacio Graduate Intern Axny Bolaski electronic mail to ThePride electronic mail account, rather than the iralivkhial editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymops letters; Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. 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Letters should be submitted via Hi Time Is Now By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer In the wake of Sept. 11 we, as a nation and as individuals, are left with more questions than answers. “How could this happen to us, here?,” “Why would some­ one want to do this?” Beneath all the conjecture and socio-political-economic banter, we still don’t have firm answers. Maybe the politicians and scholars can momentarily placate us with answers more complex than the questions, but try giving a mean­ ingful answer to a five-year-old (often the most insightful judge), and my bet is you come up short. Clearly, this tragedy ^ bears great significance. Even the most faithless person would be hardpressed not to see these events as a call to examine our lives and our place in the world. Recent media reports tell of students who have suddenly changed academic paths, people in the workforce who now eschew the corporate world to pursue the pipe dream they never thought possible. The events on 9-11 represent a tremendously precious oppor­ tunity to set our sights inward - collectively and individually - and consider where we place meaning, what we hold sacred, why we often clutter our lives with the inessential and the tedious. The choices we make in life reflect who we are. They are filled with power and portent. We do ourselves, and our world, a disservice by denying our own voices or devaluing our con­ tributions, however seemingly small. Certainly, action must be taken against those who helped to orchestrate and execute the attack. I doubt many people dis­ agree on this point. And I have no answers about what is right or wrong in this case. But I think we could be more careful and imaginative in our proposed solutions to these issues. Our country is founded on creativity and imagination - why not cre­ ate responses that reflect these attributes. They bomb us, we bomb them. Even those of us slumbering through our classes know how this scene ends. Let’s strive for better. The lives lost in the attacks are irreplaceable; surely we aren’t so callous and shortsight­ ed to imagine that bringing the terrorists to justice will some­ how make us feel better. Such a scenario may temporarily relieve us, but it will never compensate for the pain, suffering and loss we have endured. So what is it that we want? The same things our country was founded on: We’ve had the imagination to put people on the moon and cam­ eras on Mars; are we really so gullible to believe that we can’t produce a more viably efficient engine than the same internal combustion model that Henry Ford tinkered with? Without a need for oil, there is no need to be involved in a conflict that has been raging long before we are dirtied our hands in it, and will no doubt continue long after we leave. And while we are pulling out of the Middle East, let’s pull our military out of other foreign countries as well - ski­ ers in Italy will certainly feel safer. Why do we have a military installation in Italy anyway? Ever wondered? Imagine America’s response to France having a base at Miramar? Sound absurd? - Absolutely. With more time and resources saved we could consider our own problems rather than turning a blind eye to them under the guise of national security. Has racism vanished here in the U.S. since Sept. 11? How about sexism? Classism? Homophobia? Poverty? Depression? Addiction? These last two would be considered luxuries in most countries. The list of our own maladies is as long and as urgent as those of any other nation. Why aren’t we brave enough, creative enough, and strong enough to find solutions for ourselves? We don’t need conflicts from other nations; we have a plethora of our own. So when you are out in the world, consider your actions. Take the time to be a friend, to be a lover, or to listen to someone who only wants to be heard. We all want to be need­ ed. We all want to know we are important and we matter. Better your world by knowing what is important and discard­ ing the rest. The time for change is now. ‘Why aren’t we brave enough,creative enough, and strong enough to fin d solu­ tions fo r ourselves?” life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We don’t want to be worried about terrorist attacks or biochemical warfare - these are the things of nightmares. Yet it is these very things we cling to in hopes of a solution. A functional definition of insanity is a person who does the same thing over and over again, hop­ ing for a different result. War creates war. It’s a simple equa­ tion. Certainly, we’ve learned this. So, what can we do? We can start by reducing our need for oil. By anyone’s reckon­ ing, oil is the prime reason we became involved in this conflict in the first place. Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia - there is only one reason to cultivate diplomatic relations With these countries. I don’t suggest we look for alter­ nate sources of oil here stateside, either. I push for alternative fuel engines. There are hybrid cars on the roads today that already employ such technology. Detroit is waiting in the wings. �Letters CSUSM Claims Diversity but Lacks It We are writing in response to the lack of language pro­ grams offered in this university. As you may well know, Spanish is the only foreign language in which there is a major and minor offered. The only other lan­ guage program CSUSM offers is a minor in French. Programs such as Germaiv with 60 to 70 students, have been working to establish a minor; however, as the World Languages Department refuses to support these languages with as much passion as they do Spanish, they are struggling to build their pro­ grams. Other universities in San Diego recognize the importance of supporting a variety of lan­ guage programs. CSUSM seems to be lacking in this area. As students of the univer­ sity, we are frustrated that our study of language is limited. It seems that we are not given many choices. There is no incen­ tive for many students to begin studying a language other than Spanish because we cannot hope to achieve some recognition for our work (like a minor or major). Even in instances where a minor may be in place, the classes needed to fulfill it are constant­ ly cancelled or cut out of the budget. How can you learn a language when you are not per­ mitted further study of it? It is frustrating to have to take the same class over and over again in order to keep up with a language other than Spanish. We need to progress. In light of the recent events of Sept. 11, we, as Americans, have learned that we don’t know as much about other countries, their cultures, their religions, and their languages as they do about us. To become better citi­ zens of the world we must study and strive to learn about them in the same capacity that we expect others to know about Americans. The university has an obligation to recognize this importance. As an institution of higher learning CSUSM must at least offer students the opportunity to learn about languages and cul­ tures of the world. In CSUSM’s mission statement it outlines a vision to give students the knowledge and skills to succeed in a global society. How can, it hope to achieve this goal? By not offering a variety of lan­ guage programs and classes, the World Languages Department is limiting the study of lan­ guage and culture past the inter­ mediary level to one language: Spanish. Although Spanish is a very important language and culture to study (especially in San Diego,) alone it will not help in creating a global society. As students we ask that the uni­ versity work to offer and sup­ port a wider range of language programs. We ask that we be given a choice of languages to study and excel in. We ask that this university help prepare us to become a part of a global society that has a variety of people, languages, cultures, and religions. CSUSM claims that it has diversity, but in truth we are lacking it. Concerned German Students at CSUSM (This letter was signed by students in all sections of German classes and con­ tained about 40 signatures at this time) Collaborated by Emily Commer, Vice-President German Club . More Students Respond to “Humanitarian Aid Kills People” I am writing in response to “Humanitarian Aid Kills People,” by David J. Ludwig. In brief summary of the article, the author is expressing that the aid given to starving people, human­ itarian aid, will, in the end, caused harm. The harm being cause would arise when eco­ nomic or food supply of the coun­ try will become dependent on it; therefore people will die. This information supplied contradicts the information given by the Institute for Food and Development Policy, They indi­ cate that the idea of scarcity of food is a myth. There is enough food. The article explains that developing countries have food in abundance. The world today produces enough food for 4.3 pounds per person, 2.5 pounds of grain, beans and nuts,‘a pound of fruits and vegetables, and a pound of meant, milk, and eggs. The problem of starving people is not us giving handouts of food, but the costs large food corporations are placing on the farmers. The countries have the food, but they cannot afford it. Corporations are putting money into the country’s land where export crops are being grown; thus, leaving little aid to land that grows food for the owners of the land. In place of assisting the countries with handouts of food, the humanitarian need is to assist the countries and starving peo­ ple with the production of crops on their land. They need eco­ nomic assistance in order to pur­ chase their crops. The article, “The Myth? Scarcity the Reality — There is Enough Food,” can be found in the Food First spring edition of 1998, Vol. 5, No. 1. Jessica Kolski Student Sending Aid Shows Support, Not Murder This is in response to the article, “Humanitarian Aid Kills People.” I believe that we know that by sending food we will not save all the starving people; but by sending “humani­ tarian aid” we are showing our support, and that we also care about what happens to these people. I also believe that it would be quite difficult for a country as wealthy and power­ ful as ours to just stand back and know that these people are dying of starvation, when we can obvi­ ously send what we can. I do not think this is a matter of saving each and everyone of the starv­ ing humans in the world, but it is about common courtesy. Robin Shaft Student Humanitarianism Is Political To the Author of “Humanitarian more have failed to root out the Aid Kills People” violence and corruption that gave rise to famine and anarchy in The dividing factor between the first place. It is important to man and beast happens to be remember that we are not talk­ not only our survival instincts, ing about a herd of people that but also our moral principles. are grazing in a field; these are Humanitarianism is not only people under the oppression of political, but also moral, and it dictatorships. Many would move comes with some risks. on to more lush meadows if they It is unreasonable to believe were not trapped within a coun­ that a corrupt government will try’s borders. always allow the use pf monies Your comparison suggests or food sources to be appropri­ that the caged bird should starve ately distributed among the poor­ because it runs out of seed. Per­ est of the factions. Warlords fed haps financial assistance to the their soldiers first, while the chil­ developing world should be based dren and weak starve. This is not not only on economic reform in a sign of our kin to animals, but recipient countries, but on politi­ rather the evil of a corrupt politi­ cal freedom as well. When mili­ cal machine. tary intervention is unavoidable, While a few of the west’s we should be less concerned with larger relief operations have national sovereignty, and all the ended short-term suffering, many more determined to set right the underlying political conditions that led to disaster. Politics can be a vehicle with which to provide relief, but should not limit its effec­ tiveness. If American troops, on their arrival in Somalia, had arrested warlords and destroyed their weapons, the United States might not haverLjeen drawn into bigger problems later on. Pre­ vention of even greater suffer­ ing in the long term may be the result of a few casualties now. It is a shame that someone living with all the luxuries that you are blessed with would be so warped as to believe that those with food somehow deserve it, and that those without, don’t. God have mercy on you. Brian Ross Student Writing to the Marines HAVE A N OPINION? ents. It’s funny how much Value they placed on those short thank-you letters writ­ ten by no one in particular. I found it amazing that a message written by nobody, sent to anybody, had a good chance of making both par­ ties feel like somebody. I know that people are busy Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride by e-mail at pride@csusm.edu i f you are interested in writing news articles. One of my fondest mem­ ories as a retired United States Marine occurred dur­ ing the Gulf War, when my guys opened a bag full of mail addressed to “Any Marine” or “Any Service Member.” From the smileS on their faces, you would have thought that they were opening Christmas pres­ studying for finals, caring for their families, and shop­ ping for Christmas, but if you have any time left, how about writing those military men and women a letter? You have a good chance of making “somebody” happy. Steve Compian Student �MEChA High School Conference and Breakdancing More than 135 students from local high schools, including Ramona, San Marcos, San Pasqual, and Valley Center, attended the MEChA high school conference organized by MEChA and the College o f Education on Friday. This is thefourth year that MEChA has hosted the event at Cal State San Marcos, and the number o f high school attendees has doubled since last year. (Left Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) sex.” -Shirley Maclaine Thoughts on... Sage Advice Compiled by M. ADDINGTON “Politics have no relation to morals ” -Niccolo Machiavelli “The nice thing about egotists is that they don’t talk about other % people” “Be wary of strong drink. It can -Lucille S. Harper make you shoot at tax collectors and miss ” “I’m not into working out My -Lazarus Long philosophy: No pain, no pain.” -Carol Leifer “The ability to quote is a serviceable substitute for wit.” “Sex is hardly ever just about -W. Somerset Maugham fym n B I m get m M mnlIm ^ mg »t , me can London Paris Sydney Cabo New York Tokyo Toronto $360 $359 $1001 $150 $242 $398 & W HUDT;? M ON K(Above and Right Pride Photos/Melanie Addington) www.cx>uncftravef.t»m * 1-80O-2CGUNCIL Cal State San Marcos now offers evening classes in Southwest Riverside County. 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We need more of that stuff.” create the Environmental Fair. (Pride Photo/Claudia Ignacio) By ERIK ROPER For The Pride mental Club held an Environ­ mental Fair to educate students about the environment and fea­ Amidst a swarm of students tured national and local organi­ going to and from classes the zations dedicated to conserva­ week before finals, the Environ­ tion. Local Environmental Groups Melissa Harrington repre­ sented the Environmental Trust, a non-profit organization that works with the Nature »A rticle cont. oh pg. 2 Survey Shows Cal State San Marcos Ranks High with Students CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer Students here at Cal State San Marcos report being more chal­ lenged academically than stu­ dents at comparable universities, a recent national study showed. Students also gave the campus high marks for both collabora­ tive learning and felt that their time at CSUSM was an enrich­ ing educational experience. Results showed that in rating the level of academic challenge at CSUSM, seniors scored in the 90th percentile, while fresh­ men answering the same ques­ tion scored in the 80thpercentile. Translating these scores means that seniors feel more challenged than at least 9 out of 10 seniors nationwide and freshmen feel more challenged than at least 8 out of 10 freshmen nationwide. Almost 90 percent of CSUSM students rated their col­ lege education as “good” or “excellent” - a number above the national average of 87 per­ cent. Conversely, both CSUSM freshmen and seniors gave the campus low marks for its campus environment and student interac­ tion with faculty members, with freshmen ranking in the 45thper­ centile and seniors in the 10th percentile on the question of student-faculty interaction. Less than 30 percent of seniors report­ ed having ever discussed career that students who graduate here plans with a faculty member. “have the chance to succeed not Some 350 CSUSM student only at their first jobs, but at evaluations were gathered in their second jobs.” the National Survey of Student CSUSM students also report­ Engagement (NSSE), which ed an atypically high level of questioned more than 177,000 interaction K veen diverse freshmen and senior students racial and ethnic groups. at 321 four-year colleges and Freshmen and seniors are more universities across the country. likely to have had serious con­ The survey is part of an effort to versations with students of base assessdiffering race or “Changing from a ethnicity and are ments of col­ lege and uni­ totally commuter also more likely to versity qual­ campus to a partly have had serious ity on student residential campus conversations with experiences students whose w ill make a world o f opinions or values rather than resources and difference in the sense differed. admission Perhaps owing o f community policies. to its character as a “ The — CSUSM President Gonzalez commuter campus, NSSE results 'V . Cal State San tell us that we are doing an excel­ Marcos students are less likely lent job of educating our stu­ than those on other campuses to dents,” said CSUSM President report course-related job expe­ Gonzalez. “But they also remind rience such as an internship or us that we have more work to do who practicum. on a couple of areas. Changing Schools compared with from a totally commuter cam­ CSUSM in the survey included pus to a partly residential cam­ Butler University in Indiana, Cal pus will make a world of differ­ Poly San Luis Obispo, Cal State ence in the sense of community Fullerton, Central Connecticut here.” State University, Norwish Bettina Huber, Director of University in Vermont, and the Analytic Studies, echoed those University of Texas campuses thoughts, saying that at CSUSM at Tyler and San Antonio. Like we have “issues of a commuter Cal State San Marcos, they offer campus that discourage engage­ degrees up to the level of the ment and we have to work on master’s. improving that” But she felt e c b iv ed --------------------------- S ! :::z z roim m £ & ry& Ices 2 -3 4 -5 Opinion................... 6 Sports...... ...... 7 Vol. IX No. 15/Tuesday, December 11,2001 CEO Titan Discusses Job Hunting with Students College o f Business Begins New Speaker Series Dr. Gene W Ray, CEO of the Titan . Company, spoke with students during the “ the Executive Seat series. ” In (Pride Photo/Melanie Addington) By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Editor Dr. Gene W. Ray, CEO of the Titan Company, whose laser is nuking anthrax in post offic­ es, gave Cal State San Marcos students advice on job hunting Friday. * Ray told students that when he hires new employees, he looks for those with “the right motivation, attitude, education, and smarts, but first of all, they must have a philosophy of work­ ing as a team.” Ray was the guest speaker at the inaugural event of the series “In the Executive Seat,” created by the College of Business and Arts Administration. The host, Ted Owen, publisher of the San Diego Business Journal, dis­ cussed a range of topics with the guest. The talk wa$ patterned after the “In the Actors Studio” show. The crowd of about 40 stu­ dents,staff and faculty listened as Ray and Owen discussed Ray’s educational beginnings and his first jobs. Ray said that the key to finding .a job after graduation is to learn as much as possible. “Get a good gener­ al education because the world changes and what is hot now, will not be in five years,” he said. Ray established the Titan Company in 1981, but before that he worked several jobs across the country. After graduation, he worked for Aerospace in San Bernardino. The company advises the air force on how to build satellites andmissiles. Later, he worked for the Pentagon in Washington D.C. where he worked with “things like B-52’s. I did a study on the possibility of using them in Vietnam,” said Ray. The B-52 was used in Vietnam and is used today in Afghanistan. »A rticle cont. on pg. 3 Foundation Building Update By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer Students attending class, in the temporary trailers said they expected their stay to be a short one, but repairs from the July blasting accident that struck the Foundation building (FCB) are still incomplete as the semester comes to an end. “The classrooms are actu­ ally ready to be occupied, but outside damages that are in the process of being repaired would be too disruptive to students and professors during finals week,” said Chuck Walden, director of the facilities. According to Walden, dam­ ages would have been repaired on time, but there were delays on quotes from the steel contractors were supposed to complete the building repairs. These delayed quotes pushed back repairs that were supposed to take place on the building’s canopies and roofs. Walden assured that the buildings would be reopened for spring semester classes. Some students and professors said they were disappointed that their intended short stay in temporary buildings has lasted the entire semester. “We adjusted and made due with what happened, but it would have been nice to move into a real classroom,” said Maureen DuPont, a math professor. “Our only salvation was that our classes kept getting smaller and smaller so the temporary class became more spacious as time passed. There was a point though, during exam time, where if one more person would have showed up, they wouldn’t have had a seat.” Temporary trailers have remained all semester behind FCB. (Pride Photo/) �AIDS Memorial Quilt Brings Awareness to Campus By MARTHA SARABIA Pride Staff Writer Student Health Services pro­ moted AIDS awareness on cam­ pus by providing free HIV test­ ing, giving out free condoms and showing the AIDS Memorial Quilt on Monday Dec. 3rd, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. “I think it’s very important for people to know that HIV is out there, but people are some­ times not conscious about that. It’s a deadly disease,” said Cathy Nguyen, a*health educator from Student Health Services. Although World AIDS Day is on Dec. 1st, which was on a Saturday, it was not promoted on campus until Monday in order to reach more students, according to Nguyen. “When AIDS first started, I never thought it would get this bad, never. It’s so very sad. There is no excuse for people to be dying for this now, we know. Maybe when they see this, they’ll use protection,” said Judie Hathaway, a senior majoring in Literature and Writing Studies. Friends and family of people who lost their battle against the autoimmune disease make per­ sonalized quilt squares and send their sections to the NAMES Project Foundation, an organiza­ tion which creates quilts made from each section received. “Through these type of memorials, they (the victims) live on forever. They are not forgotten,” Nguyen added. “I think the quilt is pretty awesome. It’s amazing because your see iso many different lives and this shows that anybody can get affected and not only people that are stereotyped, such as drug users and homosexuals,” said Jason Gwazdacz, senior and Human Development major. “I think the quilt is really meaningful because students don’t remember or think about it [HIV/AIDS] until they see it although some people remember it now, then they forget it again. I think it’s good to havethe quilt here because it makes people more aware and just to think about it and take more precau­ tions to prevent it,” said Kiefa Class Holds Mock Science Exposition to Encourage Scientific Exploration * an elementary-school level. This semester’s group provided dozens of hands-on learning This fall semester, a part- activities for children. Bubbles, time cohort of working pro­ biomes and bugs dominated the fessionals demonstrated science buzz in the room. Science cen­ concepts and exploration, inte­ ters covered topics as diverse as gral components of the graduate digestion, lunar phases and elec­ teaching credential program at tricity. The fair focused on the need Cal State San Marcos, with a mock elementary school science to share teaching ideas among exposition. the cohort members. In the “This exercise is one of graduate education department the most dreaded and the most at Cal State San Marcos, stu­ appreciated,” said Dave Reyn­ dents study theory in addition olds, an instructor at CSUSM and to practical application methods a middle school science teacher courses. In accordance with in Ramona. “The exchange of California state standards, a ideas and the hands-on nature comprehensive student teaching of the activity make it valuable, segment that emphasizes ,the and these adult students actively increasing attention on participate while learning meth­ California’s diverse language ods for their own future class­ needs is required. rooms.” For more information about The demonstration was a the university’s teacher creden­ part of the program’s Science tial programs contact the College Education methods course, and of Education at (760) 750-4300. was designed to demonstrate various scientific concepts at By ANNE R. DANIELLS For The Pride Senior Jason Harvey, with a little help from Discovery Elementary School students. (Contribution Photo/Teresa Swift). Science Expo Helps CSUSM Cohort Get Jump on Teaching By TERESA SWIFT •Vox The Pride Students at nearby Discov­ ery Elementary SchooLin San Marcos didn’t need to read about the vExxon Valdez or slosh through Prince William Sound off the Alaskan coast to learn about oil pollution. Instead, prin­ cipal Jerry Vlasie relied on a cohort of liberal studies and arts seniors from Cal State San Marcos to teach his school’s firstarid second-grade students about oil pollution, magnetic fields and other fundamental science con­ cepts. During a Nov. 5 field trip to Discovery Elementary School, 13 students from Associate Professor Kathy Norman’s EDMS 545B (Science Education in Elementary Schools) class presented various hands-on » A rticle cont. on pg 8 Schminke, a junior majoring in Social Sciences. Free HIV testing was offered to encourage students to take responsibility for their sexual health. Student .Health Services throughout the county, includ­ ing Cal State’s division, will offer free HIV testing, until win­ ter break begins, on Wednesday mornings from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The procedure is anony­ mous and uses needle-free tech­ nology. In T h e L o o p By CONSTANCE CHUA Pride Staff Writer Communication within Cal State San Marcos is increasing, as students now receive a new e-mail service called “In the Loop.” Every Friday students receive In the Loop, which con­ tains information about uni­ versity and student organized events and fundraisers. Student organizations and university offices submit this information that will be sent to all student e-mail accounts. In The Loop began Nov. 30 and was the idea of Rick Moore, director of university communications. “We had a number of requests that we send information to students by email,” said Moore. “This is quite cumbersome for the folks who maintain the computing equipment, and my •thought was to reduce the num­ ber of messages by combining them into a weekly grouping. That way messages could still be sent, but in a workable way.” Environment Club Teaches Students Recycling »A rticle cont. from pg. 1 Conservancy, another national environmental organi­ zation. Locally, the groups are known for administering the Calavera Preserve and fighting suburban sprawl. Harrington said, “ . . . (we) had a lot of stu­ dents come by and show interest in what we’re doing. Some even signed up and agreed to volun­ teer to help us out.” Another group at the fair, Preserve Calavera, represented by Diane Nygarrd, president, and Lori Homstad, public relations officer, is an organization work­ ing to save some of Carlsbad’s open spaces on Mt. Calavera. According to the group, the open space on Mt. Calavera shelters the last of two remaining large con­ tiguous native habitats in coastal north county. They added that the city of Carlsbad proposes a development of 700 new homes, 22 industrial sites, a high school, and four high­ ways, which will take up about 60 percent of what others want to make into a regional nature pre­ serve. Nygarrd and Homstad said they’re not against development, but they want to advocate responsible development. They decried the fact that some of this area is already protected, yet the protections are not enforced. For further information check www.preservecalavera.org. The Friends of Cerro de las Posas, a group vying to save the ridgeline in San Marcos, also attended the fair. A developer is proposing to build a 150-acre golf course on the ridgeline south of Discovery Lake and east of Lake San Marcos. The Friends said they are not against golf courses, but feel this location is inap­ propriate. Right now anyone can hike or bike to the top of the nat­ ural ridgeline and enjoy the beau­ tiful view. The Friends believe the golf course would take away public accessibility to the ridge­ line. For further information check FriendsofCerro@aol.com. . The San Elijo Lagoon Con­ servancy, a group dedicated to preserving The San Elijo Lagoon, was also in attendance. Lois James represented the group and attempted to bring awareness about the importance of the lagoon, which is located in the wetlands between Solana Beach and Cardiff. She explained how the conservancy not only main­ tains the lagoon, but provides free educational programs in the community for school chil­ dren, scouts, and the general public. For further information call (760) 436-3944 or check www.sanelijo.org. Cal State San Marcos’s Envi­ ronmental Club, in addition to sponsoring the event, also set up a booth. The club’s main focus at the event was to educate students about the benefits of recycling. “I know I should recycle more and why I should, but sometimes I get lazy and I don’t/’ said senior Christian Palmatier. “I’m just glad there’s groups like these guys who come out here and remind us about these things because more people should recy­ cle.’’ With a display designed by student Jocelyn Brown entitled, “come see what’s in our trash,” students were guided to sift through a run-of-the-mill waste­ basket to learn the benefits of recycling. Palmatier reached in the wastebasket and pulled out a glass bottle; a club represen­ tative then explained that recy­ cling one glass bottle could power a 100-watt light bulb for four hours. “We’ve been getting a lot of An environmental representative at thefair shows students a map of a proposed development site. (Pride Photo/Claudia Ignacio) positive feedback today from students, faculty, and staff,” said Amanda Wolfe, Environmental Club president. “Most everyone who’s bothered to check out the fair has been really supportive. We ve also been getting a lot of folks signing our contact list and saying they wish we’d do this type of stuff on campus more often.” When asked why the Envi­ ronmental Club had brought this event to Cal State San Marcos, and what they hoped to accom­ plish Woolfe replied, “Basically, we wanted to increase student awareness about environmental issues, specifically local environ­ mental issues, and hopefully get some students interested in get­ ting involved with some of these issues ... “ “I think it’s safe to say that most students are sympathetic to the concerns of environmental­ ists; but at the same time, I think most people in general see the problem of tackling the environmental issues of our planet as somehow too much for them to deal with, and so invariably they just throw their hands in the air and do nothing. That’s why, instead of bringing a bunch of really big “name brand” environ­ mental groups (with the exception of the Sierra Club), we wanted to bring in and spotlight the efforts of local environmental groups because they’re real people who are making a difference, right here in our own backyard.” �AUTHOR FINDS HOPE AND HYPOCRISY IN AMERICA Go Take a Hike...During Winter Break By CHRIS ING Pride Staff Writer By MARY SUE WEBB Pride Staff Writer Sherman Alexie brought a message of hope for those who see the September 11 tragedies as a dismal foretelling of America’s future. “We spend our whole lives trying to fit in, trying to find the place where we belong. If the attacks can teach us anything, it is that we do belong, we are connected, and we are here,” said the outspoken Native American author, poet and playwright in front of packed house at UCSD’s Price Theater Thursday. Alexie, author of the novels Reservation Blues and Indian Killer, three collections of poetry, as well as the screenplay for the film Smoke Signals, touched on a variety of topics during his two-hour monologue, ranging from his experiences as an Indian and his love of the arts, to vegetarianism and the hypoc­ risy of American culture. Although his works often reflect the anger of the dis­ enfranchised, Alexie spoke with humor and openness. Animated and forthright, he tackled topics most politicians take great rhetorical pains to avoid. “Imagine an image of Christ on the cross being paraded along the sidelines of a football game with scantily clad cheer­ leaders shouting ‘Go Christ, Go Christ, crucify them! ’ Most people would be horrified — and well they should be. But the same thing is being done to our religion,” said Alexie, talking about the disgraceful misuse of sacred Indian religious symbols as sporting mascots. He noted that such indifference by many Americans allows a hypocriti­ cal compartmentalization of another cul­ ture: “We can pick and choose the parts of the culture we like and disregard the rest. It’s hypocrisy, pure and simple.” When asked how he felt about Need some adventure during winter break? Well, adventure may be closer than you think if you take a winter hike near campus. At the 750-acre Elfin Forest Reserve south of San Marcos, and the 3,085-acre Daley Ranch in Escondido, a bobcat, coyote, or a golden eagle might cross your path in these protected habitats. Daley Ranch has more than 20 miles of trails beginning at the parking lot of the La Honda Drive entrance of Escondido’s Dixon Lake. Huge boulders are home to many animals at the ranch. “The outcrops provide denning sites for coyote, bobcat and ringtail. Mountain lions have been seen among the rocks on occasion,” according to the Daley Ranch trail guide. Raptor species of birds and the south­ ern Pacific, as well as red diamond and speckled rattlesnakes live in the boulders. Endangered species, such as the horned lizard and the California gnatcatcher, also live on the Daley Ranch. Another endan­ gered species protected at the ranch is the rare oak woodland. 0 “Widespread development has greatly reduced the number of oak woodlands,” according to the trail guide. “Englemann oak woodlands, once relatively widespread and abundant, are now one of the most endangered natural communities.” Visitors may also find oaks on the 10 miles of trails at the Elfin Forest Reserve* and near Escondido Creek, along Harmony Sherman Alexie, screenwriter of Smoke Sig­ nals, spoke at UCSD Thursday evening. (Courtesy Photo/Rex Rystedt) the war on Afghanistan, Alexie responded that he agreed the terrorists should be punished but that, he “wasn’t going to join anyone’s army. If a thief breaks into my house, I’m not going to help him carry my stuff out,” He said it would be “too hypocritical to talk about other people’s hatred when we can’t even address our own.” Alexie also noted that he had been subjected to ‘random searches’ on six­ teen of his last twenty flights since September 11. Although well aware that his speech­ es are often contentious and controver­ sial, Alexie said, “I can’t control peoples’ reaction to what I say. And that is what is great: your politics, your culture, and your philosophy all fit into your reaction to what I say. That is what makes the arts so wonderful.” When a frustrated audience member made a noisy exit midway through Alexie’s talk, shouting out “fuck you,” Alexie was nonplussed. Moments later he said: “This is what is great about this country. Think about how many countries would not even allow this type of gathering. But here I can say what I want and you can say what you want. Even if it’s fuck you.” to eliminate traces of anthrax from the mail. “We met with the U.S. Postal Service, told them what we had, and in one week we had a contract,” said Ray. “That’s faster than the mail,” added Owen. “We knew all along that we could stop anthrax,” said Ray. “However, anthrax spores are the most difficult bacteria to kill.” SureBeam is a flow of electrons that run through an accelerator at high speeds. This beam of energy is aimed at packages. As the beam runs through the package, it neutralizes, or kills, bacteria. “It looks like a large log and a beam comes out of it,” said Ray. Bryce Ashcraft, a business major, asked Ray at the end of the show, “Did you learn more in academia or in the working field, what are the percent­ ages?” “The most important thing you learn in academia is the ability to reason, the ability to think and how to communicate both written and verbally,” said Ray. “Ninety-nine percent [of what I learned] was in the working field, one-percent academic environment,” Ray joked. D O Y O U N E E D A N E D G E IN A C O M PE T IT IV E M A R K E T ? I’m a Human Resource Recruiter with over 10 years experience. What better person to write your resume? I KNOW what employers look for when hiring. I will provide the following services. I design and write your resume, create a generic cover letter, and reference sheet. Resume, cover letter and reference sheet will be provided on disc. Cost is only $40.00! C O N TA C T D E BL E E T R A N @ 760.729.1142 Daley Ranch To reach the Daley Ranch, take the 78 freeway east, and continue straight ahead on East Lin­ coln Avenue until Lincoln ends, then go left on El Norte Parkway two blocks, then right on La Honda Drive. Continue up La Honda to reach the parking lot for Daley Ranch, which is on the left side of La Honda Drive. Elftn Forest To reach Elfin Forest Reserve, turn east on West Barham as you leave CSUSM, and go right on to East Mission, right onto Vine­ yard Avenue (which becomes Auto Park Way South), and right on Howard Avenue. Your final right turn takes you onto Harmony Grove Road. Continue about two miles to the parking lot for the reserve on the left-hand side of Har­ mony Grove Road. a confident de Education, Titan CEO and Anthrax Topics at Speaker Series »>Article continues from pg. 1 “Rolling thunder is what they call them. A B-52 could take out San Marcos, Vista and Oceanside, all in one flight,” said Owen. Later, Ray worked for a local com­ pany, SAIC. He helped create military, mostly air force, communications, until he broke away to establish Titan. Ray became chairman of the board of Titan in 1989. Today, his company makes $1.1 billion in revenue, and shares of the company have continually been 65 percent higher than before Sept. 11, said Ray. According to an article in the North County Times, shares closed on Friday at $27.08, compared to $13.20 earlier in the year. Yet Ray remains modest about his efforts. “With hard work and a lot of luck you can really accomplish what you want to in this country,” he said. As he did with previous jobs, Ray is supporting the war effort. “This year, hun­ dreds of our employees are making con­ tributions to Afghanistan and the global war,” said Ray. Not only are employees going overseas to help weapon and com­ munication repairs, but his company is supporting the war at home. SureBeam, a Titan subsidiary, is working with the U.S. Postal Service Grove Road. In the spring, huge bushes of mountain lilac, red money flowers, blue­ eyed grass and sunflowers line sections of the Elfin Forest. Signs identify native plants in both of these reserves. A trail guide about native plants is available at Elfin Forest Reserve. For those who may not be interested in the native plants, however, consider bring­ ing man’s, or woman’s, best friend along for the adventure. Dogs are allowed off their leashes at the Elfin Forest Preserve, but they must stay on their leash at Daley Ranch. If that’s still not your style, mountain bicycling is popular at both reserves. Also, non-hikers can ride a free shuttle bus from the La Honda Drive entrance every Sunday afternoon to the Daley Ranch picnic area. The shuttle van is wheelchair accessible, but no cars are allowed. 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Everything seems as usual on his last day of work, until he gets called in to an emer­ gency meeting for an unexpected event that has taken place on the other side of the world. The U.S. was about to sign an accord with China, when Tom Bishop (Pitt), a young CIA agent, gets himself into life-threatening trouble with the Chinese gov­ ernment. Muir’s bosses, howev­ er, are not enthusiastic about sav­ ing Bishop’s life. There is a lot at stake in the accord between the two super powers. Money, microchips, and free trade are up for grabs, and any publicity about Bishop’s capture in a Chinese top-security prison could foil the deal. It turns out that Muir is Bishop’s mentor. Muir tries to come up with a plan to save Bishop from a torturous death -£f but he only has 24 hours. In one scene, we find Muir using his intellect and his CIAoperative training against the CIA bureaucrats them­ selves, to discover why the agency is so quick to sacrifice Bishop. Although it may seem that this storyline is somewhat over­ used, the film provides a refresh­ ing view because it deals more with the intellectual aspect of carrying out a mission. As one may ascertain from the movie’s title, “Spy Game” deals with just that playing the game, eVen against those whom you learned it from. The story includes flashbacks of the men’s covert operations in Vietnam in the 70s, and Beirut in the 80s. The flashbacks, which are told from Muir’s perspective, are nicely done, and give us enough information to keep us interested in Muir and Bishop as characters. We’re also offered just enough insight into their strenu­ ous relationship, which remains intact due to their fierce loyalty to their job, and to one another. Redford, whose starred in spy thrillers like “Three Days of the Condor,” played a very convinc­ ing and cool role in the film. What more can I say about Pitt, who looks as sharp as ever, until the prison guards beat him to a bloody mess (sorry ladies). Perhaps this is Pitt’s motive for agreeing to this role, considering that he tends to shy away from being viewed as a sex symbol and is constantly taking roles where he is physically marred (“Fight Club” and “Snatch”). Catherine McCormack’s character is not introduced in the film until half­ way through the movie. She has a dual role, playing a British aid worker and Pitt’s love interest. Although she has a small role in the film, it is nonetheless one of the most pivotal because, in a sense, most of the conflict in the story is directly or indirectly affected by her. The movie also includes Larry Bryggman (“Die Hard with a Vengeance”), who plays a nasty, two-faced, arrogant CIA bureau­ crat. Marianne .Jean-Baptiste (“The Cell”, “28 Days”) plays Muir’s loyal secretary, who will do anything to stir up some much-needed action in her seem­ ingly boring job. Moviegoers who can appreciate good acting and amazing cinematography will be extremely satisfied by what this movie has to offer. With enough action-packed scenes to make Arnold Schwarzenegger blush, “Spy Games” will undoubtedly become a classic among spy thrillers. The film, with a running time of 127 minutes, is rated R for lan­ guage, some violence and sexual­ ity. REVIEW New York Sidewalks on Screen By ANN BENING Pride Staff Writer Sunday”), Heather Graham {“ From Hell”), and Stanley Tucciif Americas Sweethearts” ). Sidewalks of New York is a romantic comedy involving seven Manhattanites trying to find their way through the ups and downs of dating, marriage, and all that falls in between. If you want to dive in to the sad state of “dating” in 2001, this is the film for you. Married, separated, frustrated or search­ ing —somehow, we can all relate to “Sidewalks of New York.” Although this may sound depressing, the film has a way of pulling you into the garbage and you find yourself rooting for their happiness and minding their dating survival tips. The film stars including Edward Burns ( “ Any Given Written and directed by Edward Bums {“The Brothers M cMullen” and “She's the One”), Sidewalks, which was filmed in Manhattan, has a Woody Allen-ish air to it. The man-on-the-street inter­ views give thei audience a peek into the sex and dating lives of these interesting characters. Sidewalks was filmed in 17 days and has a slightly annoy­ ing documentary quality to it. One of the drawbacks of this film is how the camera dizzily lunges back and forth between the actors’ faces. The film is rated R for sex­ ual content and lanuguage, and has a running time of one hour. Doha Criba: Annex Packed for Student Production By J. RYAN SANDAHL For The Pride This is the time of year when motion pictures are most meaningful. That is to say, they actually make a statement about something important In the case of “Life as a House,” the state­ ment is that life is short, life is precious, and for some, life sucks. But with a little help from a loved one, life can be wonder­ ful. Kevin Kline (“A Fish Called Wanda”) is George Monroe, a model builder bored with his job and tired of his life. He lives alone in a very run-down old house that he has long since dreamed of tearing down to build his dream house. One day, his boss decides that 20 years is far too long for George to have worked the same job, so he fires him. Upset, George storms out of there and passes out, right on the concrete. He wakes up in a hospital and we find out he llr M m » H La m ; Hayden Christsen stars as Sam in Life as a House. (Couresy PhotoAMDB.com) has about four months to live. George is transformed after the news of his eminent death. Meanwhile, his ex-wife Robin, played by Kristin Scott Thomas (“Random Hearts”), remarries a man who is too busy for his family and two young children. Her teenage son Sam, played by Hayden Christensen ( Star Wars: Episodes II and III ), is a gothic, ajigry, and emotionally distraught teenager, The audience truly feels for Christensen’s character, as well as Kline’s. Their performance is marvelous. Christensen deliv­ ers a very convincing role of a drugged-out teenager, wasting his life away, but is marvelously transformed by his father’s words of wisdom. Their relationship carries most of the film, and the two characters change over the course of the summer. Irwin Winkler (“At First Sight” and “The Net”) directs the film with skill and subtlety that sweeps the audience away with the film’s raw, human emo­ tion. We truly care for this fam­ ily as we watch it come together through the power o f love and the ties that bind, in the spirit of “American Beauty”, “Life as a House” is sure to be a Best Picture nominee this year. “Life as a House” is two hours and rated R by the MPAA for language, drug use, and sexual situations. 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Having never read J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic trilogy The Lord o f the Rings (I’ve only read the prelude novel, The Hobbit), I was concerned that I might not understand the characters and mythology integral to the story. But instead, I was pleasantly surprised at not only understand­ ing Tolkien’s world onscreen, but falling madly in love with it. The first attempt to turn Tolkien’s novel into film, in 1978, was an animated failure, but it may have been the attempt to animate, rather than using com­ pelling actors and dynamic spe­ cial effects, that was its down­ fall. However, the second attempt, which is based only on the first novel, The Fellowship o f the Ring, opens Dec. 19 and should prove itself an epic suc­ cess. From the first line, “The world is changed,” hauntingly narrated by Cate Blanchett, the audience will find itself com­ pelled to keep watching. All three novels are encom­ passed in one large epic film; however, audiences will have to wait for parts two and three until 2002 and 2003. “I wanted to take all the great moments from the books and use modern technology to give audiences nights at the mov­ ies unlike anything they’ve expe­ rienced before,” said film direc­ tor, writer and producer Peter Jackson. True to his word, Jackson keeps Tolkien’s literary language, and, rather than allowing the film editor to cut to an image of a scene, Jackson provides elaborate dialogue to describe offcamera scenes. “Tolkien writes in a way that makes everything come alive, and we wanted to set that realis­ tic feeling of an ancient worldcome-to-life right away with the first film, then continue to build it as the story unravels. We constantly referred to the book, not just in writing the screenplay, but also throughout the produc­ tion. Every time we shot a scene, I re-read that part of the book right before, as did the cast,” said Frodo seeks a moment of peace in the safe harbors in the land of the elves. (Couresy photo/NewLine Cinemas) Jackson. Wood describes Frodo as “a farmer whose hands are always Tolkien first released his nov­ evil that bring humanity to the film. Although the special effects very curious adventurer. Frodo in the soil,” he comments. “He’s els in 1954, and has since had a profound effect on readers due to are dizzying, spectacular and lives in a time when most of his not the most sophisticated being his depiction of the classic arche­ 95% realistic, the filmmakers fellow Hobbits want to stay with in the Fellowship, but he makes typal struggle between good and keep you interested in the char­ their own kind, but Frodo is very Up for it with his earnest steadi­ acters rather than carrying you different in that he wants to leave ness.” evil. Although Sam is a simple Tolkien tells the tale of a away on a cloud of special effects, and see the rest of the world and something last years Star Wars all its wonders.” \ figure, he provides most of the Hobbit caught in a mythical war This curiosity leads him on comic relief. During one scene that affects all creatures. In times Prequel Could not do. In a land filled with elves,, a dynamic and thrilling adven­ that was replicated exactly like of war, films and novels like Tolkien’s help us deal with the warlocks, giants, humans, and ture that takes the audience on a the novel, Gandolf the wizard struggle of real evil in the world. evil creatures, ironically it is journey from Hobbit land to the and Frodo catch Sam eavesdrop­ two small hobbits that dreamlike and beautifully shot ping on their conversation. The release of the provide the center­ elf land, all the way to the middle Sam is pulled through the Lord o f the Rings _ T T . T piece for the film’s earth’s depths of evil, the castle T -,T window by the wizard and could have no bet- . K E V I E W plot:* The 3-foot-six- of the Lord of the Ring. bumbles through an explanation ter timing than inch hobbit, Frodo, Some of the plot along the something to the effect of “I the present. And what better face of evil played by 20-year-old Elijah way seems trite, but that may have didn’t hear anything important, in the film than Christopher Lee, Wood, the character responsible more to do with the film being just something about a ring, an who plays Saruman, the warlock for destroying the ring, and Fro- part one in a series than anything evil lord and the end of the gone bad. Lee, a horror film vet­ do’s friend Sam, played by Sean else. Scenes that remained true to world.” the story are classic, yet some of Yet, comedy is rare in this eran and classically typecast evil Astin. Frodo, together with a Fel­ the sentimentality (often remind­ film due to the intense action, vol­ character best known for his roles as Dr. Frankenstein and Drac- lowship, must take the One Ring ing me of Pearl Harbor, Casa­ atile war scenes, dramatic escapes ula, pl^ys a frightening warlock across Middle-earth to Mount blanca, Dances with Wolves and from evil by the fellowship and that allows the audience to put Doom, where it first was forged, other war films) is unnecessary grief-filled moments when the a face to the monstrosity behind and destroy it forever. The fel­ in the areas that stray from the characters have a chance to stop lowship created to help Frodo novel. running. Yet, every moment is the L ord o f theRings actions. destroy the ring also includes While Sam isn’t quite so worth watching and as you leave The lord himself, of course, is a faceless evil, which is far two other hobbits, Merry and adventurous as Frodo, Sean Astin the theater you will know that more bone chilling than when we Pippin; Gandolf, the warlock; two says about his character, “To you have had the chance to watch can recognize and assign blame humans, Boromir and Aragon me, he personifies decency, sim­ film history in the making. (Viggo Mortenson); an elf, Lego- plicity, honesty and loyalty, the Lord o f the Rings is rated to the evil around us. las (the enchanting Orlando ultimate Hobbit.” “I look at him PG-13 by the MPAA and has a Yet, it is the characters that are thwarting off this faceless Bloom); and the dwarf Khazad. as this kind of pastoral figure, a running time of 178 minutes. g g g a a s iis i w ']lip ^& |pp w f ' s' ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 5PSI] Thursday December 13th - Neimans 1 "College Coeds Bane LUild” S IC K E S T H IP -H O P D J ’S from H a llo w e e n at N eim an s D J S U L * fir O J c a s ? f t « i i i u n o c k i t a l l f i m t i t ! S P € € * a y .G U f 5 t:n j> > ^ < ^ ^ paT R icH iian e P rogmmiv. 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Two years ago, after only our first year ofjournalism, Professor Madeleine Marshall, Pride adviser, took a chance with two quiet girls and helped turn them into campus leaders. For that, we are both grateful. Thank you. As a campus, you students have embraced the changes we have made in the paper, like the new layout, our continuing struggle with the online edi­ tion^ student comic strips (that we hope to continue), controversial columns, editori­ als, and a colorful literary supplement. As student writers, we continued to push ourselves to better our writing, and as editors we pushed ourselves to cover important news for students. However, some things have remained. The students. You have been proactive as newsreaders, and we encourage you to continue. The student newspaper is one of the few places where students can express their voices to the administration, faculty, and other students. Value it. Our opinion pages continue to be the most exciting pages because of what you have brought to them. Thank you. As students, we have had opportuni­ ties to attend diverse, enriching campus events. Many clubs and ASI continue to struggle with oursrimewhat tediously apa­ thetic campus and try to create an exciting campus life for us. We hope that The Pride continues to cover their contributions and that more students begin to appreciate their efforts. Student leaders, thank you. Our professors have helped us build a strong foundation for our writing with their teaching and advising. They’ve helped us questions ourselves and others (a useful tool for writers), taught us grammar tips (we are trying to avoid writing in passive voice), and given us other valuable lessons both inside and outside the classroom. Now we feel more confident expressing ourselves as writers to not only the univer­ sity, but those outside of it. Thank you. Administrators of this campus have been both open and encouraging to The Pride. Although we were not always well- liked because of our reporting and uncov­ ering of news, good and bad, the school has continued to support student voice. The College of Arts and Sciences, as a whole, has been tremendously helpful. Our hope is that in the future, students, faculty and administrators from the College of Business Administration, Education, and the future colleges, will participate more and help represent the variety of student ED ITO R IA L There are also administrators who have helped push the paper forward and supported the newspaper for several years, including Cheryl LeGras of College Suc­ cess Services. Thank you. We hope you all will join us in provid­ ing the new editors with the same support you have given us over the past two years. Thank you. rrs T6o lateY A dventure; m ceocM X A &ARCA / ©2001 I LETTERS Be Patriotic, Burn your Flag T he P rid e Co-Editor Co-Editor Opinion Editor Feature Editor Graduate Intern Editor News Editor Manager Advisor Melanie Addington Victoria B. Segall Lisa Lipsey Claudia Ignacio Amy Bolaski James Newell Martha Sarabia Victor Padilla Madeleine Marshall number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mall account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of com­ mercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. Recent months have seen a are likely to support the protec­ huge surge in displays of patrio­ tion of a symbol to supposedly tism. Rallying around the flag respect it are currently display­ seems to be the thing to do. ing little respect for that same The P ride Everywhere we go, there are symbol. CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 flags, flags that were not there Burning the flag is, in a Ail opinions and letters to the editor, published in Phone:(760)750-6099 three months ago. I think it is way, the most patriotic thing The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and. do not great that there has been a sud­ that can be done. To burn the necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California Fax:(760)750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu den resurgence of support for flag is not only the correct way State University San.Marcos, Unsigned editorials represent bttp://www.csusmpride.com our country. to dispose of the aforementioned the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone Some of the things that have tattered flags, it is also a sym­ been done and may be done bolic speech. It is a symbolic with this newfound nationalism speech that can be used to show are of great concern however. contempt for the government, Civil liber­ which is a right ties are some of we have and must I am writing in response to from an interview Their our the fundamental “People likely to continue to pro- a letter you published entitled, Pride, orHis fundamentalist with killingGod killing us,more God Osama? reli­ them, sounds like values that the support the protection tect. The ability “What Is the Cause of All of gious views place us as the a war between Gods in which United States o f U S y m b o l Ure CUr- to burn the flag is This Destruction?” First of all, enemies of God, and therefore most people are collateral dam­ was founded on, rentty displaying little ea!f° an ac!“ °w 1' let me thank you for printing deserving victims of violence he age. and these values - **° dgement that we it. This was a demonstration of perpetrates in the name of his Particularly offensive was the have served us respect for that same iive in a country your commitment to represent “loving God.’’* insinuation that the September well. Yet there symbol." where that right the student body accurately by Both of these parties assert attacks were caused by abor­ has been a rush has not yet been allowing all opinions to be heard, that their “loving tion, premarital to throw these rights away. taken away from us, and the even those lacking sound judg­ God” wants people sex, and the lack Civil liberties are far easier celebration of our rights is a ment, a solid argument, a basis dead who have the of Jesus worship to lose than to gain back. celebration of what it is to live in compassion, or those over­ audacity to disagree with ‘his’ in school. This is the logic, which Periodically there have been in the United States. Therefore, whelmed by the sheer weight arbitrarily selected, acquits a rapist because his vic­ attempts at passing a consti­ in the burning of the flag it is of lifeless dogma. As another self-appointed representatives. tim committed the sin of wear­ tutional amendment prohibiting possible to, at once, protest the voice in our diverse school, I From the religious perspective, ing sexually suggestive cloth­ the burning of our flag. This is erosion and elimination of our would like to offer an alternative who is favored in the eyes of ing. “She had it cornin’ to ‘er.” a very foolish endeavor, and one civil liberties, and celebrate the . viewpoint to the one expressed God? Those with the fabulous Perhaps pre-marital sex would that will probably take place in few we still retain. The celebra­ in that letter. luck to be born into a land decline if our women were cov­ the near future, considering the tion of our rights would make I realize that sound reason­ that recognizes their religion ered from head to toe. current rallying around the flag our founding fathers happy, just ing and a belief in an individual’s as truth. Sounds like winning Talk about looking superfi­ that we have seen. The pro­ as the protesting of the loss personal connection to divinity the lotto. Yeeehaah! What about cially at causes. I find it sicken­ hibition of, perhaps, the ulti­ of our rights would. No one are enemies of dogma, so this innocent children murdered in ing that people use these trag­ mate form of symbolic speech would suggest that our country’s letter may be of no further inter­ the Crusades for having been edies as a pulpit to espouse as an attempt to show some sort founding fathers were unpatri­ est to the author of “What Is the born Muslim? Or the Catholics their 17th-century views instead of respect for the symbol of otic. Burning the flag is patri­ Cause ...” and her indoctrinated and Protestants who killed each of seeing the broader picture for a country that prides itself on otic. comrades. For those of us whose other over different interpreta­ humanity. So many wars have being free is absurd. Ironically, Osama bin Laden has been beliefs do not forbid us to think tions of the same book? been disguised with the name of many of the people who would accused of hijacking Islam. Do for ourselves, I propose that the Tough luck, I guess. A nec­ God. We will never be free of support the supposed protection riot let our own government type of thinking expressed in essary evil in the perfection of events like these until we cease of the flag are the same people hijack our civiUiberties. * that letter is the same that bin God’s greater vision. And which perpetuating separation in the who currently have tattered flags Protect our civil liberties. Laden uses to justify his actions. God is the true God? The God name of that which is supposed on their vehicles ~ vehicles that Be patriotic. “[God] will make his enemies of the Bible who killed the her­ to unify us all. display the flag unlit at night, perish ... you are either for etics that believed the Earth was and in the last few days have David J. Ludwig him, or against him.” Is this round? Bin Laden’s God who Richard Hunt been rained on. People who Student excerpted from a letter to The kills people for being American? Student To Indoctrinated Comrades LETTER �Bodyboarders Are Dedicated to Their Sport, Too Tae Kwon Do Another Cougar Sport By DUSTIN NAYLOR Pride Staff Writer Physical education is more than just cross country and golf at Cal State San Marcos. The P.E. class, Tae Kwon Do (PE 210), brings martial arts to stu­ dents. The course, taught by instructors Grand Master Chun and Frank Pulsdrac, combines the intense art form of Tae Kwon Do with group discus­ sions. Every Friday morning, about 30 students come to class (located a few blocks from the school), ready to practice low blocks, sidekicks and even an Occasional chop to the neck. Grand Master Chun prac­ tices the Ji Do Kwon method of Tae Kwon Do. Ji Do Kwon, which means the “association for knowledge ” or “way of knowl­ edge association,” fuses funda­ mental training philosophies in patience, love, patriotism, and respect for oneself and others. Students engage in meth­ odology involving leadership, self-development, goal setting and personal achievement, while working to achieve correct stance, technique and form through rigorous, but enlighten­ ing, aerobic workouts. Chun said he understands that students are busy with their studies and work, but insists that individuals maintain a “balance of physical and mental training achieved through Tae Kwon Do.” The class is a 3-unit academic course listed as PE 210-Tae Kwon Do. “I was looking for elective units to graduate when I found out about the course,” said stu­ dent and white belt Justin Stough. “My friends and I have a good time learning self defense togeth- Shawn Harris For The Pride Ian Quinn, a student and Tae Kwon Do brown belt, said, “Working with Grand Master Chun is great. He recognized I had prior experience in other forms of martial arts, and influ­ enced me to increase commu­ nication and skill development with other students. I also learn a lot about self-realization and strategic goal planning through the lectures in the beginning of class/’ Chun said that university support is excellent. “Cal State San Marcos has sponsored our program for six years now. We have over 100 students from the university who continually train and practice and hope to gain more.” Chun, a senior Ji Kwon Do Grand Master, began his train­ ing more than 50 years ago in Korea, where he trained with the founders of the Ji Do Kwon. After the Korean War, Chun was selected to serve as bodyguard for the Korean Prime Minister. He later became chief instructor of the Seoul National Police Force and aided the Korean CIA in teaching Ho Shin Sul (self defense). When he moved to New York City in 1969, Chun trained with Richard Chun and black belts/actors Joe Hayes and Gregory Hines. He worked with the New York City Ballet, combining ballet move­ ments arid Tae Kwon Do as an “art.” In 1976, £Jiun began spon­ soring the All-American Open Championships, which began in Youngstown and Cleveland, Ohio, and then he moved to San Marcos in 1987 to introduce the All-American Open to the West Coast. Chun said he believed “the traditional martial arts is eternal - a good studio will develop a consistent program balancing the physical with the mental.” Tae Kwon Do, which means the “way of the foot and the fist,” first originated during the early history of the Korean Peninsula. The Koguryo, Paekje and Silla were kingdoms that, around 57 B.C., used Tae Kwon Do as one of the principal subjects in physical training. The mar­ tial art form survived many generations, continuing through the Chosen Dynasty (1392-1910), and remained prominent after the masters secretly handed down the art after the liberation of Japan in 1945. I’ve got some news for Southern California: Bodyboarders are just as dedi­ cated to their sport as surfers. True, the majority does not take it as seriously, but bodyboarders have just as much fun. And for those who don’t know, not all bodyboards are made by Morey Boogie. So please don’t say that you are going “boogie board­ ing” unless you own an actual Bpogi-brand bodyboard. Bodyboards have come a long way from the flimsy early models. Back in the early 80s when I started, the hot board was a Morey Red Edge bodyboard. Compared to today’s boards, it was similar to the rudimen­ tary plane that the Wright broth­ ers first flew. Now, most body­ boards have a slick bottom and can come in a variety of shapes and colors. You can purchase a board with stringers on the inside to make the board stiffer and fast­ er, or you can get one made with different types of foam for different temperature waters, because you can find body­ boarders at all four corners of the planet. At 30 years old, I thought I would have given it up by now, but strangely, I find it as fun as when I was 13 and playing in the shorebreak. After all these years, I can now say that I shred. I grew up on the Central Coast up north where you have everything from hungry sharks to cows and deer on the cliffs watching you as you drop into big cold tubes. These waves broke over rocky reefs and burnt-out old surfers, with their solid black wetsuits, who rode surfboards from the 1970s. Sometimes it got so cold that the sand would be frozen and would crunch as you walked over it. I know the coastline between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties like the back of my hand. With bodyboarding, you have a few options on how you ride the board. You can lie down on it in a prone position, or you can ride it in a “drop-knee” position, which requires that you hop up on the board as quickly as possible during the takeoff and put one leg up, and one beneath you. This is the way I prefer to ride. It feels faster and you dan pull many of the maneuvers that a surfer does. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have “surfing envy,” it is just that in this position you are more upright than when you are prone. During the past 17 years I have learned how to surf and have also picked up a nice 8’ thruster that I take out when the waves are flat. Down here in Southern California, we have a veritable cornucopia of waves. This winter looks pretty promis­ ing as far as waves go, and there is a vibe in the air that all men and women of the water have. This vibe is saying to us, “You’d better wax up you boards good and be ready. When I come screaming down the coast, from the Pacific North, I am going to give you all the ride of your life.” To this vibe I answer, “We are ready and we are pumped.” J e ff C udm ore: L acrosse Team Player By CONSTANCE CHUA Pride Staff Writer Little by little, students at Cal State San Marcos are work­ ing 16 improve student life on campus; one of those students is Jeff Cudmore, ASI Programming Recreation Technician Assistant, and co-captain of the lacrosse team, Cudmore, who is heavily involved in intramural sports on campus, is putting together an intramural basketball team for next semester. The spring semester will fea­ ture the first games of ASI’s intramural lacrosse team, which Cudmore has co-captained since March, along with Cory Barnhart and Adam Gattuso. The team has 17 players, and a few of them have previous lacrosse-playing experience from high school, as well as experi­ ence playing hockey and foot­ ball. “They use their skills and abilities as natural athletes as a tool to become more successful within the team,” said Cudmore, a junior majoring in literature and writing, with a minor in criminology. “Each member has the potential to become great in the future, not only through athletic involvement, but also as leaders of the community.” Cudmore, 23, confessed that being a team leader can be dif­ ficult. “I would love to be more organized, it would make our program run a little smoother,” said Cudmore. “But then again, we are still in the process of growing, so I guess it’s all right to make a little mistake here and there.” Cudmore and the lacrosse team team said they hope that the community will support them, and help them become recog­ Jeff Cudmore, on the lacrosse team, also worksfor the student government. (Pride Photo/Victoria Segall) nized by other CSU schools. The co-captains have been will be on Founders’ Plaza dur­ appreciation to all the support anxious and excited, and we which ASI, Cal State San Marcos, are looking forward to a great working to find sponsors and ing Fundraising Days. “On behalf of my team, I and the student body has given season.” donations for the team. From Dec. 10-13, the lacrosse team would like to thank and give us,” said Cudmore. “We are very �Catalog Under Consideration By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer . Cal State San Marcos pro­ duces the university’s General Catalog on a yearly basis to inform students of modifications to class descriptions and the school-wide policies. The Office of Academic Programs, whose committee works on refining the yearly catalog, however, is con­ sidering creating a bi-yearly cat­ alogue. Modeled after San Diego State University’s catalog, the bi-yearly catalog is still in the planning stages. “We want to put the best face forward for the campus that we can. The first thing students will see in the catalog if this goes through, are rather attrac­ tive images of Cal State San Marcos,” said David Barsky, associate vice president of Aca­ demic Affairs. With the bi-yearly catalog, the university would print more color pictures and focus more on its layout and design. The catalog could therefore be used as a recruiting mechanism that would be on display at high schools and junior colleges. A bi-yearly catalogue would also decrease the money spent on the yearly publication, which is supported from sales of the book and the school budget. Also, the class scheduled dis­ tributed every semester would cost less. Science Expo »A rticle cont. from pg. 3 experiments for some 200 students to perform. Some of the experiments helped the young­ sters learn how animals adapt to their environment, what causes sound, and how plants use light to produce food. Each student had 15 minutes to present a spe­ cific science concept to small groups of Discovery School students, who rotated through the mini-science exposition at 15-minute intervals. “The science fair was bene­ ficial because there were handson activities and visual demon­ strations that allowed students to become actively involved in learning,” said Vlasic. He added, “With science, or any subject for that matter, the challenge is to keep student interest and motivation. The sci­ ence fair helped in this respect because the activities were fun, appropriate in content for the primary grades, hands-on, and allowed students to learn by doing.” The CSUSM cohort includes nearly two dozen seniors under Norman’s direction, who have attended the same classes, stud­ ied together and journeyed together through an integrated credential program that began with the spring 2000 semester. Only one more semester remains before students in the cohort graduate with a bache­ lor’s degree in liberal studies and arts. Brand Name: “Cal State San Marcos” By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer This semester, the Academic Program Marketing Task Force has set out to create an image for Cal State San Marcos that sets it apart from other local universities. “The most effective part of any program is to raise aware­ ness and to communicate specific messages comes from employees in an organization,” said Rick Moore, head of the communica­ tions department on campus, and head chair of the task force. According to Moore, that is why employees and students are now urged to refer to the univer­ sity as Cal State San Marcos, and discontinue the use of CSUSM, because other universities in the San Diego region are often referred to by their initials, for example, SDSU for San Diego State University. According to Moore, to set Cal State San Marcos apart from the bunch, it is the responsibil­ ity of students and staff to use the new brand Cal State San Marcos when referring to the university. The goal is to have this new brand name differenti­ ate this school from others in the area. Students and staff members supporting the university and its marketing efforts can only make the lives of Cal State San Marcos college community members improve, according to Moore. Though the “brand name” change might seem trivial or insignificant, the fact is that many get CSU and UC schools confused. By simplifying and marketing a name that stands out from the rest, according to task force officials, the Aca­ demic Program Marketing Task Force is attempting to leave an impression on potential future students. Lower Division Advising By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer Toward the end of this semester and as registration approached, students had a diffi­ cult time seekingrtower-division advising. The problems began with student-advisor ratios. There are only two advisors available for 1600 lower-division students. “We try to encourage students to come in ASAP so we can help them out,” said Jane Sparks, a lower-division advisor. “Before and after registration we are so busy that it becomes difficult for students to get the help they need.” Throughout the semester, Sparks sends out e-mails to lower-division students, encour­ aging them to seek advising during off-peak times in jthe semester. The reality is that urgency for appointments builds near registration time, when stu­ dents tend to want advising help. Sign-up sheets are released weekly and within a day or so, all slots fill up with appointments. After lower-division registration, advisors’ schedules open up and walk-in advising appointments are available. Sparks advises students not to hold off on reg­ istration if they need to see an advisor arid can’t get an appoint­ ment, but rather to go ahead and register, then seek advising after advisement calms down. Students can then add or drop classes as the need arises. Michael Temple, a former lower-division advisor, is no longer employed at the university , and his departure added stress to the fall semester registration for lower-division students. Reasons for Temple’s departure have not been disclosed. Natasha Brock has temporarily taken over Tem­ ple’s position. This semester, many students did not know what classes to enroll in. Advisement encourages students to attend advising ses­ sions before November in the fall, and as soon as possible during the spring semester. There are also general education require­ ment handouts in the advising reception area in Craven Hall 3106. Now that you've worked hard all semester, Don't you deserve to get off? (Campus, that is) SANDWICHES COFFEE PASTRIES SMOOTHIES SALADS S LOTS MORE! SAN NiAS.e©S, CA RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OPEN 71111PM 6 NIGHTS A WEEK L E UICEVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND IVMS SATURDAY NIGHTS POWER SURGE CAFE 24/ S T INO K . 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 AIDS environment fall 2001 Foundation Classroom Building (FCB) job fair recycling https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/726e00567acbff23502f19be39963f8c.pdf 3e3fa709276636d8ae8dc58bf5a9d5a8 PDF Text Text 1 ____________ ________________ ^ http://www.csusmpride.com h e P r i California State University San Marcos d e £ = 3 _________ T ra v e l . 7 Vol. IX No. 15/ Tuesday, February 05,2002 Faculty an i Adiniuistfatiori Pr^are for the Future By JAMES NfiWELL ‘ Editor “Iti 18 months this campus 'W £ h a ^ nJl Gonzalez as he gave an update On -the progressing construction and uhivemt^ growth, lie explained the construction is coming along Ittpccy is actually ahead of schedule due to the lack of rain, / ^ ' V §1 1| 1 1 / As for the Fine Arts and SciBuildings, the interior work has begun, and they are slated for completion in or around June of this year. Gonzalez also touched oii the prOffosal fot a new Busi­ ness building, yyhich, if all Jwceeds well, will be constructed as the library and housing >^>Artldie coat? on pg 2 SDSU Implements Stiffet Admission Requirements fltttli County Studelite No Longer Have Priority A New System for Student Visas ^CSVSM^-n^- tpgd* (Pride Photo/James Newell) AMY BOLASKI Graduate Ifuern Sap Diego State UniversityV recent decision to raise the bar on admission requirements '/foriferth County; students come Fall 2002 may have a significant impact on future enrollment at Cal State San Marcos, in addition to limitfog the number of incom­ ing students at SDSU, a campus which was declared impacted in budget to support 232 more stu­ dents than are currently enrolled 06,600), while SDSU has 1,740 ipore students than its budget is designedto support. The CSUSM administration projects enroll­ ment to remain around 6,600 for this spring semester, but predicts ulty up to speed On new issues conc^nihg Cal Slate San Marcos and the:CSU iji general. Although the assembly began identity, the academic blue- with a jovial musical prelude per­ •ftiMj and a report on stu­ formed by David Barsky on uku­ dent engagement were the lele and Richard Riehl on guitar mam items on the table under the stage name of the Twin as the Academic Senate Oaks Valley Boys, once they fin­ assembled on Thursday for, ished playing it was down to busi­ as professor of psychology ness, ' Michael McDuffie put it, After a respectful applause if a:soft of wake-up*-to get.. and congratulation to President faculty back in the instruc­ Alexander Gonzalez for being tional groove. selected to serve on President The senate gathers for Bush’s Commission on Educa­ a similar convocation just tional Exi^Ilence for Hispanic prior to the beginning of Americans, the president gave a each semester to bring fac­ brief introdwtton and welcome. The new policy* which was and where they want to attend approved January 19 by CSU has become an issue ” Chancellor Charles B, Reed, will The policy is causing contro^ require students who live north versy among officials at Mira:W i% few^5$ to -have% higher ‘i Costa and Palomar College, the GPA than those who live south two area community colleges of die new dividing line. North affected by the decision,,Previ­ Cbuhty ^students will need a 2,5 ously, all San Diego and Imperial GPA, rather than the previous CkniUty (Region 10) community 2 ,0, to be eligible for admission college students were granted to SDSU, priority transfer and admission Tlie tr^stt was designed to SDSU, so students transfer­ npf only to cuf$ enrollment or® f5rom both local colleges at SDSU, -but to distinguish were required to have a 2.0 GPA CSUSM as North Cdtmty^s uiii- while all out-of-the-area students versify and toencourage contin­ transferring in had to have a 2 ,8. ued growth of the campus. Cal Both Palomar College Pres­ State $au^areo$^esident Alex- 1 ident t , Amador and auder ft; tjrihk^i MimCosta Board President Car­ what’s important here is that the olyn Batiste have raised ques­ state,andthe CSUsinSan Diego tions about foe new policy, but : so rajpidly SDSU President Stephen Weber foat the distribution of students said >>>Airiefe cont. on pg 8 By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor 16 and 45. It contains questions about employment history^ mili­ tary service, specialized train­ The student visa program, ing in weapons and explosives, as a consequence of the Septem­ and any foreign countries vis­ ber 1 1 tragedy, now has a new ited in foe past 10 years. This system and procedures , which form was introduced by foe State will be implemented in schools Department foe beginning ofthe . month, throughout foe nation®; “The most significant change Zwick also explained that will come in the area of report­ foe new studem risa system, the ing and exchanging information Student and Exchange Visitor on international students,” said Information System, crSEVES* Peter Zwick, CSUSM Director must be "folly implemented fey ofGlobal Affairs. January lp2003, and that the The New System and Pro­ Immigration and Naturalization cedures Service (INS) states schools will According to Zwick, new begin reporting% Pall 2002i procedures include the introduc­ “The goal of SEVIS is to tion of the DS-157 form, 'which' have ah up*to~date database on must be completed by all male all international studentsin the applicants between the ages of Campus Recycling Collects National Recognition By VICTORIA B.SEGALL Caufo dn Environmental Per­ demic provost, and chief of .'/?? -For The Pride formance and Sustainability in facilities forfoe participating uni:y%^hes.CSUSM’s chiefof facil­ A survey of 891 U.S. colThe survey was conducted ities, Nancy Quinn, Med out leges and universities found Cal between December 2000 and her survey and the university’s State San Marcos one of 23 ’April 2001, and the NWF released reSultswre based on her informaschools with exemplary recycling the results earlier this year. 1 efforts. ‘ ' / ||1 Julian Keniry, the NWF r::-fieeM Quinn’s information, Princeton Survey Research Campus Ecology Program man- foe NWF recognized foe univer­ Associates conducted the survey, ager,said foesurveyshows what sity fof one duf of foe approx- ; which was supported by the activities are underway on cam- imately 20 categories. CSUSM report card tells Was one Of 23 “Leading Schools National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Campus. Ecology Pro­ the story of campus environmen­ for Recycling, Solid Waste, and gram. According to the NWF, this tal stewardship,’’saidKeniry. “It Materials Flow” (However, foe is the first national survey to look shows how concerned foe stu- univerrity is not listed under at the environmental practices of • dents and faculty are.’’/;:/. . anofoer similar category, “Lead­ college campuses: The report is . .' According :fo Renity, foe ing Schools Doing More with titled “The State of the Campus NWF sentcustomized programs Recycling, Solid Waste, and Environment: A National Report to foe university present, aca­ »>A rtiele cont. on pg 3 ■E Recycling dtCSUSM PridePhoto/Cande Angeles 1*. �^<<Artiete contfrom pg | projects are completed in the Fall 2003, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Bob Sheath presented the Academic Blue­ print, which is a master plan predicting potential academic growth over the next 10 years. The plan takes into consideration state and regional needs, student demand, pedagogical concerns, resources, and collaborations. Although Cat State San Marcos has substantially fewer programs compared to other comparable campuses in the CSU system, the administration is looking to frequently requested majors, like Teacher Credential, Ethnic and Cultural Studies, and Journalism, Radio, TV and Film, to serve the region as the univer­ sity continues to grow. As growth continues and stu­ dent demand requires expansion are working, and students at CSUSM are less likely to offered, the administration engage with their professors will attempt to cater to stu­ outside of the classroom. dent needs. Because the T ie Academic Blueprint budget isjtight, the admin* and thefindingsofthe survey stration is lookingte"ofoer led up to an examination of avenues of funding as we the new identity for CSUSM. (CSUSM) expand to new The task force in charge of academic programs,’* said the new university identity is Sheath. • . focusing on a way to set the % think it is still jus­ campus apart from any other tified tb think about our lIM M iiM tlB B B lB iB iK M to awesomecurriculum,” said make the name attractive to Bettina Huber, director of students, faculty and exter­ Analytic Studies, as she nal supporters. presented the findings of “A leader, in fostering the second annual survey quality of life in the multion how students rate their M ' faceted Southern California experience at CSUSM border-region through sus­ 89% of freshman and Dv Brsk a dR a R aM a y n ich rd iehl tainable community develP ePo /J msNwll rid h to a e e e 93% of seniors contacted .opment and lifelong personal rated their entire educational growth,” is one of the descrip­ experience at CSUSM as around the nation. , tions being tossed around in an excellent or good compared to The survey also revealed attempt to find a distinctive per­ 86.5% and 87% respectfully at that a larger nutnber of students sonality forCSUSM, other comparable institutions !. '“Tojr priority is student recruiting,’* said Rick Moore, director of Communications, commenting on the feet that recruiters say no one .knows where San Marcos is located. “We are working on this prob­ lem,” said Moore. Bud Morris, co-chair of the task force, fielded questions from faculty afeout the need and direc­ tion of the marketing plan. Some about the need for a descriptor. It is a wayto give fee university a “distinctive.flavoring,” responded Morris. “How are we going to define ourselves as students decide which school to attend in the CSU system?” asked President (3onzalez, stepping into the conversa­ tion. The distinction is a way to “help us attain fee students we want for our programs.” Cal State San Marcos Rallies for Dr. King wiE ga fo]£EVl$i which needs fends for asipport. This fee will The goal of the new form and h ^ fo be paid in advance and security checks is obviously to paid in U.S. dollars. This, accord­ screen out suspected terrorists,” ing fo Zwick, makes some feel said Zwick, SEVIS, as defined n m krnm discourage applicants by Zwick, is an electronic, webmake difficult for foose based system, which every school % ii^ in te ss-d e v ^ e d a t^ W will be able to access. apply forvisas, . 3m With the current system, If foe tlS . sends signals that which will be substituted by students not welcome, they SEVIS, schools are not notified will chooseto go elsewhere, espe­ when a student receives an F-l or cially Canada, foe UK, and Aus­ student visa using the 1-20 form, tralia, which have made major which is foe form that certifies efforts to attract international stu­ that a student has been admitted dents in recent years,” said Zwick, to a university, college or training Although most countries already school* This form is then taken have a visa process similar to to a US. consulate to apply for a the U.S., Zwick fears that since student visa or F-l visa. When a "exchange students coming to foe student enters the US;, the INS U.S. wouldhave to pay foe SEVIS takes the original page offoe 1-20 fee to apply for a visa, some coun­ form at foe port of entry. Then, in tries might charge our students about six to nine months, a copy more feffoeir visas,^^S:g; of that form is sent to foe school As the statistics provided by of choice. * * .; : Potential Concerns About Zwick show, of the 30 million Schools only notify foe INS if people who enter the U.S. on ( f^cedures student visa issuees do not enroll Accordiog to Zwick, if a ter- nonimmigrant visas each year, in foe school However, if the issuee does enroll, schools do not mrisi act is committed, SEVIS only about 200,000 are on stu­ report any information on that wilt ^pyiie government officials dent visas. . ' "While some enemies of the student again unless they transfer with information on international to another school. Therefore, if a sfodehts, which eliminates the If.S. may have studied in the U.S. student drops out, the school the proems of having to go to indi- Or Europe, fee best friends we have around foe world are people student was attending does not ; vfoual scfocls* • • “What i | not clear, however, who were students in the U.S. notify anyone about it. For foreigh students graduat- Jis; whal'ltNS'pf"other,agencies ■ and are now leaders in business, ingm fee US. using a student plan to do with all foe data they government, and society in their yisi under the current system, foe •.collect..'INS' officials Have stated native countries. Anything we INS does requfe notification. that new appropriations will go do to discourage students from These graduates >are then sup- into setting up and maintaining coming to fee U S. will have a posed to leave foe epuntryVrifefo foe data system, but they have greater Idhg-terih negative impact 60 days of completion of their no funds or lesources to monitor on our well-being than terror­ program; But as Zwick noted, no of enforce based ph foe data. No ism** Zwick saidv He also added, One has said anything about law ^THe new SEVIS system would In comparison with foe cur­ enforcement agency access to this not have caught either of these rent system, SEVIS mil allow data base,-’ said Zwick. He also people [referring fo a Sept. 1 1 foe IN$ to notify schools tmbie- noted that it would not help deter­ terrorist and an earlier World mine if students are remaining Trade Center bomber that were foe .country using the 1-20. The after their visas expire, because both international students with schools in return will be required no one will be checking whether an expired student visa];had it fo notify foe INS within 30 days or not students graduated and then been in place. Further, people can offoe begimung ofthe semester if cross-cheeking the results against easily enter the U.S. illegally from the student enrolledin the school. information about students who Mexico and Canada. In short, when we spend millions ofdollars By using the SEVIS system on a have departed from foe U.S. Another new procedure is on a system and impose reporting regular basis, schools will keep foe INS updated on students charging a $95 fee to every appli­ requirements on schools, we need studying with visas, and schools cant, regardless of whether or not to evaluate the potential effec­ will be required to report infor­ a visa is granted. The revenue tiveness of the changes.” mation about the students, like a change Jn major, the number of credits taken, dropping out, and graduation. % “ft places universities in an £ enforcement role that they did not have beforev We try to help our students and support them. This depends on a trusting relationship between us. They need to feel Comfortable with us without wor­ rying that we will report them if they are truthful about a problem they are having” Zwick said. In addition to the introduction of the form DS-157 and SEVIS, foe State Department has indi­ cated that applicants from certain countries will undergo scrutinization that may delay issuing visas by up to a month. Zwick said that although these groups have not Lyefcbeen identified publicly, the press reports that they are from Wright Honee Folk organized j the members of the Pan Afri­ can Student Alliance (PASA), . Thought * freedom P^SA members Ruby Udeh, ] feigh^ supren^ as a group of Cry^at Jfo&, 2$ Cal State Sah Marcos rep­ afoT Jamilah Anderson led f resentatives gathered together '0 tIS |i: pMcipants in cheers wife the San Diego commu- While Associate Director of nity to give thanks and pay Student and Residential Life their respects to the continu­ Gezai Berhane’s children led ing struggle for racial equality the way withWoe sM -vfofe ‘ exemplified by foe life of balloons. PASA also designed and sold t-shirts to commem­ Martin Luther King, Jr. The 22nd Annual Martin orate the event, ASI provided Luther King Parade, "Living breakfast for CSUSM march­ foe Dream, Let FreedomRing,” ers. took over downtown San Diego Breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 19 as adults Over 1,200 community and children marched down members attended foe event, San Diego’s Harbor Drive in including 10 CSUSM repre­ celebration of the life and sentatives. The theme of the dreams, of a true believer. breakfast was "Hatred is Not “Our delegation, in rep­ the Answer” and the program resenting an educational insti­ included high school pnd/col­ tution, reflected the value Dr. lege speakers. King placed on education and "The youth speakers and that many freedoms come Dr. Gandhi’s remarks werethrough education” said Julie inspirational in their focus on of Student the fefere and our efforts to Organisations, eradicate hate and c^^uce “This event was a great from ottr lives. The words of opportumtjr to represent our the student speakers were also C&nfous to the greater San a confirmation for our future Diego area while enjoying the in this country and world. We Wonderful weather and cele­ have some very talented and brating foe life of Dr. Martin dedicated leaders-in-foe-makiLufoef. King, Jr. The excite­ ing,” satd Dr. feancine- ftfortiment of children along foe nez, vice' president of Student parade route (and wfohin our defegationjwas palpable,” said for us to Wright *Tt was also a big sur- renfomlforthat Dri King looked priset0 discoveraMulti Cutto helpde Jfolg people to understand and losNinos/ChildrenXMuseum overcomefoeifhatred ofofhers. He did not see this as a :■ ; ;-par^":wWkei^.: black/white issue, feat an issue includedErikRoper, represent­ feat affects ail of humafoty,” ing .foe; Progressive Activists said Martinez. "We can ejfoer Network (a student organiza­ choose to help each, other, or tion), I)ean of Students Jona­ continue ir„our path of pulling than pofolard, Vice President others down. Dr, King saw the for Student Aflairs, Praneine strength in foe human spirit Martinez, Director of Resi­ and through his work tried to dential tife, Bridget Blanshan, help others do foe same” Associate Director of Student The breakfast was hosted and Residential life, Becky by foe National Conference Martinez, Student Health Edu­ for Community and Justice cator, Cathy Nguyen, and (JSi&Cjj Pride Feature Editor \ �News Briefs for Recycling »>A rtlcle cont. from pg 1 MaterialsFlow.”) “Those results are based onnational trends,” explained Keniry. “We took the averages of each university, com­ pared categories, and used criteria to identify the exem­ plary schools To be recognized for this particular recycling cate­ gory, CSUSM had to perform at least 12 requirements, ranging from recycling paper, food scraps and plastics, to the collection of old computer equipment and furniture which may be given away to public elementary and high schools. y' ' u n d e r ; Student Erik Roper, president ofthe Progressive ^ - ' *; Prid^Pka^/JarfesMewell fi B. i MI Activists Network, said he admired the university’s recy­ cling program, but commented, “When I hear that we -The constriietioh of Fine.Arts and Science Buildings is progressing well, and they are scheduled received this commendation, I Couldn’t help but raise an y-for Jaonae. of .. eyebrow because the simple fact remains that the system we have in place doesn’t work as well as it could. You -Facility workers accidentally set off a fire alarm during routine maintenance this past Wednesday, can look in the trashcan and see recyclable items aplenty. whichbatised an evacuation of Craven Hall. If awards were given for potential rather than actual per­ formance, I can understand us getting the award. As it -Helen Glarke of Oceanside gave $2.6 million to Cal State San Marcos. It is the largest single gift stands, we’re not living up to that potential. The student body has to be educated about why they should recycle. in CSUSM history, and the donation will provide scholarships for student athletes. There’s still massive amount of ignorance among stu­ dents, staff and faculty.” -The House and Senate have passed a bill proposed by Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) requesting Keniry later added that the NWF did not go to most of $300,000 to aid literacy programs for Hispanic children. The bill now goes to President Bush for his the schools to conduct the surveys or check for accuracy. sigaattire. . ; ‘ ‘ “We decided that since we’re sending them to such high-level people, we’ve got to take them on their honor, -The final repairs from last July’s blasting accident were completed over winter break and the and that’s typically how academic surveys are done,” she Foundation Building will hold classes as usual. said. “They know it would reflect poorly if they misrep­ resented the campus, so it’ based on our summary and s -Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) President Dean Manship has resigned and former Executive Viceanalysis on what people told us.” Some students are wary about the accuracy of the President Dustin Naylor will be taking over the role ofASI President. survey and said they have mixed feelings about the uni­ versity’s recognition for the recycling efforts. “From the outside it looks really good, and we have recycling bins. In fact I was helping put on this confer­ ence on Campus and people made (positive) comments about our efforts,” said Jocelyn Brown, a member of the Environmental Club. “But I don’t think the average stu­ dent has that much awareness of recycling or environ­ mental awareness. I notice the staff will dump stuff in the recycling bins, but not students. But that’s why I’m in the Environmental Club. I’m trying to increase student awareness.” For each of the categories, participating institutions were graded cm a curve, and nationwide an “A” was awarded if 60 percent or more of the campuses imple­ mented the' particular program or met the requirements. For example, some ofthe graded environmental activ­ ities on the report card include water conservation/water efficiency upgrades; nationwide, schools earned an “A.” For the array of materials the schools recycled, nation­ wide, schools received an “A-.” Lower scores were given 300 people die each year from a bacterial infection called for the orientation of students, staff and faculty with the environmental practices. Forthis activity schools nation­ meningitis. wide earned a D. Lower grades were also given under the o f“tiansportation demandmanagement in genYou are at risk if you..... eral,” which looked at the amount of bicycle racks, free/ j ing programs. Nationwide schools received a “C~.” Nancy Quinn, chief of facilities, said rite plans to tact her by e-mail at nhodcins@cstBm.edu orby phone at | I t | g p g p i 1 Iff “We would look forward to having students involved and remind them to use the recycling containers,” said Quinn. “We can work together to make it an even better program.” /CM-1 .| ?Those who would like more information on the study are asked to visit http://www.nwf.org/carapusecology/ stateofthecampusenvironment. * :• . * Smoke * Hang out at bars or clubs * Have irregular sleep patterns Radiant Research is searching for healthy adults for a clinical research study of an investigational vaccine for the prevention of meningitis. Qualified participants will receive up to $100.00 for two visits. Call Mon-Fri for more information 1.877.851.1066 317 North El Camino Real, Suite 506, Encinitas, CA www.radiantresearch.com Spill 1 . 877 . 851.1066 I< ; Recycling Bin at CSUSM Pride Photo/Cande Angeles RESE XA R C H �Count of Monte Cristo By MELANIE ADDINGTON for The Pride m| iL^artte Dicaprip id 1998). origin#M - ftpm Dumas’ acquaintance wfh; Alexander Dumas’ classic 19th cent tury novel, The Count of Monte Cristo, ''te’sffcrrtte, whose younger son Dumas sprang to life again this year; Created by occasionally took 0ft d to t qiltoeational Kevin Reynolds (director of foe abysmal Waterworld), the eighteenth adaptation of foe sipry proves as fiifeldi;ltfe;ofoers,' ' ahpnt Which;hO dfetottoifted "to j if not a bit more attractive. the trip, As the Count of Monte Cristo, web­ Edmund Dantes triumphs over evil plots, site. •; prison, foe bourgeois, and even his own pfehl twisted' revengeful heart In foe film, there is no sBound historical facts. As he is abort to need for foe classic Hollywood dramatiza­ ia t t ^ i^ £ ;:swei^^^f;i ^ . ;feeO(nite caption (a good thing) —Dumas had enough by' OfhiSOWm Reynolds, who successfully told the story of Robin Hood in 1992 with Kevin : .I Costner, proves he’s quite a success with Edmund Dantes to M etced^dsd^C kr^dofMonte Cristo stowed foe release of foe Count He seems tc^j I \ CourtesyphoiomDB.com *I I w |^ |i t o 6s is imprisoned in the Chado best with foe legendary swashbuckling .te q a :(s im ila r -to:: Atealrt*) and his foies, and Dumas has plenty of those; Although foe same story is told, this Dantes afid Mondego), Albert Mondengo takes sin feat-role as Dorleac ito the film. y ^ ^ f ^ t t p s e who betrayed him grows newcomer Henry CavilL However angry you may feel while watch­ version has an appeal all its own, mostly due to its cast James Caviezel (recent star And what a breakout performance! Cavill ing lam'torn Dantes into a whipping boy, .;yy:y:^hrt :tfees^hfean jb release a film other evil'deeds rabout revenge to an America so filled wife far in foe movie business of Angel Byes and Frequency) takes on that surround the innocent Dantes. *§|p anger? W -ou^:anditig.; e l l , f e a t audithe role of Danfes /Count in this version. ^folfo:j%iS'{ par-' ; ’ V :! Although his puppy-dog eyes and sweet good looks and broodDumas was a great lover of theater tially about revenge, but more importantly demeanor work well for him as Danfes, ingetrarisma. use the roman afcort rttimtetpaticm. It’s about freedom Guzman plays the Count’s ser­ it’s difficult to believe his rage and thirst vant and brings a light and hilarious air to feuilleton, or the serial novel. His story- |p^ea<la^:p^ai$:walls, freedom to break fo rte^ g e.< ^ g|g / The role of Fernand Mondego, foe the film. The servant proves that there is teliing techniques remain legendary and through class restrictions and freedom to friend and betrayer ofDanfes, is well exe­ h<mhr amongJhiovea when D an^ saves prove quite adaptable to the big screen (his let go of your anger and live your life. never read fee novel, you cuted by GuyPearce (the actor who wowed him from certain de^th. From that point novels have been adapted for fee screen ’t * can still easily follow the plot. But, I highly audiences in foe 2000 film, Memento}, on, Guzman delightfully brings to life a 105 times), y - , ' ■ ; ” ■ Mondengo’s ludicrous ideas of friendship role that lacked attention in otheradapta- *: 'His best^known works are fee Three yritirtnmea^, -3br.your own enjoyment, CWito- . and greedy need to be foe best could not ticwife.'- ;V: • c, ' lf.fi~ - IMusketeers S brought to life on film 61 reading life Ctam/ s E s I n (f ' ;v Audiences may remember Michael tinfes> most recently in 2001) and yyidF^A:::isdes The Count o f Monte have been better portrayed than by Pearce because of foe intensity he puts into his Wincott’s evil performance as the Guy of CountofMonte Cristo. However, his novel PG*13’ adventure violence/ Gisborne in Robin Hood. Wincott is quite The Vicomte Bragelonne also became Well ; swordplay and some sensuality,'q g tg -z pH | B ^ 1§ V jjfiS The son ofMercedes (she is the love of adept at playing the had guy, and he again known in film as The Man with the Iron REVIEW hopefully The San Diego Asian Film Festival’s given more of a history of the and predictable ending, which Debut is only “Best Narrative Feature Film” fether-son relationships through­ quicklylost its energy andhutnor. a prelude to award. ' • v 5 ’*''VV'^ out foe film* since foal seemed to Castro and Cajayon should have a future flood The Debut takes place within be one of foe major conflicts of sat back in their chairs and of more a 24-hour period, revolving foe story.;;; thought about how foey could mature, deep, around Bett- Mercado*'played by Ho#ever, foe first half of develop more dialogue 'between foul thought­ 'I)ahfe Based, who was also nom- foe film energizing, with the :::ffofcer-: and aofo;'-;:^p|eDiaHy ful Filipino- inated ftn* a best actor Ammy ;humdrdi^.::: foa^': at foe end,;ipfee:f ; : A me r i c an award ffothfo'peiformMce.Sdme1 logue, especially among the older ing what happened between the may know fold best as Rufio, of relatives and Ben’s white frien<te, twoi And I embrace Cruz’ jper* \ films. 31fe|N^ I watched Hook, the non-cartoon and not- who slowly learned about Fili- formance^ so seeing more ofhhn, j the film with 1 quite Peter Pail film sequel. . pmoefikfofoj: especially at the end, would have toy mom and talented sketch ar&t*.Ben , ;I was e^ecifoiy impressed . strengthened the ending; my aunt, who is tombetween his artistic aspira­ .withTkso-.Orolil-sperfor^^ -1 The film also points out are Pilipinas. tions and his fefoer’s expectations as Ben’s fafoer, Roland, who some aspects of Filipino culture, But before we that he bpedme a doctor. Ben is a complicated character S a including foe food and foe entered foe also struggles with his “other” tough and authoritative father Tagalog language. Also, foe Ben and Annabelle Courtesy Photo/debutfUm.ptnoynet.com t h e a t r e , life with his white friends, from with %soft heart for his family. performance of some of the tra­ Auntie Melly whom he hides his Filipino Graz, who normally ditional Filipino dancing, like the By VICTORIA B: SEOALL heritage. R E V I E W ?teys aIongd<te I^ tinikling, was one of foe High­ For The Pride The audience sees much about time they made more ipina singer/actress lights of The Debut. A real Fil­ movies about Filipinos here in of Ben’s conflict, however, while Nora Aunor, gave a passionate ipino dance troupe, Kayamanan Don’t go into TheDebut with Atfifoica;” foe Mercado femily prepares for performance in The Debut and Ng Lahi (rqugh English trans­ the thought that it will be a ' s^Go^wrifers John Castro and Rose? (Ben’s sister, played by didn’t hold rniytfong back with lation: “origin of wealth”) per­ s thought-provoking film on Fili­ Gfofo Cajayoti provide a glimpse Bernadette Balagtas) debutante this character. ■ :. formed much of foe traditional pino life in foe United States, into on Filipino family’s life in bail, ^^ e^^ Roland’s relationsfop with his dancing. Rather, go with the mentality that the United States, Castro is a vet­ On foe night of the ball, own father, Lolo Carlos, is even The film’s soundtrack also it’s somewhat like Save the Last eran when it eomes to writing there’s tensioh after Ben and more complicated. showcases Fifipino talent like , Dance ^xth an .A&ian twist, and afocart U.S. He fos Sister^ friend, Annabelle Veteran actor Eddie Garcia Freda $Mbtic*'DI Icy loe, Grand' you won’t be disappointed. also wrote Diary of a Gangsta inr.qn| Gar- V to ata|^ ;an d ;'^ ;^ WifoSave the Last Dance, Sucka, a satirical film about Fil- another. No doufo Jpy’s ex^boy^ ;<^s (which ^ cast in • .;.fote:; tifors used high schoolers ipino-Ameriean gang members. mend, Ai^usfo ( I^rfon Based* fi^ . F i ^ ^ wfo^ are similar foefihn). I W touch slightlyoh issues ofracism Cajayon not only co-wrote The ''■Dfoife’s-.bfofoef)-;wyt have some- fo the Oscar.^ awacds),|J Mind ': T^ejfyelmi had its world pre­ and fotingfo, while atfoe same Debut, but directed the film. This thing to say aboiit their relation^ miere at tte iSfo Annual Los dance “con­ is tjfe -Cfoaymi; has 1 ship. ‘ _ ; w p ^ S m C] ,:^gel^. ;^tah; Pacific Film and tests^ YouTI find a little bit of directed a feature iilm. * Iiw as still unclear how Ben’s fSfdz’ performancc. Butlappre- 1 Ms iti some parts of TAe Debut, ;• The Debut garnered;several fafoer tifolyfelt about B etfsper- ctafod the. filfoniakers’ decision andits way but awards, including “Best Inde- sonal dream o f becoming ah ib indtade to<& Mlipino to select ; Overall, I liked the film and pendent Feature” from the 2001 artist rather than a doctor. J actors as Craz recently fois past Friday in Mira looked at it as a teeny-bopper/ Ammy Awards (which honors Maybe we’re not supposed to Even wifo a good beginning, pop film that slightly skimmed ^fon/^ian^m efican films and- find Oul Jfo 9 4 mip^j the last half of foe filth disap­ ;; fflta ta iafed[;^G-13 by foPpHpho culture. But aetbp). The film also won foe utes. 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Servesfourpeople menu options from six in the morning i ^ ^ ^ i? ^ ^ ^ ^ 'ih g h ::|^ ^ ^ ^ i^ ^ & ;| 8T i^ h ^ ig ^ it;v /mitilnn»in.tte;eveoi^.:';:• ' *-* '■\ :[:' Celebrating Your College Success A m i June 2002 G rads! Order your Personalized Graduation Announcements _ 1- 800- 353-5299 www.shop.jostens.com um ’ v‘ S T O " R tv E <1 ° * ™ $ �During early registration at the end oilast semester, we heard remarks from many students rangingJxom disgust to disappointmeht*We lotow that the same problems occur at universities across the nation, but Cal State San Marcos has a unique opportunity to learn from and not perpetuate the foibles of public educa­ tion. ' “I can’t believe there is only one sec­ tion offered” “Two of the classes I need are scheduled at the same time. What do I do, I want to graduate this semes­ ter?” “Most of the classes I want are only offered in foe late afternoon or evening, and I have to work.” The list goes on... We understand CSUSM is a com­ muter campus and all student issues can’t be addressed individually and solved immediately, but CSUSM prides itself on student/faculty ratio and focuses on I can't believe there is only one section offered * “Two of the classes I need we scheduled at the same time. What do I da, I want to graduatethissemester? As the university continues to grow and the administration looks to the future and all the possibilities the institution has the potential to achieve, we would like to ask them to take a step back from the 1 0-yeaf blueprint and remember that although projections show 12,000 stu­ dents in 2 010, we don’t want the admin­ istration to forget about and inadvertently neglect the 6,600 students already attend- E D IT O R IA L providing a more personalized education compared to other state universities. Would it be too much to ask to have faculty, staff, and administration get together earlier or spend a bit more time on scheduling and use good communica­ tion and organization skills, which they passionately teach us, to help alleviate some of the more common problems that consistently recur each semester during registration? We dotft want to continually or overly criticize the School we have chosen to :attend, but doesn'tthere seem to be an apa­ thetic air around campus, which increases exponentially around registration time and The Pride We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mela­ nie Addington and Victoria Segall for their hard work and dedication as editors of the Pride. They have not o nly set us up for success, but given an open invita­ tion for any help we may need as we Transition into new editorship. Their actions show that there is a real community developing at Cal State San Marcos. T hank you and good luck in your endeavors. Claudia Ignacio dames Newell Martha Sarabia Lisa Lipsey Amy Bolaski Victor Padilla Madeleine Marshall Co-Bditor Co^Bd& V or News Editor Peature Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Ail opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or * of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address,, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be Claudia Ignacio James Newell P ride Editors then again when we all have to stress out and crash courses, sitting on our crossed fingers, hoping for a spot? When these issues are taken into consideration with the students already attending, it is a matter of concern, hut now that SDSU has increased admission requirements and the CSU has slated CSUSM as North County’s university, it leaves us with more questions than answers. Who is going to teach the extra students? Where will they park? Where will they sit? And would they be happy at CSUSM of longing to be somewhere a ljfe? ' "‘ . * submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of ' commercial enterprises or ventures..The Pridd reserves the right to triect any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. 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State San Marcos and if I have gained noth­ ing else through my education, I have this: Cal State San Marcos is the most frustrating school to deal with when trying to register. I am on financial aid mid therefore do not pay when I register~it is called fee deferment. On file financial aid web site for Cal State San Marcos, it states, “CSUSM recognizes that the financial aid process takes time; and therefore allows students to defer payment of fees pending the receipt of financial aid.’’ =JI5^lfe:4ay-^ficr:r^istm ^Lm n. non-payment. And every semester 3p" total) CaL State San Marcos sends me an e-mail from the cashiers informing me of my mistake of not paying wbile registering and thereby dropping me from all of my classes. ' . . |r - R i g h t . - ► |jf The first cotiple of Semesters I just brushed it off, thinking that the prob­ lems were just accidental. Then the third semester I got angry. So I complained. I ttKHi^t h Would stop there but it kept going for two smote semesters. . \ Why did they drop me from my classes every semester when I had a fee deferment? | Spl of commuoication? I (to thM I have fee deferment figured out though. Lfthey irritate you enough, you defer paying to attend such a poor school and Instead take your money (or financial aid in this case) to another school that has its act together. ■ ‘ uncommon amount of students at this school about the lack of communication between Emissions, cashiers, and finaneial aid. If this school has any chance of growing, they wUl figure nut how they can make the level of frustration Melanie Addington • CSUSM Graduate Student (if I can register) ; .... :S|**V« S h l/ y 60 50 tt "8 40 ’S ■i 30 O 20 1 0 MB + % 'm m1 ■I , ■ .... . lim 1 ■J r 1 H ill m H' ........ m1 mm il|l* |l|p lK p ll 0 Yes No Maybe Only if ther$ I would but is something don’t have interesting time �T he P rid e Tuesday, February 05,2002 7 the Mayan cities lost in toe* covered with rainforest, which meets the sky at the Aside frcm being skilled astronomers, rain forest, and forgotten by modern day horizon.. the Edzntas were proficient in building Mayans, until some local peasants disWatching the sunset was peaceful and hydraulic systems for capturing precipicoyered it in 1906. It was initially named we could feel how time runs out as the tated water and distributing it around the Itznd, which was supposed to mean “The sun gracefully escapes below the horizon, city. Archaeologists discovered irrigation By Vladislav Celik House if the Itzas” the ancestors of the Knowing that the view from that vintage systems with dozens of miles of elaborate Wot Hie Pride Maya nation. After the discovery, archae- point has not changed fer all the centuries canals. ologists had to come up. with some names since the edifice was built, we felt like a The Five Story Building was built As we left Palenque, located in the ffr the individual structures in Bdzni. part of the whole history* maybe even a mostly; with rectangular stone blocks Mexican state of Chiapas, Iobservedhow Since little was known about their pur- part of the Universe, That is a privileged assembled with great mastery. Each story the eleyation of the terrain descended; and pose, the names given were awkward and feeling that can seldom result ftom a short of the building has a number of rooms by the time we reached the neighboring uninventive: That isi how one of the most sightseeing visit like ours;Consequently, to which one can enter through square state of Campeche, the terrain was flat. impressive structures was plainly named all bur thoughts Were part ofa big context, openings resembling pigeonholes when The capital city of Campeche has the “The Five Story Building” and the smaE imd Mvial problems in life observed ftom the distance. Monolithic same name as fire state itselfand is located When we visited Edznd in January of seemed distantand unimportant. columns, reminiscent of the ones in the on the western coast of the Yucatan pen- 2000, it was not because its ruins were on In the Mayan architecture, the build- ancient Greek temples, support some insula. It is washed by the shallow waters our “must-see” list, but because it was on ings were aligned with the sides of die openings. The rooms are relatively small of the Gulf of Mexico? where it is not ourway from Palenque to Merida. How- world and with the trajectory of the celes- and dark and some are connected with unusual to find oil-drilling rigs. The city ever, the visit turned out to be a great tial objects. According to the March/April others. of Campeche has a rich colonial history experience. 1996 issue of Arqueologia Mexiana, the Unlike in the archaeological sites in because it was a major port of entry for 1 knew, about the city ftom archae- axial line passing through the center of the USA, visitors to Edzni can roam the Spanish colonizers in the 16th Cen- ological books which all show die most the Five Story Building and 3 other major abound unattended, enter die rooms and tury. famous edifice in the complex, the Five structures in Edzn&has the angle of285.5 caves, and climb the walls. It is a paradise Beyond Campeche’s narrow coastal Story Building, ftom the assumed “front”, degrees. The angle is the trajectory of for adventurous visitors who want to see strip begins the region’s vast rainforest, or western side. From that angle it appears the sun on August 13, the day on which, everything and feel like a discoverer. By which had for centuries harbored a great plain and simple. according■•to the Muyan belief, foetreal- having theonly attendant of the archaeocivilization that knew nothing about the When I observed the Five Story Builds endar started 3 millenniums ago. Antonio logical site in his little cabin half a mile distant land on the other side ofthe world ing from different angles.itseemed tome.Benavides, the seniorarchaeologist and a'svay, wefeltlikeexplorers of the lost or about the changes that would come With that each angle supported a new pereep- .the author ofdie article Edznil, Campeche, * city. E t p ^ ^ :ex p fe^ G « ::.< ^ ;^ te most tibn of how jt actually looked. From the compares the significance of that date the d ^ g h t was running out, we si^aU ssju E S dB ;: the region northwestern side,kfesembledapyramfo8 fee Mayas wife the significance of feeday hadto move on. Our car was waking in thanthe ofChrist’s birthtp feeChristians. Itjs dift the parking lotin front of die site. As we oiily about 3f ffiiles inland. Archaeblo- one undemeath creating the iinpression ficuh ibr an amateur to decide whether drovedownfee bumpyroad to Merida human settlement ofthe perspective. Alo^gflightofstairs that analogy is scientifically sound, but leavingEdznitothe mercy ofthe rainforj d S e . e n n t i n m f e s i y f i f o f e f e b gi^nd l e ^ : darkness, wesorted through dB ab '^i«S : Edznd performed lunar observations. The our memories bf the great Mayan city we re« a' i> ^ # h SBiaU temple, which Five Story Buildingis aligned with another justleft behind. . the photo: Author "V ’ y could admire a frill circle view. All that line feat passes at 300 degrees azimtife, Vladislav Celik landing on fee upper Edzn&ifedJar.centuries been one of l eoald see around fee complex was fee which coincides wife fee lunar trajectory, level ofthe Five Stray Bqilding. 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I i :• ‘ I ■ ■ I # I m I m r',1 i < I ........... By MELANIE ADDINGTON For The Pride Pride Photo/James Newell Time and Again, a local Jazz band plays on the Dome Terrace to kick-off Black History Month. Musicians pictured are: “Sugar” on the keys, Earl Baults on the say, and Charles Smith, Assis­ tant Director of Upward Bound at CSUSM, on the drums. New Parking Proposal By: GEORGE BURGESS JR., cost of parking in designated Pride Staff Writer areas to as much as $200 a semes­ AMY BOLASKI, Graduate Intern ter and could go into effect as early as Summer 2002. Students In an Associated Students, pay $62 per semester to park on Inc. (ASI) committee meeting on campus, while students at nearby January 23, Parking Services pre­ Palomar College and San Diego sented a “Zoned Parking System” State University pay $108 and proposal, which would convert $30 per semester to park in any all campus lots to general lots student lot, respectively. and implejnent a proximity pay­ Williams reiterated the plan ment system, a system in which is still in the proposal stage,, but “the closer you park, the more said, “The president can approve you pay,” according to Parking the proposal; it doesn’t have to Services Technology Coordina­ be voted on.” President Gonzalez tor Robert Williams. was unavailable for comment. The proposal, which is sched­ ASI President Dustin Naylor uled for a vote on February 18, said the committee voting on the will, if approved, increase the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) shifted powers again on Friday, Feb. 1 when Dean Man­ ship resigned from his position as student president and Execu­ tive Vice President Dustin Naylor took over duties as President of ASI. “It was hard cleaning out my office ... I was fighting with it. I really wanted to stay but I need to work and pay bills,” said Manship. This is not the first major change in the ASI staff this year. First, Darlene Willis, Execu­ tive Director, left before the Fall 2001 semester. Susana Gonzalez stepped in as interim director until Keith Speers took over three months ago. Then, Vice President Vinnie Williams resigned after his first few weeks in office due to per­ sonal reasons during the fall semester. The board replaced Wil­ liams with Undergraduate Repre­ sentative Dustin Naylor. Now the 24-year-old business Will issue has four spots for students to sit in. “I encourage students to use their voice, and join the com­ mittee if they wantjto have a say in how the proposal is handled,” said Naylor. The primary goal of the “Zoned Parking System” is to generate revenue for future park­ ing construction costs, including two more surface lots and a park­ ing structure, needed to match population growth and physical development. “We’ve got to go up - we’re running out of surface space,” said Williams. One of the chal­ lenges Parking Service faces is graduate, Manship, has resigned after serving three semesters. “Although I am sad to move on, I do so in confidence that Associated Students will continue to grow and remain the official voice of the students of Cal State San Marcos. I do believe that this organization is better now than when I arrived, and on its way to being even greater with your guidance and support,” said Man­ ship in his letter of resignation. The two resigned heads of ASI, Dean Manship and Vinnie Williams, were elected by approx­ imately 245 students, or 3% of the campus population. However, more changes are anticipated for ASI as a new semester unfolds and a vice presi­ dent has yet to be elected in place of Naylor. “The system can work with­ out a vice president. The duties are delegated to other officers,” said Dr. Francine Martinez, vice president for Student Affairs, and President’s Designee on the ASI board of directors. Martinez said she is excited about » >Article cont. on pg 2 Increase creating another lot specifically for residents when the dorms open, scheduled for 2004, as well as funding the cost of the two new surface lots and a structure. Current calculations, accord­ ing to the minutes, indicate that without increasing revenue, the university parking operation vfill be “in the red” in two years. According to Williams, the uni­ versity must have, due to bond measures, two-thirds of the con­ struction costs in a reserve bank account two years before con­ struction begins. Williams called the proposal a “hot topic” and said that Parking Fee Services is approaching groups on campus “for feedback and suggestions for improvement.” Because faculty and staff have their parking fees protected by contract, which can only be negotiated through the California Faculty Association (CFA), Park­ ing Services cantiot raise faculty and staff parking fees Williams said, “We have to have a $ 14 a month area /or park­ ing, because that’s what faculty/ staff pay to park. If we can’t raise their fees, due to bargaining unit issues, we have to provide an area for them to park.” » >Article cont. on pg 3 President Gonzajez Appointed by President Bush to the Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor President Bush appointed Cal State San Marcos President Alex­ ander Gonzalez on Jan. 28 to serve oij Bush’s Commission on Educational Excellence for His­ panic Americans. Gonzalez is one of only two Californians that have been appointed to this com­ mission of 17 members, and the only president of a institution of higher learning. According to Gonzalez, the purpose of the commission is to prepare Hispanic Americans to go on to higher education or at least to graduate from high school and gain the ability to get a good job. “I would hope that one of the purposes would be that we get more Hispanic or Latinos into the university level or beyond in professional schools,” said Gonzalez. “The most obvious benefit for CSUSM is that I am going to be rep­ resenting the university and people will know that San Marcos exists. This is one of the barri­ ers that we have today. Raise the awareness level of the campus, and the more indirect benefit is that some of the advisory will be enacted and local President Gonzalez. Pride Photo/James Newell students can benefit from that,” said Gon­ zalez. “What I learn from the commission hopefully I can share with the campus com­ munity.” Gonzalez said his role as a professional educator will be to look at the high drop­ out rate of Hispanic students; and he will bring his experiences and findings to the commission. “We can close the achievement gap but one of the major issue for higher education is student preparedness.. .You can get in college but if you are not prepared it is not going to last. Therefore, retention becomes a very important issue,” said Gon­ zalez. “If students are not pre­ pared well, that is going to be a barrier for or to their success.” Furthermore, Gonzalez said that the high drop-out rate of Hispanics is a nation-wide prob­ lem. “Just about every state of the Union has a Hispanic speak­ ing population of some size .. It is a big issue.” Gonzalez, who was born and raised in East L.A. and attended Garfield High School, will now have the opportunity to be in » >Article cont. on pg 3 �Women’s Leadership Conference By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor “Decisions Count!” is the theme for this year’s Women’s Leadership Conference. After a three-year lapse, on Friday, March 8, 2002, Cal State San Marcos will once again host the women’s leadership confer­ ence. This year the committee is targeting North County women from local high schools, CSUSM and the community. The two high-school partici- pants are Valley Center High School and El Camino High School. “Mentoring is our primary concern, and by creating small groups in those divisions the conference will be more struc­ tured,” said Director of Student and Residential Life, Bridget K. Blanshan. The event includes workshops for each and all of the groups and a keynote speaker. In addition, the topics will include networking, bal­ ancing work and personal lives, effective communication, and staying healthy. The confer­ ence is a one-day event. The committee is taking applications from which a total of 90 women will be selected to participate in the conference. The selection will be made based on career inter­ est and other areas. There is an application fee of $ 10. “Our goal is to maximize women’s understanding of their advan­ tages and options,” said Blan­ shan. If you would like more information, please contact Julie Wright at 760-750-4970. ASI P r e s i d e n t R e s i g n s »>Article cont. from pg. 1 the changes, but that the first thing she did after hearing of Manship’s resignation was to check in with Naylor because he was taking on his third posi­ tion in ASI this year. Martinez said that at the first board meeting since Man­ ship’s resignation there is “an enhanced purpose within the organization.” She said this enhanced purpose comes partially from Manship’s continuity in leader^ ship from last year and par­ tially from Keith Speers, new Executive Director. “Dean built a foundation. He created a board that could step in within a moment’s notice. [When he began], Keith Speers breathed some new air and excited ASI,” said Martinez. Manship ran for re-elec­ tion last May after serving two semesters as ASI presi- dent. “I knew I was graduating in December, but I didn’t think of it that way,” said Manship, when asked if he planned on leaving office while campaign­ ing for re-election. Manship said that his per­ sonal goal “that students never knew or saw” and one he accomplished was the restruc­ turing of the ASI organization. Business practices of the orga­ nization were cleaned up and “we had to get everything in line for the chancellor’s audit this year,” said Manship. The audit is still in process. However, Manship said that, while in office, he would have liked to put together more programs. When prompted for ideas, he explained that former student Rita Reynolds brought the idea of a laptop-leasing pro­ gram to ASI, but the idea was never developed by the board. Manship said he also had ideas about an electronic board that posts the day’s events, sim­ ilar to the one,at SDSU. “Post­ ing at the university is rough and not very student centered. It’s like they don’t want it to seem like a university campus sometimes,” he said. But, at the end of his term, Manship said he feels confi­ dent leaving the board in the hands of Executive Director Keith Speers and new presi­ dent Dustin Naylor. For now, the Executive Vice President position and College of Education represen­ tative positions remain unfilled. However, campaigns for next year’s positions begin March 1 and voting will happen in May. Whether the two positions will be filled by the end of the term or by the time other candidates begin vying for positions has yet to-be determined. Q&A with New Student President: Dustin Naylor By MELANIE ADDINGTON For The Pride Dustin Naylor began the 2001-02 school year as undergrad­ uate representative for the student government, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) and a writer for The Pride. However, Naylor quickly had to adjust to his new role as Exec­ utive Vice President when, after a few weeks, Executive Vice PresidentVinnie Williams resigned. Although the bylaws for ASI state that the student president can name his new VP, Manship asked the board to decide on the replace­ ment for Williams. The board chose Naylor. After one semester as VP, he had to again adjust to a new role as student president when Dean Man­ ship resigned at the beginning of the spring semester. Due to Naylor’s new and busy schedule, The Pride chose to con­ duct an e-mail interview with him. It proceeded as follows: (The Pride) Q: When did you first find out you were becoming president? (Dustin Naylor-ASI President) Dustin Naylor. Pride Photo/Archives 300 people die each year from a bacterial infection called meningitis. You are at risk if you..... * Smoke * Hang out at bars or clubs * Have irregular sleep patterns Radiant Research is searching for healthy adults for a clinical research study of an investigational vaccine for the prevention of meningitis. Qualified participants will receive up to $100.00 for two visits. Call Mon-Fri for more information 1 .8 7 7 .8 5 1 .1 0 6 6 317 North El Camino Real, Suite 506, Encinitas, CA www.radiantresearch.com R 1.877.851.1066 AaAN nr R E S E^A R C H A: I was told Dean had turned in his resignation at 5 pm last Friday. Q: How do you feel about being promoted in such a short amount of time (four months) to VP and then to President? A; It’s a very exciting and unique experience to sit on the Board of Directors. I strive to con­ tribute to the students of Cal State San Marcos the same compassion and integrity, whether my position is Undergraduate Rep., Executive V.P., or President. Q: What strengths do you bring to the job? A: As a transfer student, I quickly became involved in student organizations here at Cal State San Marcos. I served as recruitment chair and corporate secretary for Sigma Alpha Epsilon, one of the largest student organizations here on campus. I sat on the Board of Directors as Undergraduate repre­ sentative and Executive Vice Presi­ dent for ASI before accepting the President’s position. Being con­ stantly exposed to a diverse and dynamic group of students enables me to clarify and express student voice and opinion. Q: What is the big difference between the two positions? A: As President, I am the offi­ cial representative for the corpora­ tion on campus, in the community, and with schools and organiza­ tions thereof. I serve as sole medi­ ator to the Board of Directors and generally supervise and direct the business of the officers of the corpo­ ration. Both positions deal mainly with meeting on university and ASI committees. Whereas the Exec. VP handles issues regarding students, the president focuses more on deal­ ings with faculty and adminis­ tration. [Now] I sit on a variety of committees, including Budget Review, Student Fees, arid Instructionally Related Activities. Q: What are you going to do to handle such a change? A: Prior experience with the Board and working .closely with Dean in the last couple years makes the transition to President very comfortable. Time manage­ ment and good xommunication is key. Q: Does it say anything about the ASI administration how some­ one can easily jump around to dif­ ferent positions in such a short amount of time? A: The face of the Board of Directors changes with every year. Our bylaws are structured to handle such a change in a professional business manner. Q: Is this new position going to affect your classes this semester? A: It definitely affected my class status within the Pride. But for the most part: No. Q: What else is going on at ASI right now? ASI is currently in the middle of Black History Month, spon­ soring a scheduled calendar of events, including a Black History Month Breakfast featuring key­ note speaker Dr. Karen Whitehearst-Payne on Friday, Feb. 15. We have included men’s and wom­ en’s lacrosse and soccer in our list of recreational activities, and are excited about the formation of a coed surf team, which is expected to be highly competitive at a national level. Come spring, we expect a huge turnout for intra­ mural basketball, flag football, and drop-in volleyball. Q: Do you think you will run for re-election in May? If not, why? If so, why? A: I graduate in May; I will not be running for re-election Q: What advice dp you have to new students (as far as getting involved)? A: I would advise that students try to meet new people. College is a networking strategy designed to bring individuals together to create successful partnerships and lasting friendships. I encourage students to get involved with clubs, recreation sports, Greek life, honor societies, and on-campus programming. ASI provides room for involve­ ment in student and universitybased committees, giving students voice in decisions that affect them. I would also like to see inter­ action within the transfer and grad­ uate community here at Cal State San Marcos. Gaining insight from upper-classmen helps our univer­ sity in that the opinion voiced now will contribute to educational standards, policies, student fees and programming to .come in later years. As our university grows, our students need to realize that their contributions to the university will ultimately determine how our how our graduates and our degrees are weighted in San Diego and sur­ rounding communities. �Parking Fee Increase Promises a Better Structure CSUSM Parking Lots Courtesy photo/www. csusm.edu »A rticle cont. from pg 1 That area would, according to the proposal, be in Zone 3, which will include lots B, N and O. Although faculty and staff currently park in the lot closest to campus (E), if the proposal goes through, that lot would fall into the newly instated Zone i, which students would then have access to for $50 per month. Faculty and staff would be required to park in Zone 3, the $14 per month zone in which students may also purchase parking. Williams said that Parking Services has “run into resistance from union representatives on*^ campus” regarding zoning the lots. According to the pro­ posal, this new threezone system is designed to allow flexibility for all users by segregating zones based on proximity to campus. In addition to the $14 per month Zone 3, two more zones will be desig­ nated. Zone 1, which would consist of lots C, E, and N, would run students $50 per month, per space. Zone 2, or lots B, C, J, N, and O, would comprise the $30 per month spaces. A consultant was brought in last semester to assess the parking situation on campus, arid recom­ mended the zonal parking system, suggesting that both the shuttle and stack park­ ing was not cost effective for Parking Services, according to the minutes from the Jan­ uary 23 meeting. Parking Services has asked ASI to assist in bring­ ing students accurate infor­ mation about the proposal and its effects. Parking Ser­ vices falls under thejurisdic­ tion of Campus Enterprises* but Director Dora Knoblock could not be reached for comment as of press time. P»M m Parking Lett ' l ot B i President Gonzalez A p p o i n t e d b y B ush »>Article from pg 1 the same commission as Jaime Escalante, the other Californian appointed to the commission and who became famous in the 1988 feature film, Stand and Deliver. The film was mod­ eled after the predominately Hispanic Garfield High School. The Commission members will do four things. First, they will advise U.S. secretary of Education Rod Paige on the progress of Hispanic Americans in closing the academic achievement gap and meeting the promise of the new No Child Left Behind Act of2001. Second, they will monitor and measure the per­ formance of federal agencies in creating federal initiatives within the Hispanic community and hold them responsible for improving the participation of His­ panic Americans in federal education programs. Third, they will identify suc­ cessful methods of expanding paren­ tal, state and local government, private sector, and community involvement in improving education. Fourth, they will recommend ways the federal gov­ ernment can assist Hispanic parents successfully prepare their children to graduate from high school and pursue postsecondary educational opportuni­ ties. The commission members will work together to deliver interim and final reports to President Bush. Gonza­ lez said that the first meeting of this commission will be at the end of the month. The commission will endure a little more than one year with, the final report due no later than March 31,2002, and shortly after that the commission will terminate. New Bus Route: 347 By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor On February 17, the North County Transit Center District (NCTD) will introduce their new name: “A Breeze throughout North County.” NCTD will change its name to accompany the many route changes that the new Fast Forward program brings to North County residents. Among the new adjustments, Cal State San Marcos’ students coming from Escondido can choose to take the new route number 347. For more infor­ mation on the new routes and changes please stop by Commons 203 to pick up a new Rider’s Guide. SAN MARCOS “ St tm O Escondido A.S.I. Elections 2002 Im x m ESCONDIDO Center IjggLi Candidates Needed! Hm oe Run for the following positions Mm D President Executive Vice President Vice President of External Affairs Corporate Secretary College of Art’s and Sciences Representative (3 needed) College of Business Representative (2 needed) Undergraduate Representative (2 needed) Post Baccalaureate Representative Childcare Representative Pick up an application and information packet in the Student and Residential Life office (C R A 4116), the ASI office (COM 203), the Library, or online. Return completed applications by February 27th, 5pm to the Student and Residential Life office Elections to be held on line March 25th-29th!!! WOW? A new route that travels directly to CM State San Marcos from Escondido, W I ilna nueva nita qua va diiedamenle a OW Cal State Maitos dktsdN SscorvdkJo. f New Bus Route Number 347 Courtesy photo/http://www.gonctd.com/nctd_web/routes/347. html LIFEGUARD & SWIM INSTRUCTORS WANTED!. The Palomar Family YMCA Aquatic Program is looking for employees who enjoy working outdoors and working with children Pay Range: $8.50-11.50 per hour Deadline to Apply Feb. 18th (No experience necessary, Aquatic Background pre­ ferred) Please stop by Palomar Family YMCA @ 1050 N. Broadway in Escondido to pick up an applica­ tion. Any questions please contact Laura Wilson, �Seeing Through the Sand of Time photos for MIT, several advertis­ ing agencies, painters and water­ colorists. And as an educator, I found that education always took me to photog­ raphy, and pho­ tography always took me back to education,” said Morris. The uniqueness of his presen­ tation lies within the arrangement of the photographs displayed. According to Morris, there was no specific way of organizing the pictures. However, structure By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer The theme “seeing comes before words” describes the meaning of celebrating Black History Month through the per­ spective of artist Major Morris, who has amplified the life and times of inner-city youngsters by presenting diverse black and white images in his photography exhibition: “Sands of My Time: An Eclectic View.” “The children in these photographs are reminiscent of how I grew up and the gles I encountered groping way through an underprivi leged youthful existence, images show that kids hopes and dreams that need be nurtured,” said Morris. Currently a North local, Morris’ passion for tography was uplifted and moti vated by the birth of his and complemented by his of working in a dark room, His#personal discovery ena. him to build a bridge between passion and profit. “I shot or not, the effect of the exhi­ bition highlights Morris’ artistic character. “Everything here is candid. It is not staged. There is no statement being made here. Photog­ raphy, to me, is the essence of sensing, and being there at that feeling, particular moment. My reward is the interpretation,” said Morris. Morris’ versatile approach, utilizing photographic landscapes, still-life imagery, and abstract concepts has not only given him a voice of expression, but a m edium to share his love and passion for life and photogra­ phy with his audience. “My hope is that photographs will continue to offer honest and significant observations on life as I haVe and continue to experience it, and that I will leave ... footprints on the sands of time [and] that others, seeing, may take heart again, and perhaps, affect mean­ ingful change,” said Morris. Major Morris’ “Sands of My Time: An Eclectic View,” will be on display in the library through­ out the month of February. Art Exhibit by Major Morris Pride photo/Marlino Bitanga C a l i f o r n i a ’s Wi n t e r D i v e r s i t y By: JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor Day One Under the luminescence of the earth’s night lantern, our long loop around California bega# as we headed up the 395 toward Lake Tahoe. The night was par­ tially clear, and when the fog and haze gave way to a patch of clear sky, we noticed the rays of the full moon reflecting off the snow that collects in the mountaintop valleys. As the moon and the haze battled throughout the last hours of early morning, we passed through moments of eerie half-darkness, any and all light obscured by low-lying clouds. Then, just as we were forced to slow our speed to a crawl along the winding mountain road, the fog broke and the moon’s rays combined with the snow’s white glow shining almost as bright as day. Day Two The second day of our road ration, like a scantily clad woman or an unlucky slip on the ice. Day Six Gliding atop the Heavenly Ski Resort on a gorgeous blue­ bird day, the view extended out to the point where vision stops and imagination takes over. Sit­ ting down in the snow at approx­ imately 10,000 feet and taking in the scenery is a testament to the diversity found in Sierras, mountains around were compl et e l y blanketed trip was the generally excepted with and most recognized excuse for a snow, party, New Years Eve. We were from staying with friends in the down­ vistas on the town area of South Lake Tahoe, mountaintop we could see which is situated on the GardnervCalifornia and Nevada ille, which border. Everyone met is a quaint at our friend’s apart­ farm town ment, and after a cold, slippery at the base of the range leading walk we neared the casino area on up to Lake Tahoe. I scanned the Nevada side of the state line. the countryside and followed one Riot police, darned with clubs, particular mountain from its peak pistols and shielded visor hel­ to its base. I was mesmerized by mets, lined the barricaded streets, the land’s transformation. As my which were open only to foot vision descended the mountain, I traffic. In a menacing, yet con­ observed the lush evergreen trees tradictory peacekeeping action, and snow-covered hills disappear the police funneled the sheep-like and slowly lead into the valley herd of people toward the blocks and barren flat farmland of Gardsurrounding the casinos. In and nerville. around the casinos it was a Mardi Day Eight Gras-style scene of drunken dis­ We arrived in Santa Cruz the order and mayhem, as vacation­ night before and even though it ers and locals alike rode the blur was still cold, there was no snow, of alcohol and gambling into the and I could once again smell the new year, screaming and banter­ ocean. I love the mountains and ing at all possible points of inspi- TRAVEL the beauty only found at extreme altitudes, but-lhere is something about being close to the ocean; it just feels like home. After a morning of slowly waking up and shaking off the long, rainy drive from Tahoe, we took off to find the waves of Santa Cruz, which all surfers have heard about. When most people think of the beach and surfing, they think more intense. The water was cold and uninviting; I could actually feel the difference in density. When I fell it was much more difficult to penetrate through the surface of the water. And when I was beneath the water, the cold penetrated deep into my bones, at times, to the point of pain. It was a dip into the menacing natural elements of the Northern Califor- about a sunny Malibu day with warm water, surfers in swim trunks, and families playing on the beach. Going to the beach in Santa Cruz in the winter was not at all the commonly accepted image of surfing; it was much nia Coast. The waves were big, and although I had a great time, it was much more serious than what most surfers consider fun. By the end of the day, I felt, both men­ tally and physically, drained. �Tricks of the Trade Cheap R o m a n t i c D ining By, LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor 5 ounces cocoa powder 1 lb. butter or margarine By: GEORGE BURGESS JR. Pound cake 1 lb. sugar 1 lb. butter 1 lb. flour 1 lb. eggs Method: Mix ingredients and bake Vanilla Sauce 1 qt. milk V lb. sugar i Method: 6-8 eggs Mix and bake in oven at 350 degrees until the 1 or 2 vanilla beans, sliced in half % cake looks like you want to eat it. Method: Cookie Dough / Sweet Dough Mix ingredients thoroughly and heat under 1 lb. sugar a low flame until the sauce thickens to a 2 lbs. butter medium consistency; remove and chill. When 3 lbs. flour is it done? The spoon test. Take a spoon, and dip it the sauce. What you are looking Method: for is whether or not the sauce evenly coats Mix ingredients and bake at 350 degrees. Get the spoon without running off it. Remember, creative and add your favorite chocolate candy this is a sauce that will render vanilla scram­ or some fruits and nuts to the dough. bled eggs if over-cooked or cooked on a high flame. Pie Crust 3 lbs. flour Tips: 2 lbs. shortening/lard Remember to weigh your dry ingredients and 1 lbs. water use measuring cups for liquid ingredients, including eggs. Method: Always combine your liquid ingredients first This basic piecrust is perfect for any fruit pie and slowly add your dry ingredients to avoid lumps; use a mixer when possible. Don’t worry about time and temperature — Chocolate Sponge Cake 350 degrees until it’s done. Have fun! 30 eggs 30 ounces sugar 25 ounces flour This Valentine’s Day put on your saddle shoes and head down to Oceanside Beach. Ruby’s Diner, located at the end of the Oceanside Pier, is definitely the right place to eat or share a milkshake. From the cute uniformed waitresses, to the black and white checkerboard floors, to the Jukebox Oldies, Ruby’s is a fun throwback to the 1950’s. Ruby’s menu includes classic diner favorites: burgers (any style, including turkey, veggie or chicken), tacos, and salads. They also offer firings (a basket mixed with French by Norman Rockwell. Courtesy photo/rockwellsite.com “ Sunset”by Norman Rockwell. Courtesy photo/rockwellsite. com Fries and Onion Rings). When order­ ing a milkshake, you can’t go wrong, they have plenty to choose from and they are definitely big enough for two. Okay, so why go on Valentine’s Day? Ruby’s is the ideal spot to watch the sunset and the price is right: the menu ranges from $3 -&15. Plus, after dinner, you can kick off your shoes and walk along beach. Now that you've worked hard all semester, Don't you deserve to get off? (Campus, that is) SANDWICHES COFFEE PASTRIES SMOOTHIES SALADS & LOTS MORE! sa n M a r c o s, c a RELAXED ATMOSPHERE POWER SURGE CAFE 2 41 S. TWIN OAKS VALLEY PP. OPEN TIL 11PM 6 NIGHTS A WEEK LIVEMUSIC EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY NIGHTS ALMOSTA M INUTS S AN MARCOS (PBm M BNO PON on th o N o x rm m o p OAKS ANSOAKHAM . (760) 752-0669 (760) 782-1965 (m) W W 0W U 00C P .e0M W .P m K A B �By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer With Valentine’s Day creep­ ing slowly around the corner, some of us may recall the inci­ dent in the 5th grade when we were passed a folded up, heartshaped letter that read, “Will you be my boyfriend/girlfriend? Circle yes or no.” In spite of this memory from our adolescent past, we can look at this situation as our prema­ ture, ceremonial way of obtain­ ing the title boyfriend/girlfriend to justify a committed relation­ ship with someone. However, I feel this condition has created a fixation or a demand for the individual to have such a “title.” So my question is, if you are dating someone exclusively, and you both know where you stand with each other, does putting a “label” on your relationship matter? According to Elaine Lee, a senior at Cal State San Marcos, it does matter. “Not having the title suggests that the relation­ ship is an open one and that each individual in the relationship is free to date other people. If there were a title, dating other people would be considered cheating.” Likewise, John Burke, a sophomore at CSUSM stated, “the title is the security blanket of the relationship. It’s what makes it official.” Not everyone may agree with these viewpoints. Tisha Flores, a communication major at CSUSM, said a label does not matter. “As long as both individuals know how they feel for each other, that’s all that matters. If the relationship is denied, then that’s bad.” Nina Robinson, a sophomore at CSUSM, agreed that if you establish an understanding with each other, then the title becomes little more than a social state­ ment. Jen Jarrell, a CSUSM communication major, added, “A label is not important because the relationship you build together creates an unspoken connection between each other. There is no need to proclaim a title.” I feel that “titles” and “labels” can be misused and appear coun­ The Pride CORRECTIONS, Co-Editor Co-Editor News Editor Feature Editor Opinion Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Claudia Ignacio James Newell Martha Sarabia Lisa Lipsey Alyssa Finkelstein Amy Bolaski Victor Padilla Madeleine Marshall terfeit. For example, a man could acknowledge a female as his girl­ friend, but yet turn around and kiss someone else. What did the title “girlfriend” mean in this episode? It falls along the same lines as saying “I Love You” or saying you want a “wedding” vs. a “marriage.” Whatever the case may be, I believe that what you have accomplished within a relation­ ship with someone has more meaning and sincerity than any “title” or “label” will ever have. number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all o f CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. 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However, I want to acknowledge that right after my complaint, several campus staff took time to work with me to get my situ­ ation resolved. My problem ended up being much more than having my classes dropped (as I originally thought). Instead, my graduation was delayed due to annoying paperwork problems. An inde­ pendent study I took in place of another class needed to have paperwork signed by the teacher to prove the independent study could be used for the class. I was not informed of that when I orig­ inally took the class; because of this I did not know I had to go searching to fix the paper prob­ lem while I was still a student. I know now. For the two weeks before the semester, I ran around the campus from office to office trying to solve my dilemma. Along the way, the staff at the enrollment desk helped me every time I ran into the office asking yet another ques­ tion. Other times when I have gone in there, staff members were polite, but hardly friendly. But this time they were wonder­ ful. Also, I was very grateful when Janice Meliska, of Records and Registration, healed my graduation woes immediately. Well ... once the proper paper­ work was in place. I am also very grateful for the time spent e-mailing back and forth with Gerrie Hatten in the financial aid office. She helped me tremendously with trying to deal with my financial aid struggles. Just when I least expected it, this campus, and the people that work for it, came through for me. Thanks. Melanie Addington Graduate Student To the editors: On Feb, 4,2002,1 had an appointment to be seen by a physician at the campus clinic. This appointment was scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Strangely, I wasn’t seen until at least 2:00. Appar­ ently, this is supposed to be acceptable to me? No one made any attempt to explain why I was seen so late. I had scheduled this appointment so that it wouldn’t conflict with another appointment I had in San Diego. The delay I was forced to undergo at the campus clinic put me behind. I don’t think my delay was anything new to them. If I was to be seen at 2:00 it sure would have been nice for them to at least notify me so that I could have done something more worthwhile than sit in their office for an extra hour. Is this sort of operation the sign of professionalism or just plain incompetence? Interestingly, at least one nurse was proactive enough to take my vital signs ahead of time, so that when ! was finally seen by the M.D., I wouldn’t be killing more time. I suspect the debacle that I was forced to endure was not only the result of a laissez-faire attitude at the clinic but the result of being understaffed. Consid­ ering the fact that Califor­ nia had a huge state budget surplus a little more than a year ago, and now it doesn’t, it is my judgment that it will be a long time coming before our “clinic” will see any sort of staffing addi­ tions. Where are our state government’s priorities? I hope that its name is on the list of those who are suing Enron for compensation. Wasn’t it Enron who high jacked us for our state sur­ plus that could have helped pay for a better qualitycontrol system on who is hired to work in the Univer­ sity medical clinics? Shanti Harris Junior California Native �O l y m p i c s B e g i n w i t h Glory By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN Pride Staff Writer Despite the controversy over flying the American flag from Ground Zero in New York City and the apprehension about secu­ rity measures, the opening cer- been fighting the movement to fly the Ground Zero flag at the ceremonies, fearing that it would put too much attention on the American athletes and take away from the global experience. After much deliberation, it was decided at the last minute to carry the flag The winter Olympics this year are going to be the most expensive ever. The Salt Lake committee has estimated a cost at over $2 billion dollars, over $350 million of which will be spent on security alone. Friday night’s opening ceremonies were LAKE Olympics Logo Courtesy of http://www.olympics.eom/x/f/frame.htm?u — /news/slocmain__front.asp emony of the nineteenth winter Olympics in Salt Lake City went off without a hitch. The Olympic committee had into the stadium, but not to fly it. The forecasted winds were too high for the tattered flag to fly safely without further damage. the most heavily secured sport­ ing event in history, as well as the most heavily secured event of any kind in American history. The precautions were facilitated by the usual police and private security forces, as well as over 5,000 members of the military, including special forces and the secret service. The Special military units have been training for the last several weeks to secure against biological attacks, chemj g f ical warfare, £■ ■ 1 and security breaches. Train­ ing for hostage fescue and nego­ tiation as well as chemical, biological, and radiological decontamination was accompanied by an eerie pre­ recorded emergency broadcast message in several languages. Just hours before the cere­ mony, President George W Bush met with the athletes personally, wishing them well and remind­ ing them of the awesome respon­ sibility involved with becoming heroes overnight to children across the world. Friday night’s festivities were also the first time in American history that the pres­ ident himself has declared open the winter Olympics. Previously the president had sent governors and/ or vice presidents in his place. The opening ceremonies themselves were a patriotic com­ bination of Utah’s history and American pride, with reenact­ ments of Native American festiv­ ities, settler migrations and the »>Article cont. on pg 8 M e n ’s In d o o r S o c c e r D e b u ts By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor Cal State San Marcos men’s soccer team will have its first indoorJeague in the Spring 2002. School officials have defined the league as a way to keep players in shape for tiext season’s league. According to Khalid Alshafie, the men’s soccer coach, the league will work as a fitness program and as a way for the players to work on their condi­ tioning during off season and to get ready for next season. Brad Schmidt, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Club Ser­ vice Technician, agrees with Alshafie by defining the program as an off-season extension of last semester’s soccer participa­ tion and is intended to keep the player’s skills sharp and main­ tain their level of fitness. According to Schmidt, the 15 soccer players from the fall league will be participating in the indoor league that is coordinated by the City of Escondido Parks and Recreation Department, not by CSUSM. Schmidt also said that the students on the men’s soccer team are covering the expenses associ­ ated with this off-season league. Preschool Substitutes, aides, & teach­ ers. All areas, full time, flexible part time hours. $6.75 - $9.50 hourly Call Jacki 858-565-2144 In order to become eligible to participate in the men’s soccer club students must be enrolled at Cal State San Marcos and have paid all mandatory student fees. Also, new players added to this league will need to stop by the ASI office to complete a partic­ ipation packet and must pay a participation fee of $100 prior to playing. CSUSM men’s soccer team placed third in the Southern Cal­ ifornia Division of the NIRSA, or National Intramural Recre­ ation Sports Association Inter­ collegiate Men’s Club Soccer League last semester. CSUSM Soccer Team (Pride File Photo) Compiled by James Newell Pride Editor "The road of life is rocky, and you may stumble, too. So while you point your fingers, someone else is judgin' you. Love your brother man." W W O TO CEL.CO W .H W EX M "One and all got to face reality now. Though I try to find the answer to all the questions they ask, though I know it's impossible to go living through the past. Don't tell no lie." ^ v* y .i " IF NOT..THEN READ THIS! ' * ■ Z i* Z ■ - <; • r' ’ ^ Excel Communications is having an 'Info Session" about thier company this Wednesday, Feb 13th @12.-50 pm in CSUSM's Career CentBr. Speaking will be one of Excel's TOP 300 Money Earners. They will be showing students on this campus how to MAKE A LOT OF MONEY! If you are sharp, open-minded, and consider yourself an entrepreneur, then you most definitely NEED TO BE THERE! FORMONE INFO CALL THE NUMBER BELOW! SEATING IS LIMITED. SO ARRIVE ON TIME! 760-731-1592 ■ , Why boasteth thyself, oh evil men, playing smart and not being clever? I say you're working iniquity to achieve vanity, yeah. But the goodness of Jah Jah endureth forever." Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery. None but our­ selves can free our minds." "You see men sailing on their ego trips, blast off on their spaceships, million milesfrom reality; no care for you, no care Bob Marley �Month Breakfast Keynote Speaker Dr. Sharon Whitehearst Wednesday, February Thursday, February Payne 13th 14th Dome Plaza. Admis­ sion: Free. The Power of One Happy Valentine’s Day LeSra Martin worked to free America’s wrongly convicted prisioners. In celebration of Black TUesday, February History Month, he will 19th speak at the California Friday, February 15th Center for the Arts, Deadline to register to Escondido. 7 p.m. Last Day to Add/Drop vote in the March 5th Admission: Free. Classes Gubernatorial Primary Election. Associated Student’s Register at Inc. Black History www.sdvote.com TUesday Wednesday Thursday TUesday, 12th February Mardi Gras 6 p.m. - Midnight 4th and University in Hillcrest Proceeds go to youth scholarships Tickets: $8.00 in advance, $12.00. at the door. TUesday Friday ASI Black History Month College Bowl, Competition 12 noon. The Clock Tower Mezzanine. Campus Support Groups (Weekly) Stress Management Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. in Craven Hall 4110 Thinking About Quit­ ting Meets Wednesdays, 1:15- 2:30 p.m. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR C ALENDAR IT E M S/ E VENTS TO THE PRIDE: P R ID E@ C SU SM .ED U D EADLINE: EVERY T HURSDAY BY 6 : o o P M Classifieds »A rticle cont from pg. 7 driving of the ‘Golden Spike.’ The golden spike commemorates a pivotal point in Utah’s history, in which the Southern Pacific railroad joined the Union Pacific railroad and shortened the travel time from New York to San Francisco from six months to six days, dramati­ cally changing the future of the United States. The ceremony was concluded with the raising of the Olympic flag and the lighting of the Olym­ pic flame. The Olympic flag was carried by world athletes and lead­ ers. There are traditionally eight flag bearers, each representing one of the five continents and one of the three pillars of Olympic competi­ tion —sport, culture, and environ­ ment. Representing the Americas was former astronaut and United Sates Senator John Glen, now 80 years old. Representing Europe was Poland’s former president Lech Walesa, who helped to bring down the Iron Curtain from the inside. Nobel Peace Prize winner Arch­ bishop Desmond Tutu represented the continent of Africa, and 1998 Japanese gold medalist Kazuyoshi Funaki represented Asia. Austra­ lian gold medalist Cathy Freeman carried the flag for Oceania, and representing Sport was a three­ time French Olympic gold medalist named Jean Claude Killy. Rep­ resenting the pillar of Culture was America’s own Steven Spiel­ berg, and representing Environment was Jean Michele Cousteau, son of famous environmentalist Jaques Cousteau. The person honored with the lighting of the Olympic flame is traditionally kept a secret until the very last moment. As famous * winter Olympians from as far back as 1948 escorted the flame through the stadium, no one knew who would be the last bearer of the flame to actually light the torch. Finally, it was handed off to the dream team of Olympic ice hockey from the 1980 Olympic Games. This year’s Olympics will offer seven new areas of competition — the most unusual of which is a new Olympic sport called skele­ ton. Skeleton is similar to luge, but instead of traveling feet-first on their backs, the athletes travel headfirst on their stomachs. The sport was invented in St. Moritz, Switzer­ land, and was previously included in the Games both times they were staged ih St Moritz - 1928 and 1948. 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Title A name given to the resource The Pride February 12, 2002 Subject The topic of the resource student newspaper Description An account of the resource The Vol. 10, No. 2 editions of The Pride cover reported on changes within the ASI staff, parking changes including increased fees, and the appointment of CSUSM President Gonzalez to the federal Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Associated Students (ASI) parking President Alexander Gonzalez spring 2002 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/88e03666f26b2274f58233ec2847b3af.pdf acedf0cb41a16e314a86eeff6d3e6e68 PDF Text Text “ Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” Soren Kierkegaard http://www.csusmpride.com ThePride California State University San Marcos Parking Services confirmed Thursday that there is no official parking proposal on the table at this time, nor any further sched­ uled presentations of parking proposals* Director Dora Knoblock said that the proposal out­ lined in a Jan. 23 meeting, which included plans to rezone campus lots based on a proximity pay­ ment system, was “only one of several options being explored.” The vote on the parking pro­ posal, tentatively scheduled for Feb. 18, did not take place. According to Knoblock, other options include expanding stack parking and exploring the possibility of converting to diag­ onal lots. Knoblock stressed that the zoned system was only one of many options, and said that the zoning proposal was presented, as opposed to any other, because it “was the only one drafted from beginning to end.” Parking Ser­ vices will bring in a consultant to analyze the practicality and financial considerations involved in expanding and/or restructur­ ing parking. When asked if the proposal favored higher-income students and families, Knoblock said, “We had fair and equitable goals [when looking at parking options] and we felt that by having dif­ ferent prices available, students would be able to make their own selection. We’re consider­ ing not using the word ‘pro­ posal’ anymore, because it’s a sensitive topic; this involves peo­ ple’s money.” Francine Martinez, vice pres­ ident for Student Affairs and chair of the Student Fee Advi­ sory Committee (SFAC), also confirmed that there is no official proposal at this time. While no “official” proposal is under con­ sideration, Knoblock said that, in the future, a parking struc­ ture would be necessary as there are only 2,521 spaces available on campus, and more than 6,000 students and 1,000 faculty/staff members. “Parking Services is self­ supported; we don’t receive any money from the state,” said Kno­ block, and “building a structure, » > A rtic le cont. on pg. 2 Vol. X No. 3/ Tuesday, February 19,2002 E :r. H e n r y R o d r i g u e z > D i e s i n Ca r A c c i d e n t Parking Proposal Dropped By AMYBOLASKI Pride Graduate Intern ....... 2 News Arts............ . 3-4 Sport... .............5 Opinion................... 6 By, LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor Dr. Henry Rodriguez died at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14. The Luiseno Elder was involved in a car accident on Highway 76 and was pronounced dead at the scene. The California Highway Patrol is conducting an investi­ gation. Rodriguez would have been 83 on March 5. The Rodriguez family has requested that Bonnie Biggs, a friend of Rodriguez’s since 1981, organize a memorial ser­ vice for the Cal State San Marcos campus community. The service will take place within the next two weeks, after the family ser­ vices. In a previous article rec­ ognizing Rodriguez’s achievements, Biggs, assistant to the dean, said, “He is such a great man and so full of knowl­ edge.” Known affectionately as “Uncle Henry,” Rodriguez is revered for his lifetime of con­ tributions to the community and his commitment to educational » > A rtic le cont. on pg. 2 Courtesy Drawing by Robert Garner Student Health Services Promotes Sexual Responsibility M Hi i , Freshmen Janene Davis and Van­ essa Hayes pose with condom roses. P ride Photo/James Newell By: JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor Student Health Services and the Peer Education and Support (PEAS) organization set up a table in Founders Plaza on Wednesday and Thursday to pro­ mote sexual awareness as part of nation-wide Sexual Respon­ sibility Week, which ended on National Condom Day, or as most know it, Valentine’s Day. * “We’re not trying to promote sexual activity, but if people-are having sex, we want them to be responsible and safe,” said Cathy Nguyen, health educator at Stu­ dent Health Services. “And we want them to know abstinence is also a healthy choice.” Nguyen paired up with Janeth Orellana, a freshman peer edu­ cator with Student Health Ser­ vices, to provide student-friendly sexual health information and to address the connections between alcohol abuse and unhealthy choices. The table was filled with pamphlets on STD prevention, Student Health Services infor­ mation and condoms. The con­ doms were wrapped with artwork reflecting the winning submis­ sions from an annual contest sponsored by the California Family Health Council. “Let’s get stocked up,” said sophomore Brandon Koolhaas, as he took advantage of the free condoms in preparation for his Valentine festivities. Nguyen and Orellana also had a “spin to win” game for students to play. After spinning the wheel, students were asked a question, like, ‘What is abstinence?’ ‘What is the best method to prevent an STD?’ ‘Is withdrawal a good birthcontrol method?’ If participants answered correctly, they were offered their choice of either “How do I love thee?” poetry magnets or the quite popular condom rose, which came with STD hotline numbers and a reminder to practice safe sex. “Condom roses are a great idea, especially for Valentine’s Day,” said freshman Janene Davis as she strolled through Founder’s Plaza with friend Vanessa Hayes, roses in hand. Organizers of the two-day event gave away eight dozen long-stemmed condom roses, and more than 300 regular condoms. When asked for his thoughts on the event, student Jon Eckrich said, “You know, I love it. I’ve never used a condom, but I’m going to now.” Student Health Services pro­ vides women’s health exams, STD screening, birth-control options counseling and prescrip­ tions, emergency contraceptive pills (the “morning after pill”), pregnancy testing, HIV testing, and other services, which are paid for with student health fees. » > A rtic le cont. on pg. 2 ASI Hosts Breakfast in Celebration of Black History Month By LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor After a moment of silence in memory of Henry Rodriguez, a Luiseno tribal elder who died in a car accident Thursday morning, student Crystal Rodriguez asked the listeners to join her in singing the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by James Weldon Johnson, to open Friday’s Black History Month Breakfast. Acting master of ceremonies and Dean of Students Jonathan Poullard then welcomed everyone to this year’s event, which fea­ tured keynote speaker Dr. Sharon Whitehearst-Payne, an adminis­ trator in the San Diego Unified > ^ f School District with 30 years teaching experience. “I love San Diego County because of its diversity, its rain­ bow of people,” said Whitehearst-Payne. A graduate of Duke I University, Whitehearst-Payne / focused her speech on three areas: diversity, giving back to the com­ munity and her faith in Jesus Christ. She grew up in an exclu­ sively African-American com­ munity and attended grades K-12 at an all African-American school. “What can you outpour into some else’s life? When you die, what will they say about you?” Pride Photo/Lisa Lipsey asked Whitehearst-Payne. “I am one of four girls, and our goal was to deny the myth that black women have babies out of wed\lock and go on welfare. All four of us have.a minimum of a mas­ ter’s degree.” Both President Alexander Gonzalez and Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) President Dustin Naylor spoke at the breakfast. “Black History Month is an important reminder. It is impor­ tant to ensure that this campus is inclusive and serves everyone’s needs,” said Gonzalez. Naylor thanked the Planning Committee and said, » > A rtic le cont. on pg. 2 �2 N CW S Tuesday, February 19, 2002 The Pride N o P arking P roposal »> A rticle cont. from pg. 1 estimated at current constru ction costs would be $20 million.” Because student parking fees generate the only revenue for future parking costs, and faculty/ staff parking fees can only be negotiated by the CFA (Cali­ fornia Faculty Association) and the CSEA (California State Employee Association), Knoblock said, “we have to maximize the current space available.” When asked to respond to last week’s article in The Pride, Knoblock chose not to comment, and said she would prefer to respond in a letter to The Pride. According to that article, stu­ dents would have the opportu­ nity to purchase parking for $14 a month under the “Zoned Park­ ing System.” Knoblock said the information was incorrect; stu­ dents would not, if the proposal at any time becomes official, be able to purchase a parking pass for Zone 3, which would have comprised lots B, N and O. The proposed $14 a month parking area would be for faculty and staff only. If and when any other parking proposals, or options, are negotiated, Parking Services must submit a proposal to the SFAC at least a week and a half prior to any presentation of P rom oting Black History Month B reakfast such a proposal, according to Knoblock. “We really encourage people to come to Parking Ser­ vices, in person, if they have a problem,” said Knoblock. “We take our suggestion forms very seriously and respond to each individually.” Knoblock also encouraged students to find out what other areas Parking Services is involved in. “We handle the free shuttle and stack parking, and we lease 160 spaces at San Marcos Ambulatory Care to handle over­ flow parking. We also handle the bike lockers and the carpbol pro­ gram.” Safer Sex jtfeet m vjawry H {5H4MJ Pride Photo/Lisa Lipsey “This breakfast is important »> A rticle cont. from pg. 1 “I encourage you all to get because as students we can unite involved. This is the kind of and learn more about each other’s event that makes me proud to be history and culture,” said Emilia Rychener, a business major. “I a student here.” The theme of the historical think the turnout was great and vignettes, presented after was very representative of our Whitehearst_Payne’s speech, school (a very diverse crowd).” The free breakfast, provided was “Musical Figures in Black History.” Student Honee Folk by ASI, included potatoes, fruit, made her entrance dressed as eggs, pastries, grits, sausage, diva Diana Ross and led this part coffee and orange juice. of the presentation. $ifA0fk l '|W ^ 111 « « 4 w!3 !sSI ^ :#fS«flS life iiiiiiii illW H tt& I *% & $$ & & t& ptwmM. - bate J s ilt Vi® K 1+/,',/ H b' H Artwork on Condoms Pride Photo/James Newell >>>Article cont. from pg. 1 Nguyen. is Alcohol Awareness and Safe “We are here to serve the The next event Student Spring Break, slated for March needs of our students,” said Health Services will organize 25-28. 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He was also one of the last of his people who could still speak the Luiseiio language, spoken by the original inhabitants of the Pauma Valley and Palomar Mountain area. “Uncle Henry” also over­ saw the La Jolla Reservation. According to teachers from the La Jolla’s Fox Outdoor School, Rodriguez taught students that “The Luiseiio people who lived here did not have a word for ‘good-bye’ — for to say ‘good-bye’ meant forever. “Uncle Henry,” a father of five and a grandfather of “too many to count,” became the first Native American to be honored by the Cal State San Marcos campus. The CSU system, and CSUSM, pre­ sented Rodriguez with an hon­ orary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in June of 2001. Rodriguez was a commu­ nity consultant at CSUSM since the university’s inception. He helped organize the university’s annual Pow Wow, blessed the commencement ceremonies, and participated in Indian graduation ceremonies as well as the univer­ sity’s time-capsule celebration. Rodriguez served as an important elder, helping to preserve indigenous California culture. In reel-to-reel tapes beginning in the 1940s, Rodri­ guez captured traditional Luiseiio songs that Grossmont College is preserving. He has served as chairman of the La Jolla “Uncle Henry ” F all 2001 P ride Photo Band of Mission Indians and was instrumental in establishing the Southern California Inter­ tribal Council, now the California Tribal Chairmen’s Association. Since the 1940s, Rodriguez had been a major contributor to California Indian politics and is a national authority on Indian water rights. One of the found­ ers of the San Luis Rey Water Authority, he served as president and served on the board of direc­ tors. He continued to work with California and United States fed­ eral authorities on environmen­ tal protection, repatriation, and health legislation, and was instru­ mental in bringing Indian health­ care to California reservations. Rodriguez was also an active pro­ ponent of Native A m erican-Indian education. He helped bring the “Head Start” pro­ gram to a number of reservations, and served as a board member and con­ sultant in a number of school districts, developing curric­ ulum with more accurate represen­ tations of local Indian people. Rodri­ guez has been an avid activist in the establishment of Native American Indian Studies pro­ grams throughout Southern Cal­ ifornia and Arizona * The date and time of the campus memorial service will be posted in next week’s calendar section of The Pride. *The North County Times and Melanie Addington con­ tributed information on Henry Rodriguez for this article. �ThePride _ _ _ _ _ A rts & Entertainment 1,2syeu 9TdF3 u0ba 0-2r eary When You Imagine the Best, the Best Happens By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer “When you imagine the best, the best happens,” said Lesra Martin speaking to an audience of close to 125 people at the Cali­ fornia Center for the Arts Escon­ dido, as a part of the Arts and Lecture Series and Black History Month. The message focused on keeping your goals on the posi­ tive side of life. How much would you pay to change the course of your life? Do you think that it’s possible for a mere 25 cents? According to Martin, all it took was 25 cents and a few miracles along the way. Martin became famous about two years ago when his life was spotlighted as a part of the Hollywood movie “The Hurri­ cane.” The movie tells of Martin’s involvement in helping to free Rubin “The Hurricane” Carter from wrongful imprisonment. During the speech, Martin identified himself as his greatest obstacle to success, and once he was able to let go of fear he was able to let miracles enter his life. At age fifteen Martin was still * Alj V V Lesra by himself... A man who knows miracles. P ride Photo/Jamieko Lane unable to read, but through what he calls his first miracle, a Cana­ dian family gave him the chance of a lifetime. They chose to take him away from his “ghetto” “Forever Plaid” The New-Old Boy Band By, LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor Minimal plot, lots of bad acting (including one actor whis­ pering lines to another who was nervous and kept forgetting), a total lack of brilliant scenery, and very few props accentuate “Forever Plaid”. And, in almost every musical number, the cast was thrashing and flailing to syn­ chronize their dance steps. Very well done Plaids, I loved it! Directed by Scott Dreier, a former Plaid when the show ran at the Theatre in Old Town, “Forever Plaid” tells; the story of four high school geeks who met in the Audio Visual Club and started a boy band: The Plaids. In 1964, they were on their way to their first major gig when they were killed in a car accident. Now, 38 years later, they have been given the chance to return to earth and perform the show they never made it to in life. Admittedly, they’re a little rusty, a little ner­ vous and have forgotten most of their moves. Still, throughout the show, it’s clear that they never forgot the thrill of performing or their lyrics. The rich voices of Frankie, - Sparky, Jinx and Smhdge combine in amazing harmony. The repertoire of favorites, arranged by James Raitt, come from their era and include: “Lady of Spain,” “Heart and Soul,” “Day-O,” “Moments to Remember,” “She Loves You,” and “Love is a Many Splendored Thing.” Through what Martin calls King Live, Oprah, and to the his second miracle, he read “The United Nations. At age 38, Martin 16th Round,” a book by Rubin is no longer practicing law “The Hurricane” Carter. Martin because of the demand public was drawn to the book for many speaking places on his time. His reasons. One powerful reason story is powerful with many les­ was the picture of a black man on sons that people across many the cover. After following a man continents want to hear. Though around for two hours waiting for he misses being a prosecutor for him to put the book down, he was Canada, Martin is currently help­ able to buy the book for only 25 ing uplift people’s spirits with his cents. According to Martin, this words and is also in the process enabled a multitude of miracles of writing his first book. He is a man who practices what to unfold, which he believes the U T 7 \ 7 T T 7 T \ T Preaches- “Change is difficult even at the best movie accu­ of times,”- said Martin rately depicts. In attendance were many fac­ expressing that if you are not ulty, staff and students from Cal ready for change, it might pass State San Marcos and neigh­ you by. After seeing Martin speak, boring junior colleges, as well as the members of the commu­ not only am I thoroughly nity. Honee Folk, president of impressed, I was able to walk the Pan African Student Alliance away with a message that touched (PASA), honored Martin with an not only me but also the major­ ity around me. I’m going to leave eloquent introduction “What he’s done and what you with a message I believe he’s been a part of is such a posi­ is appropriate for Black History tive thing for our community that month as well as all.year round. it needs to be heard,” said Crys­ It is a message that Rubin “The tal Folk, vice president of the Hurricane” Carter instilled in Martin, “Only he/she that has the PASA. Once a practicing lawyer, courage to attempt the ridiculous Martin has appeared on Larry can achieve the impossible.” I took a group of high school students to the see the show, and they all thought it was “pretty cool.” The audience was diverse, from the elementary age to (if I had to guess) ninety, and the show kept us all laughing. But you have to take responsibility; if you want to spend the evening laughing, pay close attention to what the actors are doing, even when they are not in the spot­ light. As the playbill says, this show “.. .is dedicated to the guys who saved their allowance to give their par­ ents a special night on the town for their anniversary,;, .and to the guys who never went beyond first base, and if they did, they didn’t tell anyone. We salute you.” It sounds like “Revenge of the Nerds: The Musical,’’ but really, these guys are returning to earth with the attitudes of a sincere and seemingly simple era. The show was written and choreographed by Stuart Ross and has a similar format to his other four-man show, “Triple Espresso,” which has been play­ ing in San Diego’s Gas Lamp District for several years. Over­ all, “Forever Plaid” does not measure up to the modern day and absurd hilarity of “Triple Espresso,” but it does provide two hours of wholesome humor. I give it an A-. “Forever Plaid” is playing at Vista’s intimate little theatre, the AVO. It runs until Feb. 24, Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tick­ ets are $16.00. (760) 724-2110. life and help him achieve the education his high school didn’t provide, which opened new opportunities that he never dreamed possible. " Sl ac ker s " By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer If you are looking for tactics on how to cheat on your next exam or strategies on how to win the boy or girl of your dreams, then you can go to the nearest college, using elaborate scams and cons that have worked for them. The 3 “slackers” are con­ fronted with complications when Dave makes the mistake of taking Ethan’s (Jason Schwartz- REVIEW REVIEW Photo Courtesy o f www.imdb.com multiplex and purchase a ticket to see the movie “Slackers.” This fragmented comedy introduces the audience to three college students, Dave (Devon Sawa), Sam (Jason Segel), and Jeff (Michael C. Maronna) who have cheated their way through of this evidence and uses it to blackmail Dave and his friends to either hook him up with Angela, the girl of his dreams, or get kicked out of school. In compliance with Ethan’s terms, the boys do what­ ever it takes to find out what interests Angela. However, despite all the information gathered, socially awkward Ethan doesn’t have a chance, especially since Dave and Angela begin falling in love. Social conflicts then arise, which leave Dave alone, as trust issues between the three­ some temporarily break them up, and Angela leaves him after being convinced that he is a liar. The film closes with Ethan’s blackmail scheme backfiring on him, and Dave finds the courage, with the help of his friends to come clean and tell - Angela the truth and how much he loves her. A .typical closure you would expect from a teen comedy. What is hilarious about “Slackers” are the erotic scenes involving Ethan and 2 girls at once, Ethan’s hair doll and Ethan’s romantic late night ser­ enade to Angela. The one evident problem in the movie is that the plot is very disjointed. Although at times the gags were funny, they were out of place and made the story drag on. The movie had a simple plot but seemed to try to hard to extend the story to meet the stan­ dard 90-minute quota. “Slackers” is one of those movies that you might want to see when it hits your nearest Blockbuster Video. man) seat during an exam, flirt ing with Angela (James King), whom Ethan is obsessed with, and exposing the work of his crew by writing his number on a teacher’s copy of an exam that Angela didn’t take with her. As a result, Ethan gets a hold �Sn e ak Arts & Entertainment _ _ _ _ Peak: 66 B r a n d y By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer We may know “Brandy” Nor­ wood as the successful song­ stress and actress. But what we didn’t know is that after taking a three-year break from the spot­ light, she is back from a period of growth and self-evolution, ready to release her new 17-track CD titled “Full Moon.” “In the past three years, I’ve focused on getting to know who I am inside. I took a break to reflect on myself as a person and I’ve grown a lot. There was a side of me that I’ve known and people close to me have known, which was different from the public image of who I was,” said Brandy. “Full Moon” is Brandy’s third Photo Courtesy o f www.foreverbrandy.com Book JOSEPH SANCHEZ For the Pride This is a belated review of a book that hopefully many of you are already familiar with. But after finally getting my hands on a copy, I feel compelled to say all I can about the impor­ tance of reading this book. I first heard about the book on National Public Radio (NPR) last year and was shocked by the tales of abuse and negligence that author Eric Schlosser says he discovered in the fast-food industry. Most of us can probably remember the E coli outbreak associated with tainted meat sold at a Jack in the Box in Seattle a Fast Review few years back. What we don’t know is that all the meat products for all fast-food restaurants (with a few notable exceptions) come from the same few unsanitary meat-processing plants. After the Jack in the Box incident, 35 million pounds of ground beef were recalled, most of which had already been consumed. This is only one of numer­ ous instances of the worst kind of industry neglect that Schlosser details. Even more shocking is the claim he makes on page 218 that “for years some of the most questionable ground beef in the United States was purchased by the USDA—and then distributed to school cafeterias throughout the country.” For those of you who recognize the eerie similar­ ity between such incidents and others, which occurred in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, involving rotten meat given to Native Americans - I remind you that this was hap­ pening in the 80s and 90s and now continues, into the twentyfirst century. In 1999, the USDA continued to purchase meat from a plant that allowed as much as 47 per­ cent of its beef to contain Salmonella. The company that owned this plant is one of the largest suppliers of public school’s meal programs in the nation. The situation gets even worse Beauty Behind Bars By SYBILLE HERWIG Pride Staff Writer The romantic fairy tale image of 1001 Arabian nights has long been stripped of its innocence, and recent events have evoked many provocative questions about Middle-Eastern countries. Cul­ tural differences are clashing, and sadly, fear might affect many of us when we think about the Arabian world. And yet, there is a rich and spiritual culture hidden behind the violent and sad images that are brought into our homes by the media. A culture, which opposes many* Western ideas of freedom, has triggered a sense of fascination and curiosity: What Pride Photo/Sybille Herwig is it like living in a country that faces unbearable poverty? What is it like living under a system that denies women their freedom and dignity? I tried to answer these questions for myself by taking a trip to Yemen in 1998. The people of Yemen strictly follow the Islam faith; thus, it can be strange for a first- time visitor to see women covered from top to toe, barely showing their eyes. But traveling means getting to know and understand different cultures, so approaching this trip with an open mind helped rfte to deal with the sometimes-shock­ ing pictures of starving children and oppressed women, and, at the same time, enjoy the beauty Yemen has to offer. My adventure started with a rough plane trip from A1 Hudaydah to Sana’a, which is one of Yemen’s main tourist attractions. Sana’a is located in the midwest region of the country and has been recognized as the mecca of the Arab nation’s cultural heri­ tage. According to Yemenis, the city is one of the "first sites of human settlement, founded by Noah’s son, Shem. But what makes Sana’a really special is the amazing architecture of the approximately 400-year-old houses, as well as the largest preserved medina in the Arab world. Another must-see stop is the central market, Souq-al-Milh, which has a local atmosphere and provides vivid insight into the social life of the Yemenis. The crowded, narrow streets make it hard to stay oriented, but experiencing the market’s hustle and bustle makes getting lost an exciting mistake. The air is filled with the aroma of odd spices, raisins and vegetables, and the voices of loud salesmen selling their goods. Some of the most popular products available are daggers. But no worries! They do not serve.as weapons, but rather as fashion statements. Daggers are part of the traditional attire, and Yemeni men carry them as casually as American men wear tjes. The more splendid the show­ piece, the more ceremonious the occasion. While I was wandering through the streets of Sana’a, I noticed a recurrent trend: the swollen cheeks of the men, appar­ ently caused by their constant chewing and spitting. Fortu­ nately, these cheeks were not the result of a universal toothache; they were filled with leaves of the^ Quat plant. Quat is a mild, nonaddictive stimulant, which makes one lively and chatty, although after a while one might become TRAVEL _ album for Atlantic records. The album, scheduled for release on March 5, includes work from pro­ ducers Warren Campbell, Keith Crouch, Mike City, and Rodney Jerkins, who together contributed to extending Brandy’s musical talent to the next level. The chemistry between these producers flourishes throughout “Full Moon,’- giving us a taste of classic quiet storm, pulsating, melodic hip-hop beats, and R&B smoothness. The album draws from a more edgy side of Brandy in songs like “When You Touch Me,” “Come A Little Closer,” and Brandy’s current single, “What About Us?” While it touches on everyday issues and emotions, her music shows how she has grown both mentally and spiritu­ ally. *. Food Nation as Schlosser examines the work­ ing conditions in the meat- pro­ cessing plants. In tones and' images that echo Upton Sinclair’s 1906 novel The Jungle, Schlosser takes us right into the nauseating world that provides us with our convenient 99- cent hamburgers. In his examination of the industry, Schlosser points to meatpacking as the most danger­ ous job in the U.S. The book truly exposes the horrifying toll of destroyed lives and families due to one simple fact: greed. The majority of workers are unskilled immigrants who don’t speak Eng­ lish and are easily intimidated by workman’s compensation forms and insurance applications, which SS§ v-'\ “Before, I didn’t know who I was\ or what I liked to do or understand the love that I really had for music. I think on this album, you cart tell through the vocals and creativity that it’s just different. It’s because I’m more into me now so I can bring me into the music,” said Brandy. “It represents who I am and what I am and where I am.” As a result, this album has carried Brandy through her chal­ lenging period of growth and into a new state of being, giving us great music. “I’ve come full circle, made a 360 degree change in my life, and rediscovered my love for music and hey, crazy things happen during a FULL MOON,” said Brandy. *Quotes Courtesy of Atlan­ tic Records suits the corporate heads just fine. The irony is that the dollar is the bottom line for more than just the stereotyped, greedy corpo­ rate executive - there is also the “Fast Food Nation,” which wants its one-dollar hamburger. But, as Schlosser points out in his study, even In-N-Out’s high wages and fresh food don’t nec­ essarily equate with an expensive or a slower product. The beauty of this book is that it is so rel­ evant to everyone. It is a fasci­ nating and thoroughly enjoyable read. m V ' *> §! V * 1 | ill 1 lilt i § H ■ Ill H 1£ / - ||||1 l|S I §1ii§ 11 §§ i § a,i .... ■HM A mother watchingthe streets o f Aden with her children. P ride Photo/Sybille Herwig mellow and contemplative (at least these were my observations of my local Quat-chewing tour guide.) Unlike in other Arabic coun­ tries, Quat is legal in Yemen, and it plays a big* role in the Yemenis’ social life. Of course, only men are allowed to engage in this pleasure, and they most likely do that while either drink­ ing tea together or walking hand in hand through town. Yes, I know what you think! But in Yemen, holding hands is an expression of friendship. The fact that any spark of affection between men and women is for­ bidden in public might explain this custom. But there are times for coed celebrations, which I recognized while attending a wedding reception on my way cross-country, from Sana’a to Aden. Under the hot Arabian sun, a young couple celebrated their new bond on a ledge, overlooking a gorgeous valley. The joy of this occasion was expressed not only by music and dance, but also by ‘friendly’ machine-gun fire. Fur­ thermore, falcons demonstrated their amazing arial abilities for their proud owners and guests. It was an unforgettable experi­ ence to be part of this tradition, especially when I was asked to provide my arm as a take-off and landing spot for these great birds. Visiting Yemen is like travel­ ing back in time. The sights and landscape reminded me of Bibli­ cal stories and inspired a sense of nostalgia. But these dreamy feelings are extinguished very quickly, as soon as the poverty of this country becomes appar­ ent. Who else could be a sadder example of this suffering than » > A rticle cont. on page 5 �C anadian Pairs Skaters Receive Gold after Controversy By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN Opinion Editor The Olympic figure skating events over the last week in Salt Lake City have been as controver­ sial as the 1994 Winter Olympics scandal involving Nancy Kerri­ gan and Tonya Harding. Last Monday night in the final exer­ cises of the pairs figure skating competition, the Russian team of Elena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze was awarded the gold medal, despite the outcries of experts across the world who were certain that the Canadian team of Jamie Sale and David Pel­ letier should have taken the gold. An investigation of the judges began almost immediately, and after a week of investigation and the suspension of the* French judge, a second gold medal was awarded at a press conference on Friday. This is the fourth time that the IOC has awarded a second gold medal. In 1993, the IOC awarded a second gold medal from the Barcelona Games in synchronized swimming. The executive board agreed that Canada’s Sylvie Frechette was placed second because of a judg­ ing error that occurred when a Brazilian judge was not allowed to change a score that she mistyped, into her computer. However, the second gold medal is not a provision in the Inter­ national Skating Union (ISU) rules. In a press conference Friday, ISU president Ottavio Cinquanta insisted that the extraordinary situation con­ cerning the scandal called for a change of regulations in order to accommodate the circum­ stances. "We are happy that justice was done ... this was not some­ thing against [Berezhnaya and Sikharulidze], it was something against the system,” said Pel­ letier. He also took a moment to intentionally divert the spot­ light to other Canadian athletes who had won medals in the last couple of days while everyone was paying attention to him and Canadians Received Gold Medals Photo Courtesy o f http://www.msnbc.com/news/705743.asp Sale. “This is not what the Olympics are supposed to be about,” said Jamie Sale, politely reminding reporters why the two athletes are in Salt Lake City. In both singles and pairs figure skating, skaters are judged on more technical elements jumps, spins, spirals, and land­ ings - while ice dancing is judged more subtly, on rhythm, fotftwork, and style. The controversy this year may have begun in the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. Four years ago, the ISU suspended the Canadian and Ukrainian judges when the Canadian ice dancing team claimed that the Russians and the French conspired to keep them from winning a medal. It has been known for several years in the figure skating community that many of the judges have their decisions made long before the actual competi­ tion. The IOC has tried to prevent corruption in the past by choosing judges for the events only a few hours before* competition, instead of a few months before. In Salt Lake City, however, facilities were not available for a large pool of judges, and therefore the judges had to be chosen several months ago. Olympic judging has been under intense scrutiny for years, involving figure skating and ice dancing, as well as syn­ chronized swimming and rhyth­ mic gymnastics in the Summer Olympics. The IOC has been working oil developing more technical measures of judging, and even discussed eliminating the more artistic sports from the Olympics altogether. Few deci­ sions have been made. Travel Piece C o n tin u e s: B e a u ty Behind Bars >»A rtic!e cont, from pg. 4 the many children living in the streets? Many beg for money from the tourists, which are still a rare sight in Yemen. Others are climbing the mountains of trash, which have been left in the Islamic culture limit the potential streets, in order to find some food of this beautiful country. Runor even toys. Seeing these T RAVEL down houses have long dirty little faces was heartlost their glamour, and breaking at times. I felt that the the faces of Yemen’s children many constraints of this strong hide behind a sad facade of dirt. Patriotism Turns to Athletics By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN three tiers of the podium, the bare breasts of one of Opinion Editor and it was a victory for the their devout fans. future of snowboarding. Kelly Clark of the The first week of the The sport was first United States also took XIX Winter Olympics in added in 1998 in Nagano, gold, in the women’s half­ Salt Lake City has been Japan, where this year’s pipe competition. victorious for members of gold medalist Ross Powers So far, this year’s the United States’ teams. Olympic Games After the first seven days have exceeded all of competition, Germany expectations for leads the medal count the American com­ over the United States by petitors. In the a total of two medals. Alpine Skiing With another week of events, Bode Miller of New competition remaining, Hampshire won a the U.S. has already broken its Winter Olym­ silver medal against the skiing pic record of 13 medals. powerhouses from Both Norway and Ger­ Ross Powess Germany and many have won five gold f http://www.olympics.eom/x/f/ Norway. In Free­ medals, and under-dogs Photo Courtesy o~/news/slocmain_front. asp frame. htm?u style Skiing, Colora­ Croatia and the Czech do’s Travis Mayer won Republic have each earned won a bronze medal. The a medal — Janica Kostelic sport has been gaining silver as well, and Shannon with a gold in Ladies’ recognition and popularity Bahrke, from Lake Tahoe, Combined Alpine Skiing, ever since. This year, took silver in the women’s* and Katerina Neumannova Powers won with a score of competition. In the men’s with a bronze in the Wom­ 46.1 out of 50. He qamed Parallel Giant Slalom en’s 15 km Free Mass Start his gold with tricks like the Snowboarding, Chris Klug Cross Country Skiing, "mute grab,” "stalefish,” of Aspen, Colorado, won respectively. and "switch McTwist.” the bronze medal. So far in Figure Skat­ The biggest story is Danny Kass earned his that for the first time since silver medal while listen­ ing, Timothy Goebel of 1956, the U.S. has swept ing to rock music through Illinois has won a bronze. all the medals in an event headphones he wore during In the men’s 500 m Speed during the Winter Olym­ his corkscrew turn and Skating Event, Casey Fitzpics. Ross Powers, Danny “Kasserole spin.” J.J. randolph and Kip Carpen­ Kass, and J. J. Thomas took Thomas had an equally ter, both of Wisconsin, gold, silver, and bronze in impressive turn at the pipe, took the gold and bronze, the Men’s Halfpipe Snow­ with a 2-14-revolution spin respectively. In the men’s / boarding competition. It and extremely high verti­ 5000 m Speed Skating was the second time in cals. Celebration after the Event, Derek Parra of San Winter Olympics history medals ceremony was Bernadino won the silver that Americans filled the unconventional - signing medal. The beauty of women is left to the visitor’s imagination because it is hidden behind black veils. It was the laughter of the kids, the vivid gossiping of the men in the market, the joyful wedding cel­ ebration, and the unmistakable spicy aroma of the Arabian air that gave me a glimpse into the beauty of this country - a beauty trapped behind the bars of pov­ erty. A.S.I. Elections 2002 Candidates Needed! Run for the following positions: President Executive Vice President Vice President of External Affairs Corporate Secretary College of Art’s and Sciences Representative (3 needed) College of Business Representative (2 needed) College of Education Representative Vice President of Finance Undergraduate Representative (2 needed) Post Baccalaureate Representative Childcare Representative Pick up an application and information packet in the Stu­ dent and Residential Life office (CRA 4116), the ASI office (COM 203), the Library, or online. *** Return completed applications by February 27th, 5pm to the Student and Residential Life office Elections to be held on line March 25th-29th!l! �The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor News Editor Feature Editor Opinion Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Claudia Ignacio Janies Newell Martha Sarabia Lisa Lipsey Alyssa Finkelstein Amy Bolaski Victor PadiUa Dr. Madeleine Marshall AH opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do .not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. 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SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE @ C SUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline for submissions is noon on the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. 300 words or less preferred. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. Did you get into all of your classes? By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor Allen Bagaoisan Sophomore C om puter Sci­ ence “Yes. I got into all of them, except that now I am just trying to crash another class.” Victoria Lopez Junior Liberal Studies “Yes. I am taking three classes in Temecula and one here.” Victor Lopez Senior Liberal Studies ul am enrolled in more than the Classes I needed. I only need fifteen units to graduate, but because of the 30 unit resident requirement, I had to enroll for 21 units.” Cal State San Marcos literature & Writing Wavier Program LTWR 0 "^ L T W l$ 0 U f s e m & is ? fig Molly Markel Junior Business: Service Sector major “Of course, no problem.” LTWR By LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor We’re Building a Home for You: Garage Not Included five times a week is reasonable and fair. The parking lots are clean, safe and the purple parking permit only cost a couple of bucks Stacked parking, diagonal parking, zoned more than the aqua one did last semester. If parking, upside-down parking - it really you feel prices are too high, shop around, and doesn’t matter, folks. We are missing the you may be happy with what we pay. If point. The campus is growing, and Parking you think parking at Cal State San Marcos Services must grow with i t We are running is a pain in the neck, take a look at Cal out of land, so we are going vertical. The price State Fullerton, which has an enrollment of approximately 28,000 tag on a shiny, new and only about 6,000 stu­ parking garage these While there is “no official dent parking spaces. days is $20 million, However, forcing and if you drive a car parking proposal at this current students to fund to this campus, you time ” don’t need to remind the construction of a new I are a target. you that parking is “offi­ parking garage is unrea­ Libraries, dor­ mitories and field cially a problem.” sonable and unfair. Cur­ rently enrolled students houses draw life will never use the future from the state’s parking garage and can’t umbilical cord, yet“” Parking Services has only one source of afford to pay the fees that the garage’s con­ income, user fees, o r what I like to call struction will require. The fact that Parking “You’s and me’s.” I have to admit, as much Services is a private enterprise should not as I would love to take that “NO GRACE absolve CSUSM of its responsibility to pro­ PERIOD” sign down and use it for firewood, vide students with adequate parking facili­ Parking Services is in a tough spot. There is ties, at fair prices. If CSUSM intends to grow no way it can keep up with the university’s at the projected rate, it is obligated to assist increasing population and expansion while all of the university’s supporting elements, private or not. Parking fees must remain maintaining current parking prices. While there is “no official parking pro­ fair and reflect the maintenance and operat­ posal at this time,” I don’t need to remind you ing costs of our current facilities. Expansion that parking is “officially a problem.” The funding needs to come from somewhere, only subject more sensitive than the parking but students’ pockets are the wrong place to issue on campus is the contents of my wallet. look. Seriously though, paying $62 for the mainte­ nance and operations of a parking lot I use By GEORGE BURGESS JR. Pride Staff Writer Restaurant Row for C ommuters By JAMES SIMMONDS Pride Staff Writer It’s almost the middle of the third week of school and for some of you it must really suck having to commute from southern San Diego and Orange County. Especially if ypu have one of those scattered schedules/ You might be able to identify with the fol­ lowing scenario: arriving at school on Monday morning at 8 a m , only to have to wait around for your next class, which begins at 1 p.m., and finally, your last class, which begins at 6 p.pi. You already drive an hour or more every morning in traffic. It’s not worth driving home only to come back a couple of hours later. May I suggest some other choices. Instead of sitting around campus, wasting time, take off for a few hours. Attending CSUSM puts you right in the middle of fun and entertainment. Jump on the 78 west and exit at San Marcos Boulevard. Turn left onto San Marcos Boulevard, drive just a couple miles, and to your right you’ll find “Restaurant Row.” It’s a couple of blocks encompassing a variety of tasteful restaurants. You can enjoy some Mexican food at Acapulco’s, or seafood at Fish House Vera Cruz, and Rockin’ Baja Lobster. Maybe you feel like a little Italian food, so go to Bru­ no’s. Or you could be in the mood for nice, juicy ribs at Tony Roma’s. And if all you want is a burger and fries, then walk into Burger’s & Brew, tell Drew I said hi and please~say hello to the beautiful bartender for me. If you are stressed and want some relief have a beer or glass of wine. Just don’t get drunk; remember you have to come back. If you are not hungry and not in the mood for spirits, go next door and watch a movie at the beautiful Edwards Cinema. Watch the latest new flicks, like “Count of Monte Gristo” or, for you romantics, “A Walk to Remember.” For those of you who are adven­ turous, head east to Escondido. Here, you can go to Dixon Lake to fish, rent a boat or mountain bike, and there are plenty of other activities. Or, go play paintball at Mr. Paintball’s. And if you head west, keep going until you hit the beach. Just take the 78 west, which turns into West Vista Way. Walk on the beach, or suit up and get wet. For your shopping convenience, there are two malls close by, Plaza El Camino Real in Carlsbad, off the 78, and North County Fair in Escondido, off the 15. Hopefully, some of these ideas will help you with your long days this semester. Fun is at your reach within a small radius. If this does not help, then you can always go to the library and study. �T he Pride ^ C l lc r!^ The Parking Proposal I am a mature adult student and have been a full-time student for four out of five semesters. When are the students of this University going to “WAKE-UP?” The entire proposal is, as most other decisions, an AMBUSH! The Parking Proposal [hereafter: Proposal] was created over the break and when the majority of frill-time students are enjoying a holiday break. This proposal is not only outrageous; it is an insight in to how students are treated with disrespect and disconcern. The administration’s attitude appears to be at first blush, “they will be gone by the time it becomes an issue to deal with ... ”The Proposal, simply put, shows how the bi-furcation of Campus Police supervised parking vs. the “Parking (dis) Services” has been in control of the wrong person/s, who now display the fact that they cannot manage the money that is collected. There are numerous examples: [1J current signs that are displayed in Handicap parking are not the proper signs, which violates the California Vehicle Code and Federal Law, [2] there are not enough Handicapped parking spaces in the correct lots, which is old news and again ignored and unchanged by the “Parking powers,” [3] the Parking Enforcement persons were either led to believe, or took it upon themselves to assume, that they had the powers of a Police Officer and proceeded to violate students rights of privacy and make demands under the color of law. Only after being confronted with the errors and the fact that the “Red Shirts,” or Parking Enforcement persons* are not even qualified as limited peace officers [California Penal Code 830 et. siq.] has this legal action subsided. Director D. Knoblock has been privy to these and other major problems for over three semesters, yet they remain either ignored or unchanged. There are other numerous incidents that I have been privy to, and I am only one student, on campus a few days a week. There are almost 6,500 students currently enrolled. How many other stories are out there of misconduct and misuse of student parking funds, all for the pleasure of one or two persons? Using the approximate 6,500 students and their parking fees of $62, that amounts to over $400,000 per semester, and of course not everyone buys a parking sticker. Where does that money go, Director D. Knoblock? The proposal is poorly thought out. The hiring of a Parking Services Engineer, or whatever his title, was a step toward the right direction; unfortunately the result was not student-oriented. In fact the rumor is that, as part of the new plan the “shuttie service” will be discontinued, This was the only thing visible that the Parking fees provided, I have had to walk from the lot closest to Escondido, the far east lot. Without the shuttleservice, students would ftave to walk close to one mile to class, I have heard other students say that other schools and universities have poorer parking conditions than are proposed, Wejl, I did not go to that other school because of that consideration and others, including the drive to San Diego at 6:30 a.m. According to The Pride article, which was the first time any of the regular students heard of the Proposal, “the university will be in the red” in two years. I personally believe that an audit of the Parking Services is in order, before the increase of student parking fees is forced down the throat of the current students, The limitation of student votes to four, with most of the student government taking those voting seats, is wrong. Even the lack of opinions in this matter shows the conscious disregard for the input of students, which is the norm that I’ve seen since I attended. CSUSM has now taken the position that students are “customers.” Well I am one very unhappy “customer,” and I know that I am not alone. Ambushing the general student population and limiting the voting seem typical of the administration. Progress is not the answer; it is the problem, when it goes on without balance! This proposal seems to be Pyrrhic victory, R. Bell C o n d o le n c e s T o A ll W ho G rieve U n cle H e n r y To Whom It May Concern: I want to send my condolences to those in the CSUSM commu­ nity that are grieving for their loss of “Uncle” Henry Rodriguez. I only spoke with him a few times over the phone and in person, but he touched my heart. I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a great person. I can’t imagine how those who knew him well must feel. My heart goes out to all of you, but especially to those who never got the chance to meet him. Melanie Addington Graduate Student Tuesday, February 19,2002 7 Literature and Writing Department As a former student of Liter­ ature and Writing at CSUSM, I feel the need to write about what I think is an injustice to future Literature and Writing students. We all know about the lack of evening classes offered in the Literature and Writing major as well as the infrequency of core requirement classes being offered, but this is worse. This is about poor teaching of those core classes. Last spring, I had the misfor­ tune of having a certain Profes­ sor X teach a core requirement course. The class was poorly organized with too much mate­ rial to be grasped in 16 weeks (much of it theory), with a pro­ fessor with little knowledge of the subject being taught. Profes­ sor X intimidated students when we asked questions, papers and exams were graded with little indication of how the professor arrived at the final grade, and worse, we were constantly being put into groups to basically teach ourselves the material. Although I have had other professors (good professors) use this latter tech­ nique, we always had input and guidance from our instructor when we presented our “knowl­ edge” to the rest of the class. This was not the case with Professor X. I tried to speak with Pro­ fessor X about my unhappiness with the class, but she was unre­ sponsive and said “don’t worry, you are doing fine.” Evidently, S tu d e n ts A s C u sto m e r s It has been rumored that there has been a shift in the manner in which faculty should view their students: students are to be regarded perhaps as cus­ tomers and we, as faculty, must be more conscious of the realm of customer satisfaction. The pro­ posed change in parking— the faculty lot being available to whosoever can pay the most while we, in no position of influ­ ence, search for spaces in the far reaches of the campus so that our customers can be happy— brings the above rumor closer to real­ ity. I am so very grateful for that clarification as to my— fellow and faculty’s— position on campus. Susan Fellows LTWR I wasn’t (I got my only “C” in my CSUSM career), and neither was Professor X. We students heard that the chairperson of our department spoke to Professor X about the many complaints, but nothing changed. My classmates and I agreed that the workload, the lack of pedagogy, and the anxiety asso­ ciated with the class, made us never want to have Professor X again. Unfortunately, I got stuck with Professor X again. This fall (my last at CSUSM), I was thrilled that all of the final courses that I would need to graduate were being taught in the evening and Professor X was not teaching any of them. Of course, that was not to be. At the last minute, Professor X subbed in to teach a core require­ ment course that I was taking. My friends, who had also had Professor X, urged me to drop the course, take it in the spring with someone else, and just grad­ uate one semester later. I debated for a long time about this course, but I was determined to finish school this fall, and I gave Professor X the benefit of the doubt. It was the wrong decision. The workload was enormous (20 books to read in 16 weeks, 2 tenpage papers, 10 two-page papers, and both a two-day midterm and two-day final exam), the professor was obviously lacking the qualifications to teach this course, students were again intimidated and grades were derived from some ethereal reasoning that none of the stu­ dents understood (we were told AFTER the midterm exam what the professor MEANT by a ques­ tion worth 50% of the points, when what she asked on the exam was vastly different). I could continue with many examples of the injustices, intim­ idation, and lack of pedagogy that was the norm in Professor X’s classroom, but you must understand my point by now. I was torn about what to do about this professor: say, “Who cares, at least I am finished with school,” and “What about the students yet to come through this program?” CSUSM is a good school with great literature and writing professors who have a lot to offer their students. I feel cheated out of the two classes taught by Professor X. I was overwhelmed, discouraged, and I learned very little on subjects that are important to my major and ultimately to my pursuits in graduate school. Why is Profes­ sor X still teaching these upper -division courses? It is a shame that future students may have to endure what so many of us already have when Professor X’s evaluations were surely not posi­ tive ones. What recourse does a student have in this situation? Katja Tonsky T he Parking Proposal To the Editors: Parking Services would like to add to The Pride article (New Parking Proposal Will Increase Fees) printed on Feb. 12, 2002. The proposal addressed in the article is only ONE of many options that we are exploring to match the projected increase in faculty, staff, and students. Some of the other options we are looking at range from increas­ ing the number of carpool spaces, providing a bus pass subsidy program for our NCTD (North County Transit District) ridership, to purchasing addi­ tional bike racks and bike lock­ ers. We are also looking at diagonal parking vs. traditional straight-in parking spaces. We encourage our campus commu­ nity to send us any suggestions, comments, and recommen­ dations to www.csusm.edu/ parking or drop in at FCB 107 and give us your input. Thank you and we continue to look forward to working with our campus community. Dora R. Knoblock, Director o f Campus Enterprises. 760-750-7500 Bush, Light, and The World Bush is spending the multi­ lateralism of the past like a kid with a nickel in a candy store. Hiroshima cast a pall over the nation, consisting of the horror over dropping the bomb. The nation felt a tremendous guilt over ending the war with the bomb and trepidation over what it portended for the future. Pro­ paganda and false bravado were necessary to sooth our nation’s collective guilt. Today a similar Unease over an impending doom has been brought upon us on the coattails of our president. Must we uni­ laterally abort multilateral rela­ tions for short-term gains? What about the long-term costs of such a foreign policy? Winston Churchill once said, “The United States represents man’s ascent to the “Sunlit Uplands” of history, and we cannot be stopped anymore than the sun can. 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Kovacs further indicated that, during the party, students were encouraged to take anon­ ymous Polaroid photographs of Apartments Under Construction Pride Photo/James Newell See page 2for complete story... their genitalia so that the picture could be used later in a game of matching the photo with the party-goer. The party was not manda­ tory, according to Kovacs, who said, “It was just a fun, harm­ less get-together.” The party was suggested as a means to introduce students from various sections of the course to one another. The Male Sexuality and Female Sexuality sections of the Women’s Studies Program are part of UC Berkeley’s “demo­ cratic education” or “de-cal” pro­ gram. The student-run courses are not funded by the university. A university faculty member is » >A rticIe cont. on pg 2 Upward Bound Prepares Students for College By JESSICA KRONE Pride Staff Writer Students from eight North County high schools participate in Saturday enrichment classes on campus, which are sponsored by Cal State San Marcos’ Upward Bound program. The program, which is funded by the Depart­ ment of Education, is designed to prepare low-income and first gen­ eration college-bound students for university coursework. The ultimate goal of Upward Bound is to “encourage and moti­ vate students to stay in school” and “to prepare them for post­ secondary education,” said Lim Kaiser, academic advisor for Upward Bound. The courses offer assistance in several areas, including academic and personal enrich- Upward Bound student stops and poses for the camera. Pride Photo/Jessica Krone ment classes in math, writ­ ing, literature^ science and SAT preparation. Many cul­ tural, multicultural, recreational and amusement activities are offered as well. Students are required to visit various university cam­ puses and attend a four-week summer session at San Diego State University in order to simulate the college experi­ ence. Kaiser said the program is geared for college success and is designed for students not just to “enter college, but finish.” Student progress is mon­ itored throughout the aca­ demic year. Upward Bound also offers advising for col­ lege and financial aid appli­ cations. Although the courses do not provide any college units, extra credit is applied toward each participant’s high-school stud­ ies. Since the classes are very comprehensive, Upward Bound plans to remain relatively small, serving only 50 students. In reference to the program’s rel­ atively small gatherings, litera­ ture instructor Andrew Phillips explained, “smaller class sizes generally equate to more benefi­ cial results for the students. This program provides a very positive atmosphere for students, parents and definitely faculty ” Tutoring i& mandatory and available at participating schools and at the Upward Bound office (located across the main campus). The program always needs tutors, so if you are a Cal State San Marcos student and »> A rticle cont. on page 2 Evangelists Return to Free Speech Area By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer Cal State San Marcos stu­ dents’ curiosity rose as the words “praise the pom” emanated from the crowd responding to the inter­ pretive message of Christianity preached by Brother Jed Smock, itinerant street evangelist, and his family as they utilized their First Amendment rights on Thursday. “I wanted to see how far they would take it,” said James Mar­ shall, a junioratCSUSM. “Ifyou have a good message, the presen­ tation can make it counter-pro­ ductive.” Juniata Greenly, a Women’s Studies graduate, said, “I wanted to see what everyone else says and how much religious tolerance there will be.” Smock and his family, who have periodically appeared on campus in recent years, instigated a discussion directed specifically to students on campus. They addressed issues of promiscuous sex, religious beliefs, masturbation, pornography, and stereotypes, which provoked students, many of whom responded to Smock’s message. According to a pamphlet, which was circulated during the session, Smock perceives sorority members as “whores” and fraternity members as “whoremongers.” The pamphlet also stated that he condemns all kinds of sins that he believes college students are axnmitiq^ecifically sex and drinking, As the discussion progressed, Smock stated that s t u de n t s are only attending CSUSM because they can’t make » > A r ticle cont. on page 2 Students gather in thefree speech area on Founders Plaza to listen to evangelists on Thursday. Pride Photo/Marlino Bitanga �L u x u ry A p a rtm en t C o m p lex F ree Speech Area C o m in g S oon pool, Jacuzzi, and media room will contribute to a luxurious living environment. The Marketing Service of A luxury apartment complex Willmark Development is still is currently under construction working on different plans for above parking lot B, which is potential occupancy. south of the campus on Twin “San Marcos wanted to have Oaks Valley Road. more multifamily units in their The construction of the community,” said Kostrzeski. 111 The type of tenants the apart­ ments will accommodate is still undetermined, but the plans sug­ 11*11 ■ 1 gest that families or even students might be the future occupants. The project developers took the parking situation of Cal State San Marcos into consid­ eration and in order to prevent further overstuffed parking lots, the complex will be directly connected to the campus by a bridge. We will soon have apartments next to parking lot B The apartments are between Pride Photo/James Newell 625 to 1,351 square feet, and the Prominence Apartments started equipped with laundry facilities complex will contain 499 units, in October of last year, and and alarm systems. An indoor which are expected to rent from although the deadline for final raequetball court, a tennis court, $965 to $1, 790 per month By SYBILLE HERWIG Pride Staff Writer completion has not been deter­ mined yet, occupancy is expected in mid-August. According to construction manager Wayne Kostrzeski of Willmark Development, “it is going to be great.” Set in a gated community, every condo will be fully »> A rticle cont. from pg. 1 it academically at schools like UCSD or San Diego State. Although some students agreed with the flamboyant style and rather negative methods of free speech demonstrated by the Smock Family, others ignored them or saw it as an excuse to ridicule the family for their beliefs. Even so, the Smock Family succeeded by stirring up a debate and fielding a variety of responses from students. Whatever the case may be, the exhibition opened a heated debate and allowed CSUSM stu­ dents and the Smock family to exercise their freedom to speak. U pw ard B o u n d S tu d en ts Preacher * Wife Speaks Out About her Values. s Pride Photo/ Marlino Bitanga UC Berkeley’s Controversial Issue Upwatd Bound Students Attend Classes at CSUSM, every other Saturday. Pride Photo/ Jessica Krone the Career and Assessment Hall 4201) for more information. »> A rticle cont. from pg. 1 are interested please contact Center, 760-750-4900 (Craven Classifieds RESUMES - I’m a Human Resource Recruiter with over 10 years experience. What better person to write your resume? I know what employers look for when hiring. I will provide the fol­ lowing services: Design & write your resume, Create a generic cover letter, Create -Reference sheet. 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Build interested. your own income producing » > A rticle cont. from pg 1 pornography is included in the required to sponsor each de-cal curriculum to encourage the stu­ course, but the course professor dents that it is OK to watch porn. is ultimately “responsible for the Brodsky described the courses content.” as, “highly structured.” “In the class we don’t say “There is a long history anything is right or wrong,” in the US of censorship and said Morgan Janssen, one of the repression of issues surrounding student instructors of the male sexuality generally, and queer s e x u a l i t y ------------------------course. “I think it is important to challenge Theinstrucsex-phobia and homophobia and the tors of the university is certainly an appropriate male sexu­ place to make those challenges ality class embrace —CSUSM Professor Aneil Rallin the contro­ versy over their education practices. Jans­ sexualities in particular,” said sen said the class is used as a CSUSM Professor Aneil Rallin. forum to openly discuss sexual­ “I think it is important to chal­ lenge sex-phobia and homopho­ ity. One thematic element of bia, and the university is the female sexuality course is certainly an appropriate place to empowering women. Topics make those challenges.” The student instructors of offered in the course include vio­ lence against women, safe sex the male sexuality class failed practices and menstruation. Nina to attend a meeting with Caren Hartley, a well-known porn star Kaplan, chair of the Women’s from the film “Boogie Nights,” Studies Department, which was slated as a guest speaker for resulted in the classes being sus­ one of the sections. pended. The programs are now UC Berkeley graduate and under investigation. instructor Kim Brodsky said that , �“F r ie n d s” E xplore E lem en ts o f Jazz The New Friendly Vampire By Melanie Addington Arts Editor John Harris and Friends. Pride Photo/James Newell By JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor Hawkins then used Ihe diverse pitch of the bass to create two opposing sounds, alternat­ ing between high and low pat­ terns of notation, creating two distinct voices and using them as a form of conversation. The crowd shifted between moments of mesmerization and moments of rolling laughter as Hawkins playfully and skillfully demonstrated the diverse and intricate sounds of the stringed, or stand-up, acoustic bass. John Harris may work at the University bookstore during the day, but at night, fellow jazz musicians refer to him as “Ironman” as he explores blues, swing, be-bop and more tradi­ tional elements of jazz. As a part of Black History Month, “Ironman” Harris joined with “friends” tp play a free concert on campus, sponsored by Associated Students, Inc.(ASI). The well-sea­ “ pure genius of jazz is man­ A soned musicians Harris ifested when he and the rest of brought together for the the orchestra run around the room performance were: Bob while the rhythm section grimaces Boss on guitar, Kamau and dances around their instru­ Kenyatta on piano, and ments” — Charles Mingus Marshall Hawkins on the _ stringed bass. Hawkins credited develop­ Harris is “the Anchor that ment of original American music holds everybody together,” said to Charles Mingus, a well-known Bonnie Biggs, coordinator4 for experimental bassist and com­ Arts and Lectures. poser. Harris has played at mul­ The band played 13 songs, tiple campus events, including ranging from intense, off-beat the tenth anniversary celebra­ structures to sweet and melo­ tion last year. Harris is well dious harmonies. The perform­ respected in the San Diego jazz ers utilized tempo and dynamics community and has performed rather than volume to control the as a drummer for mpre than 40 intensity of the music. years —he started at nine years “They were tight and really old. He has recorded 10 albums had it together,”*said Jay Mendez, with the band Sweet Baby Blues an Oceanside community and toured throughout the United member taking advantage of the States and in Europe. Harris has free concert. also performed with the Cheath­ After playing for more than ams on the Today Show and the an hour, Harris asked, “Can we Tonight Show. keep going?” He directed his The band began with a mod­ question to those putting on the erately paced song as the mem­ concert to see if it was possible bers playfully chased each other to play a couple more tunes, truly through various rhythms and living up to his name, “Iron­ melodies. After they finished the man.” song, Harris stepped tp the front The concert was held in ACD of the stage and said, “Now, 102 and as the crowd exceeded Marshall is gonna have a con­ the 110-person capacity mark, versation with the bass.” attendees spilled into the aisles “I’ll get started and the rest of the lecture hall. Although is up to your imagination,” Mar­ ACD 102 isn’t large enough shall Hawkins said. He then to accommodate the audience, explained that he wanted to show the new Fine Arts Building, “the intricacies of the stringed slated to open this summer, will bass” as an original form of soon accommodate much larger “American music, better known groups. * as Jazz.” ; A+ SUBS Preschool Substitutes, aides, & teachers. All areas, hill time, flexible part time hours, I| j ||^ g |B S f $6.75 - $9.50 hourly Call Jacki 858-565-2144 ' for more, believing it is just entertainment. Ironically^ the filmmakers blatantly make fun of their movie’s target audience in the movie. What could be better than that? If music be the food of vam­ pires, play on... Some music fans might rec­ ognize the voice of Jonathan Davis, the lead singer of Korn. Using Korn works well for the film due to Korn’s angry and rebellious sound (perfect for Lestat). Davis also makes Sigh. Just when you begin to thirst for a great vampire flick, Hollywood kills your crav­ ing with a mediocre attempt. The adaptation of Anne Rice’s Queen o f the Damned opened this Friday with a lot of flash and very little substance. The filmmakers placed little importance on the characters’ histories, something Anne Rice has always chronicled in depth throughout the ages in her novels, and instead made a 90-minute MTV video. To be fair, Queen o f the Damned stood out as the odd ball in the vampire chronicles (the first was Interview with the Vampire, which became a hit movie in the 90s). The plot centers around Lestat (Anne Rice’s prover­ bial vampire star), who sud­ denly awakens as a gothic rock star in the late 20th century, defying centuries of vampire laws, and awak­ ens the mother of all vam­ pires. Interview with the Vampire is thefirst in Rice’ s A Campy idea, even for chronicles and became a hitfilm in the 90’s with stars Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. a good vampire flick. Made (Courtesy Photo/Internet Movie Database) Aaliyah at the 2001 movie awards shortly before her death. She starred as Queen Akasha but died duringfilming. Her brother did voice overs tofinish her scenes in thefilm. Photo by Steve Granitz OWireImage.com - Image courtesy Wirelmage.com music is achingly beautiful and is one of the few moments in the film that distracts you com­ pletely from its mediocrity. The Actors —really... acting does take place in the movie. Tom Cruise played Lestat in Interview with the Vampire, but^ .t turned down the role for the second film. Yet, Cruise’s a cameo appearance as a rejection works well for the char­ scalper pushing tickets onto acter of Lestat, because Stuart Tow nsend Jessie (a member of a brings a secret order that stud­ ies the occult) before Lestat’s concert. spective to ' Other music links the role.* include two of the Townsend is a smug, aristo­ members of a vampire band at a bar: Rowland Howard* cratic Lestat, which works out now a solo artist and formerly quite well for his character, since lead guitarist for The Young Lestat is Rice’s creation that Charletens, and Hugo Race we just love to hate. Townsend from Nick Cave and the Bad previously acted in independent and low-budget films, but with Seeds. his continuous excellent perfor­ MTV definitely gets a few plugs throughout the film. mances, he is just beginning a Veejays do interviews of very long career. Queen o f the Damned is the second in Anne Aaliyah, the shining star Rice's vampire chronicles. (Courtesy Photo/Internet Movie Database) U struck down so early, is beautiful in her odd vameven more campy by the end, piric undulations. Her acting when a band of vampires is made might be quite good as well, out to be the savior of the human but the filmmakers didn’t race (let’s not forget vampires kill give her much of a chance. humans iri order to live, please). Although the book focused Apparently, we are supposed for a long period on Egypt to believe that out of love for and the Queen’s history, the humans, vampires kill their own filmmakers gloss over all mother instead of becoming pow­ that to get to what they think erful like her. Hmm. Vampires today’s teens want: heavy with morality issues? on the rock and roll and light But the film has its saving on the acting. moments. In the beginning of The main problem with Lestat’s music career, MTV plays The 1920 Das Kabinett des Dokot Caligari the film is not the attempt was german expressionism at its best but to turn it into a trendy teen his rock video. The t video is more importantlyfor horror fans brought shot in a style similar to the about the beginning o f the horror genre as movie or the insertion of every expressionistic German film, Das Goth/rock musician to appeal we know it today. Kabinett des Doktor Caligari, (Courtesy Photo/Internet Movie Database) to fans, but the attenuation of which horror fans might remem­ Anne Rice’s eloquent and fas­ Lestat, introducing his videos as ber as the precursor to the horror cinating novel. Rumor has it that main characters watch the chan­ genre. nel. MTV veejay Serena Altschul Rice even volunteered to write A truly astounding scene is even plays herself in the film. the screenplay for free, but the Lestat’s concert in Death Valley. Richard Gibbs choreo­ producers turned her down. Special effects abound as vam­ Her fans will be severely dis­ graphed the beautiful violin pires fly to the stage in an attempt appointed by the outcome. My pieces introducing the film. to slaughter him. Lestat begins to awaken the advice? Stay home and rent Inter­ Marius, (played by acting view with the Vampire, or better veteran Vincent Perez), the father Queen o f the Damned, Akasha, yet, just read the books. with his soulful (remember, vam­ vampire to Lestat, helps kill pires don’t have a soul) and heart ’ Queen o f the Damned is now off the attackers. The effects -filled (remember, vampires don’t playing and is rated R by the are. great; the humor is undeni­ have a live heart) playing. The MPAA. able. The concertgoers scream REVIEW �Escape San Marcos: Las Vegas By DAVID YANAGI Pride Staff Writer The spring semester is still in its infancy, but if you’re like me, thoughts of vacation have already begun. A reprieve from parking woes, schedule nightmares and cruel syllabi, if only for a couple days, would be enough to main­ tain some sanity until summer (or at least Spring Break). As far as I’m concerned, that’s more than reason enough to justify a jaunt to neon central, Las Vegas. The great thing about Vegas, aside from legalized gambling, complimentary cocktails and afternoon topless revues, is that it’s a low maintenance getaway. A city that’s ready when you are. No need to show up with any schedule or a fanny-pack full of maps and travel guides. It’s more like visiting your parent’s house, you know where everything is and even if you haven’t been there in some time, it doesn’t take long to get comfortable. But before you leave America’s finest city in your dust for a weekend furlough in Sin City, here are some tips that will have you feeling more like a high-roller and less like a starving student. Getting There When people say, “getting there is half the fun,” I assume that the other half is actually up for their weekly ‘click and deal within a single hotel. If being there, which would make save’ e-mail alerts for the latest you call the toll-free reservation getting back no fun at all. The specials. Then when your plane line, visit the hotel website, and drive to Vegas isn’t terribly gru­ lands a block from the Strip, you check for advertised specials in eling; if it’s your only option. The can take solace knowing that if the newspaper travel section, you anticipation of pulling onto the had you driven, you wouldn’t will likely find three different price quotes. Your best bet is sparkling Strip can be enough to even be to Barstow yet. make the four and a half hour ride bearable, but otherwise you’re St ayi ng left with the ‘World’s Largest There Thermometer’ to break up the monotonous desert trip. Leaving I hate hearing, Las Vegas, on the other hand, “don’t spend your can be much less tolerable. When * money on a nice you’re sleep-deprived, hung-over, hotel because you’re and still in shock from losing next never going to be in semesters tuition money at the the room.” If I had craps table, a long drive home a nickel for every is the last thing you want to be time that bit of dealing with. And the Sunday advice was thrown night exodus from Vegas into around, I could pay California with a Monday morn­ out the Nevada ing’s class looming isn’t the most Nickels progressive relaxing finish to your getaway. slot jackpot from So why not fly? Airfare prices my own pocket. from San Diego to Las Vegas There’s a wide TheBellagio Casino range from cheap to reasonable, selection of accom­ Photo Courtesy of http:/ as long as you don’t mind losing modations in Vegas, /www. lasvegastourism,com/expressl. htm a little spontaneity by booking a from plain disgust­ week or two in advance. In the ing to disgustingly opulent. The to sign-up for the player’s club past year, both Southwest Air­ prices don’t necessarily reflect card at your favorite hotel. Every lines and America West have fre­ what you’re getting; many times casino offers one so they can quently offered round-trip tickets throughout the year there’s little track your gaming and award you for as little as $60(tax and air­ to no difference in price between complimentary meals, rooms and port fee not included), when pur­ a two star hotel and a four show tickets. At the top hotels, chased online. That’s not much star hotel. The rates along the you need to be wagering thou­ more than you’d spend on gas, Strip can be extremely arbitrary sands of dollars per day to earn not to mention saving yourself depending on events, conven­ enough points for a free room, nearly ten hours of driving. Log tions, time of year and occupancy. but don’t let that stop you from on to Southwest.com and sign Don’t end up at Bob’s Hotel getting a card. Signing up will and Laun­ automatically place you on their dromat when mailing list, and you’ll begin you could be receiving special hotel rates, show s o m e w h e r e tickets, dining or spa discounts. much more Comfortable Playing for the same price, minus In a city' that touts itself as the chalk put- “The Entertainment Capital of line in the the World,” you’ll never be at a hallway. loss for action, without even Prices can leaving your hotel. The larger vary a great resorts along the Strip have done their best to create a complete, self-contained experience. Gam­ bling, shopping, dining, shows and whatever else they can come up with to keep you (and your money) from stepping outside. This is exactly .why it’s possible to stay at a top-notch hotel for a fraction of the prices offered in other citites. These places know that people end up playing where they’re staying. If you can afford $100 show tickets and $25 hands of black­ jack, then stick around, Siegfried and Roy will be glad to have you. But if you’re on a limited budget, the mega-resorts will have your bankroll dwindling quicker than an Enron 401k. So enjoy the lavish room, the beautiful shops and the impeccable service, but don’t be afraid to seek your enter­ tainment elsewhere. Try the $7.77 steak and shrimp dinner at the Hard Rock Hotel, stop by a concierge desk for 2 for 1 tickets to Harrah’s Improv comedy show ($24.95), play some 25 cent roulette and dollar craps games at Casino Royale or check out the new after-hours club inside the Barbary Coast. Deals and specials on the Strip change frequently, but if you run out of ideas a good cab driver or bellman will always be able to point you in the right direction. One last suggestion for max­ imizing your getaway. Tip. Vegas revolves around gratuity. Room upgrades, better show seats, front of the line at clubs and faster drink service can all be accessed by greasing a few palms. Believe me; twenty bucks to the right person can go a long, long way. And you’ll feel like a big shot, even if it did come out of your financial aid check. Good luck and I’ll see you at the buffets. Viva Las Vegas! MAIL BOXESETC A UPS* Company MBE centers are independently owned and operated franchises. MiraCosta College Letters Department presents An Evening with novelist M ark Salzm an March 1,2002 * 8 p.m. Carlsbad City Library at Dove Lane Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium Admission: $10/$5 students & seniors Bestselling novelist and accomplished cellist Mark Salzman will read from his works and discuss the art of writing. Tickets are available at the door. For advanced ticket information, call (760) 795-6874. A Yale-educated Houdini, Mark Salzman has made a career of locking himself inside closed societies [pre-Tiananmen Square China, monastic life, classical music circles]... no matter how tightly Salzman binds the ropes, he is able to extricate himself each time, swimming away on a stream of easy language.” -N Y Times Book Review �California Election 2002 A College Student’s Guide to Voting on Tuesday, March 5 Governor 1 I Proposition 44 Yes No I Proposition 41 Yes No Proposition 45 Yes No I Proposition A Yes No I ------------------ ■ I Proposition 42 Yes No Lt. Governor Proposition 43 Yes No Proposition 40 Yes No I I Propositions Secretary o f State Controller ■ In This Guide State Candidates..........5-7 Local Candidates.... .8 Propositions. ..............9 Created by: Melanie Addington... Arts Editor Martha Sarabia....News Editor Victoria B. Segall..Staff Writer Governor Compiled by Melanie Addington Nick Jesson, Republican Who he is: Jesson is the pres­ Danney Ball, ident and owner/ Republican founder of No Time Who he is: Delay Electronics, Ball is a performing \ Capacitor Specialists songwriter, busi­ International and C nessman, recording & D Electronics in Huntington artist, and record producer. Beach. Why you should vote for him: If elected he would not let runaway Why you should vote for him: growth in California go unchecked. He would reduce the state budget by $5 billion annually. He would take no salary or retirement benefits from the state of California. Edie Bukewihge, Republican Who she is: She has been I employed as an accountant, media' manager, publisher and editor. Why you should vote for her: “Getting rid of de-regulation is first on the list. I will have illegals deported. I will have racist poli­ ticians prosecuted. I will create a medicine plan for seniors. I will severely cut taxes to stimulate the economy,” said Bukewihge. Jim Dimov, Republican Who he is: Dimov came to America in 1966 through the United States Escapee Program. He became a successful handyman. Why you should vote for him: “As People’s choice most wanted for Governor, I will remove unconstitu­ tional laws, form new Government, new Court System to benefit the People and the State,” said Dimov. “Most politicians tell you what you want to hear just to win your vote. They take citywide and countywide polls to find out what your concerns are and then pay the pollsters or speechwriters to prepare canned speeches solely designed to get your vote. I won’t do that,” said Jesson on his web site. Bill Simon, Republican Gray Davis Jr., Democrat Who he is: Simon serves Who he is: Davis is the current | governor. Prior to j his election as gov- j ernor in 1998, Davis served as lieutenant governor (1995-99), state controller (1987-95), State Assemblyman (1983-87) and chief of staff to Gov. Edmund G. firm of William E. Simon & Sons, which includes Brown Jr. (1975-1981). as I vice-chairman of I Catholic Charities of 1 Los Angeles. In 1988 Simon co-founded the private investment ] PAX-TV. Why you should vote for him: According to his web site, “[My] method is simple: Be ever-vigilant in order taanticipate a problem, rely on teamwork and experience to develop a visionary strategy that addresses the problem before it becomes a crisis - and act swiftly and deci­ sively to carry out that strategy.” Bill Jones, Republican Mosemarie Boyd, Democrat Who he is: Jones was elected California’s Sec-*< Who she is: Boyd serves as pres- r™ retary of State in 1994. ident and CEO of j Why you should vote for him: In 1994, Jones authored California’s American Women “Three Strikes and You’re Out” law. Presidents. He currently has the Jones Edu­ Why you should: . cation Reform Policy Proposal in vote for her: hopes to address major deficiencies “As Governor, my top priority would be coordinating in education, with the president to crush terror­ Richard Riordan, Republican ism,” said Boyd. Who he is: Anselmo A. Chavez, Democrat Richard J. Riordan I Who he is :' was elected the 39th Chavez is an edu-1 mayor of Los Ange­ cator and accoun-1 les, in June of 1993. tant. He was reelected in | Why you should I 1997. vote for him: Why you should vote for him: Riordan facilitated turnaround for Reform of Proposi­ construction projects by streamlin­ tion 13. ing permit processes. Why you should vote for him: As far back as April 1999, Gov. Davis began implementing a com­ prehensive long-term energy plan when his administration licensed the first major power plant in California in 12 years. Chuck Pineda, Democrat Who he is: G ary D. Copeland j L ibertarian Who he is: Copeland is a business owner and chief exec- j utive officer. Why you should vote ] for him: Copeland would improve schools through competition and increased parental choice and increase spend­ ing for national debt payments. Peter Camejo, Green Party Who he is: Camejo is chair and co-founder of Progres­ sive Asset Manage­ ment Inc. (PAM). He created the Eco-Logical Trust for Merrill Lynch, Pineda is a case hearing representa­ the first environmentally-screened tive and has 36 years experience in fund of a major firm. the state executive branch. Why you should vote for him: Why you should vote for him: Camejo supports municipal utility His top priorities are public own­ districts and renewable energy ership of bankrupted electric com­ sources. He would abolish Califor­ panies, prevention of crime and nia’s “3 strikes” law and work to de­ delinquency. criminalize marijuana. Iris Adam, Natural Law Party Who she is: .Adam is a business analyst, educator and children’s advocate.. Why you should f vote for her: Her budget priorities are education, sci­ entific and medical research, preventable health, sus­ tainable agriculture, basic research on power generation to achieve energy independence, and long-term solutions to employment. Reinhold Gulke, American Independent Who he is: Gulke founded and owns R.G.E. Fire Pro­ tection. He was an j elector for the 2000 | presidential election. Why you should vote i for him: He was the first to advocate to Gov. Pete Wilson the^eduction in vehicle registration fees, ndw recognized as the largest tax cut in California his- jilBIIBBll. ill- ____ Editor’s Note: Due to limited space, the information compiled and/or written by staff writers below is not comprehensive and we recommend visiting www.smartvoter.org or www.votesmart.org or another voter information web site. Some of the information below was made available from candidate’s web sites, press releases or interviews with staff writers. All photos of candidates are courtesy of the candidates or their web sites. Those who do not have a photo did not respond to e-mail and/or telephone requests. . �L ieu ten an t Governor Compiled by Melanie Addington I b unborn children. My main objective Cruz M. B ustamante, is pro-life options,” said King. Democratic Pat Wright, Libertarian Who he is: Who he is: Cruz M. I Bruce McPherson, n j Republican Who he is: Bustamante was McPherson is a elected lieuten­ I California state ant governor of ■ senator and small the state of Cal­ W business owner. ifornia in November 1998. He was He was a newspaper publisher/ elected speaker of the Assembly by editor. his colleagues in December 1996, Hq s chairman of the Public Safety and served as speaker until February J Committee and vice-chairman of the 1998. Education Committee. Bustamante was the first Latino to The California Small Business Asso­ serve as speaker of the Assembly, ciation and California School Boards and upon his election as lieutenant Association named him Legislator governor, he became the first Latino o f the Year. elected to statewide office in Cali­ Why should you vote for him: fornia in more than 120 years. McPherson will focus on education, As lieutenant governor, Bustamante public safety and ensuring economic is the president of the California development and job creation. Senate, serves as a regent of the Uni­ versity of California and is a trustee o f the California State University* Ellie Michaels, Republican system. Who she is: She founded Ellie Why should you vote for him: Michaels Music in During Bustamante’s term as which pro- speaker, the Legislature reduced duces, licenses and class sizes, enacted a $1.7 billion tax distributes music cut, extended health insurance cov­ {Mmjk . :|H H | for advertising, erage to 600,000 low-income chil­ H H U flH I promotions *and dren, reformed welfare and rolled back student fees at state universi­ campaigns. She received a bachelor of arts in: ties and colleges. Theater from Northern Illinois Uni­ versity. Jim King, American Why you should vote for hen Independent She promotes active parental involve­ Who he is: ment in children’s education. • Responsible communication con­ cerning upcoming legislation from California’s elected representatives. *A balanced approach to protecting the environment while encouraging free enterprise. Attorney General Compiled by Melanie Addington Dick Ackerman, Republican Who he is: Sen. Ackerman represents the 33rd Senate Dis­ trict in Orange County. Ackerman serves as the vice-chair of the Budget and Fiscal Review Commit­ tee. Real Estate Broker Why should you vote for him: He believes in Lockean ideals of “our right to life is inalienably endowed to us by our creator.” The state of California should cease the support o f destruction through abortion of eral, Lockyer has worked to improve public safety through increased attention to crime prevention and criminal apprehension, support and vigorous enforcement of firearms laws and new services to victims of Diane Beall Templin, American Independent Who she is: Lawyer and foster parent. She also founded Advocate’s Legal Ser­ vices. Why you should vote for her: Why you should vote for him: She would support restitution and As a member of the state Assem­ rehabilitation as alternatives to long­ bly, Ackerman’s legislative priori­ term incarceration. ties included improving California’s education by increasing account­ Ed Kuwatch, Libertarian ability and strengthening local con­ Who he is: trol of important decisions. Kuwatch is a criminal defense Mike Schmier, Democratic attorney and the IWho he is: author of the ref­ iSchmeir is an erencebook, Cal­ Iattorney and ifornia Drunk (businessman. Driving Law. IWhy you Why you should vote for him: Ishould vote for Kuwatch has teamed up with Cali­ Shim: fornia’s recognized leaders in Drunk IHis experience includes a pres­ ent position on the National Panel o f Arbitrators since 1979, and pri­ vate practice dealing with employ­ ment and labor relations law since 1976. Bill Lockyer, Democratic IWho he is: Driving Defense, offering his ser­ vices to clients in affiliation with most of the top 10 lawyers in DUI defense in California. Glen Freeman Mowrer, Green Party Who he is: He worked as a trial lawyer for sev­ eral years and eventually directed IBill Lockyer was the LA Public Defender’s Compton Ielected Califor- office. Inia’s 30th attorney Why you should vote for him: Igeneral in Novem­ “My primary goal as Attorney Gen­ ber 1998. eral will be to assure that Justice is !Why you should pursued, obtained and protected for Ivote for him: all the people of California,” said As attorney gen­ Mowrer. He served two terms as chair­ man of the L ib e r ta r ia n Party of Cal­ ifornia, which ended in 1993. He formed Fer­ rets Anony­ mous. Why you should vote for him: Vote for Wright to bring about aware­ ness of the plight of California’s outlaw ferret owners and thus build up Ferrets Anonymous, and to show the people of California how Repub­ licans and Democrats handle the problems of people who don’t write big checks, according to the Wright web site. Donna J. Warren, Green Party Who she is: Warren retired fromthe Depart­ ment of Defense in June 1996 and from the Metropolitan Transit Author­ ity (MTA) in 2001. She is the pres­ ident of the Kujichagulia Project (self-determination in Swahili), a company dedicated to raising funds for the grassroots. Warren has served on several com­ mittees, including The Crack, the CIA Coalition, Families to Amend California’s Three Strikes (FACTS), The National Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression (NAARPR) and the South Central Green Party." State Treasurer Compiled by Melanie Addington Greg Conlon, Republican Whoke is: He is chairman Io f the board for the Industry IEducation Coun-. sel of California. IHe served as ' commissioner andpresident ofthe California Public Utilities Commission from 1993-1999. He was a CPA and senior partner at an accounting firm for 30 years. Why you should vote for him: “As Treasurer it will be my top pri­ ority to improve California’s credit rating. I’ll accomplish that by work­ ing to streamline government and cut government waste,” said Conlon. |Mary A. Toman, Republican Who is she: Mary Toman served as deputy Itreasurer of the state of Califor­ nia. Toman was a senior executive in the U.S. Department of Commerce (Deputy Assistant Secretary) under President George H. W. Bush from 1989-92. She worked for Procter & Gamble and at E.F. Hutton in corpo­ rate finance. Toman is chairman of the Los Angeles County Republican Party. Why you should vote for her: Toman says she understands how to safeguard pension money and to secure retirement for teachers and other public employees. She holds a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration from California State University at Los Angeles and is licensed as a Cer­ tified Government Financial Man­ ager (CGFM). Warren is the Southern California Regional Coordinator for Education for the Association of Government Accountants (AGA). She had a daughter and son who were killed by drug wars and has three grandchildren. Why you should vote for her: Her issues include: • Stopping America’s insane “war on terrorism” • California’s energy crisis • Racial profiling against people of color, including Arab-Americans • The theft of the 2000 election and the heed for electoral reform • Institutionalized racism in our schools • The MTA’s refusal to honor the consent decree to provide transpor­ tation for the transit dependent • Reparations for African-Ameri­ cans • The Palestinian right of return to their homelands • America’s bogus “war on drugs” • The prosecution of poor commu­ nities of color to build the prison industrial complex • America’s horrendous health care for the poor, the elderly, and the working class • Corporations’ hold on the main political parties • A living wage. Kalee Przybylak, Natural Law Who she is: Public Relations Director and grass­ roots organizer Why should you vote for her: “I will work towards establishing a government devoted to serving the feal needs of California citizens, as intended by the authors of our I Philip Angelides, I Democratic I Who he is: The lieutenant gover­ nor o f California is a statewide constitutional officer elected separately from the governor. Lt. governor serves as a trustee to the Cali­ fornia State University system. Constitution, not just special interest groups,” said Przybylak. She endorses alternative energy, environmental protection, and inno­ vative learning. Paul Jerry Hannosh, Reform Who he is: Hannosh is a teacher and a member of the AmericanAsso­ ciation of Educators. He also serves as the reform party national delegate and LACC treasurer. He is a US Army veteran and served from 1986-1988. He served as the L.A. Chapter Veter­ ans for Peace vice president in 1992. He is a CRA> NRA and Christian Coalition member. Why you should vote for him: Hannosh is pro-life, pro-second amendment and supports the parent’s right to choose the quality of their child’s education through tax cred­ its. He feels strongly about immi­ gration laws. “I’d like to give these lawbreakers something: a one-way ticket back to their homeland,” saidPaul J. Hannosh on illegal immigra­ tion. Marian Smithson, Libertarian Who she is: Smithson is a CPA and three-term elected city treasurer in West Current State Covina. I Treasurer Philip Why you should vote for her: I A n g e 1 i d e s She opposes issuing government »served as chair­ bonds for any purpose. “The state man of the California Democratic must either pay for projects when Party. He formed his own invest­ they come up, or preferably, encour­ ment and management business. He age private investment and develop­ is one of nine members of the ment,” said Smithson. Executive Monitoring Committee, a nationwide association of govern­ Jeanne Marie ment fiscal officers who are leading Rosenmeir, and monitoring the progress of Holo­ Green caust restitution efforts. Angelides Who she is: is a graduate of Harvard University. Jeanne-Marie Why you should vote for him: Rosenmeier is a The Treasurer’s Smart Investments s elf-employed initiative directed over $7 billion CPA, with 20 years experience. She in state infrastructure and commu­ is a member of the Contra Costa nity development funding to support Greens County Council and state environmentally responsible growth co-chair of the Electoral Reform patterns. Working Group. She holds an MBA, University of Chicago, 1975. Nathan E. Johnson, American Independent Who he is: Why you should vote for her: An active feminist, she was a found­ ing member and first president of the DuPage County, Illinois, Women’s Political Caucus, and national trea­ Johnson has surer of Housewives for ERA. After served as a move to Virginia, she helped orga­ Inational com­ nize a local peace group. m itteem a n , national con­ Sylvia Valentine, vention delegate, presidential elec­ Natural Law tor and San Diego County Central Who she is: Committee chairman for the Ameri­ Valentine is an administrator with can Independent Party. Johnson has non-profit organizations and forbeen employed by the San Diego profit businesses. Transit System since 1972 and is Why you should vote for her: in the Amalgamated Transit Union “My first choice will always be to Local 1309. invest our state money in ourselves Why you should vote for him: and our communities,” said Valen­ Johnson is pro-life and said, “Cali­ tine. fornia taxpayer dollars should never be invested in such a manner as to protect and/or promote abortion.” �Secretary of State Compiled by Victoria B. Segall Mike Schaefer, Republican t Who he is: A public interest attorney. He served as city prosecutor and city councilman for San Diego. He specializes in election litigation. Why you should Vote for him: He would assure equality for voters and candidates. Keith Olberg, Republican Who he is: He was elected to the Legislature^ between 1994 and 1998. Why you should vote for him: He would improve the voting system, expand voter outreach, protect voters from fraud and support small businesses. Barbara J. M ar r, Republican Who she is: She served as chairwoman for the Fullerton Concerned Citizens/ which worked to reduce the number of nude bars in Fullerton, Why you should vote for her: She would protect children, sup­ port war veterans, and prevent voter fraud. Michela Alioto, Democratic Who she is: She won the Demo­ cratic primary for the California Secretary of State in 1998. Why you should vote for her: She would focus on civil rights, improvements in polling-place reg­ istration and the voting process, and encourage young people to become involved in politics. Edward C. Noonan, American Inde- j pendent Who he is: He is an assistant I director for the m American Indepen- j dent Party, and chair­ man of the Yuba County American Independent Party Central Committee. Why you should vote for him: He would reorganize and strengthen the Immigration and Nationaliza­ tion Service. Gail K. Lightfoot, Libertarian Who she Is: / She is a retired reg­ istered nurse. She served as the chair­ woman of the Libertarian Party of California. March Fong Eu, Democratic Why you should vote for her: Who she: She would increase voter awareness, She served as a member of the state develop use-friendly voting materi­ legislature, recently as secretary of als, and perfect absentee and Inter­ state. She also served as a United net voting as options for voters. States ambassador. Why you should vote for her: Her priorities are to promote early L arry Shoup, voting and eliminate voter fraud, Green Party: close soft money, and protect vic­ He is a teacher and tims of domestic violence and stalk­ writer. He is a member of the Inde­ ing* pendent Progressive Politics Network, and a member Kevin Shelley, Democratic of the National Writers Union, Who he is: AFL-CIO. He has served on the He is an Assembly County Council for Alameda, and majority leader. He helped establish the Oakland Ten­ served on the con­ ants Union. gressional staff of the Why you should vote for him: late Rep. Phil Burton, served on He would fight corrupt politics, the San Francisco Board of Super­ ensure proportional representation visors, and was elected to board and instant runoff voting, and presidency. He also represented Cal­ reform corporate charters. ifornia’s 12th Assembly District. Why you should vote for him: His priorities are to modernize Cal­ Louise M arie ifornia’s voting system, protect the Allison, privacy of voters, create more effi­ Natural Law ' cient businesses, and support the Who she is; She is a teacher and Golden State Museum. administrator. She is director of the Cla­ Carl Henley, Democratic remont Transcendental Meditation iWhoheis: An attorney and a cor- Program and a member of the jporate executive. He County Central Committee, Natu­ {served as the com- ral Law Party. She served as former f missioner for Califor- state chair for the Natural Law Party |nia State University, of California and Virginia. co-founded the Los Why you should vote for her: Angeles NAACP College Division, She would create a peace-keeping and is a delegate for the California task force to research and imple­ ment programs to prevent terrorism/ Democratic State Division. violence, and to promote education. Why you should vote for him: He would increase voter participa­ tion and registration, modernize the Valli Sharpe-Geisler, Reform electoral process and procedures, Who she is: and increase employment within the She is an educator state by encouraging businesses to and technology coor­ dinator. She was a locate in California. semiconductor pro­ cess engineer for 10 Shawn C. O’Brien, years and ran an electronics busi­ Democratic ness for four years. She teaches Who he is: computer science and coordinates He founded the the East Side Adult Education Pro­ "Unique People’s Voting Project,” gram. Why you should vote for her: ch encourages voters with disShe would reduce debt, deal with ities. trade reform, campaign finance and y you should vote for him: lobby the creation of new jobs and would support disabled voting a new tax system, and create term its, encourage voter turnout and limits. review of pending legislation. State Controller Compiled by Melanie Addington The Controller is the chief financial officer of the State. W. Snow Hume, Republican Who he is: Snow is a member of the Bear Republic Team, whose mission is to get the Republican Party back onto the people’s side against illegal immigration. Why yon should vote for him: Ernest F. Vance, American Independent 1996, Who he is: Tom McClintock, Republican Who he is: In M c C 1i n t o c k returned to the state Assembly from the 38th Assembly District until becoming a senator in 2000. Why you should vote for him: In 1987, hejointly authoredthe MelloCondit-McClintock Tax Rebate Act, which returned $11 billion of tax over-collections to the taxpayers of California. Snow Hume is running for state controller because, according to his Steve Westly, Democratic website, he knows that the state con­ Who he is: troller has the power (and duty) to Westly was elected shut off the flow ofstate money to northern treasurer of illegal immigrants. the California DemoIcratic Party. ■He went on to serve Nancy Beecham, Republican as controller, northern chair and IWho she is: IBeecham is a vice-chair of the California Demo­ Imother, registered cratic Party. Inurse and home and Why you should vote for him: * Ibusiness owner in He has held senior policy positions in focal, state and federal govern­ ICalifornia. ■ Why you should ment and was recently reelected to his fourth term representing Cali­ vote for her: "I will work towards providing fornia on the Democratic National sound financial management to state Committee. and local government while inde­ pendently protecting taxpayer dol­ Johan Klehs, Democratic lars,” said Beecham. ■Who he- is: Dean Andal, Republican IKlehs served in the m » California Assembly Who he is: ally: ifor 12 years from Andal is currently 11982-1994 and was a member of the ;hair of the Assem­ California Board of bly Revenue and Equalization. He is former president of Taxation Committee. Andal Communications Company Why you should vote for him: In 1999, Klehs helped lead the FTB (1984 to 1991.) in its massive effort to collect $9.8 Why yon should vote for him: He helped to close 16 California billion in delinquent child support Board of Equalization field offices payments owed by deadbeat par­ to streamline operations and save ents. taxpayers over $40 million. Insurance Commissioner Compiled by Melanie Addington Stefan “Watchdog” Stitch, Republican Who he is: Stitch is a member of the Bear Republic Team, whose mission is to get the Republican Party back onto the people’s side against illegal immigration. Why you should vote for him: Stitch would work to prevent con­ flicts of interests by not accepting any contributions from insurance companies, insurance brokers or insurance agents. As commissioner of corporations, he successfully negotiated the con­ version of Blue Cross of California. His priorities are: • To assure that all bills paid by Californians are legal and Constitu­ tional David Delanol Blanco, Green Party] Who he is: David Blanco founded! LifeLink in 1992 to bring* cutting-edge biologies to people with life-threatening diseases (LTDs). Why you should vote for him: He is a humanitarian and successful businessman. Laura Wells, Green Party Who she is: Laura Wells has years experience in | financial systems and] eight years in non-1 profit fundraising and| administration. Why you should vote for her: She wants to amplify the voices and power of people of all lifestyles by working for grassroots democ­ racy and social justice, including instant run-off voting and propor­ tional representation. J. Carlos Aguirre, Natural Law Who he is: Vice president and co-founder of individual business. Why you should vote for him: He would uncover financial fraud, hold government accountable, and cut wasteful spending. Merrill Lynch Settlement Services, Inc. In 1988, WinslowB launched his own lav practice with the ain o f building a clientele. Why you should vote for him: Why you should vote for him: As California’s first statewide elected insurance commissioner, he reduced home owners’, auto and worker compensation rates. Winslow has blended" activism in support of progressive causes and candidates with service in leadership positions in civic groups Umberg, and the legal profession. Tom Democratic Who he is: He is a paratrooper, Icolonel and com­ mander in the U.S. Army Reserves. Umberg served as an assemblyman representing Orange County from 1990-1994. Why you should vote for him: 1Thomas Calderon, Democratic Who he is: Dale F. Ogden, Lib^ Who he is: Ogden runs Dale F. Ogden & Associates. He is an associate of | the Casualty Actuar­ ial Society. Why should you vote for him: As a Libertarian, he believes that the state regulation of insurance harms consumers by interfering with the natural competitive forces of the several hundred insurance compa­ nies. M. David I. Sheidlower, Green Party Who he is: ITom Calderon was a member of the legislative team that shined the spotlight on the unscru­ In 1974 Bannister pulous practices of former state founded Bannister Insurance Commissioner Chuck and Associates Insur­ Quackenbush. Why you should vote ance Agency of for him: which he currently During his tenure as a legislator, serves as President. he has worked to be a consensus Why you should builder. He stood with employees and employers, worked with con­ vote for him: Bannister would reverse trends of sumers and business, and protected expensive policies in homeowner local control while promoting more state involvement. and automobile insurance. Wes Bannister, Republican Who he is: * Why you should vote for him: fornia’s first elected insurance com­ missioner from 1991-1995. He was elected to the California State Senate four times and to the Assembly once. IGary Mendoza, Umberg wrote the law to prevent telemarketing fraud. He led the fight IRepublican to require insurance companies to | Who he is: provide immunizations for Califor­ [ Mendoza practices nia’s children. ^general corporate law with Riordan & McKinzie. Why you should vote for him: Vance retired from administration, and is currently treasurer of Sacremento County AIP, treasurer of Sacremento NRA Council and trea­ surer of his local church. He is a vice presi­ dent at Wells Fargo Bank, where he is a director ofInformation. Why you should vote for him: Sheidlower wants to reform insur­ ance companies, plans and policies to be more efficient and work better with consumers. Raul Calderon, Jr., Natural Law Who he is: Calderon is a health researcher and educator. Why you should vote for him: John Garamendi, Bill Winslow, Democratic Who he is: He would develop insurance poli­ Democratic In 1976, Winslow became an cies to insure that underserved and Who he is: Garamendi was Cali­ insurance defense lawyer. In 1983, minority populations have access to he became General Counsel of affordable insurance. �8 Tuesday, February 26, 2002 Election 2002: The Propositions Propositions W hat a Vote Yes or No means By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor Tues. March 5 is the official day for Californians to vote in the primary election. The election will determine if many newly proposed state and local proposi­ tions on the ballot will become laws. The state propositions and one local county proposition included on the ballot are: Prop 40 The California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act ofi2002 calls for a bond issue of $2.6 billion. The bond will provide funds to protect rivers, lakes, and streams to improve water quality and ensure clean drinking water; to protect beaches and coastal areas threatened by pollution; to improve air quality; to preserve open space and farmland threat­ ened by unplanned development; to protect wildlife habitat; to restore historical and cultural resources; -and to repair and improve the safety of state and neighborhood parks. The California Legislature placed this bond act on the bal­ lot. Its fiscal impact on the state is predicted at about $4.3 billion over 25 years, with an average •cost of about $172 million per year to repay the bonds. The cost for state and local operation and maintenance costs will probably reach tens of millions of dollars annually. If passed, Proposition 40 would allow the state to sell $2.6 billion in bonds for natural resources conservation, state and local park acquisition and improvement, and historical and cultural resources preservation purposes. Proponents of Proposition 40 argue that California should be kept safe and beautiful, and that the measure would also protect the quality of neighborhoods. However, dissenters claim that now is not the time to add $2.6 billion more to California’s debt, since voters already approved $4 billion in bonds for water and parks in 2000. Prop 41 Voting Modernization Bond Act of 2002 (Shelley-Hertzberg Act) is proposed to ensure that every person’s vote is accurately counted. Placed on the ballot by the Legislature, this bond act authorizes the issuance of state bonds, allowing counties to pur­ chase modem voting equipment and replace outdated punch card or chad systems. This act calls for bonds in the amount of $200 million and appropriates money from the General Fund to pay off bonds. The fiscal impact on the state is about $255 million over ten years with an average of about $26 million annually to repay bonds. A one-time county cost of about $67 million statewide for each county to match state funds is a part of the act, and it will also require an additional annual county operating cost in the tens of millions of dollars. If passed, the state could sell $200 million in bonds to assist counties with the purchase of new voting systems. Supporters of Proposition 41 say that the new high-tech vot­ ing machines would ensure that every vote counts. Non­ supporters argue that Californians should pay for new voting machines with current tax collections, rather than increas­ ing the state’s debt and interest payments. Prop 42 Transportation Congestion Improvement Act. Allocation of Existing Motor Vehicle Fuel Sales and Use Tax Revenues for Transportation Purposes Only proposition requites that exist­ ing revenues, effective July 1, 2003, gained from state sales and use taxes on the sale of motor vehicle fuel be used for trans­ portation purposes as provided by law (until June 30, 2008.) Placed on the ballot by the Legislature, the act requires that, effective on July 1,2008, existing revenue resulting from state sales and use taxes from the sale of motor vehicle fuel would be used for public transit and mass trans­ portation, and improvements. It imposes the requirement for a two-thirds of the legislature to suspend or modify the percent­ age allocation of the revenues. The fiscal impact of this proposition, of about $1.4 billion in state gasoline sales tax rev­ enues, increasing annually there­ after, would continue to be used for state and local transportation purposes starting in 2008-09. If . passed, the State Constitution would require that gasoline sales tax revenues be used annually for state and local transportation purposes begin­ ning in 2003-2004. Proponents argue that gaso­ line sales tax should be used to improve road safety, mass tran­ sit, and traffic reduction without raising taxes. There are 6000 = | to an appointed position. The County Chief Administrative Officer would then appoint the officer. In order to adopt this mea­ sure, a majority vote is required. to stop fraud because insurance fraud creates higher insurance premiums for all, and that the stiffer penalties for second con­ victions of insurance fraud must be put in place. Those arguing against the proposition say the punishment should fit the crime. The only reason a chiropractor should lose his/her license is for harming patients. Financial dishonestyhas nothing to do with medical skill. Prop 4 4 . Prop 45 Chiropractors. Unprofessional Conduct. Legislative Iniative Amendment. The Chiropractic Act would spec­ ify practices constituting fraud. It also requires investigation of The Legislative Term Limits proposition would allow voters to submit petition signatures to permit their incumbent or cur­ rent legislator to run for re-elec­ tion or re-elections and to serve j If passed, Proposition 40 would allow the state to sell $2.6 billion in bonds for natural resources conservation, state and local park acquisition and improvement, and historical and cultural resources preservation purposes. Photo of Carlsbad State Beach. (Pride Photo/Victoria B.Segall) bridges and overpasses that need repair. Opponents qrgue that the proposition has voters voting on something that wouldn’t happen until 2008, which would force a $1.2 billion cut in vital educa­ tion, health care and public safe­ ty to pay for increased spending on transportation. Prop 43 The Right to Have Vote Counted proposition will amend the constitution to ensure that a voter who casts a vote in an election, in accord with the laws of this state,, shall have that vote counted. Placed on the ballot by the Legislature, the proposition’s fiscal impact places no addi­ tional cost on state or local gov­ ernments. If passed, the State Constitution would be amended to affirm the right of a voter to have his/her vote counted. State law would explicitly authorize county election officials to ask the court for an extension of a post-election deadline, allowing for additional time to count votes and would explicitly authorize courts to approve such a request. However, if this measure is adopted, the proposed Charter amendment would not be active immediately because the current treasurer/tax collector is entitled to serve out his four-year term of office, which will expire, at noon on Jan. 6,2003. If passed, the proposition would change the elective office Proposition A: N orth C ounty Voters The Make Treasurer/Tax Collector an Appointive Office proposition aims to amend the San Diego County Charter, changing the treasurer/tax col­ lector from an elected position Supporters contend that the right to vote is meaningless if you cannot be sure that your vote will be counted, and Prop 43 provides voters with a consti­ tutional right to have their votes counted. Opponents say that it will do more harm than good and the problem is not that ballots are not counted, but that special interest groups and giant corporations buy elections. The Pride licensee in certain circumstanc­ es and license revocation upon second conviction, or multiple convictions, of specified insur­ ance fraud offenses. The fiscal impact is negli­ gible of additional state imple­ mentation costs. This measure also projects potential state savings of unknown amounts that would result in lower work­ ers’ compensation and Medi-Cal costs. If passed, the Board of Chiropractic Examiners would be required to revoke a chiro­ practor’s license for a period of 10 years upon his or her convic­ tion of various criminal offenses, including insurance fraud, and will allow an investigation of any licensed chiropractor who is criminally charged with com­ mitting insurance fraud. If the act fails to pass, the Board of Chiropractic Examiners would retain discretion in determining disciplinary action imposed against a licensed chi­ ropractor and determine wheth­ er to investigate licensed chi­ ropractors who are criminally charged with committing insur­ ance fraud. Those arguing for the prop­ osition say that it would help a maximum of four years beyond the terms provided for in the Constitution. Statewide, the fiscal impact could be several hundreds of thousands of dollars every two years to verify voter petition sig­ natures. However, there would be lit­ tle or no state cost to track the eligibility of re-election candi­ dates. If passed, this proposition would allow local registered vot­ ers to petition the secretary of state to permit their incumbent senator or assembly member, who is otherwise ineligible due to term limits, to run for reelection and to serve up to an additional four years. Consequently, a senator could serve a maximum of three four-year terms and an assembly member a maximum of five twoyear terms. Supporters of the proposition say that the measure would riot end term limits but keep term limits in place, which will give voters the option of extending the term of their own lawmaker. Non-supporters believe it would* end term limits in the state. of treasurer/tax collector to an appointed office, regardless of the results in the election for treasurer/tax collector position on March 5* Those arguing for Prop A say that the position of treasurer/tax collector has enormous respon­ sibilities and is the only county official with the ability to singlehandedly bankrupt the county, as proven by Orange County a few years ago. Arguments against Prop A are that voters should decide on their treasurer/tax collector and not let the San Diego County Board of Supervisors appoint someone to this position. This would eliminate the indepen­ dence of the retirement system and school hands by giving more control and power to the board of supervisors. �Oceanskks US CONGRESS District 50 sentatives. Compiled by Melanie Addington V tft & James Hart, Republican Who he is: reform bill in the Senate does a good job of trying to clean up soft money, but he wants to do more. He also is running his campaign on a blind trust. Businessman Duke Cunningham, Why you should vote for him: “I want to see us study the over­ Richard Republican population problem as it relates to Fontanesi, Who he is: our renewable and non-renewable Libertarian Current representative. Earnedhis bach^ elor’s degree in 1964 and his master’s in education in 1965 from the University of Mis­ souri. Why you should vote for him: In 1998, the 51st Congressional Dis­ trict elected Duke Cunningham to his fifth term in the House of Repre­ His priorities are: to protect seniors and working families from high electricity rates, to enhance the quality of life by ensuring affordable housing, to reduce traffic, to protect the environment and to preserve clean air. Assessor/Recorder/ Clerk John L. Hammerstrand Who he is: He is an environmental health spe­ cialist for the county. Priorities: Compiled by Victoria R. Segall Board of Supervisors District 5 ■ Kevin Barnard Who he is: ■ |K ^ ■ He is a police detective with 23 years of experience. Priorities: < Who she is: She is an aVocado grower and a businesswoman. She served two terms as director of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, and two years as a San Diego County Planning Commissioner. Assembly Elections Compiled by Melanie Addington Mark Wyland, Republican Who he is: Mark Wyland was elected to Iserve San Diego North County’s 74th Assembly District in Novem­ ber of 2000. He has spent more than 25 years at every level of a local family business founded by his grandfather. Wyland has served on the Escondido Union School Board and is a trustee to Pomona College. Wyland earned a master’s degree in political science at Columbia Uni­ versity. Why you should vote for him: Assemblyman Wyland’s priorities in the California Legislature include commitments to education reform and business growth, and he is com­ mitted to reforming and improving the California education system. Ijohu Herrera, (Dem ocratic I Who he is: I Herrera is a retired (disability analyst. ■Before that, he Iwas an adminis­ trative officer for the United States Customs Service from 1981-1985 and a hospital corpsman, for the United States [Gregory J* Smith W iiiihe Priorities: She would find practical solutions for traffic and growth, keep cities safe and vibrant, keep the beaches and bays clean, and ensure productive farmland and protected wilderness. wtk iSLM i He would protect communities, improve and develop existing roads, prevent Gregory Canyon from becoming a landfill, * create new parks, balance the county budget and defend property rights^// He would reduce taxes for the middle class, create support pro­ grams for disadvantaged children in schools, and would limit terms for county supervisors. Who he is: He is the current county supervi­ sor, a rancher, and a business­ man. Priorities: Navy Retirees from 1956-1975. Herrera received six degrees, from an A.A. at Palomar College to a degree of doctoral studies in Industrial/Organizational Behavior from United States Inter­ national University. Why you should vote for him: .His political experience includes: Former Chief Steward, Unit One, Administrative and Professional, Civil Service Division, CSEA, SEIU Former District Chief Steward, Cal­ ifornia State Employees Associ­ ation, former vice-president, and District Labor Council 709. I He has been [with the [Assessor/ Recorder/ [County Clerk | since 1994 and the County Assessor since 1983. He has 30 years of experience in city and county governments, and is a parttime evening facility member at SDSU, where he also serves on the SDSU Alumni Association Board of Directors. Del Stewart, Democrat Who he is: Stewart, who works in North County, is setting up a shadow campaign for high school and col­ lege students to learn how to create a campaign and to build responsibil­ ity. Why you should vote for him: He said the new campaign finance He would ensure integrity and fair­ Domestic Violence Court. ness, and provide customer service. Priorities: She would protect seniors from abuse and end domestic violence. District Attorney M ike Aguirre Who he is: He was a former assistant U.S. Attorney, He was also an adjunct professor of the University of Southern California, chairperson of the USC Conference to Fight Organized Crime, and founder of the San Diego Crime Commission. He would give taxpayers the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. District 38 Senate Compiled by Melanie Addington Bonnie Duuianis Who she Is: Pani Pfingst Who he is: She is a : superior court judge. She also I served as Vy deputy district ■ attorney, led M the J im Metropolitan Homicide Task Force, and served as lead judge for W ggMSBB^ He is the district attorney. He startedH H H ^H a Rape Prosecution Team, and set up J H H j H H an Elder Abuse ; H H H Unit WmmSMM Priorities: He would protect families and senior citizens, and target sexual predators. equal and fair treatment County Sheriff B ill Kolender Who he is: He is the sheriff of San Diego County. He began working at the San Diego Police Department in 1956. District a ^ ^ :. serves as treasurer for the Grpssmont Healthcare District, He has a master’s in management and a bachelor’s in business administra­ Steven Bruce R uff Who he is: tion. He is a sheriffs sergeant. He Priorities: received a bachelor’s from SDSU, He would restore integrity to the and also attended Grossmont office of County Treasurer, prop­ College. He was a director at erly use public funds in the set­ Detentions Training at the S,D. tlement of employee lawsuits, and improve the morale of workers with Sheriffs Department. Phillip G. Hanneman, Democratic Who he is: Communications technician 38th district. He was first elected to the Assembly in 1992; he was re-elected in 1994 and 1996 by overwhelming major­ ities. He was elected to the state Senate in 1998. Why you should vote for him: His legislative victories include school fund equalization. Priorities: His priorities are to fight crime and domestic violence, protect the environment, stop consumer fraud, and to end energy price manipulation by electric utilities. Priority: He is a financial consultant with a national brokerage firm and treasurer for the San Diego Convention Center Corporation. Metro Homicide Task Force, and served as vice president of San Diegans Against Crime. He would review hundreds of unsolved murders, seek the max­ imum punishment for those who bring weapons to school, and increase efforts to help local businesses that have been defrauded. Priorities: He has been San Diego County Treasurer/Tax Collector since 1983. Dan M cAllister Who he is: Mark Pettine W hohe is; Aguirre and\ others on Roger Hedgecock show. Bart Hartman Who he is: He would provide quality customer service to taxpayers. Who he is: Software engineer Why you should vote for him: For 30 years, the Libertarians have fought against an expanding govern­ ment to restore liberty and personal responsibility. Priorities: Treasurer/Tax Collector P riorities: K risti S tone, Libertarian Who she is: Kristi Stone is j a mother,1 entrepreneur, artist and political activist. Stone started her career in corporate information systems, working for such companies as Exxon Office Systems and Emery Worldwide. She went on to found On-the-Net and AKA internet enter­ prises. She is the elected mem­ bership chair for the San Diego Libertarian Party. Why you should vote for her: She wants to move North County toward smaller government, expects more personal responsibility, and strives to come up with non-governjnent solutions to our everyday issues and perceived problems. resourses,” said Hart. Lars R. Grossmith, Libertarian Who he is: Grossmith is the vice president of Suntrust Mort­ gage Correspondent Division. He graduated from San Diego State University in 1983 with a bachelor’s in Economics and received an MBA from Cal State Dominguez in 1987. Why you should vote for him: It is time to return to “self-govern­ ment” as our founding fathers fought for. It’s time we had a voice of free­ dom in the state senate,” said Gros­ smith. �Opinion 10 Tuesday, February 26, 2002 The Pride would like to first and foremost thank those of you who have written letters this semester - while the content of some of those letters has been controversial and/or heated, an engaging, ongoing dialogue in our editorial pages is our goal, and it’s a goal that our readers have helped us meet; Katja Tonsky’s letter, published last week in The Pride has prompted numer­ ous responses, as evidenced by our editorial pages this week. Whether those of you who have responded to her letter agree or disagree with her position, we feel the letter raises some inter­ esting questions that we all might want to consider. It goes without saying that each of us is here for one reason or another, the term “higher edu­ cation” is one that cannot be easily defined. We’ve run stu­ dent editorials in the past that attacked the academic institution and all it stands for, and we’ve also printed pieces praising all that comes with an investment in an academic environment, its proponents and its values. What does higher education mean to you? What is your learn­ ing curve? Is the institution successful if it moves students through the system by means of assigning grades that cannot ever truly be objective and award­ ing degrees to those who jump through the hoops strategically set up for them? Or rather, should we focus on the individual who shows up for the classes, takes the exams and learns to survive The Pride denced by the varied opinions expressed in these pages. Con­ sider Professor X’s class. Was it a success? A complete failure? Apparently, it was controversial; E D IT O R IA L on whatever means he or she deems necessary to do so? And can we really measure “learning” by an age-old 5-letter or number system? Again, the answers to these questions must be purely sub­ jective. The vast array of differ­ ent perceptions about a particular situation or event is surely evi­ many of you have reacted strongly, and this fact alone is indicative of the fact that the class affected students strongly. „ Perhaps some of the questions we all might benefit from are the following: Are we assigned grades? Or Do We earn them? How much does the professor really have to do with what we publication. learn and how we learn it? If we “earn” our grade, and it reflects our mastery of the material-whatever that means-do we consider ourselves better off, whether we receive an “A” or a “C” for a grade? If The Pride has raised far more questions than offered answers, then we’ve done our job. Why are you here? What do you hope to get out of your encounter with an institution of higher learning? And how much of the outcome will you hold yourself responsible for? And if you find these strange questions, we ericouragfc you to seek out the answers. Here’stoyour journey. tetephone number, e-mail and publish letters. Please contact The Pride iT } ^ are interested m wnimg new fr^ “Student Government has a million dollar budget; what do you think they do with your money?” By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer |||^ “Is Your Identity Safe?” By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer endless. As a consequence, not only will your identity be taken away from you, but your life will be also. Imagine how you would feel if you tried to apply for a home loan and the consultant explained to you that you were not quali­ fied because you were $20,000 dollars in debt with credit cards you don’t even own. Whose decision was it to make our social security num­ bers available to the public? Why didn’t the administration choose a magnetic strip or a bar-code? Most of the time we are asked to give our- student identifi­ cation number when we are requesting confidential material. The administration doesn’t check our student ID cards, they ask to see photo ID instead. So why is the number there if it has no sig­ nificant purpose? Now think: for a moment, for an institution that cares so much about our education, our future, and the safety of its students why have they taken the secu­ rity of our identity for granted? How much do you value your identity? As college students enrolled in a California State University, we know that our academic transcripts are secured confidentially, but do you think pur identity, not just as students but as individuals, is safe? The answer is NO. Reach down into your wallet or purse and look at your stu­ RUBY-FRESHMEN/ dent identification card. On the CORY DORIAN HUDSONANGELO TOLEDOLIBERAL STUDIES bottom right comer of each card REEDER-SENIOR/ JUNIOR/SOCIOLOGY JUNIOR/BUSINESS MAJOR COMMUNICATION MAJOR MAJOR is your social security number “I think they spend it on the key that unlocks your iden­ MAJOR “Obviously they’re not “I don’t know. I don’t “I have no clue! ” think they have kept us spending it on parking.” their own benefits instead tity. Considering how easy it on ours.” updated.” is for us to misplace our keys, our driver’s license, or lose our wallets; exposing this number F makes it very easy for someone 111" | to steal our identity. || What does this mean? It " ip 11. I means that anyone, using your social security number, can open ■ . It I up a credit card account, become r a candidate for employment, L enroll in school, buy a car, or take money out of your bank MARLENE PARRAKELLY ROBINSON ADRI ANNA MACKAYaccount. The possibilities are JUNIOR/BUSINESS -SENIOR/LIBERAL SOPHOMORE/BUSINESS MAJOR MAJOR STUDIES MAJOR “I have no idea. I don’t think the school “I really don’t know.. . I “I don’t know what they sees any of it, and I don’t believe they’re think they should ask stu­ do with it, but I should!” being as productive as they can considering dents how they should use they have that much money.” By JAMES J. SIMMONDS Beach clean-up, 1,000 butts were the money.” Pride Staff Writer gathered in just 30 minutes. These butts have been in '"/Idiiinber,,- e-mail:-, and identification. Letters may be edited PP grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via Cigarette butts belong in ash­ people’s mouths and who knows electronic mail to Thp Pfide electronic mail account, rather trays or trashcans. Everywhere where their mouths have been? thin the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not Claudia Ignacio .{[ I go on campus, I fitid cigarette So we non-smokers are not about to print anonymous letters. James Newell butts. On the sidewalks. In the to pick them up. Plus, it makes Display aM classified advertising in The Pride- should M artha Sarabia II^Editor not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of com­ grass. On the steps. Partially the campus and landscape every­ mercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right Lisa Lipsey Feature Editor buried in the dirt. In the parking where looks bad. There are rules ;ip reject \ t^ ? 0 Alyssa Finkelstein Opinion Editor lots. Which lot? All of them! against littering, and you must v. the Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during Melanie Addington Ajrts-.Editor/rx:'. I catch myself dodging them remember that when you care­ the academic year. Distribution includes aU of CSIXSM Amy Bolaski campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community Graduate Intern as I walk to and fro. These one- lessly tjirow away cigarette butts, establishments. Victor Padilla Business Manager inch (give or take a couple cen­ you are breaking the law. These Madeleine M arshall Advisor - < * timeters) filters are nasty little rolls of paper and filter material pieces of waste. They remind are filled with toxins. You CSUSM/San Marco®, CA/92096-0001 All opinions and letters to the editor, published in me of cockroaches; except, these already fill the air and your Phone:(760)750-6099 The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not won’t go away with Raid. Esti­ lungs with pollutants; please Fax: (760) 750-3345 necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California mated decomposition rates range don’t trash our campus and our E-mail: pride@csusth.edu State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent from one to five years. And world too. http://www.csusntpride.com the majority opinion o f The Pride editorial board., Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone during a recent annual Ambient 71 stop It! The Pride The Pride �S tudents’ Responses to Letter About Professor “X” In a letter to The Pride, dated Tuesday* February 19, 2002, Katja Tonsky vilifies a member ofCSUSM Vliterato . Of tm f which foe claims i& future.lit* ing her argument. Her letter is filled with assumption, inad­ equate support and explanation, sfofositifo, in point of view, and poor sentence struc­ ture, probtansuso&ily associ­ ated with beginning composition students not graduates of Liter­ .T o n sk y \ature and Writing; For exam­ believe that her motive is fojf- ple, she assumes that her reader, less, not at all indicative of a dis­ if not all Literature and Writing gruntled student upset with m } with her evalua­ tion of Professor X, implied by ■ iS^ frequent use of inclu­ •indi- sive, phrases, # |b :;aa “we stucate that Tonsky is attempting to dehts^* foyclassinates and I/’ publicly lmmiliate the professor ' and “so many of She sup­ X” poses what she cannot verify, •fife awarding her a foal course thatJ^ofessor X does not receive js ;4 W ctear'th^t favorable student evaluations: “It Wo ; she hopes to shame IS;. Yuan, is a shame that future students literature and Writing depart­ may have to endure what so ment chair, as well as CSUSM many of us already have when administration into terminating Professor X’s evaluations were the professor. However, it is the surely not positive ones.” And author who should be ashamed of finally, Tonsky’s sentence struc­ herself for lodging an unprofes­ ture deteriorates with the sional and unwarranted assault increasing vehemence ofher tone on a professor in an inappro­ as does her ability to effectively priate forum. While it may explain her examples. A gradu­ be appropriate for a student to ate of the Literature and Writing challenge or complain about an Program at CSUSM committed instructor, it is inappropriate for these fundamental errors of writ­ it to be handled in such a public ing, including an additional fatal and mean-spirited fashion. Such fiaw-failure to engage in revi­ a letter might be attached to sion. If the Literature and Writ­ the student’s evaluation of the ing Program is to be shamed by instructor, sent directly to the anything, it is not Professor X. professor, or sent to the depart­ What should shame the depart­ ment chair or the Dean of Arts ment most in this case is that and Sciences, It is a breach of it is graduating some students eollegiality to engage in such a with poor argument and writing vicious and public attack,' To skills, and these students are do so is to call into question not publishing their writing. I f the only the validity of the charges state of this letter is any indica­ but also foe credibility of the tion of foe caliber of work pro­ person making them. ** fessors might expect from Katja * It is reasonable to expect Tonsky, it is no wonder that Pro­ that a graduate of the Literature fessor X awarded this student a and Writing program excel at crafting compelling and wellCSUSM Ricki Muller supported written arguments;. Alumut however, Tonsky falls short of foe mark, seriously undermin­ Is Bush a man of his word? Last September 2000, the president campaigned on his honesty and virtue as opposed to Clinton’s lack thereof. He proudly announced that if elected president he would strongly veto any bill to send nuclear waste to an interim storage site in Nevada, only 90 miles from pop­ ulous Las Vegas. Now Bush says a central dis­ posal site for nuclear waste inyes- that state of Nevada “is nec­ essary to protect public safety, health and this nation’s secu­ rity.” No veto, but a proud sig­ nature on the bill instead. Dick Cheney, speaking at Miramar, has reaffirmed George’s honesty for us to ponder. The vice presi­ dent said he thinks most “Amer­ icans find it reassuring to have a commander in chief (who) tells the truth and means exactly what he says.” Perhaps Cheney meant Bush doesn’t exactly know what the truth is. John P. Doddridge Cell Phones I am so tired of seeing people ing cell phones all the time! ople even pull them out as sy leave their driveways! Stu­ nts immediately pull it out fot after class gets out or on a eak. People have used the cell one as a means of escape. No L looks at anyone anymore, e ople are too busy with their ► intless conversations to say hi acknowledge when someone walks by them. People use the cell phone as a way to avoid someone when they walk by. I mainly see this with females. We all get tired of hearing the mun­ dane conversations between the significant other. It is just unfor­ tunate that the cell phone was intended for better communi­ cation but actually isolates one from all. Bransen Crosby I am responding to Katja Tonsky’s account of her experi­ ences in “Professor X’s” LTWR class last spring* Granted that we aft bavo different learning Styles and thus respond to differ­ ent pedagogies, Katja’s examina­ tions conflict with my perception of Dr. X’s class, \ \ Even though we covered a lot of materials, I feel that it was not an unreasonable amount for a 16-week survey course. I moreover disagree with concerning X >r, J R ^ittle knowledge of the subjecfbft% taught ” Dr. X’s many hahdotds and questions, as well aiii: maiioed her as an expert of literary theory. Throughout the semester, ! was never intimidated to ask Dr. X Katja’s assumption that “my questions concerning this sub­ classmates and I agreed that foe ject matter, Some of my class* workload, the lack of pedagogy, jn a t^ atid f met every week in and the anxiety associated with her ofilce to go over and discuss foe ctos, made us never want to tie materials we had studied in have Professor X again ” As this evidences, not all of KatClass. ! sent Dr, X several emails ja’s classmates share her opinion thorough answers in less than 24 of Dr, X* I feel deeply indebted hours* |§j; Ibis day, I mail Dr* X to Dr. X. Due to her excellence if I have a question about liter- is a teacher and a person, I have gained an Understanding aiy theory* Reg^dtng Katfa’s remark of literary theory that proves about Dr. X’s grading policy, I foundational not only to my pres­ would like to remind her that Dr* ent endeavors at Cal State San X attached a handoutdelineating Marcos, but also to my future h ^ ix p e ^ syllabus, plans to attend graduate school. •Therefore,-we were not unin­ Caroline Best formed about how she developed our grades. Knatfy I want to address We write in defense of Pro­ (including works by the actual fessor X. Several of the under­ theorists) to cement the knowl­ signed earned As in the classes edge. The information learned under attack. Ms. Tonsky makes in this class cannot be found in legitimate arguments-the liter­ any other course on this campus. ature department did advertise Professor X’s rigorous training another professor teaching the (undergraduate and graduate) Fall 2001 class, and there is a gives her the comfort and ability lack of evening classes at the to use literary theory in her school. The “injustice,” however, classes* Some professors choose lies in grade inflation and light not to openly infuse their class coursework in other classes. Yes, with theory, and that is their when compared to other courses, choice. It is ludicrous to believe Professor X assigns a lot of work. that one can interpret literature Should we question Professor X, without understanding a collec­ or should we question the norm tive catalogue of critical theory. at CSUSM? Every student in Literary opinion is baseless Professor X’s courses receives a without accurate engagement of detailed, six- page syllabus. They numerous theorists: Therein lies know the requirements, expecta­ the difference between a silent tions, rubric, and organization of reader and an accomplished the­ orist. foe class. Professor X’s requirements P ProfessoFX “practice^] an engaged pedagogy” and are a heavy load, what I would “utilize [s] collaborative strate­ expect from a college course. gies” (syllabus). The claim that We wrote ten 2-page papers that her courses “lack pedagogy” not rarely take more than a half hour only makes no sense, it merits no to complete. How long should credit Rather than lecture every it take to identify and discuss a hour, Professor X expertly inter­ theme? The short “papers” also sperses group assignments and served as excellent notes for the questions that generate lively dis­ two 10-page papers. Professor X cussion and help us to “flush out included prompts for both papers foe material,” in Professor X’s in her syllabus so we could col­ own words. She also challenges lect information throughout the us TO THINK by asking for clar­ semester. Many of us had so ification and offering alternative much information, we had to points of view. Professor X does cut down foe length of our final not promote a class of puppets; drafts. I’d rather cut than scrap ptfoer, site fosters the seed of for material. Professor Xsupplied critical thinking among her stu­ a study guide for both the mid­ dents. V ' t term and final The answers to •V The class about theory pro­ foe questions were easily found pelled students through literary in notes compiled throughout movements, We spent time on foe se&ester. There is no reason es^h prominent theory, using foat &student who attends class, excellent books and articles actively participates, and pre­ pares for the exams can’t suc­ ceed* There’s no magic to the way Professor X arrives at grades-her rubric is included in foe syllabus, she keeps a log of our grades, and provides comments on every­ thing we turn in, Where’s the confusion? For many students, Profes­ sor X’s course serves as a rude awakening, a bright light that exposes their lack of knowledge and research skills. But that does not mean failure. Professor X encourages intellectual growth and provides students with an effective study process that we can later personalize to fit our taste. In fact, Professor X takes a genuine interest in her students as individuals. She invites stu­ dents to engage in discussion out­ side the classroom-Over coffee, over lunch, or in small groups in her fairly cramped office. If you aspire to teach, attend grad school, or simply desire your degree to have substance, we encourage you to take a class with Professor X. You will have several opportunities to sharpen your speaking and thinking skills, gauge your ability, and gain a solid foundation for future study. Plenty of students who have had Professor X who work full time, attend school ftiil time, are involved in campus life, and have social lives are A students in her class BY MERIT, which is a welcome, thought-provok­ ing tfofokiii in fife backwashpf grade inflation, j ** | HSf Jen Sttverwood and Erica Cacas ^ b|F |9 e ! ii§ l» ig f iti Ice Skating Not A Sport I wish to make a comment regarding the awarding of the gold medal to both the Russian and the Canadian skaters. Personally, I think that the Canadians won, not because because they were better than the Russians; rather, it’s because I pre­ ferred the Canadians. Many of these type of events are so judgemental and so controversial that they should be considered not as a sport but as an artis­ tic event. I believe that anything that cannot be quantified should fall under the artistic category and not as asport. For example, the winner of a soccer game is the one who scored the most. That’s clear cut and generally indisputable. On foe other hand, a gymnast doing the parallel bar should be considered as an artist because scoring is strictly in the eyes of the beholder. Other exam­ ples of sporting events are: bobsled, ice hockey, track, baseball, whereby judgement are based on the transition of actual numerical values such as high or low, first or second, more or less, in or out. Of course sometimes some sort of judgment call is used such as the case of instant replays in football. But these are th exceptions. Events I consider as more of an art rather than sport are: surfing, figure skating, diving, gymnastics, and even boxing, if none of the opponents get knock down. My point is that it is grossly unfair and disheartening for many of these particpants who spend all their efforts and much of their reources over long periods in their quest for victory, just to flat over some judge’s atti­ tude and demeanor. Don Soriano - Facility Services �S p e c ia l E v en ts March is Women's H erstory Month Club Meetings Free Student CampusWork­ shops Services In Celebration of Women’s H erstory Month Suder­ Medieval Round Table Writing Center (Weekly) Feb. 26th 11:30 a.m. CRA CRA 3106 burg’s art w ill be exhibited Wednesday, March 6th 3 p.m. reception at the CSUSM Library all 1257 SHAB Meeting for the month of March. 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HAMLET Wed./Fri., March 6th, 8th, Tuesday, March 5th 6p.m. 113th and 15th 6-9 p.m. COMM 206 Visual & Performing Arts Men’s Golf Annex Room-1 $20.00 M arch 4th - 5th San Louis Erika Suderburg’s Art Rey Downs Installation Sports Monday - Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-6 Campus Black Forum p.m. Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fri. 8:30-3 p.m. CRA 4110 Math Lab Mon. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.' Tues./Thurs. 8 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Weds. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Stress Management W ednesdays, 11:30 - 12:45 p.m. CRA 4110 Thinking About Quitting Wednesdays, 1:15-2:30 p.m. CRA 4110 Resume Critiques Career and Assessment DON’T FORGET TO Center 750-4900 Drop off or fax your resume for a quick critique (24-hour turnaround.) Fax: (760) 750-3142 SUBMIT YOUR CALENDAR ITEMS TO pride@csusm.edu The Pride Literary Supplement It's Just a Matter CALL FOR PAPERS of Perspective... The Pride Literary Supplement (PLS), a publication of The Pride, is again seeking stu­ dent writing representing inquiry and research across all academic disciplines pursued at CSUSM. Since its inception, California State University at San Marcos has committed itself to the cultivation of student writing. Across the disciplines, at every academic level, students are required to write and professors are asked to take writing seriously. The student newspaper would like to publish expository, critical, and theoretical writing as much as creative writing, poems, stories or film scripts. The PLS will consider manuscripts of up to 3000 words that both exemplify excellent inquiry and research in their discipline(s) and that able readers from outside that discipline to read with pleasure and understanding. Appropriate faculty judges the quality of research or creative writing. Accessibility is determined by the editor(s) of The Pride or their designated representatives. Submissions: Submissions are currently being accepted for the upcoming Pride Literary Supplement. All forms of literary writing —expository, critical, theoretical and creative writing —are encouraged. Authors should avoid highly technical language, critical jargon, foreign, or mathematical language. When technical terms are essential, they should be explained to the reader. Refer­ ences to critical literature, where necessary, should be parenthetical. APA, MLA, Chicago, and all other formats are welcome as long as the paper represents the appropriate academic discipline. The PLS favors student writing and will privilege student manuscripts that are submitted with the recommendation of a faculty member who has pursued research in the student’s field of study or published texts of a related kind. Staff and faculty contributions will also be con­ sidered. . 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Compiled by JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor A vast radiant beach in a cool jeweled moon Couples naked race down by its quiet side And we laugh like soft, mad children Smug in the wooly cotton brains of infancy The music and voices are all around us. I have an ancient Indian crucifix around my neck My chest is hard and brown Lying on stained, wretched sheets with a bleeding virgin We could plan a murder O r start a religion. Stoned Immaculate I'll tell you this..; No eternal reward will forgive us now For wasting the dawn. • Reaching your head with the cold, sudden fury of a divine messenger Let me tell you about heartache and the loss of god Wandering, wandering in hopeless night Out here in the perimeter there are no stars I'm getting out of here Where are you going? 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She disap­ peared on Sept 22, 2000, one day after her fourth wedding anniversary* According to the North County Times, “Superior Court Judge John Einhorn sentenced Hamilton after denying the defendant’s motion to withdraw his guilty plea to second-degree mprdef* ‘Ifou-re going to leave a lot ofpeople'with questions in tirieir minds foreter,’ the judge told Hamflfoii” After Hamilton was arrested in Northern California on Sept 2612000^ he l&dhomi­ cide detectives to several loca­ tions, including Anza-Borrego, W no tign of Vasseur was ever found, and Hamilton kept changing his story; according to theNprih Cpm^ Times. Authorities tailed the search off last year because Waotilton, a zookeeper at the. Wild Animal Park at the time of Vasseur’s death, failed to bring authorities to the spot where he said that he buried her. From Sept, 25, 2000 until November 2001 there were several searches for her body in »A rticle coat on pg. 2 The Pride California State University San Marcos News.......... .............2-3 Food ..... 4 Letters..... .... 5 Sports....... ................6-7 Vol. X No. 5/ Tuesday, March 5,2002 Dr. Hung-Yu Tin Passes Away By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN Opinion Editor On Saturday, Feb* 23, ;Dr. Hung-Yu Lin, a Cat State San Marcos’ computer science instructor; unexpectedly passed away; A native of Taiwan, Dr. Lin had been in department since Bin died from com­ plications relating to an illness that be had been fighting since last ML In accordance with Taiwanese culture, he was very private about Ms health status. Services were held for him Sate* day at Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary in Sap Diego. He will be remembered as a friend; colleague, husband and father ;:$y:•du^e: ^foft • behind. . According to JoAnn Espinoza, a computer science administra•tpr, the department has been “just devastated....students have stoppedby and given their condoItitices, many of them in tears.’’ Dr. Lin taught a broad range of required courses for computer science majors. He is remem­ bered by many of bis student as one of the nicest teaches they ever had, and by the always pres­ ent smile on ttsf&ee. ; ; “Iwas always impressedWith Dr. lift because he was truly here to teach and he was very students ftiendly,’’ said CSUSM Student Claudia When asked bow they will remember Or fellow faculty members bad warm memories of fheir friend, Rocio Guillen, an assistant professor in the Computer Sci­ ence department said, “Dr, Lin was a very special human being. He was aman of integrity, honest and kind. He was a true friend and colleague. He was au Out­ standing researcher in his held and an excellent teacher. He was a devoted husband and father. I will miss him very much.” ; ; Dn Rika Yoshii, an asso­ ciate professor in the depart­ ment, remembers Lin this way: was a very thoughtful person. I don’t think I have ever heard him say anything bad about anyone. He always had a smile-on his' face* J? > » A rtk le cont. on pg#2 2 Educate Students about Debt Management By MARTHA SARAB1A News Editor With 11 years of experience in the financial field, Syed Rizvi, the new CSUSM director of Financial Aid and Scholarship Office^- plans to help educate CSUSM students in the area of debt management. “Money management is really an issue for students. In an average a student earries from $5,000 to $10,000nowadays in credit card debt. The national study says that it’s about $3,000. In California however, from what The average student usually has three to four credit cards on them” said Rizvi. However, Rizvi did not attribute the problem solely to students, but described it as a societal problem. “People borrow more money than they can handle.” Rizvi said he wants to edu­ cate students better and equip them with the mformation and skills necessary to make them mom responsible with their debts. He also will be working witii Stu­ dent and Residential Life to help students manage their money, and he plans to touch base with new students during orientation to he|p preempt mismanagement :d f mbhey.;:':r'-' ' •* ■ ": “Cal State San Marcos has one of the best delivery systems of financial aid. When it comes to public institutions, CSUSM is way ahead [in technology]. CSUSM is one of the most cus­ tomer-friendly campuses ” said Rizvi;--v:Financial aid provides stu­ dents with computers, which are available for students who apply for financial aid or fill out the Free Application for Federal Stu­ dent Aid (FAFSA) online, com­ munication is active between the office and students via e-mail, and there is a special voice and online system to check financial aid status, Rizvi even encour­ aged students to compare ser­ vices offered at CSUSM wifii those of other universities. Rizvi considers growth as one of the financial aid office’s biggest challenges. “We have to keep up with times and technol­ ogy ... and make it better,” he said. “Instead of assuming things sometimes, ask us. Maybe the process is not as difficult as they Ihink it is. Sometimes people get overwhelmed by few things; it’s good to learn the process . and you will find out that is not as hard ... Just communicate,” said Rizvi. »A ricle cont oil pg* 2 Associated S tiilllilifiie i Elections Photo oflastymr*# elections B yV R yi^ iA BSEGALL / Election fever is in the ait, and there’s no exception at Cat State San Marcos. On Thurs­ day, the Center for Student fovdlvement released a list of the names of this year’s candi­ dates for Associated Students, officers, fotalittg 1 approximately 24 hopeful stu­ dents. The 2002 election marks the transition from traditional, ballot-box voting to an online polling system. Presidential candidates are Jocelyn Brbwn, Honee Folk, and Anna Hall.Candidatefor executive vice president is Art! Patel. Corporate secretary can­ didate is Erik Roper* Candidates for undergrad­ uate representative are Alan Avery-Medina, Shannon Birr nett, Jacqueline Campbell, Marc DeGuzman, and Angineen Hardin, Candidates for the College of Arts and Sci­ ences representative are Kristie McMullen, Maria Schroeder, and Shannon Tweed. Candi­ dates »A rticIe cont* on pg* 2 College of Business A dm inistration Welcomes New Interim Dean By SYBDXE HERWIG Pride Staff Writer Dennis Guseman, former professor and chairman of the management and marketing department at Oal Sate Bakersfield, took office as the new interim dean of the College of Business Administration on Monday, Feb.. 25. V ' : “The reason I came here is for the opportunities that Cal State San Mateos has as a young uni* versity and a growing program,” said Guseman. While Guseman said he firmlybelieves in the CSUSM system, which is very student-oriented and provides a solid education, he admitted, **1^ :canT beat the weather; -nSliwrv..Igt Dennis Gusemanpossesfor camera. Pride Photo/Sybille Herwig ’ 1 Chiseman, 53, has accepted dft; ;18-month interim position. < tte IS O M is up, the M rths ? J(ib |^ ^ S ttm e ss Administra­ tion will then seek to fill the posi­ tion permanently. As die new dean, Guseman understands his work as a liai­ son between the community, fac­ ulty, administration, and staff. Guseman explained that “to a certain degree as a liaison between the student and faculty, you are trying to be die one that gets a sense of vision and a sense of focus to what goes on.’* Guseman’s focus for the next year Will be on the preparation for die college’s accreditation with the American Association of Collegiate Schools of Busi­ ness {AACS^ The AACSP is a professional accrediting body, which ensures that the program students go through in die Col­ lege ofBusiness Administration is a quality program. 4 quality pro?^Siai':n^.‘*^e have good staff, ad faculty, and I good college education. But what this accred­ itation does is it accesses a certi­ fication to the rest of the world,” said Guseman. He explained that accreditation is a signal for the community, as welt as potential employers, that students at Cal Sate San Marcos are prepared and qualified for the business world. In order to get the pro­ gram accredited,'Guseman will address issues involving involv­ ing maintaining a curriculum suited to die needs of a fastpaced, ever-changing environ­ ment. ~r! According to Guseman, he will also be focusing on “the strong possibility that we’ll (GSUSM)begetting a new Col­ lege ofBusiness building.” The governor has sped up the process forplanningand constructing the building. f’We’ll be working on what the new features of the in order to prepare » A rtk le cont. on pg. 2 �Lights Out at C a l CSUSM Faculty Workload Reviewed S t a t e S a n M a r c o s By JAMES NEWELL has “a more scholarly and some­ faculty made up approximately Pride Editor CSU faculty members are working in excess of 50 hours per week, according to the results of a recent study. Released on Feb. 20, the study examined changes in the amount and type of work being conducted by faculty. Compared to a similar study conducted in 1990, the amount of time spent teaching and stu­ dent advising has not increased, but the amount pf time* spent on activities outside the class­ room has added approximately two hours per week to faculty workload. As quoted in the North County Times, George Diehr, California Faculty Association (CFA) chapter president and CSUSM College of Business Administration faculty, said the findings may be a way for fac­ ulty to receive more time off for research and that CSUSM now what more research-oriented fac­ ulty.” The study attributed the increase in scholarly activities' and research to the expansion of the faculty’s knowledge base and the addition of younger faculty members. In addition, the CSU now has a larger, more complex student body, new technology, and a broader social spectrum, which Contributes to more diverse and challenging work for fac­ ulty. “CSU faculty members are hard-working, committed to their students, engaged in a wide range of scholarly and creative activ­ ities, and [they are] energetic in reaching into their communi­ ties,” said David Spence, CSU executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer, in a uni­ versity press release. The study, conducted in 2001, included 2,547 faculty members at 22 CSU campuses. Tenuffed two-thirds of the contributing participants. In addition to this study, Ana­ lytic Studies designed a survey to find out how students rate their college experience. Find­ ings indicated that professors at CSUSM spend a lower than , average amount of time inter­ acting with students outside the classroom. The disproportionate amount of time was attributed to the fact that CSUSM is a com­ muter campus, students don’t stick around to talk, and they go to work. The CSU is now in the pro­ cess of conducting a similar survey of tenured and tenuretrack faculty at other universities around the nation that are com­ parable to the CSU. The results will be available in the fall and will show similarities and differ­ ences between CSU faculty and national faculty. R e m e m b e r in g D r. L in loved his daughters very much. His office door always had pic­ tures his daughters drew, and he always brought Taiwanese treats for everyone. He successfully advised more graduate student projects and theses than anyone else in our department. He was a very hard working person with a soft warm heart.” Dr Lin had oyer 20 pub­ lications in highly respected journals of his field, including: COB A >>Article cont. from pg. 1 stu­ dents for wireless technology,” said Guseman. Guseman is excited about his new work and the challenge of moving things forward. He even keeps a journal, because “it is such an exciting experience that it will be interesting to put down. some thoughts.” Aside from his excitement, Guseman admits to having a hard time getting used to the The International Workshop on Cryptography Techniques and E-Commerce, Analysis on Authentication Protocols in Wireless Communication, and A Software Authentication System for the Prevention of Computer Viruses. He had worked exten­ sively with Qualcomm in the development of secure wireless communications. Dr. Lin is survived by two young daughters and a wife. An Interim required formal business attire. “I hate ties! At Bakersfield, I was famous for my Hawaiian shirts.” Guseman’s enthusiasm for his work does not hold him back from innovations regarding clothing. “Let me change the cul­ ture,” he said, promising a more casual working environment in the future. Guseman joined the faculty of Cal State Bakersfield in 1984 and was awarded the prestigious educational trust fund for the daughters will be established in the near future. If you are interested in contributing, please contact Dr. David Chien in the Mathematics Department (750-4153). Out of respect for the Taiwanese culture, please do not send anything to the family containing the color red. D e an “California State University System Outstanding Professor” award in 1991. He then served for two years as acting dean of the university, after which he became coordinator of the mas­ ter’s degree program, from 1993 to 1997. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree for Wichita Uni­ versity in Kansas, as well as a doctoral degree in marketing from the University of Colorado, The Candidates for this Year’s Elections »A rticle cont. from pg. 1 for the College of Business repre­ sentative are Matthew Coultas, Deanna Garcia, Terra Nelson, Scott O’Hare, and Nina Rob­ inson. Post-baccalaureate repre­ sentative candidate is Tumona Austin. Candidates for vice presi­ dent of External Affairs are Brett Gladys, Glay Eyiinah Glay, and James Nguyen. Vice President of finance candidates are Tyrpll Fiduccia and Crystal Folk. Students can vote when the on-line polls open Monday, March 25 at 8 a.m. through Friday, March 29 at noon. Those who would like more information on ASI elections and the candi­ dates are asked to visit http:// lynx.csusm.edu/vote. ASI President Jocelyn Brown I am a biology major and will be graduating in Spring 2003. During my four years at Cal State San Marcos, I have been actively involved in represent­ ing the student voice, advocating for student’s rights and improv­ ing and enriching campus life. I have three years experience in ASI and currently serve as your ASI vice president of External Affairs. At this last year I initiated, coordinated and participated in many ASI events and programs. In my capacity as vice president of External Affairs, I am one of two representatives from our campus that sits on the California State Student Association(CSSA), which is a statewide student asso­ ciation that represents the voice of 380,000 CSU students to the board of trustees. I also chair the ASI External Affairs Committee, which siphons information from the statewide level down to the students at our campus, includ­ ing legislation, voter registration, CSU policies, and campus pride initiatives. Aside from my role as vice president, I am also the vice chair for the University Stu­ dent Union Advisory Board and an active member in the Envi­ ronmental Club. From my involvement, I have gained a vast knowledge of ASI and the university at large. I believe that this gives me the ability to transition easily into the role of president, leaving more time to hear, represent and seek the student voice. I feel confi­ dent in my leadership abilities to know that if given this opportunity »A rticle cont. on pg. 3 By LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor Last Wednesday a power outage hit Cal State San Marcos. Students and faculty alike were left without electricity from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. CSUSM student Jessica Smith said, “I had to take two of my exams in the dark. All of the students gathered by the win­ dows or sat under the emergency hallway lights to take the test. Out of all the buildings Univer­ sity Hall was the worst because there are hardly any windows.” “It was total chaos, I had to let my class go and just after the students left the power came back on,” said Tom Menden­ hall, a teacher’s assistant in the Literature and Writing Studies Department. According to San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), “The outage prevented a potential, uncontrollable blackout in the San Diego area. The California Independent System Operator (Cal-ISO) ordered SDG&E to drop 300 MW of power imme­ diately. The resulting outage affected 101 circuits at 11 sub­ stations that serve portions of the following communities: Blos­ som Valley, Bonita, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, City Heights, El Cajon, Escondido, Fletcher Hills, Highland Valley, La Mesa, Lake­ side, Lemon Grove, Mission Hills, Mission Valley, down­ town San Diego, National City, North Park, Paradise Hills, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Ber­ nardo, Rancho Del Rey, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos and Sweet­ water.” Even though CSUSM has a generator it only provides light to some elevators and emergency halls. The Dome, Cougar Store and many other offices had to close due to the power outage. K iller S en ten ced »A rticle cont, from pg. 1 Anza-Borrego but each attempt was unsuccessful. Hamilton changed his plea in November to guilty while at the same time promising to find Vasseur’s body. No reason was given for Hamilton’s attempt to change his plea, as stated in the North County Times. “We can’t do much without him telling us the truth,” Hendren said. The suspicion fell to Hamil­ ton early due to his never return­ ing to work after Sept. 22, fleeing from police five days after Vas­ seur’s disappearance and a previ­ ous incident in which Hamilton blocked Vasseur from leaving his home until she hit him. At the preliminary hearing, witnesses testified that Hamilton said he killed Vasseur by acci­ dent during a fight with her and dumped her body in the desert, according to the North County Times. Prosecutors said Hamilton killed Vasseur when she tried to break off an affair with him, as reported previously. According to court papers, Hamilton had a history of vio­ lence toward women. A Wild Animal Park co-worker alleged that Hamilton sexually harassed her while in a primate exhibit in 1985. Hamilton also allegedly punched another woman with a closed fist and gave her a black eye. Vasseur’ husband, Charles, ^ said to the North County Times that he now has little hope his wife’s remains will ever be found. “I usually go out every once in awhile and look,” said Charles Vasseur last November. Financial Aid Director »>Article cont. from pg. 1. The advice Rizvi gives to students is to research schol­ arships and their requirements, understand deadlines and state requirements, and notify the office of any changes. According to Rizvi, the financial aid office has more reg­ ulations than the bank industry. He said, “While we give the money or checks to students, there are a lot of things going on in the back room. We have to keep in compliance with state standards.” All the CSU system finan­ cial aid offices would eventu­ ally move to a new system, as instructed by the chancellor, but Rizvi’s current concentration is on utilizing all the capabilities of the current system. Rizvi has a programming diploma and a master’s degree in Educational Counseling from National University in San Diego. He learned about the opening at financial md through his membership in California Association of Financial Aid Administrators (CASFA), which provides a list of job postings. Rizvi said he was not looking for a job, but he saw the open­ ing and became interested. He researched the position and became increasingly interested in the position when he was exposed to the technology and student-friendly service offered by the office. Rizvi replaced Paul Phillips, the former director of Financial Aid and Scholarship Office. Phil­ lips left the position last Decem­ ber, which he had held since the establishment of CSUSM in 1989. Before coming to CSUSM, Rizvi worked for USA Funds, the biggest national student loan company. He held the position of national director for two years, which ran a program with about a $5 million budget. Rizvi said that he was chosen out of 120 candidates and conducted 39 focus groups to help parents of college students deal with loan debts and to help students them­ selves deal with college debt. �C an d id ates’ Statem ents for A SI’s Spring 2002 E lectio n s »A rticle cont. from pg. 2 and that with a great ASI team, we could take ASI and this campus to new, great places! I promise to do my very best in representing the voice of all students at Cal State San Marcos, I promise to bring information to the students on all university issues that affect them, and I promise to make big, positive changes on this campus. Vote Jocelyn Brown for ASI presi­ dent. Honee J. Folk The task of a leader is to get people from where they are to where they have never been before. My name is Honee J. Folk, and Lam running for ASI presi­ dent. With my proven leadership skills and consistent advocacy bn behalf of the student commu. nity at CSUSM, I plan to be the force that takes our community to where it has never been before. The college is quickly expanding and our community is expanding as well. We need a leader who is not afraid of change, welcomes expansion, and will be the voice of the entire community, not just a select few. I am that leader, your leader! A vote for me is an assurance that your voice will be heard. “It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stum­ bles ... the credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood ... “ Put me in the arena for you. Vote for Honee J. Folk for ASI president. Anna Hall Pm running for the position of ASI president. I just recently decided on biology as my major because I want to be a high school biology teacher. If I am elected ASI president, I will do my best to bring unity to our very diverse campus. It is my belief and the belief of others at Cal State San Marcos that we have very little student campus life at our univer­ sity. I believe that I can unite our campus and give the students an active and vibrant campus life. I am the chairwoman of the Col­ lege Republicans on our campus and am involved with several other clubs. In working with the College Republicans, I have attained good leadership qual­ ities. I believe the best leader serves the people and that is my goal, to serve the students of Cal State San Marcos to the best of my abilities. ASI Undergraduate Represen­ tative Alan Avery-Medina I’m a full time first year stu­ dent with a major in business. I am running for ASI undergradu­ ate representative. I am currently the undergraduate representative and have served on the search committee for the ASI assistant executive director. I am a member of MEChA and also the Raza Graduation Representative. Fur­ thermore, I am the student leader­ ship advocate for the Educational Achievement and Retention Ser­ vices (EARS), which has been essential in building connections with my constituents. As under­ graduate representative, I will keep you informed of all news that affects your academic life by posting flyers, having infor­ mation on Cougar Channel, and open forums. I will strive to inform and motivate students to increase campus pride and social gatherings. I am a determined, motivated, and inspired student who will strive to make this a student-centered community. So vote for me, Alan AveryMedina. Shannon Barnett “How can I get involved on this campus?” was the first question I asked when I arrived last semester as an incoming freshman. My name is Shannon Barnett, and I am running for undergraduate representative. My major is liberal studies. Since asking my first question about getting involved, I have found a. variety of answers. First semes­ ter, I was in the Emerging Lead­ ers Program. Currently, I am chair of the ASI Programming Committee, an orientation teamlLeader, co-captain of the ASI Women’s Club lacrosse team, and philanthropy chair and assistant rush of Alpha Chi Omega. These activities have enhanced my leadership abilities while keeping me organized and well rounded. On a new campus where involvement is scarce and many students are unaware of what really goes on in ASI, I realize the importance of a great undergraduate representa­ tive. This campus lacks commu­ nity; I plan to take my knowledge and experiences and build upon them to establish goals we need to bring the student body, ASI and the faculty together. I will facilitate student needs by listen­ ing to the concerns and ideas of the entire student body. We need to voice our opinions and have them heard. I urge you to take a stand for your future. Vote for me, Shannon Barnett, for undergrad­ uate representative. Help make this campus a place for you. Jacqueline Campbell I’m a biology major cur­ rently working on my undergrad­ uate degree. I am running for undergraduate representative. As a member of Alpha Xi Delta, I have learned leadership skills, participated in community ser­ vice, as well as campus activities, and I know what it tak§s to repre­ sent a community of students. A representative speaks on behalf of the students he or she represents. I want to add more sports, activ­ ities, and clubs to this campus. I am the voice that will make these things happen, and I will do all in my power to make this campus great and a campus each and every student hopes for. Marc DeGuzman Leadership can be defined as creating a positive social change in a person’s life. As a freshman majoring in business administration with an emphasis in high-tech management, I see the potential this college pos­ sesses to transform from a com­ muter school into a place where active college life flourishes. Col­ lege life is not just going to dif­ ferent classes. It is a journey that students choose to embark on, filled with life long lessons and outlets to the “real world.” I want to help expand the pro­ grams and activities already pres­ ent, increase student involvement, voice student opinions and con­ cerns, and bring their ideas out in the open. I believe that I am qualified to be an under­ graduate representative because I posses leadership qualities and have applied them in past experi­ ences. By joining a fraternity on campus, I have learned to interact with other students on a deeper level. Through many leadership conventions and programs, I have learned different types of lead­ ership styles and have developed my own. I feel I am dedicated, responsible, and capable of taking the initiative to accomplish tasks successfully. Finally, I possess the desire to impact other peo­ ple’s lives in a positive manner. Angineen Lynnae Hardin As a recent graduate of the class of2001 from Mount Carmel High School, let me introduce myself. I am Angineen (Angi) L. Hardin and am currently a second semester freshman majoring in psychology. Throughout high school I was heavily involved in several clubs, organizations and sports..I participated in tennis, basketball and track. I was an active member in Key Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a peer advocate and academic tutor. I held leadership positions in our African American Student Alliance such as historian, vice president and president. I was also honored with “Who’s Who Among American High School Students” award for two consec­ utive years. I have given the same dedication to my college career. I am currently the publicity coor­ dinator for the Pan African Stu­ dent Alliance here on campus and the assistant to the coordi­ nator of Academic Assistance of EOP/ASPIRE, Josephine Jones. I’m very excited about attend­ ing a new university. I believe becoming ASI undergraduate representative will be the perfect opportunity to learn more about CSUSM and give me the oppor­ tunity to be a part of several groundbreaking projects as the expansion and development of this university continues. I am a passionate student who is will­ ing and ready to accept the responsibility of representing my fellow undergrads as we develop CSUSM into our home. College of Arts & Sciences Representative Kristie McMullen I’m running for the represen­ tative of the College of Arts & Sciences from the Education Col­ lege perspective. I am a liberal studies major with a sociology minor. I have attended CSUSM for the past three years. In this time of being a cougar, I have seen many things improve and change for the better. Change and improvement is what I am all about. I have been sitting on the ASI Board of Directors as the under­ graduate representative for the past five months. In this time, I have learned what it is to be a representative of the students. I know that you all want a dedi­ cated individual who is willing to stand up for your wants and needs. For example, the parking permit-zoning situation was pre­ sented to me at a board meeting, and I made sure many of you were able to voice your opinions and thoughts. In doing this we, the student body, shut the pro­ posal down. I want to be able to serve each individual at CSUSM with as much voice as I can. Maria F. Schroeder I am applying for the posi­ tion of the College of Arts and Sciences representative. I want to be your voice, and voice your concerns to the leadership of CSUSM. As a communication major with a Spanish minor, I am more than qualified to accom­ plish this mission. Throughout my three years at Cal Stat San Marcos, I have been active on campus, primarily by being active in my sorority, Alpha Chi Omega. In this organization I have held various elected positions. Of these positions, one of the most impor­ tant was as Alpha Chi Omega’s representative to the Women’s Greek Council. As a delegate on the council, I voted on various issues important to the Women’s Greek community. This experi­ ence has prepared me to be your College of Arts and Sciences rep­ resentative. I believe a student representative should have an open mind, be proactive in voic­ ing student concerns to the lead­ ership of CSUSM, and always maintain an open door policy. If elected, I promise to respect every student concern that comes to my attention, and to deal with those concerns in an expeditious, prudent, and unbiased manner. If you want a College of Arts and Sciences representative that is dedicated to hearing your ideas, being your voice, and making sure that your voice gets heard, then vote for me, Maria Fernanda Schroeder. Shannon Tweed I’m a full time junior with a major in human development. I am running for the position of College of Arts & Sciences representative for ASI. I am an active student member in the Human Development and Vet­ eran’s Association clubs. I am also an EOP peer mentor on campus, which has provided me with knowledge and experience to assist students within my col­ lege while they navigate through this bureaucratic system. I am the best choice for Col­ lege of Arts & Sciences represen­ tative because as a U.S. Marine Veteran, I have the discipline, loy­ alty, and commitment to address the interests, needs and concerns of the student body in the Col­ lege of Arts &1Sciences. So vote for me, Shannon Tweed. College of Business Representative Matthew E. Coultas My intention, and overall responsibility, is to bring the opin­ ions of the students enrolled in the College of Business Admin­ istration (CoBA) program to the attention of the ASI governing board. In doing so, I will voice an accurate and forthcoming rep­ resentation of the wishes and concerns of those in the CoBA program. I will be responsible and dependable in the course of carrying out the requirements of the college of business represen­ tative position. By performing my duties in an honest and faith­ ful manner, I intend to become an asset to both ASI as well as the general student population. Deanna C. Garcia I am running for College of Business representative. This is my sixth semester at Cal State San Marcos, and I am work­ ing on my bachelor’s degree in business administration-service sector management. Currently, I am involved in a club on campus and have held two executive posi­ tions, one minor position, and have served on two committees within the organization. These positions has given me the oppor­ tunity to work closely with the executive board to make deci­ sions that benefit the group as a whole. I will bring many ideas, suggestions, an unbiased opinion and a good attitude to ASI. I plan to address all interests, needs and concerns of the student body of the College of Business as well as insure that the mission state­ ment of Cal. State San Marcos is upheld in the College of Business Administration. Terra Nelson I’m running for the position of ASI representative for the Col­ lege of Business Administration. If elected, I will be a new face to ASI; however, I am an old one here at CSUSM. I have been attending CSUSM since 1998, and I intend to graduate with a business degree in the spring of 2003. As I enter my eighth semester here at CSUSM, I have decided to join ASI because I want to bring freshness to the team and allow different voices and concerns on campus to be heard. I would be proud to serve in ASI because I believe in the values of intellectual engagement, community, integrity, innovation, and inclusiveness at CSUSM. Implementing these values will help me fulfill the vision of CSUSM becoming a distinctive public university in all facets of academic excellence, service to the community, and improving learning by new innovative meth­ ods. Since our college is so young, I hope to be a part of a team that will lay a strong foundation not only for today’s students, but also for the students of tomor­ row. I’m asking for the opportu­ nity to build and share the vision of CSUSM and develop a distinc­ tive school that we are proud to call our own. Scott O’Hare I’m enrolled in the College of Business Administration major­ ing in high technology manage­ ment. I’m applying to run for the office of ASI representative for the College of Business Admin­ istration. I believe that I would be an asset to the ASI as the Col­ lege of >Article cont. on pg. 8 �Q uesadillas De Papa y I t a l i a n D i n n e r f o r Two Q ueso By MIKE PARDINI Pride Staff Writer By CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor Ingredients: Ingredients: 6 com tortillas 2-3 russet or red potatoes Queso fresco Salt to taste 3 cups of water 1 package of Buitoni Spinach Tor­ tellini 1 Buitoni lOoz. Alfredo Sauce 2 chicken breasts Garlic bread One package of Fresh Express Salad Kit One bottle of red wine Toppings: lettuce, salsa, sour cream, guacamole and extra cheese. Start by boiling the pota­ toes until they are soft enough so that a fork can cut them in half. Once that’s done, take the pot off the heat, and add a one cup of cold water and let the potatoes cool off. Next, drained the water from the potatoes, peel them and set them in a bowl. Preparation: Bring the water to a boil on med-high heat in a large pot. Once water is boiled, add pasta and cook for 7-8 minutes. You don’t want the tortellini to lose its shape; so don’t cook for more than 8 minutes. Pour the tortellini into a col­ Photo Courtesy of http://www.ortega.com/recipes/ recipejtemplate.asp?code=1470 tortillas in the microwave or on Then add cheese, and salt, and the stove and then set the Potato with a potato masher, mash mixture on the tortilla and then all the ingredients. The consis- fold 1 m half 1 tency will be that of mashed potatoes Pour a thin layer of oil onto a dry skillet, and set it on the Hint: Do a taste test in case you stove at a medium temperature. need more salt Once the oil is hot, carefully lay the quesadillas into the skillet, ander to drain, reduce heat to medium and return the pot to the stove. While the tortellini is draining, pour half the package of Alfredo sauce into the pot. Now, add the tortellini and the rest of the sauce to the pot and mix. At this time you may turn off the heat. For the chicken ,you can cook it yourself or use this simple recipe: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season the chicken with Montreal Steak Seasoning for a little flavor. Cook for 20 minutes on each side. After the chicken is cooked, slice it up into bite-size strips. When the chicken is done cooking add it to the pot and thor­ oughly mix with the pasta and sauce. Bake the garlic bread at 350degrees to desired crispness. Put it all on the table and Enjoy! arid gently. Preferably, add two t0 three quesadillas to the skillet. Fry each side and set on a flat Plate with a PaPer towel underneath to drain some of the oil. To make a complete and enjoyable meal include rice and beans as side dishes. The next step is to warm the Be very carefu1’ do it slowly Photo Courtesy of http://www.tommckean.com/html/tortell.html Zen Within the Food By MARLINO Inside, the combination BITANGA of dim lights, candlelight, Pride Staff Writer the authentic Japanese decor, consisting of por­ There are Japanese res­ traits and screens, and taurants, *and there are smooth sounds of reggae Japanese restaurants. But thumping in the back­ when a restaurant decides ground create an unbeliev­ to add a little Jamaican able mellow, yet energetic flavor to its presentation, ambiance. that’s when you need to Young, sexy singles take notice. At the Zen 5 and couples occupy tables restaurant in Pacific Beach, and filter around the sushi sushi, rolls and reggae will bar area while blackmake you do a double take. uniformed young waiters, The impressive menu con­ accessorized with red tains the usual aprons, work dili­ Japanese items gently to cater to such as temyour needs. It is pura, teriyaki a casual environ­ bowls, and combination ment, but if you want to plates ranging between $5 dress up, you’ll still fit right to $15 dollars in price, the in the mix. starving college student’s I started with mixed dream. tempura with steamed rice As you walk up to the and a bowl of miso soup. steps of Zen 5, your first For an entree, I chose the impression will be of a teriyaki beef and seafood typical Japanese restaurant tempura combination plate. because of the building’s As for sushi, I ordered overlapping, slanted, and crunchy Philadelphia rolls, slightly curved roof. which is salmon, avocado Japanese characters are and cream cheese rolled imprinted on the walls of into a sushi and then deepthe building and cultural fried, and pizza rolls, which artifacts peer out through shows the variety offered the windows. at Zen 5. Everything was REVIEW prepared with fresh ingre­ dients and altogether, the entire meal cost less than $25. Although you may make reservations, it is not required. The wait for walk-in seating is reason­ ably brief and once seated, you won’t be disappointed. The food speaks for itself and the ambiance is relaxed and enjoyable. Chat it up with the ani­ mated and energetic wait­ ers and sushi chefs. These young, personable people add yet another great qual­ ity to your dining experi­ ence. Zen 5 opens daily at 5 p.m., so if you live in the area and feel like munch­ ing right after class and you don’t feel like going home, Zen 5 is the perfect spot to relieve your hunger. As for those of you who don’t live in the area, Zen 5 can provide a delicious beginning to San Diego’s beach city night life. Zen 5 is located at 1130 Garnet St. in Pacific Beach and you can make reserva­ tions by calling (858) 490 0121 . EMBEr MAIL BOXES ETC A UPS* Company MBE centers are independently owned and operated franchises Shipping Services (UPS, FedEx, etc.) Packaging Services Postal Services - Freight Shipping Services Mailbox Services - Copy Services - Fax Services Shipping, Packaging - Moving Supplies Office Supplies - Printing Services �T he Pride Tuesday, March 5,2002 5 Letters “ Butt O u t ” This is a response to the arti­ cle “Stop It!” I found the lan­ guage quite abrasive and laden with messages of guilt. How­ ever, I do realize tlie importance of what was written. Personally, I do not allow family or friends to extinguish cigarettes at my home by snuffing them out wher­ ever they like, but my home is not an institution. The staff writer who wrote this article could have better facilitated effective communication by mentioning how well our campus looks and how, in the effort to maintain its beauty, students could make an active effort to dispose of their cigarettes in their proper place. Furthermore, I find the imag­ ery used to get the point across ludicrous: “I catch myself dodg­ ing them as I walk to and fro.” The better approach to a mes­ sage such as this is by using positive powers of persuasion, not trying to heap upon smokers an insurmountable level of guilt. Reading The Pride, I believe, is for the purpose of assessing the progress and development of its staff and students, measuring how much we have achieved and discussing our future ambitions. Smock Fam ily’s I d e n t i t y Theft P reaching Yet another aspect on this same issue is how or on what we focus our attention. From a philosophical viewpoint, you can look at a garden and focus upon one dying branch, obses­ To the editor, ate with it. Jesus loved sinners sively concerned about its vital­ yet He hated sin. The message ity, but if you spend to much In regards to the Smock fam­ of Christianity is that God sent time, you could miss the gar­ ily’s “preaching” last Thursday, His Son to save the world not den’s overall beauty. My sugges­ I felt it needed to be clarified to condemn it. (John 3:17). The tion is to try and spend more that their message is not the typ­ overall message of Christianity time looking at the smiles on ical Christian one. I am a Chris­ is the love and forgiveness that the faces of students instead tian, and I was offended by Mrs. God has for us if we will only of looking down and imagining Smock’s name calling and stu­ choose it. So, while I appreciate that a cigarette butt is about to dent bashing. our rights in this country to somehow turn into a cockroach. I was surprised and saddened have free speech and express Pardon the candor, but a writer’s to hear Mrs. Smock inform the our opinions, I believe that the imagination could be better cul­ students at CSUSM that they Smock family missed the point tivated by conceiving something are “trash.” Her negative, con­ of Christianity. else besides where the mouths demning tone is not one that I of students have been. This is will associate with nor do I feel Lael Lloyd disgusting and far more repul­ that Jesus Christ would associsive than any mound of cigarette HAVE A N OPINION? SUBM IT A LETTER TO butts I have ever seen. T HE EDITORS TO PRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Besides, I believe there are much more important problems Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The on which writers could delineate: P ride electronic mail account, rather than the individual edi­ how the university is spending tors* Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prim* to money, the desired curriculum publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, for students, and who amongst telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride our faculty deserves being dis­ tinguished for their excellence. policy to not print anonymous letters* Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length* Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact Tjhte Pride if you are interested K. Stine in writing news articles. I would like to thank Mar- * * lino Bitanga for touching on the issue of identity theft in his article “Is Your Identity Safe?” in the February 26 edition of The Pride. Identity theft is an increasingly dangerous prob­ lem today. The Federal Trade Commission maintains a web­ site (http://www.consumer.gov/ idtheft/), which addresses this issue at length, as well as coun­ termeasures one can take to minimize risk (See the publi­ cation: ID Theft: When Bad Things Happen To Your Good Name ). Certainly moving toward an ID that is not based on social security numbers would be a good move for CSUSM to consider. I would also take care at public terminals, like the web lookup for book lists at the bookstore, where social security numbers are cached in the browser. Thank you, Richard Ponce The Pride Literary Supplement CALL FOR PAPERS The Pride Literary Supplement (PLS), a publication of The Pride, is again seeking student writing representing inquiry and research across all academic disciplines pursued at CSUSM. Deadline for submissions: May 2,2001. Dear Pride Readers, the weekend. In fact, I’m probably one of the few who have seen how des­ olate our campus can be by 6 p.m. on a Sunday. Still, I am writing this brief letter in hopes that some reader out there has the power to change the lounge hours. I am known for writing opinion articles of a human­ itarian nature, but not this time. This time I am writing to complain for my own personal benefit. As one of the editors for The Pride, I faithfully spend every Sunday in the newspaper office. I recently had this great idea. I could go to the student lounge, pop some popcorn and take a newsbreak (no pun intended, I am an avid news watcher). Unfortunately, Sunday is the only day our student lounge is closed. I realize that campus is not teeming with students on Hopeful, LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor Compiled by JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor The masses are obsequious, contented in their sleep, the vortex of their minds ensconsed within the murky deep. The infirmity of man is brought on by his selfish core. So here we are again to experience the bitter, scalding end, and we're the only ones who can perceive it. But others sing of beauty and the story that has unfolded as one that deserves praise and ritual. My pessimistic lines, your superstitious lives, and the modem age's lies won't absolve you. And the professional truth and the dear clairvoyant youth, and, of course, the nightly news will deceive you. Student Lounge Pride Photo/Archives T h e P r id e Co-Editor Co-Editor News Editor Feature Editor Opinion Editor Arts Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor It's Just a Matter of Perspective... Claudia Ignacio James Newell Martha Sarabia Lisa Lipsey Alyssa Finkelstein Melanie Addington Amy Bolaski Victor Padilla Dr. Marshall . All opinions and letters to the editor, published J in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone:(760)750-6099 Fax:(760)750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http://www.csusmpride.com ill Anxiety destroys us, but it drives the common man. Culture was the seed of proliferation, but it has gotten melded into an inharmonic whole. Consciousness has plagued us and we can not shake it - though we think we're in control. The person sitting next to you is dismal and deranged on the bus ride home from work to end your day. And the food on your table is more plastic than protein, and you intellect depends on your TV. Where is the justice when no one is at fault, and a human life is tragically wasted? How fragile is the flame that burns within us all to light each passing day? PROGRESS is a debt we all must pay. It's convenience we all cherish. It's pollution we disdain. Bad Religion �The Spring 2002 Golf Season Has Started CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor The Men’s Team Male golfer at the Vista Valley Golf Club Courtesy Photo/CSUSM Athletics. The men’s team fin­ ished in eleventh place at the Family Motors Invitational hosted by Cal State Bakersfield. The competition was there as the men’s team continued to improve their score. On the third round, the team had a score of 306, and by the second day on the second round the score was 293. Com­ peting against 14 teams, the By MELANIE ADDINGTON nity Celebrations to introduce the Arts Editor theme of the Salt Lake Paralympics - Mind, Body, and Spirit. The Paralympic Journey of On the 15, a final celebration Fire (similar to the Olympics will be held at Centerville/ flame journey), began on March Farmington, Murray, Spring1 and continues through Thurs- ville. day. Utah participants will carry ‘‘The Community Celebrathe flame back to the Salt Lake tions are an exciting way for venue where it was extinguished people to show their support for at the closing ceremonies of last the Paralympics and for their own months Olympic Games. communities,” said Mitt Romney, Another way that Utah and president and CEO of the Salt the Paralympics are preparing for Lake Organizing Committee for the games is through community the Paralympic Winter Games of celebrations. 2002 (SLOC). “These celebraOn March 1,2,4, and 5, cities tions will not only embody the throughout Utah hosted Commu- Paralympic theme, but also show- The Cougars ended with an overall cancelled. game was reduced score of 899. to an 18-hole Jonathan Ochoa had a great per­ round, in which Cougar formance, as he shot 74, 71 and the placed 77 for a three-round total of 222. women The men’s team is doing well, as sixth overall, with team members remain consistent a score of 372. and support each other. Ryan golfer Axlund shot a total of 225, Mat­ Cougar thew Higley, 228, Kellon Wagner, Erin Thys had the highest score as 229 and Ryan Rancatore 231. she tied with two other women for The Women’s Team first place, each Female golfer in action The women’s team flew to Salado, shooting an 81. Courtesy Photo/CSUSM Athletics. Texas, to compete at the Spring Robin Shaft and Goss Invitational Golf Tournament Stephanie each shot 96 and Nicole Carnes hosted by the University of Mary Hardin Baylor. Unfortunately, and Sandy Parlin shot a 99. The due to the severe cold weather women’s team competed against conditions, the second round was 15 other teams. case the local spirit and character of each host community ” According to the Paralympics 2002 web site, tomorrow, the Lighting of the Flame will be celebrated through the joining of the flames created at each of the Community Celebration. The flames will travel from all corners of Utah for a celebration at the City and County Building at 6p.m. The Lighting ceremony will feature a children’s’ choir composed of students from local schools. On March 7th, approximately 100 runners will carry the Flame through the streets of CSUSM TEACHER CAREER FAIR Wednesday, March 13, 2002 1:00-5:00 PM California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 North Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA Bring plenty of resumes! For participating school districts via the internet: www.csusm.edu/CAC or call Career < Assessment Center (760) 750-4900 & -I downtown Salt Lake City to the be seen on NBC on March 9, and Rice-Eccles Olympic Stadium for continuing coverage on the A&E the Opening Ceremony. channel. The opening ceremony can At the Woods Cross Community Celebration, Utah teens gather to celebrate the beginning of the Paralympics. (Courtesy Photo/Paralympics2002. com) Sunny Days and Sw eet Sw ells JOY WHITMAN for The Pride So the snowboarding and ski season hasn’t been so great due to the lack of rain, but the condi­ tions have been great for surfers, including those on our surf team. For those of you to whom this is groundbreaking news, WAKE UP! Yes, Cal State San Marcos has a surf team and has had four com­ petitions during the regular season. ASI added surfing to its list of approved club sports on January 25. The team is small at the moment, but has all the potential to become lively and popular within the next year and beyond. The surf team joined 23 teams at the Seaside Reef competition over President’s Day weekend and took sixth place. Shortboarder Jeff Fairbanks earned 20 points for the team, longboarder Dustin Franks earned 18 and after winning three consecutive heats, also took first place in the College Longboard Division. Fairbanks was a key player in this competition; shredding through five rounds and just missing advancement to the college men’s final. He took sev­ enth place overall. George Demarino, the team’s bodyboarder, had a strong supporting role, earning 13 points for the team and taking sixth place overall. Check out next week’s edition of The Pride for the results of their final regular season competi­ tion held on Feb. 24 in Huntington Beach. For more information about the team contact coach Amber Puha at apuha@csusm.edu. Until next time —pray for surf, warm sunny days and even sweeter swells. A+SUBS PrescHool Substitutes, aides, & teachers. All areas, full time, flexible time hours. ) . \A ; $6.75 - f9.5ft hourly . Call jacki 858-565-2144 ■•' �T he Pride Classes B1 No light perception in either eye up to light perception, but inability to recognize the shape o f a hand at any distance or in any direction. B2 From ability to recog­ nize the shape of a hand up to visual acuity of 2/60 and/or visual field of less than 5 degrees. B3 From visual acuity above 2/60 up to visual acuity of 6/60 and/or visual field of more than 5 degrees and less than 20 degrees. LW1 Athletes with severe dis­ abilities in both lower limbs. LW2 Athletes with severe dis­ abilities in one lower limb. LW3 Athletes with disabili­ ties in both lower limbs skiing with two normal skis and two poles or two stabilizers. LW3/1 Athletes with double below the knee amputation, and those with disabilities in both lower limbs with maximum of 60 muscle points. LW3/2 Athletes with cerebral palsy who have moderate to slight diplegic involvement, or moderate athetoid or atactic impairment. LW4 Athletes with disabili­ ties in one lower limb, skiing with two skis and two poles. LW5/7 Athletes with disabili­ ties in both' upper limbs, skiing with two normal skis and without poles. . LW6/8 Athletes with disabili­ ties in one upper limb, skiing with two normal skis and one pole. The disability must be such that the functional use of more than one pole is not possible. LW9 Ahtletes with disabili­ ties in one upper limb and one lower limb skiing with equipment o f their choice. LW9/1 Athletes with disabili-. ties in one upper limb and one lower limb above knee amputa­ tion or comparable disability; or CP7 athletes with severe hemiple­ gia. LW9/2 Athletes with disabili­ ties in one upper limb and one lower limb below knee amputation or comparable disability; or CP7 athletes with minimal or moder­ ate to slight hemiplegia. LW10 Athletes with disabilities in lower limbs, no functional sit­ ting balance. Athletes with Cere­ bral Palsy with disabilities in all four limbs. LW11 Athletes with disabili­ ties in lower limbs and a fair sitting balance. Athletes with Cerebral Palsy with disabilities in lower extremities. LW12 Athletes with disabili­ ties in lower limbs and good sit­ ting balance. LW12/1 Athletes with spinal cord lesion or other disabilities. LW12/2 Athletes with amputa­ tions in the lower limbs. Sports Paralympics Light Up Olympic Flame Again A Preview of What Is to Come By MELANIE ADDINGTON Arts Editor Beginning Saturday, March 9, Olympic fans can turn their TVs to A&E and watch the Paralympic Games. The Olympic flame will be relit and the world’s disabled athletes will compete in Alpine and‘Nordic skiing, and sledge hockey. In addition to competitive events, Canada and the U.S. will play an exhibition game of ice hockey. Over 36 countries and 1,000 athletes (The U.S. has 57 ath­ letes, 41 men and 16 women) will compete in the 2002 Games. The opening ceremony on Thursday, March 7 will include entertainment from Stevie Wonder, country singers Wynonna and Billy Gilman, pop perfomer Donny Osmond, and pop-classical violinist VanessaMae. NBC will air the one-hour program on Saturday, March 9th at 2 p.m. EST. What is the difference between the Olympics and Para­ lympics? Unlike the Olympics, the Paralympics use a classification system that enables athletes to compete on an equal level: all athletes compete with a pre­ determined degree of disability. Athletes are divided into three categories: LW classes (competitors with _ locomotive disabil­ ities), sitting LW classes, and B classes (competitors with visual impairment). was introduced by athletes at the Innsbruck 1984 Paralympic Winter Games. Since then, cross­ country skiing events have been split into two separate races: clas­ sical and free technique, accord­ ing to the Paralympics 2002 web site. Alpine Skiing Men and women will com­ pete in four alpine skiing dis­ ciplines during the Salt Lake 2002 Paralympic Winter Games: downhill, super-G, giant slalom and slalom. Courses differ in length, ver­ tical drop and number of gates, all of which dictate the skier’s technique and speed, according to the Paralympics 2002 web site. Giant slalom and slalom skiing events have been medal events since the first Paralympic Games. Downhill was added at the Innsbruck 1984‘Paralympic Winter Games, and super-G at the Lillehammer 1994 Paralym­ pic Winter Games. Ice Sledge Hockey Ice sledge hockey became an official event during the Lille­ hammer 1994 Paralympic Winter Games. The Salt Lake 2002 Para- Otto is the Paralympics Winter Games 2002 official mascot (Courtesy Photo/ Paralympics2002. com) . 1960s by a group of Swedes who, despite their physical impair­ ment, wanted to continue playing hockey, as stated on the Para­ lympics 2002 web site. The athletes use a modified metal frame sled with two regu­ lar-sized ice hockey skate blades that allow the puck to pass under­ neath. A&E will have nightly cover­ age beginning at 6:00 p.m. EST, Sat., March 9 and ending with the closing ceremonies on Sat., March 16. For more information, go to www.paralympic2002.com. To attend the Paralympics, or for visitor information, you can call 1.877.640.4636 or 1.877.640JNFO. Families large and small will be able to afford tickets - prices range from $5 to The Sports: Nordic Skiing Nordic skiing consists of two events - cross-country and biathlon. Cross-coun­ try skiing began at the 1976 inaugural Para­ lympic Winter Games in Ornskoldsvik, Sweden. How­ ever, biathlon did not become a medal sport until the Lillehammer 1994 Paralympic Winter games. The classical technique of cross-country was used by men and women athletes, until skat­ ing, (six to 10 percent faster), Keith Barney is goingfor the gold during Nordic Skiing. (Courtesy Photo/Paralympics2002.com) lympic Winter Games will host the men’s tournament. Eighteen games will be played during six competition days at the E Center. A direct descendant of ice hockey, ice sledge hockey was invented at a Stockholm, Sweden rehabilitation center in the early $10. In addition to exhilarating sports competitions, the Para­ lympic opening and closing cer­ emonies have seats ranging from $20 to $100. - - Sour ce: Paralympics2002.com Tuesday, March 5,2002 7 Games Schedule 8-MARCH 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Men’s (B1-B3) and Women’s Downhill Snowbasin Ski Area 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Men’s & Women’s 7.5 km Biathlon 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ice Sledge Hockey JPN vs. USAE 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey SWE vs. EST E 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey CAN vs. NOR E 9-MARCH 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Men’s Downhill (LW1-LW12) Snowbasin Ski Area 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey EST vs. JPN E 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey NOR vs, SWE E 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey USA vs. CAN E 10-MARCH 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Men’s Super-G (LW1-LW12) Snowbasin Ski Area 9:00 a.m. - 12;00 p.m. Men’s & Women’s Cross-Country Short Distance Soldier Hollow 11-MARCH 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Men’s (B1-B3) and Women’s Super-G Snowbasin Ski Area 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey NOR vs. USA E 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey EST vs. CANE 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hctckey SWE vs. JPNE 12-MARCH 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Men’s & Women’s Cross-Country Middle Distance Soldier Hollow 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey NOR vs. EST E 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey CAN vs. JPNE 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey SWE vs. USAE 13-MARCH 9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Men’s Giant Slalom 1st Run (LW1-LW12) Snowbasin 1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Men’s Giant Slalom 2nd Run (LW1-LW12) Snowbasin Ski Area 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Women’s Cross-Country Relay 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Men’s Cross-Country Relay Soldier Hollow 14-MARCH 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Men’s (B1-B3) & Women’s Giant Slalom 1st Run Snowbasin 1:.00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m Men’s (B1-B3) & Women’s Giant Slalom 2nd Run • 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m: Ice Sledge Hockey CAN vs. SWE E 12:00 p m. - 2:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey USA vs. EST E 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey JPN vs. NOR E 15-MARCH 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Men’s Slalom 1st Run (LW1-LW12) Snowbasin 1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Men’s Slalom 2nd Run (LW1-LW12) Snowbasin 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Men’s & Women’s Cross-Country Long Distance (sit-ski) Soldier Hollow 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey 5th vs. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey Bronze 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ice Sledge Hockey Gold E 16-MARCH 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Men’s (B1-B3) & Women’s Slalom 1st Run SnQwbasin Ski Area 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Men’s (B1-B3) & Women’s Slalom 2nd Run Snow­ basin Ski Area 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Men’s & Women’s Cross-Country Long Distance (standing & visually impaired) Soldier Hollow 7:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony Classifieds RESUMES - I’m a Human Resource Recruiter with over 10 years experience. What better person to write your resume? I know what employers look for when hiring. I will provide the following services: Design & write your resume, Create a generic cover letter, Create Reference sheet. Resume, cover letter and refer­ ence sheet will provided on disc. Total Cost = $40.00 Contact Deblee Tran @ 760-729-1142 or 760-310-3493. SWIM INSTRUCTORS $10 - $16 per hour 760-744-7946 The Pride is looking for a work study student, please stop by the Career and Assessment Center, Cra 4201 to pick up an application. _____ . _______ CUSTOMER SERVICE/OFFICE SUPPORT. Desire energetic person to answer phones and complete other assorted office tasks for busy limousine company. Phone/computer skills a must. $ 10/hour. Please e-mail resume mikef@lacostalimo.com if interested. * *FQR SALE* PALM SPRINGS CONDO, 2 Bed 1 % Bath, Pool & Spa Near Patio, Gated Community. Like New - Beautiful Grounds & Mountian Views. Fully Furnished - 4 miles to Palm Springs. PR. $ 156,000 - PH. 760.327.8487 1999 HONDA CIVIC, 36K Miles. Automatic, CD, Keyless Entry. Like New, New Tires, One Owner. $10,900.00 Call Dan Maguire, 760.390.3186 LIVE IN NANNY / HOUSE KEEPER - Mon-Fri (9-5). Apt with kitchen, bedroom, and small living room over garage. Care for 16 month old girl. House cleaning, some cooking, occasional weekend & week night baby sitting. Must speak and read English clearly. $150/wk & food & rent paid. Call Anna. 760.752.3316 AMERICA’S AIR FORCE- “No One Comes Close” MSGT Joe O’Gallagher is Your New Air Force Representative. For Information About' the Great Edu­ cation & Training Opportunities, Give me a Call! @ 760.722.8365. �8 Calendar Tuesday, March 5, 2002 Annex Admission is Special Events formance(619) 641-6123 for more free. Call LTWR Film Series: HAMLET Tuesday, March 5 at 6:00 p.m. COMM 206 (free). Erika Suderburg’s Art Instal­ lation and Art Exhibition Wednesday, March 6 at 3:00 p.m. Reception following. Month Celebration Featured Poet: Award-winning Poetry Professor Judy Jordan information. Sunday, March 17 at 3:00 p.m. Rape and Aggression Defense 1105 North Coast Highway, (RAD) Training Oceanside. Wed./Fri., Mar. 6, 8, 13 and 15' from 6-9 p.m. ANNEX $20.00. Learn to effectively defend your­ self if attacked. One out of every Medieval Round Table 4 college women polled was sexu­ March 12 at 11:30 a.m. CRA ally assaulted during four years at 1257 college. (Ms. Magazine Study) Campus Black Forum Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. CRA 4110 Stress Management Wednesdays, 11:30 - 12:45 p.m. CRA 4110 nal Affairs Committee provides a concise and in-depth understand­ ing of the duties and responsi­ bilities of the vice president of External Affairs. In addition to being a committee member, I attend monthly California State Student Association (CSSA) meetings with the current vice president of External Affairs. The experience I gained from my involvement in student govern­ ment provides me the essential ent committees and board posi­ tions. In those three years, I have gained the knowledge and expe­ rience to be a student advocate and student voice of this campus. I know that this campus needs strong people to be student rep­ resentatives, and I want to be yours. So vote for someone on your team, the student’s team. Vote Arti Patel for executive vice president! ASI Vice President of Finance Tyrell A. Fiduccia I am a business major running for the vice president of finance position. I am very motivated to work along­ side the school and ASI and make changes for the better while serv­ ing the students at Cal State San Marcos. My major emphasizes finance, so I believe I am quali­ fied to handle the responsibilities of this position. I am a dedicated worker and a team player, and I believe these skills will help me contribute to ASI. Crystal Folk I am running for the ASI posi­ tion, vice president of finance. I am committed to student involve­ ment, as I am currently the repre­ sentative for the College of Arts & Sciences. I serve on the ASI Programming Committee, which is responsible for the many suc­ cessful events here on campus. I am a member of the Women’s Leadership Committee, which focuses on outreach to disad­ vantaged high-school students, which provides them with pos­ itive encouragement. The pro­ gram encourages each young person to utilize the other as a beneficial resource and means of support. I am treasurer of the Pan African Student Alliance, and I am responsible for keeping accu­ rate records of our accounts. I update our statements and main­ tain open communication with the officers and members of our organization concerning budget­ ary matters. With the help of the network I have established here on campus with students, faculty, and staff, I will achieve each goal set forth this coming year. My dedication to student involvement and student life will be reflected in my work on the ASI budget, so vote me, Crys­ tal Folk, your vice president of finance. ASI Corporate Secretary Erik Roper I am running for the position of ASI corporate secretary. I am a social sciences major with a double minor in Spanish and German. Last semester was my first at CSUSM after a long hiatus from higher education. Four years Club Meetings Cesar Chavez Film Festival Every Wednesday in March (6, Campus 13, 20, 27 and 29) 6:00 p.m. City Heights Urban Village Per­ Sunset Poets National Poetry (Weekly) »A rticle cont. from pg. 3 Busi­ ness Administration’s Represen­ tative by applying enthusiasm and dedication to the position. If elected, I will voice the con­ cerns, interests and needs of my fellow College of Business stu­ dents to AJSI. I will do my best to ensure that the mission statement of CSUSM is upheld within the College of Business. If elected, I will communicate to the business community, through my associ­ ation with Sigma Iota Epsilon, the excellence of our school, its programs, and its students. If elected, I pledge to be a good example to my fellow students, the CSUSM faculty, and the com­ munity of the fine leaders at Cal State San Marcos. Nina Robinson I am running for the position of College of Business repre­ sentative. I am currently a sec­ ond-year student majoring in business high-technology man­ agement, and will minor in com­ munication. I currently work in the computing labs and also par­ ticipate with SASOP in early out­ reach programs here on campus. I also hold the office of secretary in the Pan African Student Alliance. I am very enthusiastic about the business program at this school and hope to see it achieve fur­ ther accreditation. My participa­ tion on campus has allowed me to meet many different people and build my own vision for the future of CSUSM. A big com­ plaint on campus is that there is no college culture, and little student involvement. I too com­ plained about this and decided if I wanted a good college experi­ ence, I would have to create it myself. My goals as the College of Business representative are not only to represent the students of the College of Business, but also to create memorable and creative activities for this campus. The university can continue to con­ struct new buildings; however, someone must build the spirit within the campus first, and it will start with me. Post-Baccalaureate Represen­ tative Tumona Lichele Austin No campaign statement submit­ ted. ASI Vice President of External Affairs Brett Gladys The time has come for us to take hold of our university and mold it into ‘our’ university! The time has come for change! The division that exists between stu­ dent government and the stu­ dents of Cal State San Marcos is wrong, and serves no one. I, Brett Gladys, am running for the posi­ tion of vice president of External The Pride Affairs so that I can work to rec­ tify this situation. In this posi­ tion, I will be able to work with students to promote change at Cal State San Marcos and to work on a statewide level with every Cal State University to fight for student interests. Cal State San Marcos needs leadership that is in touch with the needs and con­ cerns of students and is willing to work diligently for those inter­ ests. As vice president of External Affairs, I will communicate with students and speak for them at ASI and CSSA conferences. I will work to enrich the lives of stu­ dents and to see involvement on campus grow. Through campus pride initiatives and increased student involvement in the stu­ dent government, we can improve this university! There are great things on the horizon for Cal State San Marcos, and it is my wish that every student be a part of them. Glay Eyiinah Glay I am a full-time senior major­ ing in political science, with a minor in economics. I am run­ ning for the ASI position of vice president of External Affairs of ASI. As your ASI vice president of External Affairs, I will fight for issues that are important to CSUSM students: Low fees and tuition, smaller class sizes, increased funding for more diverse student activities and keeping you informed of policy changes that affect us. I am a veteran of the US Navy. I served in student lead­ ership positions in high school and military training school. I presently volunteer for MAMA’s Kitchen, serving hot meals to our unfortunate brothers and sisters in the greater San Diego area. I have the experience, commit­ ment, devotion, and loyalty nec­ essary to represent the voices and interests of Cal State San Marcos students in our effort to make this university a home away from home. So please vote for me. Thank you for choosing me. James Nguyen I am a political science major applying for the position of ASI vice president of External Affairs. I am currently an active Exter­ nal Affairs Committee member, a Student Fee Advisory Commit­ tee member, the vice president of the Progressive Activist Net­ work, and the president of the Asian Pacific Student Society. I was also in the inaugural class of the Emerging Leader Program at Cal State San Marcos. My experience in the Exter­ Workshops Thinking About Quitting Wednesdays, 1:15- 2:30 p.m. Free Student Services CRA 4110 Writing Center CRA 3106 Candidates’ Statements Continue skills and qualifications that are required for the position of vice president of External Affairs. Being a well-known indi­ vidual by many students, staff and faculty, my involvement on campus stretches well beyond the area of student government. I am a devoted student advocate actively involved with student life and student issues. My dedica­ tion to student life is a key con­ tribution I bring to ASI. In conclusion, what I have to offer the student body of CSUSM is broad experience in student government and student life that will help me effectively and effi­ ciently carry out the duties of vice president of External Affairs to its full potential. ASI Executive Vice President Arti A. Patel I am running for the position of executive vice president. I am a sociology major who will be graduating next June. The reason I am running is simple: there is a need to increase student involve­ ment on campus, and I feel I am the most qualified to handle that job. As the current executive vice president of ASI, I am in charge of placing students who want to get involved either through com­ mittees, focus groups or other activities/events in need of a stu­ dent voice. As a student who has been involved in many aspects of student life on this campus, I have observed the increasing need for student involvement and student voice. In my first week as the newly appointed execu­ tive vice president, I was able to recruit three students to fill cur­ rently vacant board of director positions, as well as place sev­ eral students on committees with openings. If elected as executive vice president for the 2002-2003 school year, I plan to implement programs such as a campus pride initiative, as well as other ini­ tiatives, that will help to build campus community. I have been involved in var­ ious aspects of ASI for the past three years through differ­ Monday - Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri. 8:30-3 p.m. Math Lab Mon. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues./Thurs. 8 a.m.-6:00p.m. Weds. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri. 9a.m.-3:00 p.m. Resume Critiques Career and Assessment Center 750-49Q0. Drop off or fax your resume for a quick critique (24-hour turn around.) Fax: (760) 750-3142 of that hiatus was spent in the US Army, where I worked as a clerk in the Finance Corps. Part of my job in the U.S. Army Finance Corps was to be the debt man­ ager for over 10,000 soldiers from two bases in Germany and also for the camps I was deployed to in Bosnia and Kosovo. This job required a lot of organization and efficiency. Coincidentally, these . very same skills are needed to be an effective ASI corporate secre­ tary. Being away from college for so long has helped me to appre­ ciate the opportunity I have to get involved and make a differ­ ence. To that end, when I came to CSUSM last semester, I hit the ground running. Instantly, I joined the lacrosse team, began sitting on the ASI External Affairs Committee, and started up the Progressive Activists Net­ work (PAN), of which I am the current president. One of the things I found striking about CSUSM when I came here was the lack of community, identity, and school pride. Through PAN, I have been trying to change that by collaborating and communi­ cating with several other student organizations and bring events to campus that will foster feel­ ings of community, identity, and school pride. For example, PAN’s monthly Socially Relevant Film Series (started this semester) has arranged to show films with PASA, the Women’s Studies Stu­ dent Association, APSS, and the Environmental Club. Right now, this campus is quiet and lacks a conspicuous identity, but it does not have to be like that. We have so much potential, to make this place fun, to make this place rock, and most importantly, to make this place ours. There have been times this year when student voices were not heard by the leadership of OSUSM, and sometimes that has been disastrous (i.e. the Com­ mencement controversy). As ASI corporate secretary, it would be my job to keep the information student leaders need to make informed decisions on past, cur­ rent, and future issues. But I do not feel that is enough. If elected, I promise to be a proactive secretary who is dedicated to keeping students abreast of cur­ rent issues, finding out how stu­ dents feel about those issues, and making sure that the leadership of CSUSM know how students feel about issues. If you want an ASI corporate secretary ded­ icated to keeping you informed, hearing your ideas, being your voice, and making CSUSM a place we can all be proud of, vote for me, Erik Roper. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2001-2002</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The twelfth academic year of California State University San Marcos. Sort Key PR Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper 11 x 17 The Pride Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Pride March 5, 2002 Subject The topic of the resource student newspaper Description An account of the resource The Vol. 10, No. 5 edition of The Pride reported the death of Computer Science professor Dr. Hung-Yu Lin. Also covered were the upcoming ASI elections, an interview with the new Director of Financial Aid and the new College of Business Dean, and the sentencing of the killer of CSUSM graduate student Denise Vasseur. 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A wide spectrum of women from many diverse backgrounds attended, including women of prominence* community women, mentors, college women, and high school proteges. “The main purpose of the event is to intro­ duce women to the importance of mentorship .and building net­ works with other women,” said Bridget Blanshan, conference committee chair. Midge Consianza, Governor Grey Davis’ liaison and an expert on women’s issues, was selected as a keynote speaker. Constanza’s experience in “public and professional life have made her one of the most recognized,’ and often controversial, women in America,” said Becky Martinez, committee leader for the pro­ gram. She spoke of her expe­ rience and dedication to public service and human rights issues. Following the keynote speaker was a series of workshops with titles like ‘Life After High School,’ ‘Career Decisions Count,’ and ‘Mentoring.’ This portion of the conference was geared toward college women and high-school students ‘Life After High School’ addressed the options for highschool students after gradua­ tion. The lecture was followed by a brief discussion of what college has to offer. This work­ shop addressed the many unwav­ ering questions young women may experience due to the tran­ sition from childhood to wom­ anhood. By providing a circle of college women and students, they discussed the ins and outs of college and the preparation involved. ‘Career Decisions Count’ focused primarily on college women. This workshop housed the discussion based on the deci­ sions college students face upon graduation. To combat these uncertain­ tie s the participants were asked to assess their options to appro­ priately move forward as well as how to detect a choice that can be paralyzing to one’s career. » > A rticle cont. on pg. 3 California Primary Election’s Results By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor California’s primary closed elections took place last Tuesday. Although the latest results, listed March 9. on the Secretary of State web page are not yet offi­ cial, some of the results of the state and local propositions are clear enough to predict if they are passed. The final results are being held up by some 12,000 absentee/provisional county bal­ lots yet to be counted. Results: Proposition 40 The California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 passed with 56.9 percent of the votes. The pro­ tection act allows the state to sell $2.6 billion in bonds for natural resources conservation, state and local park acquisition and improvement, and historical and cultural resources preserva­ tion purposes. Proposition 41 The Voting Modernization Act passed with 51.7 percent of the votes and authorizes the state to sell $200 million in bonds to assist counties with the purchase of new voting systems. The new systems will replace the punch card, or chad systems, used in elections throughout the state. Proposition 42 The Transportation Conges­ tion Improvement Act, et. al, passed with 69 percent of the votes. The act requires that gas­ oline sales tax revenues be used annually for state and local trans­ portation purposes beginning in 2003-2004. It also allows the leg­ islature to suspend or modify the percentage allocation of the rev­ enues with a two-thirds vote. Proposition 43 The Right to Have Vote Counted passed with a strong 71.5 percent of the votes. This requires that the State Constitu­ tion be amended to affirm the right of the voter to have her/his vote counted. It allows the coun­ ties to ask the courts for a dead­ line extension to have.more time to count votes. Proposition 44 The Chiropractors Unprofes­ sional Conduct passed with 79.6 percent of the votes. The new law requires the Board of Chi­ ropractors Examiners to revoke a chiropractor’s license for a period of 10 years if He or she is convicted of various crim­ inal offenses, including insur­ ance fraud, and will allow an investigation of any licensed •2-3 •4-5 .... .......7 Vol. XNo. 6 /Tuesday, March 12,2002 D ecision s Count: W o m e n ’s L e a d e rsh ip C on feren ce ByAMYBOLASKI Graduate Intern The California Faculty Association (CFA) and the CSU administration reached a ten­ tative agreement 6n Sunday, March 2, an agreement that the CFA Bargaining Team, chap­ ter presidents and board rec­ ommended for ratification by the membership after nearly a year of negotiation. The membership vote, is scheduled, on all 23 CSU campuses, for March 22. CFA Chapter Pres­ ident George Diehr said, “I think the CFA negotiated a very good agreement with the CSU administration. By Using a cre­ ative approach, the CFA was able to get agreement for a gen­ eral salary increase - the CSU faculty will see paychecks at least four percent higher .than their March 30 check.” Not only will faculty see paycheck increases relatively soon, adjunct faculty, or lec­ turers, with six of more years of service will be awarded three-year contracts, renewable barring any “serious conduct problems” Diehr said. This is a huge gain for adjunct faculty according to both Diehr and CFA Lecturer Representative Madeleine Marshall. The nego­ tiation promises greater job security to those previously awarded contracts only on a semester to semester or yearly basis. Marshall said, “I am very pleased that the vital place of lecturers is acknowledged. We are very good, very dedi­ cated members of the academic community . . . We deserved health benefits and reasonable job security.” “The lecturers are going to see some very nice improve­ m ent in job security,” said Dielir. The CFA, the exclusive collective bargaining represen­ tative for CSU faculty, has long been in negotiation with the CSU system for salary increases, compensation com­ mensurate with the salaries of faculty at comparable institu­ tions, better benefits, greater job security (especially for lec­ turers) and affordable, quhlity education in the CSU system. The CFA represents tenuretrack faculty, lecturers, librari­ ans and counselors. The current CFA-CSU administration con-* tract began July 1, 1998, and technically ended June 30,2001. » > A rtic le cont. on pg 3 News. Arts... Food.. Opinion... chiropractor who is criminally charged with committing insur­ ance fraud. Proposition 45 The Legislative Term Limits did not pass. It had 42.3 percent in favor and 57.7 percent against. The current term law that limits the members of the Assembly to three*two-year terms and state senators to two four-year terms was not modified, The only difference between votes countywide and statewide was Proposition 41. It was not passed in San Diego County, in which 50.3 percent of voters were against the proposition. Proposition A Make Treasurer/Tax Collec­ tor an Appointive Office was not passed. The proposition received a resounding 78.8 percent of votes against. These results, posted in the county Registrar of Voters, leave the current treasurer/tax collector position as an elected position, which gives voters the right to vote for whomever they want instead of giving the power of appointment to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. This is unofficial informal tion, updated on Thursday on the San Diego County Registrar of Voters website. Ralph’s Center a Nearing Completion The Ralph*s Center Under Construction Pride Photo/James Newell By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer With the skeleton of yet another building finished, the Campus Marketplace, or the Ralph’s Center, is one step closer to completion. Ralph’s Center is growing as quickly as Cal State San Marcos. “This center is in a prime location, right next to the freeway and the campus [CSUSM]. It’s bound to be successful,” said Edward Pejora, construction manager of the site. As of today there are 24 shops in the center, and accord­ ing to Stephanie Perry, mar­ keting manager o f Regency Centers, “There are no mofe [shops] in the making.” Four­ teen of the 24 shops are occu­ pied and up and running. There are four stores that have yet to open: Washington Mutual, Pet Grooming, State Farm and a General Dentistry, headed by Dr. Paul E. Kosciuk, D.D S. These four stores are sched­ uled to open by April 13,2002, the official grand opening of Campus Marketplace. A radio host, games, prizes, sidewalk sales, and fun demonstrations are scheduled for the celebra­ tion. For those who haven’t had a chance to explore this brand -new shopping center, here’s a little update on what’s new. Right now the stores that have been open the longest in the Campus Marketplace are: Ralph’s, a local supermarket, Long’s Drugs, an all-purpose store with a large pharmacy, Starbuck’s, a coffee shop, Blockbuster, a video rental store and the hidden but large Dis­ covery Isle Day Care Center. For those who may be unaware of the more recent store openings, there are now nine more stores open for busi­ ness: Point Loma Credit Union, a local bank that anyone who lives, works or worships in San Diego County can join, Pet People, an everything-for-animals store , Mailboxes Etc., Great Clips, an inexpensive hair salon, Prestige, Nails, an allpurpose nail salon, A+ Teach­ ing Supplies, a supply store for teachers or anyone who needs teaching materials, Radio » > A rtic le cont. on pg 3 �Schmidt’s Boardhouse- Everybody’s Surf and Skate Shop - -■ ^ ____________________ By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer The newest addition to the Campus Marketplace is Schmidt’s Boardhouse, which opened Friday, March 1. Walk­ ing into the store, one can’t help but feel the fun environment that Andy Schmidt, the owner, has set up. With the light blue col­ ored walls, loud modem music, and the plush red futon towards the back, one instantly feels wel­ comed. Whether you skateboard or surf, are 12 or 22, Schmidt’s Boardhouse is for you. “We have two different mar­ kets,” says Schmidt. “The first is junior high and high school­ ers, who are into the entire skate­ board industry. They are a lot of my business. The second is the grown-up market from Palomar and Cal State, San Marcos. The ones who surf.” Schmidt’s Boardhouse has m “Everybody *s Surf and Skate Shop, ” Andy Schmidt P ride Phoio/Jamieko Lane the top of the line in everything they sell, with brand names like World Industries, Zero, Ripcurl, Billabong, Dicky’s, and Rusty, to name just a few. Everything in the store is the most recent fash­ ion. “We have nothing from Winter 2001,” says Schmidt, vowing to keep only the most current fashions on the racks. The store is stocked with every­ thing you’d need from skate­ boards or surfboards to clothes, accessories, sandals and" Clive backpacks. “These backpacks are rockin’,” says Schmidt. “I wish I had had them when I was in col­ - ., r » _____ lege. They are the ultimate func­ tional backpack.” The store is staffed with three people: Schmidt, Brent Reid and Nicole Arrington. Schmidt, who has a bachelor’s in business administration and 17 years of surfing experience under his belt, has been a guest speaker multiple times on campus for a business class taught by professor Troy Nielsen. Once in a suit and tie in the manufacturing sales world, Schmidt expresses his view of his new business venture. “I’m excited to be putting 100 percent into this business, but it’s scary as hell.” Through a coincidental meet­ ing, Schmidt was introduced to Reid as a professional surfboard shaper with six years of expe­ rience and part owner of Invoy Surfboards. Reid, who has shaped boards under the guidance of better-known shapers such as Linden, Brewer and Welden, puts pride into Invoy, vowing to have the turnaround time for a custom surfboard to be only three weeks. Nicole Arrington, the third of the three musketeers, came on board as the buyer. Arrington is in charge of everything that is non-hardware: clothes, accesso­ ries and shoes. “She’s the one with the fashion sense out of the three of us,” says Schmidt. Right now, the store is still in the growing process. They’re still hanging clothes on the racks, installing the television and work­ ing on the finishing touches. Their goal is to have snowboards and shoes on board by-September. “We want to be the local shop known for customer service,” says Schmidt. “We want to be known as everybody’s surf and skate shop.” Schmidt’s Board­ house is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. San Marcos Sheriff’s Department Holds License/Safety -Checkpoint By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer The Sheriff's Department conducted the . first Driver’s License/Safety Checkpoint of 2002 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 1. The checkpoint was set up in the' 500 block of east Mission Avenue, only 1.4 miles from Cal State San Marcos, and was conducted by San Marcos Traffic Unit, San Marcos COPPS Unit, and Senior Volunteer Unit. According to Sergeant Mike Ceq, the checkpoint was com­ pletely random, similar to that of a DUI checkpoint. Five cars were pulled aside at a time drivers were checked for valid driver’s licenses, registration, seat belts, and insurance. Once those five were finished, another five cars w e re about what’s going on, pulled to “We want to educate through enforcement,” the side. people about what’s said Cea. Enforcing the If any use of seatbelts, child going on, through restraints and stressing violation enforcement.” the importance of not was appar­ ent, like — MikeCea driving without insur­ no, s,eat ance, registration or a belt being license was the main worn, the driver was pulled over goal1of the police department’s even if not in the group of five. checkpoint. Driver’s License/ “We want to educate people Safety Checkpoints are held once' a quarter. DUI checkpoints are also held once a quarter. Of the 800 cars that passed, only 207 were checked. Out of the 207, 39 were cited for license, registration, insurance, or seat -belt violations, three for not having child restraints, and 10 vehicles were impounded for issues regarding license or regis­ tration. The Pride Literary Supplement: CALL 'FOR PAPERS =MBE MAIL BOXES ETC A UPS* Company MBE centers are independently owned and operated franchises ' Shipping Services (UPS,,FedEx* etc.) Packaging Services Postai Services - Freight Shipping Services Mailbox Services - Copy Services - Fax Services Shipping, Packaging - Moving Supplies . .; .OfficeSupplies - printing Services' . , .: OpenM $am & -F ~6pm Tdephone: 760.510.8350 ■J study to :; 310 S. ?Win Oaks Valley RA S uite'#? San Mareos^CA9207^ * LocatecTinside the Ralphs Shopping Center * The Pride Literary Supplement (PLS), a publication of The Pride, is again seek­ ing student writing representing inquiry and research across all academic disciplines pursued at CSUSM. Since its inception, California State University at San Marcos has committed itself to the cultivation of student writing. Across the disciplines, at every academic level, students are required to write and professors are asked to take writing seri­ ously. 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An electronic 1* returned ls wi a so be accepted. Manuscripts or disks will not be Deadline for submissions: May 2 2001 ^ i___ �Low Primary Election Voter Turnout Ralph’s Center: The Campus Marketplace By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor Tuesday’s California state closed primary elections saw a very low voter turnout, which almost broke the state record for lowest voter turn out. Only one out of three regis­ tered voters cast ballots in the closed primary election, making it the second lowest election turnout in the state’s history. The lowest voter turnout was recorded in the 1994 primary election, which had a 35-percent turnout, when former Gov. Pete Wilson was re-elected. According to the county’s Registrar of Voters website, San Diego County’s total voter turn­ out was 32.3 percent, a total of 438,,761 voters. Statewide, 31.9 percent of voters cast a ballot, according to the Secretary of State website. The information was updated on March 9, and out of 15,280,808 registered voters ,only 4,888,586 cast a ballot However, this is not a final count because ballots are still being counted. On the day of the election, Secretary of State Bill Jones said that only 36 percent of Califor­ nia’s registered voters voted. » > A r tic le cont. from pg. 1 Shack, an electronics store, Schmidt’s Boardhouse, which has a variety of products for surfers and skateboarders, and finally, Stir Fresh Mongolian Grill. As for the remaining spaces still available, Perry said, “There has been talk of a Pick up Sticks and a La Salsa, but those nego­ tiations are still unsure.” And, as for the skeleton of a building, “We definitely want that to be a full bar and restaurant,” said Perry, “but the decision for which restaurant is still up in the air.” Stores Westside o f the Ralph's Center. P ride Photo/James Newell W om en M ake T h e ir D ecisio n s C o u n t » > A rticle cont. from pg. 1 The goal is “upward mobility .... but to achieve it, it takes plan­ ning, evaluating self, and lastly, making the best decision to meet your needs,” says Gwynne Wady, one of the conference’s mentors. “I did not know what to expect. . . [but] felt blown away by the diversity” of women, said Nina Robinson, a CSUSM stu­ dent running for an ASI posi­ tion. The second half of the con­ ference focused on many issues of concerning all women, with workshops like ‘Defining Your­ self in this Ever Changing World,’ ‘Who am I,’ and ‘Creating Bal­ ance in Your Life.’ ‘Defining Yourself in this Ever Changing World’ focused on the role women play in society. This particular session discussed how the individual perceived her-. self in the “Bigger Picture” Also discussed were assessments of values, culture and social stand­ ing, which women individually place themselves in. ‘Who am I?’ discussed issues of self-realization and self­ esteem. ‘Creating Balance in Your Life’ provided strategies on how to maximize your time, balance your time and priorities, foster­ ing healthy habits, and how to deal with conflict in the home and at work, Tanis Brown, a Human Resource Administrator, felt that this conference was “an oppor­ tunity for the outside commu­ nity to come in and see what we [CSUSM] has to offer...[and] that the young college women had a chance to share their expe­ riences and make a connection.” The last portion of the con­ ference focused on the whole woman. What is meant by the “whole woman” is our differ­ ences, our flexibility, our abili­ ties, and the many faces of the woman. Titles such as ‘Moving Forward By Giving Back’, ‘Com­ municating Your Decisions to Others,’ ‘Let’s talk about Diver­ sity,’ and ‘De-Stress this Mess.’ ‘Moving Forward By Giving Back’ discussed how the “educa­ tional experiences, professional aspirations, and accomplish­ ments” of a women-or anyoneare useful in mentoring and out­ reach. The main focus is that our successes and life experiences are highly influential to young persons 3#d their life. /Communicating Your Deci­ sions to Others’ touched on issues of communication styles. This workshop focused on gaining a better understanding of the self CSUSM’ Employees Participants Enjoyed the Success o f the Conference s P ride Photo/ Sherrita Cobbs W ' and others. ‘Let’s talk About Diversity’ was a delightful discussion focusing on the interactions between women of diverse backgrounds. This particular workshop was guided by a series of activities that involved self-reflection, andunderstanding others of diverse cultures, as well as the common­ alities shared by all women. “.While we all come from different experiences, we each embrace a similar style of com­ munication. As women we have many different roles, yet we have similarities and differences that make us unique,” said Parisa Soltani, the EOP counselor who led the diversity workshop. This year’s Women’s Leader­ ship Conference brought women from all sizes, ages, cultures, and professions together to create “a cross section of women together for goal planning,” said Jonathan Poullard, dean of students and committee leader. 150 women attended the conference this year, and leaders hope and expect to exceed that number next year. Successful Negotiations Between California Faculty and CSU System > »A rticle cont. from pg. 1 The agreement reached on March 2 will cover fiscal years 2001/02, 2002/03 and 2003/04. While many faculty members have expressed disappointment over the CFA’s failure to secure retroactive pay for the 2001/02 fiscal year, Diehr said, “While faculty will give up some takehome pay in 2001/02, they will probably recoup the loss in 2002/03 . . . furthermore, giving up retroactivity locked in a higher salary increase for 2002/03 than we could have negotiated with retroactivity.” Marshall said that “given the current economic situ­ ation in California and the nation, the trade-off of retroactive pay for larger gains in the future was a wise move for both the CFA and the CSU. Because more than half the 2001/02 fiscal year is over, fac­ ulty would have been entitled to retroactive pay reflecting the salary increases that the bar­ gaining unit negotiated. H o w t ever, Diehr noted that the “deal on retroactivity was made in exchange for guaranteed servicestep increases (SSIs) and the “Big Three,” and to lock in a larger sec­ ond-year general salary increase. . . . This tentative agreement trades some short-term benefits for important long-term gains.” Service Step Increases: These 2.65 percent salary increases are awarded annually to many assistant and associate professors for satisfactory perfor­ mance. Formerly, these increases were paid for out of a “com­ pensation increase pool,” which reduced the actual annual increase by about % percent (this means that if the CSU admin­ istration awarded a four-percent salary increase and the state pro­ vided funding for the four-percent increase, the actual increase was, on average, only 3.2 per­ cent.) The CFA has successfully negotiated an end to charging the pool for these increases, which Diehr said will increase salaries by about 6.8 percent (by July 30, 2002) and will also increase many lecturers’ salaries. “I’m very pleased that the process of funding the SSI’s through the pool has ^een discontinued,” Diehr said. The “Big Three:” Lecturer Health Benefits: Previously, adjunct faculty was not eligible for benefits unless teaching at least 50 percent of the time. Beginning June 30, 2002, all lecturers without any other health coverage will be eligible for benefits while engaged to teacfi at least six units, or a time base of 40 percent. Beginning June 30, 2003, all lecturers will be eligible for benefits, regard­ less of any other health coverage, at a 40 percent time base. Counselors Placed on Instructional Faculty Salary Schedule: According to Diehr, the CFA has negotiated unsuc­ cessfully for many years to have counselors placed on the same pay schedule as instructional fac­ ulty. Thisg^ime, the CFA was Successful in its negotiations. Those counselors who fall into the lowest pay range will see pay increases of up to 15 percent. Increase in Chair’s Stipends; A seven-percent increase for department chairs, according to academic year classifications, was successfully negotiated. Diehr pointed out that each year the CSU administration has reduced general salary increases to pay for the SSIs, as jwell as other ‘‘enhancements,” and that the CSU administration wanted to lower these increases to pay for the “Big Three.” The CFA agreement to forfeit retroactive pay for the 2001/02 fiscal year locks in a two-percent general salary increase for the 2002/03 year and guarantees three years of SSIs - if the CFA had con­ ceded to the lowered increase and agreed to pay for the SSIs and the “Big Three,” the general salary increase would have been only .6 percent. “By using a creative approach,” said Diehr, “faculty will see that four percent salary increase. It’s a very reasonable contract.” Other Successfully Negoti­ ated Changes for Faculty: The Faculty Merit Increase program was terminated, a pro­ gram that Diehr called “gener­ ally unpopular.” Beginning July 1, 2003, if the total faculty com­ pensation increase exceeds a 3.5 percent or greater increase, a new merit pay system will be devel­ oped. SSIs will now be based on personnel action files, and the standard for awarding these increases is satisfactory perfor­ mance. Further, faculty denied SSIs will now be able to file a grievance. Beginning Summer 2004 (for all campuses on yearround schedules), all faculty will be compensated at 100 percent, rather than 80 percent, for summer workloads. Anticipated Changes Agreed Upon by the CFA and the CSU Administration: Diehr stated that while these changes may not result in any immediate benefit to faculty or students, their implementation is required to uphold standards of quality education. The CFA is still trying to reduce the ration of students to tenure-track fac­ ulty. The CSU will conduct 1,200 searches for new tenure-track faculty beginning in 2002/03. While a new merit pay system has not been developed, Diehr anticipates the formulation of a system more acceptable to the CFA. Parking fees are not under negotiation, and will not change. The three-year contracts to be awarded for six years of service should not only provide adjunct faculty with greater job security, but also retain such faculty mem­ bers for longer periods of time. And while pay increases for summer appointments will not go into effect until 2004, the successful negotiations of these increases should help students and faculty alike with the tran­ sition from a two-semester to a year-round system. While all changes and nego­ tiations are tentative, the March 8,2002 vote will lock in all nego­ tiations through the fiscal year 2004. Diehr said he expects, the CFA will ratify the vote. Mary Elizabeth Stivers, associate vice president for academic affairs and a member of the CSU bargaining team, was unavailable for com­ ment. For more information on the tentative agreement, to access the complete text of the agreement, or information on the scheduled vote and the CFA in general, go to http://www.calfac.org/ �Arts & Entertainment 4 Tuesday, March 12, 2002 The Pride "We Were Soldiers" - A Realistic Journey, to The - Horrors of War : jL j , -M .. $ M r:aBK — By SYBILLE HERWIG Pride Staff Writer ‘Just another war movie/ was my initial thought when I entered the movie theatre for the matinee of We Were Soldiers. Little did I know that I was about to embark on a journey into the midst of a horrific war battle, which direc­ tor Randall Wallace portrayed so realistically and heartbreakingly that the images sneakecl up on me days after I saw it. We Were Soldiers tells the true story of American com­ mander Lt. Hal Moore (played by Mel Gibson) and his 450 troops of the 7th Cavalry who were ordered to air assault into the la Drang Valley in Vietnam on Nov. 14,1965. Their mission: Find and kill the enemy! Moore had no idea, when he was the first soldier to step off the chopper and fire his rifle, that he was about to lead his men into the first major faceto-face battle between the U.S. Army and the Peopled Army of Vietnam. Despite massive American air and artillery fire support, this battle caused a tremendous amount of casualties among young American warriors. Unlike many other movies about the Vietnam War, director Randall Wallace considered one significant factor that is often portrayed insufficiently. It is the first movie that shows both the action on the war front and the sit­ uation back home, equally. More than one hour of the running time is devoted to the establishment of the soldiers’ family life - giving those young men a vulnerable, human side as loving fathers and husbands and showing the impor­ tance of their marital bonds. Also, the worries and fearful waiting of their wives is portrayed in a realistic manner, when the storyline emphasizes the heartbreaking'delivery of governmen­ tal telegrams that confirm the death of the soldiers. The movie’s opening scene, which shows the slaughtering of French soldiers in Indo China, throws the viewer right into the relentless horrors of war and pro­ vides a hint of what is about to come: Heavy artillery, splashes of blood landing on the camera lens, screams of dying soldiers, the camera angle allowing the viewer to stare right down the barrel of a Vietnamese soldier’s rifle - a horrific imagery of killing. All of the demonstrated fight­ ing scenes feel Smazingly real and evoke a wish for escape in the audience, when the screen soaks you into a desperate fire­ storm battle for survival in 100degree heat while choppers under severe fire try to bring water and carry out wounded men. Gibson does a tremendous job of portraying the brave, dis­ ciplined, and experienced Lt. Moore, who loves his soldiers REVIEW "Ice By MELANIE ADDINGTON Arts Editor In the new animated movie, Ice Age, there was fexcitement, a sense of camaraderie, struggle, and finally, the move to a new land. Of course, this was all before the movie even began. For the first time ever, the trip to see the movie became much more eventful than the movie itself. My son and I began the 35-minute trek to La Jolla and made it to the theater right when the movie should begin. We got in just in time, sat down and hoped the movie would start. But it didn’t ... for over 45 minutes. A radio station and newspa­ per sponsored a free preview of Ice Age the weekend before its release (it comes out this Friday). The two companies took about 20 minutes to hand out free gifts and to warm up the crowd (a crowd of noisy kids warmed up right before a movie is never a good thing). After they finally ended the gift giving, they promised free posters to all who did not win a t-shirt or sweatshirt. The crowd cheered, the kids shouted and talked. My son sat patiently wait­ ing for the movie to begin. I had a headache. But finally^ the moment was here. Ice Age began -with no sound. The crowd shouted and jeered A like sons and has to see them die on the battlefield. He captures the audience by reliving Moore’s painful war experience onscreen and seems to almost be Moore when he steps onto the helicopter as the last-man to leave the war zone. With the words, “I’ll never forgive myself*that my men died and I didn’t,” Gibson brings Moore’s experience to life. It is the cinematography, the enormous amount of pyro techr nique, the unbelievable work of the make-up artists, who make every injury a painful and real experience, as well as the fast edits, that evoke a sense of entrap­ ment and the inability to escape from this tragic scenery. The movie lets the audience relive the hopeless situation of the soldiers and provides a blunt picture of what war really feels like. It is not a simple glorifica­ tion of American heroes and the dehumanization of the enemy, as it so often is in other war movies. It is a tribute to the young Ameri­ cans who died in la Drang Valley fighting not for the flag, not for the country but rather, as Moore says, “for each other.” It is a trib­ ute to the women and children left behind and suffering from the fear and pain of losing their husbands and fathers, and yes, it is even a tribute to the mur­ dered enemies, who too, were young soldiers leaving behind their beloved. The message of this movie is ge" REVIEW probably best described by Lt. Hal We Were Soldiers is playing Moore himself, who explained in theatres everywhere. in a television interview that We MPAA: Rated R for sus­ Were Soldiers teaches us to ‘hate tained sequences of graphic war the war, but love the warrior.” violence, and for language. (Lt. Moore). Moderniz up to the booth, trying to get People looked shocked but the attention of the booth opera­ still sat waiting for instructions. tor. Boos and shouts of “there’s no sound” filled the theater. The movie played on silently. The first 15 minutes of the film were stressful as we hoped for sound. A man sitting near me leaned over to his friend and said, “I guess ya get what you pay for, huh.” Yet, some kids still laughed at the antics of the Sid, Manfred and Diego. animated characters (apparently C ourtesy Photo ofltttp:// kids don’t really care if there is movies.yahoo.com sound or not, just their parents). At moments, the sound would The newspaper people came begin,'but very faintly. In the to the front and helped to theater, you could hear a pin organize the migration to the drop as the crowd quieted and new theater. It was supposed strained to hear the dialogue. I to be organized, a section at was impressed that even the little the time, and they asked the kids stayed quiet. audience to please go to the same Then the movie shut off com­ seats in the new theater. Some pletely. More boos, more jeering. people actually listened. I tried, Someone even threw a beachball but those who decided to steal into the air. closer seats chose the seats we Finally, were supposed to sit in. a very ner­ The area we where were vous young supposed to sit quickly filled attendant came to the front of and we were forced to move from the crowd and announced that a prime spot in the middle to the the jnovie would restart after very back row. I let my son have the sound was fixed. The crowd the seat without a tall person in applauded loudly. front of him, arid then a very tall We waited for about 10 min­ man sat right in front of my son. utes (the movie would have been ... | It was a survival of the fittest a third of the way over at this *situation, oddly like Ice Age. point) until the nervous attendant But then we breathed a sigh came back to the front of the the- of relief. The movie was to begin, ate** to announce that the crowd “Yay!” the crowd shouted. The would have to move to a new the- first 15 minutes were much funater. nier with dialogue, and the mulrc ' Mel Gibson as Lt. Col. Harold G. Moore. C ourtesy Photo o f http://movies.yahoo.com was a nice addition a very slow beginning (the first 30 minutes made most of the kids in the audience squirm). But luckily once it got going, the movie was so hilarious that the earlier stress was forgotten. Ice Age went modem in this version, with a ed to his pack, but in the end dis­ covers his real family is with a wooly mammoth and a weird yet comical sloth. At moments the animated landscape and watery imagery were eerily realistic and quite beautiful. Ray Romano is the voice of the mammoth and John Leguziamo voices Sid the Sloth, the comic relief in the film (remi­ niscent of the donkey in Shrek). The third in the odd trio, voiced by Dennis Leary, is Diego the Sabertooth tiger. Oyerall the movie provided good, old-fashioned family fun. However, I was concerned about the two rhinos: they were quite Pay Romano, the voice o f Manfred the obviously gay and portrayed as Mammoth. the bad guys. Gay jokes were also Courtesy Photo o f made in regards to the sloth and h ttp://movies.yahoo.com behemoth. I knew it was over the snowboarding sloth, dodo cults kids’ heads, but it bothered me claiming the end of the world that the filmmakers even thought (ironically it was for them), and they needed gay jokes in a chil­ an ice train. A bit strange, b u t . dren’s film. it was an interesting way to pull So in the end, waiting for the the kids into those times. film, and wading through the first But, the movie is about evo­ half hour of the film was worth it lution, the ice age and survival. for a lot of funny pranks, a sim­ So, .when dodos were portrayed plistic but touching storyline* and as cultish freaks who lost their some fantastic animation. last female and last bits of food, My four-year-old said, “it was I laughed (all the while thinking pretty funny” and really enjoyed that this movie is sick and the simple jokes. Qlder kids might twisted); get more out of it, but young ones Ice Agecenters around a trio still sit through Ice Age. can that struggles to return a h u m a n But, they never did give out baby they found. The Sabertooth the free posters. tiger just wants to take him back �Arts & Entertainment 1 ^ , ^1,205 ^ 2 02 ThePride The Man and H i s Trumpet Internationally Acclaimed Artist Welcomed by CSUSM By VLADISLAV CELIK For The Pride He played with Glenn Miller, he played with Benny Goodman, and he played with Artie Shaw. John Best’s lifef is the story of a successful trum­ pet player. Born in Shelby, North Car­ olina, in 1913, John Best received his first piano lessons at the age of 6. He quit his musical education because the kids in school teased him that playing the piano was not for a boy, but several years later he chose the trumpet and stuck with it for the rest of his life. Today, he lives in La Jolla and is well known for his success as a jazz musician. Twenty years ago, Best had an accident in his avocado orchard in Pauma Valley. Since that time, he has been confined to a wheelchair. Now, at the age of 88, he no longer plays often. However, each time he By EMILY KELLEY Pride Staff Writer' The Cal State San Marcos library is serving as the temporary home of an installation by artist and UC Riverside professor Erika Sud­ erburg. The installation was wel­ comed by CSUSM on Wednesday and had mixed reviews. One stu­ dent voiced his opinion by way of the comment book adjacent to the pieces. His comment: “Art is get­ ting easier all the time. What is John Best at his La Jolla home more impressive is Ms. Suderburg’s P hoto Courtesy o f V Celik) handout, describing what her work takes his trumpet, the memo- Miller again. ‘is.’” ries of the past become vivid. After the war, Best played The handout in question was Even though he can’t do with the bands of Benny Good­ many of the things he loved man and Artie Shaw. The swingi a press release, available in the library, stating that the slate tab­ as a younger man, Best still style was at its height, and so lets adorned with small black and likes to talk about his partic­ was the demand for musicians, white photos and some writing ipation with the Glenn Miller until the 1960s, when rockwere “ ... reliquaries, architectural band in the lqte 1930s, which and-roll became popular. It is stand-ins, ‘clean slates;’ sullied and lasted until Glenn disbanded not that the musicians from the inscribed into a skewed natural his­ the orchestra and enlisted in the swing-era could not play rocktory diorama, and a type of objectUS Army Air Force in Octo­ and-roll, but a new generation fueled decompression chamber.” ber of 1942. In the military, of listeners emerged and main­ Even without the artist’s loquahe formed a dance band and stream, rock music created its performed for the troops. Best pwn stars. The demand for the 9 cious account of her work, the over­ all tone of the exhibits, with its continued along a similar path big band and swing musicians dusty purples, and funereal grays, and joined the US Navy band. decreased. is a somber and contemplative one. In 1964, the Musicians’ Both bands were sqpt to Eng­ land, where they had frequent Association of San Diego performances. For the tour County awarded John Best with they were both staying in the a plaque for his outstanding Royal hotel in London. Best musical ability and elected him saw his friend Miller for the for the All-Star Dance Band. John Best has been an last time on Dec. 14, 1944. Later, on the same day, Glenn inspiration to younger musi­ By KATERI RODGERS boarded a small plane on a cians for many years. His mem­ Pride Staff Writer flight bound for Paris. That ories of the big band era are plane presumably crashed, vivid and he likes to share them About 26,000 gray whales since it never reached its desti­ any chance he gets. John Best during the WWII migrate 10,000 miles annually, nation. No one ever saw Glenn P hoto Courtesy o f V Celik) from the winter months beginning in December through the end of March. The annual migration takes the whales from the Bering Sea in Alaska to the warm waters off Baja, California. Dolphins, sea lions, blue whales, and an occasional orca often accompany them. This jour­ ney brings the whales near the San Diego coastline, which allows observers to see these awesome mammals in their natural environ­ ment. Two weeks ago, along with 30 others, I was able to enjoy the pleasant,, but bumpy, ride on a boat. We departed Marina Village, which is off Mission Bay Road, and headed to the outer skirts of Mis­ sion Beach. The price of the trip is nor­ mally $20 per person, but I was able to get two tickets for the price of one from a coupon in the San Diego Reader (a great source for coupons and events). While many cruises guarantee whale sightings, it is possible that certain excursions will not produce sightings. In the case of no sightings, most whalewatching companies provide cus­ tomers with a complimentary pass to return on another whale-watch­ ing adventure. Despite the fact that some people got sick from the bumpy For participating school districts via the internet: ride out to sea, the rough ride was followed by several minutes 'of floating and waiting in anticipa­ tion of seeing the whales. Every­ or call Career & Assessment Center (760) 750-4900 one on the boat was in awe as we eagerly awaited the sighting of a spout, hump, or fin. In no time, we were able to see three to four whales as they played The exhibit consists of about 10 1 foot by 1 foot slate tablets that have been altered by coloration and the addition of miniature black and white photos. The photos are of subjects as various and abstract as a handwriting and a woman’s back. The significance may not be immediately apparent, but the slates are meant to invoke Italian tomb­ stones, which are often decorated with laminated pictures of the deceased. When the complete work is laid out in its entirety, it is rem­ iniscent of an aerial view of an urban landscape. Suderburg is an art professor at UC Riverside and a widely accom­ plished artist. She works in film, video, and photography as well as on her installation. Her work has been exhibited in venues as revered as The American Film Institute in Los Angeles, and the Collective for. Living Cinema and the Museum of Modem Art in New York. The installation is available for viewing free of charge in the library throughout the months of March and April. Whale Season: Things to do in San Diego CSUSM TEACHER CAREER FAIR Wednesday, March 13, 2002 1:00-5:00 PM California Center f or the Arts, Escondido 340 North Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA Bring plenty of resumes! w w csusm edu/CAC w. . around 40 yards off the bow of our boat. After much observation, we headed back to the dock. The threehour^ journey was well worth our time and money. I highly recom­ mended the mission for the adven­ turous type, or for those willing to try something new in the San Diego area. If you dare to participate in such an adventure, here is some friendly advice: 1. Dress in layers: The boat will go approximately five miles off shore. Most boats have indoor and outdoor seating available. Guests usually want to stay outdoors to see the sights, so dress in layers, complete with a warm sweater or jacket. Due to the time of year of the migration and the cold ocean water, it’s at least 10 degrees cooler on the boat. 2. Bring binoculars, a camera or a video recorder. Whale watch­ ing, for most, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You could catch a spout or a fin on film and save it forever. The cruises occasionally capture a whale breaching, the ulti­ mate in whale watching. 3. Be prepared for seasickness. It was strange to see about six people throw up overboard at one time. The experts recommend eating crackers or toast and.drinking Sprite before, or early, bn the trip. You may also purchase Dramamine at your nearest drug store. Some of the area’s whale watch­ ing companies to contact are: Seaforth Sportfishing (Marina Vil­ lage) at (619) 224-3383, Homblower Cruises at (619) 725-8888, H&M Landing at (619) 222-1144, and Point Loma Sportfishing at (619) 223-1627. Enjoy what San Diego has to offer. �Stir Fresh Mongolian The Grand Bar and Grill: A Grill G ourmet Bar and Restaurant By JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor The Mongolian Restaurant o f Braham Drive P ride Photo/James Newell By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer With hunger in mind and money a factor, many students take taste for granted. In the Campus Marketplace, known to many §s Ralph’s Center, a restau­ rant made for food lovers opened on Feb. 26: Stir Fresh Mongo­ lian Grill. Stir Fresh caters to all types of lifestyles. Whether you’re a vegan, a meat lover, diabetic, Kosher, lactose intolerant or the good old-fashioned eat-everything-in-front-of-you kind of person, Stir Fresh is for you. To many, “Mongolian Grill” is not only unfamiliar, but intim­ idating as well. I went into the newly built restaurant expecting a mediocre quality of food, but I was pleasantly surprised with the beautiful restaurant. It was equipped with a television for sports events or major pro'gramming, but I was thoroughly impressed with the great-tasting food. Stir Fresh is exciting, and as Cory Barhart, a Cal State San Marcos student said, “DAMN GOOD ” Stir Fresh is a buffet-style restaurant priced under $10, and its motto is “Grab a bowl and the adventure begins.” There are five steps to this adventure. The first step is to choose the type of meat you. want: beef, chicken, pork or lamb. The meat is thinly sliced and frozen for easier and health­ ier cooking. The second step is to choose your veggies. You have 14 to choose from, includ­ ing but not limited to spinach, broccoli, snow peas, water chest­ nuts, and mushrooms. The third step is to add the noodles. You are allowed to and encouraged to pile these ingredients as high as you can. “Cory and I like to smash <it down with our hands to cram more stuff in,” said Kris Asgharzadeh, a CSUSM student and friend of Barhart. The fourth and most impor­ tant step is choosing the right combination from 10 different flavors of sauce. The different sauce combinations have differ­ ent levels of spiciness and are made fresh daily. Only two are oil-based; the others are waterbased. With the water-based sauces, you are eating not only flavorful food but also healthy food. The water-based sauces tend to evaporate on the grill and the cooks, who will send you back for more sauce if they think you don’t have enough, want you to enjoy the food you create. “Since you’re the creator of your food we don’t want it to taste bad,” said Jesi Schiffer, restau­ rant consultant for Stir Fresh. The final and most exciting step is watching the food being cooked. The chef grills on an open, circular grill, walking around the grill in a circle and entertaining you as he cooks your food. After a minute and a half, your food is done. There are two grills and the restaurant has the capacity for three cooks on a busy weekend night. With your meal, you also receive a Chinese pocket biscuit, similar to a pita, unlimited Egg Drop Soup, and unlimited white rice; all three are made fresh daily. You can either choose an Express plate, which allows you one trip to the buffet, or an unlimited plate, which allows you, for only one or two dollars more depending on the time of day, to go as many Times as you want. There are also many side dishes that you can purchase, including fried rice and spring rolls. For those of you who don’t want the unlimited sodas or teas and would rather enjoy a nice alcoholic beverage with your meal, don’t worry. Stir Fresh has domestic and import beers as well as pre­ mium and house wines. For family customers with children who don’t want the Mongolian cuisine, again, don’t worry. They can order a corn dog and frie,s or choose from a list of familiar food items. If you have already eaten and are in the mood for dessert, may I suggest the Mongolian Moun­ tain, which is a warm brownie topped with chocolate sauce, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whip cream and of course, a Mara­ schino cherry. Sit out on the patio and enjoy it with a coffee from PowerSurge. It’s the ulti­ mate way to end a hard day’s work. Stir Fresh Mongolian Grill, open daily from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.,/ is located on the comer of Twin Oaks Valley and Barham Dr., right across from Starbucks and next to Subway. If you’re strolling through the downtown area of Carlsbad. Village, you will notice a wide variety of restaurants and bars lining the streets, many times on both sides. Without even searcing, you can find everything from an open-air cantina to fine dining. Then, just a bit farther east on Grand Ave., boarding the edge of the downtown area, is The Grand Avenue Bar and Grill. Hidden behind the face of what looks like your average bar is an eclectic menu that will satisfy your cravings for just about any­ thing. The food at the Grand ranges from the relatively standard bar appetizers like nachos, fries and poppers to more gourmet meals like halibut and steamed Littleneck Clams, or Greenlip Mus­ sels in a white wine garlic sauce over linguini. The prices are reasSnable, especially when you see and taste what you are served. Fresh seafood and vegetables are always plentiful. To plan for the daily happen­ ings, the kitchen manager and chef du jour Mark Thompson, places at . least 15 items on the list of specials, which includes three to five different types of fish. None of the items are on the main menu, and Thompson bor­ rows from many different styles of cooking. “Many times, I just create different things to see if people enjoy their meals,” said Thompson. REVIEW “I have pretty much free reign over the food, so I can experiment. I try to take into REVIEW Mark Thompson P ride Photo/James Newell consideration what my custom­ ers want and still offer all the items at a reasonable price.” When asked why he chooses to work his creativity and present his ideas at a bar, rather than at a fancier establishment, Thomp­ son said he likes the casual atmo­ sphere. Although the Grand gets busy and stressful, he said, “I’ve dealt with the stuffy fine dining and corporate crowd in the past. I’ve seen that side (of the restau­ rant business), and I don’t want to go back.” Grand Bar and Grill Restaurant. P ride Photo/James Newell As for his future outlook on the food, Thompson said, “I would love to see this place do some fancier dining in the future, but I’m happy just to watch the restaurant grow, press on and go where it takes us.” Even after the economic toils many busi­ ness owners faced in the past year, the Grand’s sales were up 30 percent from last year. Thompson has been with the Grand fSt about five years, but he brings 30 years of restau­ rant experience to his position. Thompson spent the better part of 25 years with the now cor­ porate-owned Chart House, and five years with Jay’s Gourmet. Each time I eat at the Grand, I always try to order something different. Last Sunday, three friends and I strolled into the Grand for a late lunch. I ordered the Blackened Catfish sand­ wich. It consisted of a long filet, generously seasoned with Cajun spices, served with let­ tuce, tomato and red onion, and I chose toasted sourdough bread. It is always hard to decide between crispy onion rings and steak fries to accompany my meal, so April, our server, suggested a half order of each: problem solved. “The food at the Grand never ceases to amaze me*” said Randy Reyes, manager of Real. Food Daily, which i s a certified green restaurant located on the edge of Beyerly Hills in L.A. County, as he looked down at a thick cut of medium-rare Ahi topped with seaweed salad and served on a toasted sesame bun. “Even though I live in L.A. now, when I’m in town visiting friends, I always come and eat at the G.” The price of appetizers ranges from $1.25 for garlic bread to $9.95 for a special lob­ ster sushi roll. Sandwiches range from $3.95 for the grilled cheese to $9.95 for the New York Steak sandwich. All sandwiches are served with a choice of potato salad, french fries or dinner salad. As for entrees, you can get Polio Baracho, which is a charbroiled breast of chicken in a tequila sauce topped with pepper-jack cheese and served with black beans and flour tortillas, for $8.95. But the Surf and Turf, which is a New York steak and charbroiled shrimp combi­ nation served with wild rice pilaf and garlic bread, will cost you $13.95. The everyday menu and dining is supplemented by a Happy Hour from 4-7 p.m. daily, including weekends. The Grand offers specials on drinks and has created a couple of theme nights: Taco Tuesday and Thurs­ day’s Wing Night. For Tac6 Tuesday, you can get two tacos for $2. The special runs from 4-8 p.m. and you can choose from chicken, fish or carne tacos. On Thursday’s Wing Night, a dozen wings will cost you $3, and you can choose from nine different sauces. The special runs from 4-10 p.m., dine in only. “Wing Night gets very busy,” said Shery Harding, one of the bartenders. “It has taken on a life of its own.” “Every time I come in, there are good eats at the Grand,” said long-time Oceanside resi­ dent Joe Lorch. Lorch was eating the Diablo Burger, which is a spicy, half-pound burger topped with roasted jalapeno and sorrento peppers and melted pepper -jack cheese. “This is one of the best burgers I’ve ever had, and it’s got some serious heat.” This month, the Grand will celebrate its 10-year anniversary, a milestone many restaurants never achieve. So the next time you’re argu­ ing with your dinner companion about where to eat and what kind of food to choose, don’t make any rash choices/ Stop arguing, head down to the G-spot, and let the menu put an end to your indecisiveness. The Grand Bar and Grill opens at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. It opens ht 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday to serve breakfast, and food is served until approximately 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Sat­ urday. It is said by the employ­ ees that some regulars will stay all day on the weekends and eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. �_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Opinion _ The System Works...For Us! A New Cult Classic By Emily Kelley Pride Staff Writer The eternal questions that plague mankind: To be or not to be? Fat Elvis or skinny Elvis? Are we men or are we mice? Or how about this one: are we students or are we customers? This is what we were asked from March 7 through March 9, as stu­ dents were invited to participate in a system-wide “Customer Sat­ isfaction Survey.” The survey was designed for students to rate their happiness with many facets of the CSU system, including facility ser­ vices, financial aid, parking services, student financial ser­ vices, and university police. The survey was conducted online at www.csusm.edu/student_survey, and the results will be posted to the Chancellor’s Office Web site in July. According to the Office of the Executive Vice President, the surveys will be “used to deter­ mine focus areas for improve­ ment; this is a great opportunity to let us know what areas you think rate well, what areas may be improved, and what’s important to you.” Every semester as we men­ tally prepare ourselves for the grueling academic road ahead, we must also prepare ourselves financially for the sacrifices we make in order to become pro­ ductive, well-educated little con­ sumers,, ere, I mean members of society. But really, what’s the differ­ ence? This great nation of ours is founded on the equally revered principles of capitalism and selfimprovement. These principles intersect during the college expe­ rience, where students, of their own volition, pay for the oppor­ tunities to better themselves through education. The goods and/or services that students receive should be roughly equiv­ alent to the money they lay down. Many of us, myself included, work crappy jobs for too little pay and receive no insurance bene­ fits or job security. We exchange these benefits for scheduling flex­ ibility, which allows for the mental focus it takes to be a full-time student. We scrimp and save, we take out loans, we run up our credit-card debt, and gem erally prostrate ourselves to the financial institutions, which are the backbone of the system of indentured servitude that ram­ pant debt in our society has cre­ ated. Many people spend the better part of their lives trying to pay down debt incurred as stu­ dents. With that in mind, how could we possibly not be consid­ ered customers? It is commonly said that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. For those of us who have expe­ rienced the madness of trying to find a parking spot or the frus­ tration of being unable to enroll in much-needed classes, this is our golden opportunity. Use your voices and be heard. Let’s all be happy customers who get our. money’s worth. HAVE AN OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE E DITORSTOPRIDE@ CSUSM .EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identificationi It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. Welcome to the World of Aea-Dementia By JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor I would like to take a short excursion through the everincreasing world we (that is an assumption of a college-level readership) all know as theo­ retical argumentation. I will try and illuminate the extremitivity of the generalization, but first, I "must create an open forum of over-interpretation in order to have a correct perparitivization for my look into the sad fate of over-academicization. As we as a nation, that is a faction of globalization, which is a future prediction of the everpressing corporitization, we con­ tinually sift through the paths of recursive regression and ponder the world of our creation. At one time long, long ago, free speech was an extenuation of the interpretation of the amendmentization of our strongly guarded constitution. Now, in order to have our voice heard, we have to participate in the institution­ alization of written communica­ tion. So what has become of the personal governization of our freedom of expression? The institutionalization of pur creativity has taken the,orig­ inality away from our progress toward the development of our individualization. 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It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of com­ mercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone:(760)750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http://www.csusmpride.com Overlooked By SHERRITA COBBS Pride Staff Writer In response to “The New Friendly Vampire” article in the Feb. 26 issue of the Pride, I totally disagree with the opinion expressed in the article, When I attended this film on opening day, the theater was packed with Anne Rice and Aali­ yah fans alike. There was a def­ inite buzz in the atmosphere and Anne Rice’s Queen o f the Damned was at fault. Forced to buy tickets in advance, there weren’t any parking spots avail­ able, and the lines were long. However, this was not enough to stop moviegoers from attend­ ing the opening, debut of Rice’s third novel turned film, from ‘The Vampire Chronicles’ tril­ ogy. Once inside the theater, there were lines everywhere filled with moviegoers chatting about their curiosities and com­ parisons of Anne Rice’s ‘The Vampire Chronicle’s’ trilogy ... I wonder if the film will be like this or that was the overture of expression. I think this is a fantastic film, a definite MUST SEE ! The beginning entranced me with its dark and ambient metal, which prepared you for the immortal star — Lestat De Lioncourt (played by Stuart Townsend). If not a metal fan, I guarantee after viewing this film you will be. The role of Akasha, the queen of all vampires, was played by the late Aaliyah— who was a rising and shining star of Hollywood before her untimely death last August. This is a great film that everybody is watching. On open­ ing weekend, this film grossed $18.5 million, skyrocketing to the number-one slot. Queen o f the Damned has continued to hold a spot in the top 10 for three weeks now, grossing $33.9 mil-, lion to date. If you’re an Anne Rice fan, you will notice the streaming of both ‘The Vampire Lestat’ and ‘Queen of the Damned,’ which really pieced the film together. I do agree with the reporter that the film lacked a satisfactory ending, but I will not gripe. The director, Michael Ryhmer, did the best he could to put together a decent film after the star of the film died in the midst of film­ ing. Considering this adversity, I think Rhymer thought on his feet and put together a great work. The breakdown of the story basi­ cally tells of a queen in search of a king to rule eternity with. During her search, the immor­ tal vamp she is seeking is out and about seeking a career as a rock star. The two vamps meet... Akasha advances the relation­ ship by taking her king Lestat to a deserted location in Haiti, where they passionately express themselves - if you know what I mean. That is all I can say with­ out telling the whole story. You, have to see the film for yourself. We will miss you Aaliyah. Ml see you at the movies . . . oh yeah, .M.A., you ckn come too. Classifieds PH. read English clearly. $150/wk & food & rent paid. Call Anna. Live in Nanny / 760.752.3316 House Keeper - M onFri (9-5). Apt With The Pride is looking kitchen, bedroom, and for a work study stu­ small living room over dent, please stop by garage. Care for 16 the Career and Assess­ month old girl. House ment Center, Cfa 4201 cleaning, some cooking, to pick up an applica­ occasional weekend & tion. w eek night baby sitting. Must speak and S W I M IN S T R U C ­ PR. $ 156,000 T O R S $10 - $16 per *760.327.8487 hour 760-744-7946 *For Sale* Palm Springs Condo, 2 B ed - 1 % Bath, Pool & Spa Near Patio, Gated Community. 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One can overlook beauty, but does this mean that if I were staring into a beautifully Letter to the Editor lush rainforest, I should not look the other direction, where the trees and plants are being ripped from the land,'leaving only an ugly sear on the already depleted rainforest? The answer is no. If you are not a smoker or a smoker that does responsibly throw away your cigarette butts, thank you. NikoTinn �S p e c ia l E ven ts Art Installation and Art 408. Exhibition, Wed, March InterVarsity Chris­ 6 at 3:00 p.m. Reception tian Fellowship, Tues: following. outside the Dome Library Hook Sale 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wed: Cesar Chavez Film Barbara Friedman is Wed. Mar. 13th, “Inside the Executive’s Festival Every Wed in TJNIV 442 12:00-12:50 9:00-3:00 p.m. Library p.m. ChaiiV Fri., Mar. 15th, March (6th, 13th, 20th, Courtyard. 11:00-12:50 p.m. ACD 27th and 29th) 6:00 p.m. City Heights Urban Vil­ 2002 Teacher Career 102. lage Performance Annex FairWednesday, Mar. Admission is free. Call Sunset Poets 13th 1:00-5:00 p.m. Cal­ National Poetry Month (619) 641-6123 for mom ifornia Center for the information. Celebration. Featured Arts,’ Escondido The Poet: Award-Winning $10 admission fee will Poetry Dr. Judy Jordan. be waived for CSXJ Rape and Aggres-* Sunday, Mar. 17th, 3:00 Alumni. sion Defense (RAD) p.m. 1105 North Coast Training, Wed./Fri., Highway, Oceanside. * ASI Women’s Mar. 6, 8, 13 and 15 Resource FairWecL, from 6-9 p.m. ANNEX Greg Palast, author Mar. 13, 10:00 - 2:00. $20.00. Learn to effec­ of The Best Democracy Medieval Round tively defend yourself if LTWR Film Series Money Can Buy and U.S. Table, Mar. 12th, 11:30 attacked. One out of Wed., Mar. 13th Hamlet Rep. Bob Filner Mon., a.m. CRA 1257 . every 4 college women Mar. 18th 7:30 p.m. ACD starring Ethan Hawke. polled was sexually 102. ASI Meeting, Wed., assaulted during four Tues., Mar. 19 Per­ Mar. 13th, 1:30 p.m years at college. (Ms. Careers for Commu­ COM 205. suasion based on Jane Magazine Study) Austen’s Novel 6:00 p.m. nications IVIajors, Mon., Mar. 18th ll:00-l:00p.m. COMM 206. Progressive Activists Cainpus Black CRA 4201. Network, Thurs, Mar. Forum Thur, 4:30-6:30 Erika Suderburg’s Immunization 14th 2:00 p.m.’ ACD p.m. CRA 4110 Clinic Fri., Mar. 15, 9:00-11:O a.m. Free vac­ O cine measles, mumps, and rubella. Other Services Club Meetings Editors Note: We apologize for missing Mbal­ aka Monololo’s candidate state­ ment. My name is Mbalaka Monololo; I am a psychology major with a minor in communication. The position I am running for is Executive Vice-President. I will be an asset to the associated student body through my under­ standing of students needs. I am qualified for this position because of my previous expe­ rience in serving on various campus committees, as well being the Undergraduate and Programming representative. I enjoy helping people, and know that if I am elected for Executive Vice President, I will improve the student and faculty relations as well as the campus communityrelationships here at CSUSM. There are a couple of major issues that I want to solve while in office. The first issue is to bring students concerns and questions to the awareness of faculty and administrators. The second major issue is to provide students with more opportunities to get involved on campus in order to enjoy campus life, as well as serve on various campus commit­ tees. So vote: Mbalaka Monololo for Executive Vice President! Stress Management Wed., 11:30-12:45 p.m. CRA 4110 Thinking About Quitting Wed., 1:15^ 2:30 p.m. CRA 4110 \Vriting Center CRA 3106 Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-6p.m. Fri. 8:30-3 p.m. Math Lab Mon. 9-5:30 p.m. Tues./Thurs. 8-6:00 p.m. Weds. 9-5:30 p.m. Fri. 9-3:00 p.m. Resume Critiques Career and Assessment Center750-4900. Drop off or fax your resume for a quick critique (24-hour turn around.) 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They've just been waiting to come out and multiply and take over. It's their turn now. I wish - 1 want to stay here. I wish - this be enough. I wish - 1 only love you. I wish - simplicity. Look at the speed out there. It magnetizes me to it. And I have no fear. I'm only in this to enjoy. ^ li i : As much as I definitely enjoy solitude, I wouldn't mind, penhaps, spending a little time with you sometimes. If you believe in dreams or what is more important -that a dream can come true. I will meet you. While I crawl into the unknown - cover me. I'm going hunting for mysteries - cover me. I'm going to prove the impossible really exists. This is really dangerous...but worth all the effort - cover me. I'm going to prove the impossible really exists. You can send your resume to: Genius to fall asleep to your tape last night - so warm. Sounds GIG Dir®ct Hiring EO go through the muscles. 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Sort Key PR Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper 11 x 17 The Pride Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Pride March 12, 2002 Subject The topic of the resource student newspaper Description An account of the resource The negotiations between the California Faculty Association (CFA) and the CSU system are highlighted on the cover of the Vol. 10, No. 6 edition of The Pride. Also on the cover are results from the California Primary Election, and articles on the campus leadership conference for women and the construction of the shopping center across from campus. 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C ages a n d it a p Meet the 4-8 http://www.csusmpride.com California State University San Marcos News.............. 2-3 Election Coverage...4-8 Opinion.....................9-io Sports........................ii Vol. X No. 7/ Tuesday, March 19,2002 sfu^®"tl. paThy CSUSM Holds Women’ Resource Fair A tT s is Killing Us S o 'fl'lv 5 5 ^ -'St?i:, jfc. By EMILY KELLEY Pride Staff Writer At 12:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, in a room with a seat­ ing capacity of 50, between 15 and 20 Cal State San Marcos’ students gathered to watch Dr. Jean Kilboume’sground-break­ ing documentary on the exploi­ tation of women’s images in advertising, “Killing Us Softly 3.” The film, presented by the *Progressive Activist Network (PAN), in association with the Women’s Studies Department, was what PAN President Erik Roper deemed “the first in what’s hopefully a monthly event in our ‘socially relevant’ film series.” “A good turnout would be 20 people. There is a lot of apathy here, but (PAN) is trying to change that,” said PAN vice president and ASI candidate James Nguyen. Susan Cratty, of the Wom­ en’s Studies Club, stood outside before the presentation of the film, trying to entice passing students to corhe in and watch by offering them refreshments. While some seemed interested, none joined, and most walked by without a glance. Two male students responded to the invi­ tation by saying, “Can we just take the snacks and go?” Cratty said that the film, which exposes and analyzes certain trends in the represen­ tation of the female body in the media, is “important because it helps us become aware of how we are brainwashed by the media and [how the media] constructs gender.” “We need more support and awareness and political activ­ ism in the community,” Cratty added. » A rticle cont. on pg 2 Campus Identity Statement Finalized By JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor Students visiting the booths. Pride Photo/Martha Sarabia By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor to celebrate Women’s Herstory Month. The theme of the fair was reflected in the various and Cal State San Marcos held diverse booths —including CSU a “Women’s Resource Fair” last Student Health Services, CounWednesday on Founders’ Plaza seling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Women’s Club Lacrosse and Alpha Chi Omega. Community organizations included Birth Choice, Pacific Financial Group, Avon, Mary-Kay, Bally Total >>Article cont. on pg. 2 New Course Withdrawal Guidelines By KATERI RODGERS Pride Staff Writer The Cal Sate San Marcos Academic and Policy Commit­ tee may implement a new course withdrawal policy, beginning Fall 2002V Approval fof the amend­ ment will affect students in two ways: the deadline for with­ drawal from a class will be short­ ened, and after the deadline, students must demonstrate a seri­ ous and compelling reason in order to drop a course. The Associate Vice Presi­ dent of Academic Affairs, David J. Barsky, announced to the Academic Planning and Policy (APP) committee, which deals with the university curriculum and approves new courses and policy changes, that the current policy was not in compliance with the new Executive Order given by CSU Chancellor, Charles B. Reed. The APP has created a written proposal for policy changes, and addressed the Academic Senate at CSUSM on Tuesday, Feb. 5, requesting amendment and approval. The current policy states that, on or before the add/drop dead­ line (end of the sepofcd week of the semester), a student may use the SMART system to drop a course, or may submit a sched­ ule adjustment form to Enroll­ ment Services, with no record of the course appearing on stu­ dent records and with no signa­ ture required from the professor. If a student wishes to withdraw or drop a class after the given dead­ line, these are the procedures that must be followed. After the deadline, the student must pres­ ent a serious reason for dropping the course and the dean of the college must sign the schedule adjustment form. Inadequate aca­ demic preparation for the course is sufficient justification. After receiving approval to drop, the student receives a grade of ‘W’ .(“Withdrew.”) Next semester, students will have only 13 days (including weekend days) to drop a class. The policy was also amended to read, “Withdrawals after the add/drop date and prior to the last 20 percent of instruction may be assigned only for seri­ ous and compelling reasons. Per­ mission to withdraw during this time shall be granted only with the approval of the instructor and the department chair and/or dean as described by campus policy. All requests to withdraw under these circumstances and all approvals shall state the reasons for the withdrawal. The records of such approvals shall be main­ tained in accordance with the campus record retention policy.” The proposed changes to the withdrawal policy are in response to a new Executive Order, addressed to the CSU system. “The Executive Order allows » A rticle cont. on pg. 3 After many months of dis­ cussions, the committee in charge of reshaping the iden­ tity statement for Cal State San Marcos concluded its dis­ cussions and finalized a state­ ment designed to distinguish CSUSM from other CSU cam­ puses and universities in the San Diego region. On March 7, the commit­ tee voted unanimously in favor of the newly proposed state­ ment and will now send it to the president’s cabinet for final approval on March 25. The statement reads, “The higher education leader fos­ tering quality of life through lifelong personal growth and sustainable community devel­ opment in the northern San Diego region.” “It is not a huge change,” said Rick Moore, director of communications at CSUSM. “It is merely a different way of looking at what we are already doing.” The committee has been meeting regularly to try and bring all focuses and areas of the university together in one clear aiid concise statement of purpose. “The statement doesn’t rep­ resent a change in direction, but a more full understanding of what we’re trying to do for students and the surrounding areas,” said Bud Morris, one of the co-chairs on the commit­ tee and a chairperson for the College of Arts and Sciences. Morris also said the commit­ tee “paid very close attention to the university’s vision, mis­ sion » A rticle cont. on pg. 2 CSUSM Encourages Students to “Make The Break” By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer With Spring Break two weeks away, concern for students’ safety becomes an' issue for parents, police and health officials, as well the surrounding community. Many students feel the need to let loose during their seven days of freedom. Beginning Thurs­ day, March 21, 2002 and ending Thursday, March 28, 2002, the question becomes, can you “Make the Break?” ASI, Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), Student Health Services, Student & Residential Life, the Substance Abuse Advisory Committee, University Police, Peer Educa­ tion & Support (PEAS), North Inland Community Prevention Program, and Responsible Hos­ pitality Coalition are sponsoring this year’s “Make the Break” week. The theme behind “Make the Break” is, “Make it different, make it fun, make it safe, and make it home!” As many of us know, Spring Break is noto­ rious for irresponsible drinking and sex. Or, so the stereotype goes. Even MTV promotes the idea that getting wild is the only thing to do during this vacation. Sponsors of “Make the Break” are trying to educate people on responsible drinking behav­ iors, safer sex, date-rape drugs, dub drugs, sexual assault, and underage drinking. All groups involved will also inform stu­ dents of safer ways to have fun that won’t do any harm to their bodies. CSUSM might be small, but there are still plenty of stu­ dents who are ready, willing, and able to party irresponsibly, so it is the goal of “Make the Break” to have a high attendance rate at all of the events. Thursday, March 21, 2002, Julie Bell-Elkins, a national pre­ senter on issues of alcohol and wellness, will speak on the Dome Terrace about health, wellness and alcohol. Bell-Elkins will be doing her presentation in a game show format, allowing stu­ dents to have fun cheering on their peers while learning valu­ able information. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, from 10 a.m, to 2 p.m., the University Police and CAPS will have run a mock Alco­ hol Screening & DUI Check­ point. Armed with a Breathalyzer and vision impairment glasses, the University Police will demon­ strate what it’s like to go through the test drunk. During the alco­ hol screening, counselors will be available to discuss concerns stu­ dents have about friends who might have drinking or drug-use issues, or with personal substance abuse problems. All participants will receive a MADD ribbon, which will serve as a ticket to a free BBQ on Thursday, March 28. Monday, March 25, an Alcohol/Club Drugs Open Dis­ cussion Forum is scheduled from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Mez­ zanine. The forum is designed to promote awareness of club drugs and alcohdl issues that affect college students. A “Books &Booze” Alcohol Workshop in ACD 302 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. is scheduled as well. Tuesday, March 26, there will be a “Make the Break” Booth Contest from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Founder’s Plaza, where students can gather information ^on how to have a safe spring break, get “mocktail” recipes and learn how to party responsibly from a variety of clubs and organizations . There will also be a “Let’s Talk about Sex” Safer Sex Workshop from 10 a.m. -11 a.m. in ACD 303. On Wednesday, March 27, there will be a Safe Spring Break and Rec­ reational Fair from 10:30 a.m.2 p.m., » A rticle cont. on pg. �I t’s N o t a C am era Craven Road and Twin Oaks Valley Rd. Pride Photo/Claudia Ignacio By JAMES J. SIMMONDS Pride Staff Writer There have been rumors that on Twin Oaks Valley Road at the light before Craven Drive, the main entrance to the riew Ralphs shopping center, there are traf­ fic cameras. The rumor is false. Deputy Maryn of the San Marcos Sheriffs Department stated that there are no traffic cameras in the city of San Marcos. This doesn’t mean that you can run red lights or speed up at the yellow ones, however. I was at the local Starbucks coffee shop, where I encoun­ tered an off-duty sheriff. I talked to her for a little bit while we waited for our $4 ice cold frappucinos. “Yellow lights are to warn drivers that the intersec­ tion must be cleared,’’she said. The minimum fine for run­ ning a yellow light is $271. Beware, though, there are plans to install traffic cameras in the North County area. I tried to reach the city of San Marcos Engineering Department, but no one responded (I called Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12.) These sneaky devices do exist in San Diego and River­ side counties, although city ordi­ nances require a sign be posted to inform traffic of the surveil­ lance. The nearest traffic cam­ eras to CSUSM are on Pomerado and Poway Roads. Look for the warning, “Photo Enforced.” It turns out that the supposed cameras on Twin Oaks are only * new-style sensors to detect emer­ gency lights atop ambulance, fire, and sheriff vehicles. So for now, if you run a red light, you’re okay, unless a cop sees you. Committee Defines N ew Campus Identity programs offered to prospective »>Article cont. from pg. Xand values.” In addition to these focal points, the statement now con­ tains a geographic locator (the northern San Diego area), which was designed to help prospec­ tive students and other interested parties or financial donors who live outside the area understand where, exactly, San Marcos is located. “If they (people unfa­ miliar with the area) hear San Diego and hear north, it gives them a connection,” said Moore. The committee also took time to address issues concern­ ing community involvement and development. As CSUSM expands and becomes a larger part of the community, the administration doesn’t want to become a burden to the sur­ rounding areas, but rather hopes to make a positive contribution to communal growth. Morris men­ tioned holding potential forums to discuss transportation needs, parking issues and traffic Con­ gestion that would address con­ cerns of both the city of San Marcos and the university itself. The statement was created as a way for the staff and adminis­ tration to promote the institution, emphasizing the strengths of the students, the balance between the growth of the university and the surrounding areas, and the goals of the university. All of these issues now are linked together in a simple phrase that explains how CSUSM chooses, as an institu­ tion, to be described. Although “for most students it will be awhile before they notice any difference . .. this statement [encapsulates] what the university is intending to accom­ plish, bringing a conclusion to a lengthy discussion on the goals of the university,” said Moore. Educating Students on H ow to “M ake the Break” 2 »A rticle cont. from pg. 1 in which students can learn about other options and possible plans and also gather information about community resources. There will be an alternative rock band from Hayward out to entertain. The week ends on Thursday, March 28 with a Sumo Wrestling Contest, in which people will be able to dress in the huge sumo outfits and wrestle their friends. There will also be a Pledge Cam- paign put on by PEAS. PEAS is sponsoring a nationwide pledge to not drink and drive. All students who pledge will be entered to win a Jeep Wrangler and will receive the MADD ribbon, which is the free ticket to the Spring'Fest BBQ, from 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Dome Plaza. Remember, “Safe sex is better sex” and “Des­ ignated drivers save lives.” Women’s Herstory Month Film »A rticle cont. from pg. 1 Dr. Catherine Cucinella, a literature and writing studies professor, both introduced and facilitated a discussion of the film. “The discussion after the film was just as, if not more, worthwhile than the film itself,” Roper said, “because of Dr. Cucinella’s facilitation, and because discussion is where we actually learn. It would not have been the same without her.” The screening of “Killing Us Softly” is part of CSUSM’s ongoing celebration of Women’s His­ tory, or Herstory, Month, and the second event CSUSM has staged in celebration. Roper said, “One of PAN’s missions or goals is to become a hub of student activism at CSUSM - another is to educate our fellow students and surrounding com­ munity about issues we feel are important and to encourage them to become active as well. The film series should help us realize both goals, and we’ll be showing a film in collaboration with a different group or club on campus each month.” W o m e n ’s R e s o u r c e F a ir A t t r a c t s M a n y S t u d e n t s In addition, the center also helps stu­ it’s important that not only dent interested in doing research. Accord­ * do we talk ing to Houlihan, “All of our resources are about the prob­ free and we are local ... and not only do lems' women we help people with pregnancy questions, have,, but also but we also have a lot of resource informa­ about the pos­ tion for those students interested in doing itive things research.” “There have been quite a few [stu­ women have done and are dents coming to the fair],” said Houlihan, I going to con­ regarding the turnout. Birth Choice also provided a sum­ tinue doing.” Students stop and gathernnformation from the differennt booths. She added, “It’s mary of the 2001 National Institutes of Pride Photo/Martha SAarabia important not to Health (NIH) Report on Condom Effec­ »>Article cont. from pg. 1 Fitness, The exclude women; we still have a long way tiveness, which showed that there is no Elizabeth Hospice, and Stress Busters for to go in terms of equaling the field/’ clinical proof of condom effectiveness in Health. All shared the common goal of Nancy Nguyen, a nutritional educator preventing chlamydia, syphilis, genital reaching students. from Student Health Services, set up a herpes, and human papillomavirus (HPV), “Here at Cal State San Marcos, I know booth that focused on breast cancer aware­ that there was an 85-percent risk reduc­ that we are working very hard to make an ness. Nguyen distributed flyers with infor­ tion in HIV/AIDS, and that while a risk impact on women,” said Linda Amador, mation regarding this disease, as well as reduction in gonorrhea is evident in men, Counseling and Psychological Services shower cards in both Spanish and Eng­ there is no clinical proof of condom effec­ (CAPS) office manager. tiveness in the prevention of gonorrhea in lish. Although the event was threatened by -------------— women. “We are rain during set-up, the day later turned teaching women “Wepicked out some women Other participants sunny and students had the opportunity to how to do a breast in the fair voiced con­ visit the different booths at the fair. check exam at that we found had really cern over finances, The CAPS display included informa­ home and remind­ made an impact and we domestic violence, fit­ tion about women from all over the world ing them that they ness and pampering and from diverse races, including Mexi­ need to do this d id a little display [of those - all diverse areas in can painter Frieda Kahlo, American Elea­ exam monthly, and w omen]” which the participants nor Roosevelt, African-American Harriet teaching them how -Linda Amador felt women should Tubman, and Native American Sarah to identify lumps receive advice and Winnemucca. CAPS also distributed book­ and [encouraging 7 have access to avail­ marks containing inspirational messages them to] notify a doctor right away able information. and information about some of the psy­ Nguyen said. Pacific Financial Group owner Abby chological challenges women may face, Birth Choice provided information Icole said, “Women and finance are a very “We picked out some women that we about sexually transmitted diseases, post­ important topic. Not only women, but found had really made an impact and we abortion healing, human development, everybody, needs to learn how to make did a little display [of those women],” said and pregnancy. Kim Houlihan, Birth smart investments, especially in this type Amador. Choice director, said, “We are a preg- of economy ... so that when you are 60 Amador described the purpose of nancy resource center ... we are here to years old, you are not working at McDonthe CAPS booth as “a positive face help anybody who might be facing preg- aid’s arid you have enough money saved for Women’s History Month ... I think nancy ... we offer free pregnancy tests.” up, because you planned early for [retire­ ment].” “I think that what you are doing here is fantastic. The Women’s Resource Center is a great idea. It gives a lot of great expo­ sure to people here on campus that nor­ mally they wouldn’t have ... I enjoy being a part of it,” Icole added. The cosmetic industry also made itself present. Emily Ernest, Mary Kay repre­ sentative, said, “I’m just here giving free facials to all the ladies that sign up today to win a free basket; we are making a drawing, and we are giving free tests of all the new products.” On the other hand, Avon representative and CSUSM student Crystal Rodriguez said, “It’s to promote women’s beauty, external and internal.” Lindsey Hale, a CSUSM student and Alpha Chi Omega sorority member, said, “We have the opportunity to come out here and talk to some girls about victims of domestic violence and get them inter­ ested in a sorority ... [promoting aware­ ness of domestic violence] fits the whole theme of the fair.” Alpha Chi Omega’s main focus is supporting the fight against domestic violence. While many groups participating in the fair had a specific agenda, this was not the case with those at the Bally Total Fitness booth. “First of all, I didn’t even know it was Women’s History Month; I’m not going to lie about it,” said Tiani Wright, Bally Total Fitness salesperson. “We are really not here for that purpose [celebrating women’s history month],” said a male representative. Despite this, Wright sent a message to all CSUSM female students: “You just take time for yourself. Take the time to go to the gym and just relax ... Something that you can give back to yourself is very important.” �U .S . M a r in e R e c o u n t s E x p e r i e n c e in A f g h a n i s t a n was covered in blood; it looked door of the first ambulance and Cpl. Purvis was assigned to be*a like someone had been shot at the smell of blood was so strong pallbearer in the ceremony, and it made me gag.” During his to bury the body. Purvis stated close range with a shotgun.” Camp Rhino and Marines eight trips to and from the ambu- that “Nobody wanted to ride in Blood-splattered bathroom the ambulance with the body out walls, dismembered bodies, to the grave, so I had to. They makeshift desert funerals, mass gave him a 21-gun salute, the confusion and fear were just whole nine yards. It was very some aspects of war experienced political. I’d never buried a dead by 22-year-old native Californian* person before. That was an expe­ and United States Marine Corps rience.” Lance Cpl., Jason Purvis. Purvis March 19 - machine-gun fire, is a field radio operator in the air-raid sirens and the humming 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit .of C-130 airplanes coalesce to (MEU), the first ground unit par­ form the sound of night in Campo ticipating in Operation Enduring Rhino, along with the command Freedom, which returned to San “Stand Two Alert.” When Diego from the Northern Ara­ sounded, this command signalled bian Sea on March 3. all troops in Camp Rhino to Lance Cpl. Purvis was a member of one of the initial SOUTHERN AFGHANISTAN - Marines from the 15th Marine Expedition­ their designated defensive posi­ Marine detachments arriving at ary Unit (Special Operations Capable) cruise through rough desert terrain tions along the camp’s perimeter the seized desert compound, on a HMMWV armed with a TOW anti-tank missile system during a patrol walls to prepare for enemy attack. Forward Operating Base, Camp south of Kandahar city December 7,2001. Photo by: Sgt. Joseph R. Chenelly The process takes two minutes. Purvis recalled his first night’s Rhino, which was captured on from the 15th MEU made head­ lance, Purvis witnessed soldiers Stand Two Alert. “It’s dark. I’m Nov. 25. Located 70 miles south­ lines throughout December with with injuries ranging from miss­ asleep. They call ‘Stand Two.’ In west of Kandahar, Camp Rhino the capture of U.S. Taliban fighter ing jaws to severed arms. “Some a matter of seconds, I’m grab­ served as the first forward U.S. guys were confused and in shock, bing my weapon and any cloth­ center for operations, and as a John Walker, and as the medical treatment center for Northern and others lay moaning in pain.” ing I can find. I’m hauling ass, critical staging point in the Kan­ On Dec. 8, several days after half-dressed, freezing cold, and Alliance soldiers wounded by an dahar Airport takeover. Purvis the errant bomb, Marines from scared, running to my spot on the errant 2000-pound U.S. bomb. described Camp Rhino: “When Lance Cpl. Purvis volunteered to the 15th MEU conducted a desert wall” the sun came up, I got my first help transport arriving wounded funeral service for an unnamed Purvis enlisted in the United look at the place; it was all was soldiers by stretcher into the allied soldier, which was covered States Marine Corps in order to shot up. The wall in the bathroom camp. Purvis said, “I opened the by CNN’s Rob Morrison. Lance By GEORGE BURGESS JR. Pride Staff Writer “grow up” and “find a direction” at age 19. When the he left the Port of San Diego Aug. 13 aboard the USS Lubueke for a routine six-month training deployment, he never imagined spending Thanksgiving, his 22nd birthday, and Christmas in an Afghan war zone. Having just completed a humanitarian operation in East Timor, Purvis and many other Marines and sailors from the USS Lubueke, USS Peleiu and USS were enjoying evening liberty in Darwin, Australia, on Sept. 11 when the Twin Towers were struck. Purvis recounts, “The lights in the club came on. The D.J. announced, ‘if you are a Marine or sailor, you need to get back on ship. New York has just been bombed.’” “I didn’t know where yet, but right then I knew, wherever it was, we were going,” Purvis reflected. When asked whether the U.S should send troops into Iraq, Purvis responded, “This is a war on terrorism right? Iraq is a ter­ rorist country; we should wipe them out, too.” Withdrawal Policy to be implemented Upcoming Fall 2002 » > Article cont. from pg. I for each campus to have a census on day 20 of the semester and campus funding is determined based on the census. The taxpay­ ers pay a bulk of the funding from the legislature. 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It needs more analysis,” he said. iMBE MAIL BOXESETC' A UPS* Company MBE centers are independently owned and operated franchises. �4 Tuesday, March 19, 2002 The Pride A.S.I. Election Coverage Note: The candidates with no information did not respond to interview requests. Compiled by Melanie Addington and Vicky Segall Jocelyn Brown Running For: President Why did you decide to run for office? I have been an ASI board member for the last three years. Over that time I have- seen ASI grow and improve tremendously. The quality of ASI and the repre­ sentation that is going on now is the best it has ever been. It can still get better though, and we can still grow to represent and pro­ vide for more students. We have set a vision this year that incor­ porates expansion, better com­ munication, building community, developing more quality pro­ grams, providing more recreation opportunities and providing more services that meet the needs of our growing, diverse population. Photo not submitted Honee Folk Running For: President Why did you decide to run for office? I believe that each person holding an elected office is a rep­ resentative of a population of stu­ dents. These populations can be grouped based on cultural iden­ tity gender, sexuality, career/job held, ability, progressive or tra­ ditional thinking, and organiza­ tion affiliations, to provide a few examples. These characteristics allow an official to connect with constituents in an extremely inti­ mate manner, giving the officer a direct insight concerning the needs of each population. Unfortunately, the majority Photo not submitted Anna Hall Running For: President Why did you decide to run for office? I decided to run for office because I see a great need on our campus for unity and a commu­ nity life. Our school is seriously lacking unity. After speaking with many of my friends on campus, I came to the conclu­ sion that nothing will ever change unless someone does something about it. So I decided to run for president to unite my fellow stu­ dents and create a real campus community life. What do you believe you can you bring to this position, or, what can you bring to this posi­ tion that your opponents may not be able to? I believe that I can bring a fresh new change to ASI. I want to give the students a voice With my leadership skills and human resources info, etc. Presi­ my genuine desire to make this dents in the past who have come campus a better place, I feel I can into office with little or no ASI continue to make this vision a experience have spent the whole reality. If given one year in office, summer learning the details of I promise that there will be a the organization. I already know noticeable difference in the qual­ most of this and can therefore ity of student government and the serve the student body by work­ quality of student representation ing for them over summer instead on this Campus. I am running for of learning about my j ob. I will be office because I care and because more effective and more change I know I can make a difference. will happen under my leader­ What are your strengths for* ship. this position, or, what can you What is your major and when bring to this position that your will you graduate? opponents may not be able to? I will be graduating in Spring I bring many strengths to 2003 with a degree in biology. this position, including honesty, What is your political affilia­ integrity and enthusiasm. One tion? strength, however, which I know I decline to state. my opponents do not have is What other campus activities experience serving as an ASI are you involved in? board member in the organiza­ I am currently the ASI vice tion. ASI is not a high school president of External Affairs, a ASB (associated student body) - voting board member of the Cali­ it is a working, non-profit cor­ fornia State Student Association, poration. The ASI president is the vice chair of the University not only the student body pres­ Student Union Advisory Board, ident, he/she is also the CEO chair of the ASI External Affairs of the organization. My knowl­ Committee, a member of the ASI edge of the corporation is vast. I Programming Committee, and a aift familiar with policies, proce­ member of the Environmental dures, operating guidelines, staff Club. roles and responsibilities, board What will you improve if you roles and responsibilities, lines are elected? of reporting, fiscal/budget info, My three main goals are ♦stu­ dent fees, ♦communication, and ♦campus pride. STUDENT FEES: Our state is in a 17 billion-dollar deficit, which means that the governor could be making cuts to the CSU system. Currently, I am involved with lobbying efforts to ensure that our tuition (state-mandated fee) does not increase. Next year I plan to continue lobbying efforts set forth this semester. In terms of campus fees, my posi­ tion would be to‘bring any and all fee increase information to the students as soon as ASI is aware of it, gather the student opinion on the fee and then advo­ cate for that collective opinion to the administration. COMMUNICATION: I would like to improve the communica­ tion between ASI and the admin­ istration, the students and the administration, ASI and the stu­ dents, and the campus and the community. I plan on institution­ alizing a “State of the Campus Address” to happen each semes­ ter with the ASI president and the university president, in which they would both give updates as to the current and future projects and issues that affect the campus. I would also like to begin pub­ lishing an ASI monthly newslet­ ter. I want to see the ASI board being more proactive in its efforts to gather and respond to the stu­ dent voice. I would also like to build more ties to our sur­ rounding community - such as making sure that every store in the Campus Market Place has a CSUSM pendant in it. CAMPUS PRIDE: Bottom line we need more of it. I want to put together an ASI committee dedi­ cated to creating and implement­ ing ideas to build campus pride. I want to help build a commu­ nity so that people feel inclined to show support for our school. What will you do away with? I want to do away with the idea that Cal State students are apathetic. I want to find ways to reach out to all students so that everyone feels supported and served by ASI. I also want to do away with the common question - what is ASI and what do they do for me? Additional Comments: I would like to add that I am running with a great slate: OPER­ ATION STUDENT VOICEYOUR VOICE, OUR MISSION and that is exactly what we stand for! of ASI elected officials has far too often been the representatives of identical populations, with only a few variations. In order for the student body to return the campus involvement and partici­ pation in events that each repre­ sentative craves, that official must create an environment where stu­ dents feel supported, like their needs will be taken care of. When representatives have a vested interest in the outcome of a decision because that decision affects a population that the offi­ cial belongs to, and there are rep­ resentatives of a vast variety of populations on the ASI Board, only then can we have expecta­ tions of the student body, because adequate representation has been provided. I am a presidential candidate because I am a multi-cultural black/white/Native-American woman, first-generational college - student, low income, bi-lingual proponent, re-entry student, pro­ gressive-minded activist, and my populations wil^finally be repre­ sented. What do you believe you can bring to this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your opponents may not be able to? My incredible ability to make connections with individuals sets me apart from other candidates. I am an honest and open human being. I give so much of myself in my first interaction with a person, that it sets precedence and lays the foundation needed to have a productive relation­ ship. This is one of the most valuable qualities I can have as ASI president because so much of my success will depend on the connections I maintain with my fellow students and how I repre­ sent you. What is your political affilia­ tion? No comment. What will you improve if you are elected? I am determined to improve the enrollment and retention of underrepresented students (in every form), and I have been committed to this cause for the last two years. I recognize that this is a process and it will not be solved during my one-year appointment as president; there­ fore I have started the wheels in motion now. I am dedicated to creating, implementing, and maintaining effective communi­ cation with students. As students, we have an enormous amount of power that we don’t tap into because information is not dis­ seminated to us. It is my respon­ sibility to share information with students and ensure that our voices are not only heard, but accounted for. What other campus activities are you involved in? I am the president of the Pan African Student Alliance, member of Progressive Activist Network, supporter of MEChA, member of the ASI Programming Committee, Campus Climate Committee, and ICC representa­ tive. What is your major and when will you graduate? I am a communication major, and I hope to receive my degree in Spring 2003. and actually serve them. I have extraordinary leadership abili­ ties and many connections in the community. I see that ASI has been run very poorly in the past and currently there is virtually no communication between ASI and the student body as a whole. As it stands now, ASI is only a tool for the sororities and fra­ ternities, and not the majority of the student population. My opponents are currently involved in ASI, and' ASI is not serving the student body. If my oppo­ nents wanted a change in ASI and wanted to truly serve the student body, why have they not done it? I know that I can change ASI and make it a valuable resource for all the students at Gal State San Marcos. I will unify our campus and create a strong sense of com­ munity. I will serve the student body as a whole, not just the sororities and the fraternities. What is your major and when will you graduate? I recently decided to major in biology and I hope to graduate within the next two years. What is your political affilia­ tion? I am very active in the Republicah Party. I am currently the chairwoman for the College Republicans on campus. I am an intern for Bill Simon, the GOP nominee for governor of Cali­ fornia. My involvement in the Republican Party has shown me how big of a voice students can have in society. My involvement in the party has aided in my lead­ ership abilities and it has given me a broader view on society^ clubs on campus; I am a member of the Young Americans for Free­ dom, and I am involved with APSS. What will you improve if elected? My first goal is to unify our campus by creating a campus community. We need to have better communication between ASI and the student body. We need to have more events on campus that are student-friendly. ASI needs to lobby for the stu­ dents with the administration. ASI is supposed to be the stu­ dents’ voice, which it has not been. I will demand that Parking Services actually do something about the parking nightmare on campus. I will demand that the administration allow different restaurants on campus, such as Taco Bell, Burger King, etc. Other schools in the CSU system have them, why shouldn’t we? I will listen to the students about what they want. I will demand that the posting policy be changed on campus. And I will communicate with the stu­ dent body. Students need to know what is going on, on our campus. For instance, the teachers’ union on campus is on the verge of striking and hardly anyone knows about it. ASI has done nothing to help out our professors. They have not done anything to let the students know what’s going on. The big­ gest problem with ASI is that they do nothing. They have a $1.3 mil­ lion budget; what are they spend­ ing it on? Certainly not creating unity or a fun, student-friendly campus life. We need someone to listen to us and it needs to be ASI. Additional Comments: If I am elected president, not only will I listen to the stu­ dent body, I will act on their demands. What other campus activities are you involved in? I am involved with several on-campus clubs. I am the chair­ woman for the College Republi­ cans; I am involved in Priority, which is one of the Christian �ever, it would be great to have the Mbalaka Monololo Running For: Executive Vice university consider other meth­ ods of one’s ID number; perhaps President only using the last four digits, or Why did you decide to run for assigning random numbers like other universities in San Diego office? I decided to run for office for use. a couple of reasons. One of them What do you believe you can is to increase student involve­ bring to this position, or, what ment on campus and improve the can you bring to this position student and faculty relations as that your opponents may not be well as the campus community able to? I believe that I can be asset relationship. Another is the use of our social security number as to the Associated Student Body our student ID number. I know because of my previous experi­ this will take a long time; how­ ence serving on various campus Arti Patel Running For: Executive Vice President Why did you decide to run for office? I am running for this office because I am a student, and as a student, I know they*]: students] "want to be represented well. I want other students to know what we are here for and I have many ideas for things I want to do. Campus pride is something we don’t have on campus. And that is something that we need. I am proud to be a Cal State San Marcos student and I want others to be as well. I want to be able to Erik Roper Running For: Corporate Secre­ tary Why did you decide to run for office? First, I enjoy this type of activity and feel I’m good at it. and will be graduating next spring 2003. What other campus activities are you involved in? I am involved with various campus activities, [I am] a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsi­ lon fraternity, and an officer for the College Democrats club. What will you improve if you are elected? I will improve the students’ representation on campus, and provide students with more opportunities for enjoying campus life. walk on campus and see our logo on something other than the one public phone we have in the quad area. Bottom line is, I love this school and the students here and I want them to be represented by someone who genuinely wants to help the needs of the student community on this campus. And that person is me! What are your strengths for this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your opponents may not be able to? My main strength for this position is that with me, comes knowledge and experience. I have been involved in this campus since my first semester living in student housing at The Islands. At that time, I was the National Communication Coordinator for the Student Housing Association. This position is nationally rec­ ognized; I attended conferences with students from all over the nation to deal with their student housing associations, Since then I have been actively involved in the Inter-Club Committee (ICC). I was vice-chair for two years and presently I am the chair. I have been through a lot with that* committee, and as many other students can say as well, ICC has gone through a huge transforma­ tion, and I have seen it and had a hand in it all. I have also held the position of ASI College of Arts and Science rep, in which I com­ municated with the dean of Arts and Sciences and held an open forum as an opportunity for students to get to know Dean McWilliams. I have been an active participant in the ASI Programming Committee, which was responsible for successful events like the First Annual Mas­ querade Balh I am now the exec­ utive vice president for ASI and I love my job. Since I, just started a month ago, I have been able to get students on university committees as well as on ASI committees. In addition to my experience with ASI, I have also had the opportunity to go to the state capital and lobby for student rights. In my limited amount of time being in this position, I have been able to assess students’ needs and concerns, but have not been able to fully address them in my short time in office. However, if students elect me, it would give me the opportunity to make these beneficial changes that would help the students of Cal State San Marcos in the 2002-2003 academic year. What is your major and when do you graduate? I am a sociology major wfyo will be graduating next June. What is your political affilia­ tion? No answer. What other campus activities are you involved in? I am the chair of the InterClub Council, as well as an active committee member for ASI’s Programming Committee, and I am also the student repre­ sentative on the Student Housing Advisory Committee. What will you improve if you are elected? Something that I will defi­ nitely improve is letting the stu­ dents know that we are here for them. We are an organization made up of students for the stu­ dents. I want to have, info tables out; I want to have many open forums in which we can pass on the knowledge, such as stu­ dent fees issues, to the student. I want to establish a communi­ cations committee which would basically be to inform the stu­ dents of EVERYTHING going on in ASI. I want students to know that there are so many opportunities to get involved in this campus and it is easy to do it. What will you do away with? Being a member of ASI right now, I am not sure that there are things that we can just throw out. However, there is always room for improvement. We are a cor­ poration and many students do not realize that. We have laws that we must follow just like any other business. Additional comments: I have the perseverance, ded­ ication, time, effort and knowl­ edge to do this job. I have passion for this position and I know I can represent the students of Cal State San Marcos the way they would like to be represented. Second, I feel like one person can be the difference and I want to be one of the people that makes a difference on this campus. Third, I feel like CSUSM has so much untapped potential to be so much cooler than it currently is; I want to help CSUSM be a place that its students think of as cool, and a place they’re proud to claim as their own. What are your strengths for this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your opponents may not be able to? "Life experience, commitment and passion. Being 26 years old, I’ve been around longer than many CSUSM students. This gives me a different perspective that allows me to fully appreci­ ate my time here at CSUSM and make the most of it. From a tech­ nical standpoint, my time in the Army has prepared me well for the duties of ASI Corporate Sec­ retary, a job that requires some­ one to be organized and efficient. As for my commitment level, I see that as twofold. I’m commit­ ted to doing my best at every task I take on, as is evidenced by my standing on the Dean’s List and my hustle on the lacrosse field. But I’m also committed to making Cal State San Marcos a place its students can be proud of. I think my work with the Progres­ sive Activists Network (PAN) supports this claim. Most impor­ tantly though, I bring my pas­ sion to this job. I’ll put my heart and soul into this job and do it to the best of my abilities. That’s a promise. What is your major and when do you graduate? Social science with a double minor in Spanish and German; I’ll be here a while. What is your political affilia­ tion? Green Party. What other campus activities are you involved in? PAN, ASI% External Affairs Committee, ASI Men’s Lacrosse Team, the Environmental Club. What will you improve if you are elected? Well, many things specifi­ cally, but to put it in broad terms, I’d like to improve campus pride and the level of communication 'between the ASI and the stu­ dents. What will you do away with? If nothing else, I’d like to do away with the majority of stu­ dents at CSUSM not understand­ ing what ASI does. Meaning, I’d use any and all means at my dis­ posal to make sure students were kept aware of important issues that their ASI are dealing with. Additional comments: A couple ASI board meet­ ings ago, one of the executive board members submitted a pro­ posal for a new board member position to be added to the board. The position proposed was for an Environmental Affairs Represen­ tative. The position was stalled by a tied vote. I’d like to think that if I had been on that board, it would’ve passed. i I - rr |i 1 !H11 III! communities as well as being the Undergraduate and Pro­ gramming representative. My strengths include being able to work well and getting along with others, as well as being able to communicate inside and outside of the organization. In addition, I have more than three years of experience with the City of Carls­ bad, coordinating programs that benefit the community. What is your major and when will you graduate? I am majoring in psychology with a minor in communication 1111 '| ;-V Stair Propaganda 2002 Pride Photo/Martha Sarabia I ran for office to make a dif­ ference. I want to set a prece­ dent. What are your strengths for this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your opponents may be unable to? I’m familiar with the admin­ istration, and this is my second semester as a grad student. I have experience and know the needs for this campus since I worked on the [campus] needs assess­ Tumona Austin ment project last term and I want Running For: Post-Baccalaure­ to complete that. I’ll distribute ate Representative that [needs assessment results] to the Board and to the adminis­ Why did you decide to run for tration to see what we can with office? that. What is your major and when will you graduate? I’m a psychology major, and I’ll graduate in 2004. What is your political affilia­ tion? It depends. What other campus activities are you involved in? Parent Teachers, French, Psi Chi. What will you improve if you are elected? (Austin referred to the needs assessment project). I ’ve learned the needs of students on this campus, and that’s important. You can’t improve unless you know what the needs are. �6 Tuesday, March 19, 2002 -------- 111 Glay Eyiinahn Glay Running For: Vice President of External Affairs Why did you decide to run for office? I decided to run for office because I believe in democracy. Democracy involves FREEDOM and RESPONSIBILITY. I am very interested in progressive changes; therefore, as a dem­ ocratic citizen, I want to be involved in the process here at Cal State San Marcos. I want to leave San Marcos with good memories and also with a good reputation as an active member, because I came to this academic world to be transformed by it and to transform it in ways that will benefit everyone. What are your strengths for this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your opponents may not be able to? I bring to this position my experiences as team leader in the U.S. Navy, captain of my high school soccer team, president of the Catholic Youth Organi­ zation, cross-cultural exposures, and time served as president of the College Democrat Club. My strengths lie in my expo­ sure to diverse cultural back­ grounds, positive attitude toward challenges, courage to engage and commitment to progressive causes, and the ability to listen A.S.I. Election Coverage objectively to diverse ideas. What is your political affilia­ tion? I am a Social Democrat/ Liberal. I believe in conserving what is good and liberating what is biased. However, I want to clarify that ASI is a non-parti­ san organization. I will work to serve the collective interests of all students. What will you try to improve i f you are elected? As vice president of Exter­ James Nguyen nal Affairs, I will introduce an Running For: Vice President of open-door policy and seek the counsel of all students. I will *External Affairs . keep students informed about Why did you decide to run for policies and programs that will office? affect students from every back­ I have experience in student ground on campus on our var­ government.; Also, I saw that ious committees, [seeking to students could do so much more make them] part of the decision on This campus, but I saw there process. I will hold open forums was a gap between what they periodically, in which students could do and what they actually can and will participate. I will knew they could do. regularly promote the get-outI want to bring the student and-vote campaign so students government back to students. It’s vote and contact their Assembly the students who decide what we members and senators about our do. In the past year, I hadn’t concerns... EDUCATION. seen many ASI officers going out What will you do away with? and asking students their opin­ As I said earlier, I will do ions, and their important feed­ away with the act of leaving stu­ back wasn’t given. I saw it as a dents out of the process. I will mis or non-representation of stu­ team up with students and their dents. I’m not trying to attack leaders here on campus and from ASI. I just think students need to the rest of the CSU campuses be more of an influence. This is in order to be active in the a new school and students need decision- making process. Fees/ to know that they will shape this tuition and facilities are my key concerns. Budget cuts mean an . school for decades to come. What are your strengths increase in fees and abandoning for this position, or, what can projects and programs. If this you bring to this position that were to happen, a lot us would your opponents may not be able not be able to graduate. It would to? have negative effects on the Number one, I have expe­ potential of individual students rience. I’ve been privileged to and the overall California econ­ accompany the current VP of omy. Education MUST be prior­ External Affairs to monthly itized. meetings and conferences. I The Pride know how things work, and I know the workings of the campus. I’ve worked with stu­ dent representatives from other CSU schools: I also went to CHESS (California Higher Edu­ cation Student Summit) and experienced lobbying at the state capital. I saw how much we can do, and campus-based, I saw that there was much to be done. I also started two clubs on campus, co­ founding the Progressive Activ­ ists Network and Asian Pacific Students. I also serve on the Stu­ dent Fee Advisory Committee. I was also in the first Emerging Leadership Program at CSUSM. I had lots of training with the dean of students to cul­ tivate my leadership, and realize what leadership was. Now I can put that into action. I want to interact with' students, talk to them. I don’t want to push my agenda, instead I want to go out and see what they want us to do. I’m not afraid to go into unchar­ tered territory, and not afraid to question the status quo or the social norm. What is your major and when will you graduate? Pm a political science major, and I’ll graduate in 2005. What is your political affilia­ tion? I’m non-partisan. I don’t vote because a certain group votes that way. I vote when I think something’s right and when I get non-biased info. I want to take all perspectives into consideration. What other campus activities are you involved in? 1% vice president of the Progressive Activists Network, and president of Asian Pacific Students; I’m on the External Affairs Committee, the Student Fee Advisory Committee, and I graduated from the Emerging Leaders Program in November. I also join the present VP of Exter­ nal Affairs in monthly meetings of the California State Student Association (CSSA), which rep­ resents all 23 CSU campuses, And I also work on the multi­ cultural caucus of CSSA. What will you improve if you are elected? Again, I want to bring the student government to students. I don’t want them to have to wait. I want to make ASI more of a presence, and let students know what they can do, given that the government represents the stu­ dent body. What will you do away with? I’d want to change the Dome food and give students more of a selection. The Dome should become more student-oriented, and I’d like to see more life there. Additional Comments: I want to make the students’ visions become a reality. With my experience and my leader­ ship, I can make this their reality and make things happen. ‘ Brett Gladys Running For: Vice President of External Affairs - especially for the students. I heard the position for VP of Finance was going to be opened, and I said, ‘Hey, I’m a finance major. Here’s my chance to get in and help.’ I believe the school has a lot of potential to grow and become great. This is because we are a young campus that can still be shaped by the choices we make today. Being in office would give me the exciting chance to par­ take in designing the school for today’s and tomorrow’s students. What do you believe you can bring to this position? A definite strength I possess is my ability to satisfy the position’s requirements and qualifications. I am always nearby, so having a hand in any and/or all activities would not pose a problem. I’m a finance major, so I am positive I am very qualified to handle the position’s duties. Also, I have an outgoing personality that will be helpful gathering student sup­ port, being a leader, and voicing what we would want to happen. What is your major and when will you graduate? I am a finance major in the Col­ lege of Business Administration, with a minor in political science and I will graduate in the spring of 2004. I believe my education will compliment the position and ASI very well. What is your political affilia­ tion? I voted Democratic in the last election. I believe a Democratic environment would be best for ASI in order to serve what the students would want. (“By the students, for the students...”) What other campus activities are you involved' in? I was recently on a search com­ mittee for ASI to help picSr a person to serve as our new assis­ tant executive director. This role furthered my knowledge of ASI operations. Also, I am currently involved with a social organiza­ tion on campus. What will you improve if you are elected? The campaign slate that I am run­ ning with has come up with three main topics that we would like to push for the school. We believe it would be best for the school to protect student fees, increase communication between the stu­ dents and ASI, and increase pride for [students] attending this col­ lege. What will you do away with? Things that can be done away with would most likely be exces­ sive spending, which can be used for other things. Why did you decide to run for office? My experience on the ASI Board as the college of Arts and Sci­ ences Representative this year has been so valuable to me per­ sonally, and the students I repre­ sent. I have had the opportunity to affect some change by peti­ tioning the dean of our college on behalf of several students. I am a part of a process that has a domino effect in that it not only offers aid to the student who is currently fighting a bureau­ Crystal Folk Running For: Vice President of cratic red tape battle, but it paves the way for future students who Finance might have similar problems. The opportunity to witness change as a direct result of my actions is unique to my involvement in ASI, and it offers me the chance to leave the university a better place than when I entered. What will you improve if you are elected? I will work with all of you to improve campus life by working with our budget to bring quality programming to our campus and strengthening our CSUSM pride. I will make it one of my mis­ sions to reach out to students to decrease the apathy in our com­ munity. What are your strengths for this position? I have at least one year experi­ ence in working with the current budget as a member of the AS! Board. I am being proactive in gaining more budgetary knowl­ edge so I have asked to work with the Executive Director and the current Vice President of Finance to develop next year’s budget. I am a current member of the Co-Sponsorship Funding Com­ mittee, the body responsible for providing funds to student clubs who put on campus events. This is the committee that I will serve as chairperson, as the Vice Pres­ ident of Finance next year. My experience and desire to serve the students is a quality unique to me. What is you major and when do you graduate? I am a human development major and I will graduate in the Spring of 2003. What other campus activities are you involved in? I am the treasurer of the Pan African Student Alliance, I serve on the ASI Board, member of the ASI programming commit­ tee, and planner of the Women’s Leadership conference. What is your political affilia­ tion? Democrat Tyrell Fiduccia Running For: Vice President of Finance Why did you decide to run for office? The main reason I’m running is to help make the school better �to me so I can help enforce these thoughts. Should conflicts arise, I can keep a positive, open mind and work through any situation. What is your major and when will you graduate? My major is liberal studies and I will graduate in 2005. What is your political affilia­ tion? No comment, thank you. What other campus activities are you involved in? Shannon Barnett Currently I am chair of the Running For: Undergraduate ASI Programming Committee, Representative philanthropy chair and assistant rush of Alpha Chi Omega, an Why did you decide to run for Orientation Team leader and co­ office? captain of the women’s lacrosse I enjoy getting involved, and team. it is a great way to become more x What will you improve if involved on campus with the stu­ elected^ dents and faculty. Also, I like If elected as undergraduate to make sure things get done representative, I hope to improve effectively and on time. What’s the communication between stu­ a better way to make sure things dents and faculty. I will make get done than to be the one get­ sure that students are aware of ting them done? issues pertaining to them. I also What are your strengths, or, hope to create a sense of campus what can you bring to this pride and belonging. I do not position that your opponents want this school to be a place may not be able to? where students just come and go I am very optimistic, ded­ td class only. I would like to have icated and personable. I try to more involvement and commu­ make people feel comfortable nity on this campus. Also, I will when speaking to them. Students work to keep student fees down will feel comfortable enough to (as there is a possibility of them express their ideas and opinions increasing.) Marc DeGuzman Running For: Undergraduate Representative Why did you decide to run for office? I decided to run for office because I want to get involved in decision-making on campus. I was inspired through the first inaugural Emerging Leadership Program last semester. Through the weekly meetings and the dif­ ferent speakers, I saw the poten­ tial of CSUSM. Also, I feel that some students have trouble voic­ ing their ideas and opinions, so that is why I decided to run for Undergraduate Representative. What are your strengths for this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your opponents may not be able to? I believe my experiences in previous leadership roles would be an asset to the students and ASI. I feel I can congruently communicate with people in gen­ eral. I believe I am open-minded and impartial. Also, I have a willingness to help others and do what it takes to get the job done. What is your major and when will you graduate? My major is business admin­ istration with an emphasis in high-tech management. What is your political affilia­ tion? Conservative Democrat. What other campus activities are you involved in? I am a proud brother of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. I am on the Instructional Related Activities Committee (IRA) this semester. Also, I am part of the newly formed Asian Pacific Student Society. What will you improve if you are elected? I would like to see ASI reaching out to students on a more personal level. I will help rally and petition for student fees to remain the same. Also, I will try to implement and build on programs that deal with campus life. I want to increase commu­ nication between the students, ASI, and the faculty. Office: College o f Business Administration Representatives Candidate: Deanna Garcia Angi L. Hardin Undergraduate Representative Why did you decide to run for office? The best way for this campus to grow to its fullest potential is to have passionate, well-rounded individuals who are able to voice the opinions of the student body, and aid in the process. I am that type of individual. What do you believe you can bring to this position that your “opponents” may not? (What are your strengths?) I will 'focus on the progress of this campus, and not treat the position of Undergraduate Rep­ resentative as a social occasion. If there is an expressed need in a certain area, I will do all I can to satisfy that need in the best inter­ est of others. I see a large portion o f this campus not receiving the full opportunity to feel a part of the “student body”. What is your political affilia­ tion? Republican What other campus activities are you involved in? I am the publicity coordinator for the Pan African Student Alliance (PASA); Assistant to the coordi­ nator of EOP/ASPIRE, Inter Var­ sity Christian Fellowship, Invitee of the Woman’s Leadership Con­ ference, assisting with the plans for the Black Student Graduation Office: Undergraduate Representa­ tives Candidate: Jacqueline Campbell Office: College of Business Administration Representatives Candidate: Matthew Coultas Ceremony. What will you try to “improve” on campus and/or ASI if you are elected? Student awareness is key. Too many students are unaware of the opportunities available to them in order to get involved and help develop the campus. Every stu­ dent should know what and who their student government is. What will you “do away” with? Lack of student access to admin­ istrators and campus resources/ activities, along with getting rid of the habit of creating new poli­ cies without properly informing students. What is your major and when will you graduate? I am a psychology major, plan­ ning to graduate in Spring of 2003 Office: Undergraduate Representa­ tives Candidate: Alan Avery-Medina A.S.I. Elections, Spring 2002 P ride Photo/Archives Office: College of Business Administration Representatives Candidate: Terra Nelson �Office: College of Business Representatives Office: College of Arts and Sciences Representatives arena for many years and tend, to vote Republican, but strongly support and believe in Demo­ cratic and Green party ideals, like equal taxation and protect­ ing our oceans and ecosystems. What other campus activities are you involved in? I am an active member and a committee chairperson in Sigma Iota Epsilon (Honorary Business Fraternity). What will you improve if you are elected? I believe that the ASI should have a positive effect on our lives at CSUSM. I feel that the CSUSM leadership is so focused on building for the future that they have forgotten about those of us here right now. Why don’t we have anyplace to stash our heavy books (lockers)? Why do we pay $62 to park, but not have enough spots to park in? These are just a couple of the things I intend to have an effect on for you, if elected. What will you do away with? The useless route of the Parking Services’ shuttle. How about running it so that we would actu­ ally make use of it? Additional comments: Please vote! Even if you do not vote for me, please make your voice count! opponents may not be able to? helped organize the Women’s Since I have been a part of ASI, Resource Fair on March 13. As I know many of the policies and for clubs, I am in Alpha Chi procedures that need to be fol­ Omega and I sit as the Panlowed in order to complete the hellenic delegate. I am also a task at hand. I am still new member of the Future Educators at ASI, so I am still learning. Club, and the CSUSM women’s Currently I am sitting on many lacrosse co-captain. committees that are planning the What will you improve if you future of our campus. I am very are elected? involved with a variety issues Since I want to make changes that are being worked on as we within our campus community and ASI, I strongly believe that speak. the student voice needs to be What is your major and when heard. This is the entire reason will you graduate? I am a liberal studies major with why ASI is a part of CSUSM. I a sociology minor. I will be grad­ would also like to create more campus pride. Other CSUs have uating next spring. What is your political affilia­ flags waving around all over their campuses, as well as murals rep­ tion? I am a voice of the student pop­ resenting their mission and their ulation and that is all that mat­ standards; we should have this as well. Let’s make traditions today, ters. What other campus activities not tomorrow. I would not do . away with anything because the are you involved in? I am involved with AST as the past bbards have implemented undergraduate representative, these ideas because of issues that and I sit on the Academic Blue have arisen. If anything, I would Print Committee, as well as adjust them to fit the campus as the Programming Committee. I today. Scott O’Hare Running For: College of Busi­ ness Representative Why did you decide to run for office? I decided to run because I want to remove the feeling that stu­ dents have no effect on their own education. What are your strengths for this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your opponents may not be able to? I have an ability to get things done. I want to be elected to get some things done for you, not to be included in the ASI social circle. What is your major and when do you graduate? I am an HTM major and will graduate in 2003. What is your political affilia­ tion? I have worked in the business Nina Robinson Running For: College of Busi­ ness Representative Why did you decide to run for office? I decided to run for office so that I could create change rather than complain about the cir­ cumstances on campus. I love meeting new people and being involved. I also wanted to learn more about ASI and represent­ ing the College of Business. I believe that being a well-rounded person, I can bring positive influ­ ence to ASI. What are your strengths for this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your opponents may not be able to? Having held many leadership positions in my life, I believe I can bring solid experience and motivation to the position. I try to bring enthusiasm into every­ thing I touch and this position will be no different. I love work­ ing with people and am very approachable. 1 believe this is important when you are in a position that represents the needs of others. What is your major and when will you graduate? I am a business major focusing on High Tech Management. I also minor in communication. I plan on graduating Spring of 2004. What is your political affilia­ tion? I do not have a specific political affiliation; rather, I vote on issues that represent my value system and beliefs. What other campus activities are you involved in? I am currently the secretary for the Pan African Student Alli­ ance. I am very active in campus outreach through the program SASOP. I am a volunteer in campus visits as well as the AVID conference. What will you improve if you are elected? My goal as the ASI College of Business representative is to improve involvement on this campus. As the population increases on this campus, so will the need for more activities. I believe that for all students to want to get involved there must be activities that reflect their needs, interests and wants. One way to do this is to interview students and conduct surveys. I also want to communicate the concerns of business students to the right places and make them feel as though they are being supported. What will you do away with? I hope to do away with the lack of community on campus. So many new students come here from different places, feeling alone. I know because I was one of them. If there are more social events that encourage interac­ tion and involvement, students will feel more at home here. Additional comments: If elected, I promise to be pas­ sionate about representing your views as business students as well as an advocate for the voices of all students! Kristie McMullen Running For; College of Arts and Sciences Representative Why did you decide to run for office? I decided to run for office because I felt that I could aid in making positive changes on this campus. I’m a person with creative and outgoing ideas. I want to repre­ sent my colleagues in the best way possible. What are your strengths for this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your Maria Schroeder Running For: College of Arts and Sciences Representative Why did you decide to run for office? As a student, I wanted to be more involved on our campus 111!HIB fg g g g g Shannon Tweed Running For: College of Arts and Sciences Representative Why did you decide to run for office? I decided to run for office when I was told that I would be able to make a difference for the stu­ dents in the College of Arts and Sciences because I am interested in improving the “college expe­ rience” for other students. What do you believe you can you bring to this position, or, and make a difference. ASI is that perfect opportunity to make a difference on our campus. CSUSM needs to become a stron­ ger campus, and I would like to take a part in making that happen. What are your strengths for this position, or, what can you bring to this position that your opponents may not be able to? Positive, creative, spirited, out­ going, involved, and determined are all strengths I will bring to this position if elected. What is your major and when will you graduate? I am a communication major with a Spanish minor, graduat­ ing in the fall of 2004. What other campus activities are you involved in? On campus I am an active member in the women’s frater­ nity, Alpha Chi Omega. What will you improve if you are elected? If elected I would want to improve the issue of there not being enough courses offered in majors that fall under the Col­ lege Arts and Sciences. Hope­ fully, by having many surveys for the student body, we can see what needs to be improved in the College of Arts and.Sciences. Also, the\slate I am running with, Operation Student Voice, focuses on student fees, commu­ nication, and campus pride. I think everyone at this university would like to see some changes on this campus concerning stu­ dent involvement. what can you bring to this posi­ tion that your opponents may not be able to? As a U.S. Marine veteran, I believe that I have the discipline to know what it takes to get a job done and I have the loyalty and commitment to follow through on issues that the stu­ dents address and bring to my attention. Besides the fact that I will be asking the students for their input, I also want students to know I am a great listener and want every student to be able to come to me and let me know what I can do for them. I am an EOP peer mentor on campus, which has provided me with knowledge and experience to assist students within my col­ lege. What is your major and when will you graduate? My major is human develop­ ment with emphasis in counsel­ ing. I hope to graduate either this fall or next spring, depending on which classes are available. What is your political affilia­ tion? I have no political affiliation. What other campus activities are you involved in? I am involved in the Veterans Association, the Human Devel­ opment Club, and* I am also a peer mentor for the EOP and ESPIRE programs. What will you improve if you are elected? I will improve student involve­ ment and student awareness of upcoming and new policies for the College of Arts and Sci­ ences. What will you do away with? At this point, I am still educat­ ing myself on the policies of the campus. I have not come upon anything that we need to “do away” with, but I believe there are many areas in which we can improve upon so that each stu­ dent has a positive experience on this campus. The polls will be open from Monday, March 25 at 8am to Friday, March 29 at noon. �C ampus B e a t MICHELLE CONSTANT Pride Staff Writer W hat do you think about the changes being made to the add/drop policy? “It wouldn’t affect me because when you’re trying to stay on track to grad­ uate it, would set you behind to drop a class past the date you can add one. But, on the other hand, if the student isn’t motivated to stay with the class, they should be allowed to drop it rather than just fail it.” -Jennifer Acee Junior, sociology major “Two weeks is not enough of a time period to know for sure whether or not the class is right for you. Being able to stay in the class all the way up until midterms helps your grades because you can make a better decision with that extra time ” “I think they should keep the [policy] “I think students of CSUSM pay too much for currently instated. It’s convenient for their education already. It’d be sad to think students and it gives you a. feel for the that this new policy would cause the dean to class and the instructor.” take up more of his time trying to find a way to make students pay more money rather than -Matt Barlow Junior, business major how to improve our school system.” -Joe Violi Senior, business major -Angela Laporte Senior, literature major I need to drop some classes and work more hours. What? Oh, I need a “serious and compelling Reason?” W ithdraw al Slip A X Dean By LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor A ‘Withdrawal’ from Customer Service By DAVID YANAGI Pride Staff Writer the College Dean’s signature.” Is this shift in policy necessary and in the best interest of CSUSM students? No. In the Feb. 19 issue of The Pride, faculty member Susan Fellows stated in a letter to the editor, Do the classroom doors lock from both sides? Last month, many of us experienced difficulty in adding classes at a school that is considered ‘under-capacity.’ The new “Withdrawal Policy” Apparently, inad­ is either a slap in the face to equate parking doesn’t drive the professors o f this univer­ away enough stu­ sity or a huge compliment. dents to free up seats for every­ “students are to be regarded per­ one. But if you thought getting into classes was haps as customers and we, as fac­ hard, try getting out. That’s not ulty, must be more conscious of a line from the latest teen horror the realm of customer satisfac­ film, it’s the equally frightening tion.” The new withdrawal pro­ reality of our new “Withdrawal cedure contradicts this statement Policy.” The university has qui­ not only in the policy’s intention, etly shaved another 11 days from but also in the way it has been the amount of time you have to presented. The university didn’t exit a course, leaving us with a even see fit to announce this paltry 13 days to withdraw. And rather drastic change to its ‘cus­ since the current semester began tomers.’ No letters were mailed on a Saturday, those enrolled in out to the students, no informa­ Friday classes only had a week tion was posted on the school from the first meeting to eval­ website, no press release and not uate a course before the new even a positive spin from Rick withdrawal deadline. After that Moore’s chipper ‘Tn the Loop” time, withdrawals are granted for emails. There does not seem to “serious reasons only and require have been any involvement or input from students as this plan was being .considered. If the powers that be on this campus are truly serious in their quest to offer ‘customer service,’ they should re-examine the negative impact this decision will have on students. An essential element of a quality education is broadening the learning scope to include multiple fields of study. Not only does this produce wellrounded individuals, it allows people the opportunity for dis­ covering strengths in other disci­ plines. But if students are unable to drop a course within a reason­ able time frame, what confidence will they have to try something out of their major? There needs to be a safety net in place that will keep students from fearing new challenges. The new “Withdrawal Policy” is either a slap in the face to the professors of this univer­ sity or a huge compliment. In effect, the message this approach sends is that the classes being offered here aren’t strong enough to retain students on their own merit. Or maybe this shorter deadline endorses the educators. All the classes offered at GSUSM are perfect and there should never be a need beyond the stated “seri­ ous reasons only” to drop a class. The idea of either is ridiculous, but it only highlights how inflex­ ible this revised procedure is. It definitely puts students here at a disadvantage in comparison to other colleges. CSUSM is not alone in the push for shortened drop dead­ lines, but it is in the minority. What’s wrong with having an opportunity to drop a course you’re not doing well in? It’s not some kind of scam. When you drop a course late in the semester, you lose money and you lose the time spent in a class that won’t result in any credit. It ultimately just puts off units that you must complete later. Isn’t that enough of a deterrent to excessive, friv­ olous drops? CSUSM says no. The university feels the need to crack the administrative whip by finding more ways to manipulate student behavior. This new policy, along with CSUSM’s plus/minus grading system, mandatory 2,500 word writing requirement, and the addition of all the SDSU North County rejects ensures plenty of mediocre GPAs in years to come. If this new policy is designed to give more access to full classes by pulling people out earlier, so others can take their place, then why is the last day to ADD, also the last day to DROP? Obviously, a school that prints our social security num­ bers on student ID cards has little regard for privacy. But what busi­ ness is it of the dean’s what ‘seri­ ous reason’ a student may have for dropping a course? UCSD trusts its students to make adult decisions regarding why they opt out of a course and don’t make students’ personal business school business. Not CSUSM. If you want to drop a Tuesday morn­ ing Psych class because you’re distraught because your grandma passed away, don’t forget to fax the dean a death certificate so you don’t “Fail.” At the very least, more infor­ mation should be offered about the content and nature of courses so that students have a greater understanding of what the course entails before enrolling in it, �The Mundane: The Marvelous - What About the Morose and the Forgotten Melancholy? By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN Opinion Editor The Women’s Studies pro­ gram at CSUSM kicked off Women’s Herstory Month on March 5 with a heartwarming rendition of what it means to be a woman in our society. There were four speakers from a vari­ ety of academic backgrounds and majors, many of whom told sto­ ries of mothers, motherhood, and womanhood in general. The presenters discussed dayto-day encounters, the trials and tribulations of motherhood, and revealed tales of horrific expe­ riences during the Holocaust during World War II and refugee camps during the post-Vietnam era. But there was no mention of the current plague of violence against women. Cultural theorist and art his­ torian Andrea Liss of the Visual and Performing Arts Department coordinated the event in associ­ ation with the Women’s Studies program here at CSUSM. The event was designed to recognize the thinking, artwork, creativity, and genesis involved in creating herstory. Jennifer Nowotny, a Visual and Performing Arts major and a student in Liss’ class, “Feminist Art & Motherhood,” opened the event with a presentation about the constant juggling that comes along with motherhood. Her piece, titled “Equal Bal­ ance; A Work in Progress,” was designed to never be in perfect balance. Her artwork was an antique scale with blocks on both sides - one side representing the mother’s needs and the other rep­ resenting a child’s needs. The blocks had words painted on them: income, respect, health, away time, desire, education, pamper, success, and fulfillment designed for women of the holo­ painted on the mother’s side, caust. and food, love, clothing, encour­ She told stories about her dis­ agement, education, involvement, coveries of sexual torture, rape, role model, protect, and nurture and medical experiments per­ painted on the child’s side. formed on the women imprisoned The instructions for the dis­ in the Nazi concentration camps play read: “Can you find a bal­ that left many of the victims ance? Use the blocks, magnets, barren. Her memorial garden was and the scale itself to see if you entitled “Sisters of the Shoah,” can find a balance. What are and it included a garden in the things you take away to bal­ the shape of a Davidian star, ance the scale? How do you jus­ with trees planted at the six cor­ tify taking one away and adding ners and side rows, representing the other? Which side will you the fringes of a Hebrew prayer remove from?” Being amother myself, I was truly impressed Within my closest circle of with the insight of the artist, family andfriends, six out of since she has no children of her seven of us have been raped or own. molested, and no, I didn't meet Debbie Lang, also a Visual and Performing Arts major all of these people in any kind o f support group. enrolled in Liss’ class, gave the second presentation. She began with a heart-wrenching shawl. The final presentation was poem about the potential pain of motherhood when it comes unex­ given by Molly Thao, a High pectedly, followed by a silent film Tech Management major enrolled about her young daughter’s jour­ in the “Critical History of Pho­ tography” class here at CSUSM. ney toward womanhood. She finished her presentation Her presentation was heartwarmwith a home movie collection ingly summed up toward the end starring her younger son - the of her lecture when she said, other side of motherhood. There “Mom, you’re a movie!” Her were clips of her incredibly tal­ story involved a photograph of ented son playing the guitar, her herself and her family, taken daughter playing the drums, and while in a Thai refugee camp both of her children generally in 1973, and the journey of her enjoying childhood and being parents from Laos to Thailand a silly with each other and their few years before the picture was taken. mother. Her parents had been sep­ But still no mention of the violence and aggression toward arated and her mother was women that has become so ram­ traveling on foot, nine months pregnant, with atw6-year-old and pant in today’s society. From childhood antics, the a six-year-old in tow, through the event turned quickly to a memo­ mountains, when she went into rial of the holocaust. Theresa labor. Molly told the story of Pilson, a Women’s Studies major how she was born in a cave, and and student in Liss’ class, pre­ how her mother took her and her sented “Holocaust Art, Pho­ sisters the very next day back to tography, and Film,” explaining the journey toward Thailand. It the memorial garden she had was truly a story of a woman’s power and triumph when her par­ ents finally found each other at the refugee camp. As inspiring as some of these stories are, we’re neglecting another very real and pressing problem that plagues far too many women, too much of the time. Mothering and motherhood are important parts of women’s lives, but many women in our society have fulfilling and suc­ cessful careers without ever having or raising children. Prepubescent girls cannot be mothers, and women beyond child-bear­ ing age, although they can adopt or enjoy their time as grandmoth­ ers, can no longer bear children. The same cannot be said for sexual violence. Infant girls can be molested and elderly women can be raped. And they are. According to the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ), a woman is battered every nine seconds in this coun­ try. It is estimated that “up to fifty percent of all homeless women and children in the United States are fleeing domestic vio­ lence.” In 1992, “abuse by hus­ bands and partners was ranked* by the U.S. Surgeon General as the leading cause of injury to women aged 15 - 44.” That’s almost the exact demographic of female students at this univer­ sity. Within my closest circle of family and friends, six out of seven of us have been raped or molested, and no, I didn’t meet all of these people in any kind of support group. The Bureau of Justice statistics show that there are 500,000 rapes and sexual assaults reported every year, but only one of the same seven people I know has reported her assault, even though another of them was impregnated by her attacker. The USDOJ report addresses the fact that “estimating rates of violence against women ... con­ tinues to be a difficult task ... [because of] the private nature of the event, perceived stigma associated with one’s victimiza­ tion, and the belief that no pur­ pose will be served in reporting it.” Shouldn’t we be spending a whole lot of time and money educating each other about this? Shouldn’t this be an integral part of Women’s Herstory Month? CSUSM does have a pro­ gram, run by the campus Department of Public Safety, called Rape Aggression Defense (RAD). According to the depart­ ment website, “The Rape Aggres­ sion Defense System is a program devoted to imparting realistic, self-defense tactics and tech­ niques. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive course for women that “begins with awareness, pre­ vention, risk reduction and avoid­ ance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense train­ ing.” However, upon entering the site, one of the first statements I read was “For Women Only.” What about men? Aside frpm the need for an awareness of the multitudes of men out there who have been molested as children, and even raped, there needs to be a more general education about rape, what causes it, where the sexual violence in our society comes from, and what we as people, notjust as men or women, can do to prevent it. The lack of discussion about the violence^ against women was not a reflection on the event or on the sponsoring program, but rather a reflection on the students. We are only allowing ourselves to become silent statistics if we, as women, as students, as human beings, don’t make this an issue. http://www.csusm.edu/ public__safety/radpage.html HAVE A N OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE@CSUSM .EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. .Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. The Pride Claudia Ignacio I jjS Those Who Go Missing p By JAMIEKO LANE j Pride Staff Writer I’m not saying that the idea of being stolen out of your own bed isn’t creepy. But how is that creepier than being taken I understand the importance of finding from your front porch, school, the grocery X a missing child, but does society pick and store, or anywhere in your neighborhood? choose which children — --------- — -----When a child is taken, i it *chooses to “care” all sense of security According to the FBI's mm | about? What made and normality disap­ ill -rB i| Danielle Van Dam, National Crime Information pears. My question i § v■ ii fv im § p! n i ii v i ” '* j Center, 2,000 children go ;; Polly Klass, Jon Benet is, what makes certain All opinbns and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opimam ofthe IRamsy and Christine missing a day andyet no one abductions attract the ? Williams so much xtptm m tiht majority opinion of The Pride editorial board, knows or hears about them. limelight when others I more important than never enter the stage? should include an and be edited for grammar m d length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail; i the other children who A local radio sta­ to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than ifte individual editors. It is the policy of The 5 disappear everyday? According to the FBI’s tion broadcasted the entire testimony of I Pride not to print anonymous letters. g-/V v j§ in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement I National Crime Information Center, 2,000 Brenda Van Dam on Thursday, as well as enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves .the right to reject I children go missing a day and yet no one the local television stations broadcasting I ^ 1r m M ' 1| knows or hears about them. Does there need the entire trial, including the testimony of iri& academic year. Distribution includes alt | to be some sort of scandal for a child to be so Damon Van Dam. I suppose there’s no stop­ e j diligently searched for? The possibility of ping the fact that we’ll find out what hap-? T h e P r id e X sexual deviance, or maybe just the possibil­ pens play by play. ity that the father “did it” seem to be controFor those who selflessly helped search ^ versial and compelling enough reasons that for Danielle’s body, that was an amazing Fax: (760) 750-3345 ■ ■ S g g Q M SE E 3 & 8 B I ■ :such cases draw more media attention that effort. But will you do that for all the chil­ E-mail: pride@csusm.edu .. *$] : the average missing child case. l dren that go missing in your^area? Co-Edltot j News Editor Feature Editor 'Cfeinim Editor Arts Editor j James Newell X s? * M i. Martha Sarabia • �T he T h i r d A n n u a l C o u g a r Cl ass i c CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor On March 4 and 5, the Cal State San Marcos’ golf team hosted its third annual Cougar Classic at the San Luis Rey Downs Golf Course in Bonsall. With a small delay due to frost on the grass, the team finished in eighth place, with a final score of 929. The top five cougar golfers were: Matt Higley, with a 228, followed by Ryan Rancatore with a score of 229. Ryan Axlund scored 236; and Kellon Wagoner scored 239. The fifth Cougar man, so there is plenty of time for improvement,” said Head Coach Fred Hanover. The team prac­ tices every day except competi­ tion days. Even though Hanover has great expectations for his team, he said, “it is up to the guys to finish in first or in last place. If we continue to improve, we have a good chance to make it to Nationals. However, the next five weeks will be critical for the men’s team. We just have to keep our fingers crossed and get to the There goes the ball. Concentration plays a critical role. top.” Courtesy Photo/Athletics Department The San Luis Rey Downs Courtesy Photo/Athletics Departgolfer, John Ochoa, was disqual- however, compete in the final two ment m ified from the first round. He did, rounds. “They are mostly fresh­ Golf Course is a 6,750-yard, par 72 championship course. Two Track Records Broken at Carl Rossi Relays CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor The track and field team started the season early this year, as Cougar athletes set qualifying marks and records in previous meets. . On Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at Carl Rossi Relays, two exist­ ing school records were broken. Sophomore Abril Jiminez com­ peted in the women’s 100-meter low hurdles, finishing with a time of 16.54 seconds. Even though she finished seventh in the race, ® she broke the CSUSM record ■ of 17.4 seconds, which Denaye 5 Lakotich set two years ago. The men’s 4x400-meter relay team also set a new record. The Women's 4x100-meter Relay Courtesy Photo/Athletics Department Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara S c h o o l o f M e d ic in e T h e Ih tern a tio iia lC h o ic e • Humanitarian education focused on bioethics • Professors are practicing M.D. $ • Intensive course of correlation, integration, and review for USMLE Step 1 • Direct clinical experience with patients beginning in the first semester (PMC) • Fishing Professors’Program with IMG graduates and other U .S. doctors • Bilingual education during the first two years • Over 9(0QQdumni board certified in afl specialties in the USA • Rolling Admissions polity. • Two entering classes per year.January and August • Financial Aid and Alternative Loans available • New York State Education Department approval team placed first and ran a time of 3:21.47. The team includes freshman John Feehan, fresh­ man Jeremy Taylor, sophomore Shaun Bright and freshman Jason Williams.The previous record was set two years ago with a time of 3:22.6. This year, the team has three returning All-Americans, 11 national competitors from 2001, and many promising young ath­ letes. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Nationals is scheduled for May 23-25 in Olathe, Kansas. First Race of the Season For the first competition of the season, CSUSM’S track team participated in the Long Beach Relays, held on Saturday, Feb. 16. The meet was hosted by Cal State Long Beach at the Jack Rose Track. For full results from the event, go to www.flashresults.com/fiashwest. Upcoming Competitions On Saturday, Mar. 16, the track and field team competed in the Easter Relays in Santa Bar­ bara. The scores were not avail­ able at time of publication. Their next race will be next Saturday, Mar. 23, at San Diego State Uni­ versity at 10a.m. For more infor­ mation please call 760-750-7100 or visit their website: http://www.csusm.edu/track/ It's Just a Matter of Perspective... Compiled by JAMES NEWELL ' Pride Editor To dream my dream could be my mistake, but I'd rather be wrong. Southern trees bear strange fruit, blood on the leaves and blood at the root, black bodies swinging in the southern breeze, strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees. Pastoral scene of the gallant south, the bulging eyes and the twisted mouth, scent of magnolias, sweet and fresh, then the sudden smell o f burning flesh. Here is fruit for the crows to pluck, for the rain to gather, for the wind to suck, for the sun to rot, for the trees to drop, here is a strange and bitter cry. FOR MORI INFORMATION, PLEASE C0NTACT0NE OF OUR OFftCIS: 800 531-5494 866 434-7392 infbsa#uag.edu uagny<®uag.edu Phone (210) 366-1611 Phone (518) 434-7392 Fax (210) 377-2975 San Antonio, TX Fax (518) 434-7393 Albany, NY - - Money, you've got lots of friends, crowding round the door when you're gone, spending ends. They don't come no more. Rich relations give crust of bread and such. You can help yourself, but don't take too much. Billie Holiday �Special Events Randy Haveson “How to Support Others Without Carrying Them” Tuesday* M 1912:00 noon air. -1:00 p.m. Mezzanine under the Clock Tower Opening the Doors to Edu­ cation Conference on needs o f low income, first-genration and underrepresented students. Friday, Mar. 22 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Erika Suderburg’s Art A.S.I. Elections Installation In Celebra­ March 25-29 tion of Women’s Herstory Month Suderburg’s art Attila & Dave Project Live w ill be exhibited at the Band Entertainment CSUSM Library all for the ^Wednesday, Mar. 27 11:30 month. a.m. -1:00 p.m. Make the Break: Mar. 21 Game Show “Spring Breakers” 11:30 a.m. Dome “Environmental Strategies that Work: Promoting Underage Drinking and Irresponsible Behavior Under the Influence.” 2:00 p.m. Com 206 The Pride Calendar 12 Tuesday, March 19, 2002 Sports Campus Workshops Men and Women’s Track UCSD Open Meet Sat. Mar. 23 9:00 a.m. Women’s Golf Mar. 24 - 26 Santa Clara University. Rancho Canada Golf Course Stress Management Wednesdays, 11:30 - 12:45 p.m. CRA 4110 Thinking About Quitting Wednesdays, 1:15-2:30 p.m. CRA 4110 Club Meetings Free Student Services Writing Center Medieval Round Table CRA 3106 March 12 at 11:30 a.m. Monday - Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-6 CRA 1257 p.m. Fri. 8:30-3 p.m. (Weekly) Math Lab Campus Black Forum Mon. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cesar Chavez Film Festi­ Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tues./Thurs. 8 a.m.-6:00 CRA 4110 val Every Wednesday in March (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th and 29th) 6:00 p.m. City Heights Urban Village Performance time, Annex Admission is free. Call (619) 641-6123 for more information. -■ $9^50 hourly i p.m. Weds. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m, Fri. 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Resume Critiques Career and Assessment Center 750-4900. Drop off or fax your resume for a quick cri­ tique (24-hour turn around.) Fax: (760) 750-3142 Please submit your calendar items to pride@csusm.edu by Friday at noon. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper MISSING ISSUE spring 2002 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/8a2ed0fdeee60ed32c8a5f0138ea68b7.pdf ee38e0e069563d7b306d772c05a9b590 PDF Text Text „ a R ECEIV : The Pride .2-3 News.............. Feature .... 4-6 Travel ............... 7 Food.. ........ .8 Acollege education never hurt anybody who was 4p^f//1^ (Jo2002 learn after he got -Author [G&W&M Library Information Servi, http://www.csusmpride.com CFA Ratifies Contract with CSU Administration ByAMYBOLASKI Graduate Intern The tentative contract agreed upon by the California Faculty Association (CFA) and the CSU Administration on March 2 was ratified, by an overwhelming 95 percent of voting CFA members, on March 22. The three-year contract extends through 2004 and affects more than 22,000 CSU faculty and employees. CFA Chapter President George Diehr said, “At Cal State San Marcos, we had the highest turn-out of any CSU campus for voting to ratify the agreement: over 85 percent. About 91 percent of CSUSM voters voted to ratify the agree- • ment.” »>Article cont. on pg. 2 California State University San Marcos A rts........ ....... 9-11 Opinion........;..............12 Sports ...... ...13-14 Vol. X No. 9/ Tuesday, April 9,2002 City Pulls the Plug on Power Surge Cafe ByAMYBOLASKI Graduate Intern Before University Hall or FCB was built, before Caesar Chavez found a permanent place on campus in the form of a bust, Power Surge Cafe was serv­ ing massive amounts of coffee and feeding the university’s stu­ dents and surrounding commu­ nity members, many of whom found the nearby establishment the perfect spot for a study break. After more than five years in business, the long-time staple of the campus community will close its brightly painted doors on April 26,2002. The City of San Marcos, which owns the cafe’s parking lot and surrounding land, has chosen not to renew Power Surge’s lease. “We knew losing the lease was a possibility going in,” said Mark DuBois, the cafe’s owner and a graduate of Cal State San This Year’s ASI Election Yields the Highest Voter Turnout By GEORGE BURGESS JR. Pride Staff Writer Power Surge Cafe, o ff Twin Oaks Road and Barham Drive Pride Photo/Archive Marcos. “We took a gamble. The unemployed.” city owns a lot of real estate and Michael Miller, a regular and will make it available to the big­ former CSUSM student who is gest developer.” . now an instructor at Palomar Tracy Kappan, an employee College, concurred with Kappan of the cafe and student in the cre­ about the city’s decision. “I dential program at CSUSM, said, cannot believe what I just read,” “It’s a travesty. What a disap­ Miller said, in reference to the pointment. It’s a true upset that poster that now graces the inside the city does not support small wall of the cafe, thanking businesses. I’m dismayed.. . I’m » >Article cont. on pg. 3 The Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) elections, held March 25-29, yielded the highest voter {urn-out in CSUSM’s history, with 944 votes cast - an increase of 699 votes from last year’s record low of 245 total votes. Current ASI President Dustin Naylor said, “The ASI elections were a great success. We had a record number of voters this year, which shows that students are finally starting to get involved on campus.” Student and Residential Life’s Associate Director Gezai Berhane credited “the longer election period,” and “the con­ venience of on-line voting » >Article cont. on pg. 3 Athletic Department Only Dr. Oberem to Receive Brakebill Award Receives 5 Percent of Donation By LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor On Jan. 9, the university received a gift of $2.6 million from Helen Clarke for athletic scholarships. Clarke had previ­ ously assisted the athletic depart­ ment through other grants. She died on Dec. 3, 2000, at the age of 83 and became the largest single donor to Cal State San Marcos, with gifts totally nearly $4 million. “The grant has not increased our budget, it only provides secu­ rity,” said Steve Scott, head track coach. The endowment’s pur­ pose is to support the scholar­ ships for student-athletes in the campus’ golf, cross-country and track programs. Nonetheless, only 5 percent of the $2.6 mil­ lions will be distributed each year, starting next fiscal year. If the percentage of the invest­ ment is more than 5 percent, the university foundation will invest theVest into the original princi­ pal’s amount. According to Scott, “The University Foundation handles all the money, the grant will be invested and due to certain guidelines and regulations, only 5 percent goes to the scholar­ ship program.” This means that approximately $130,000 will go to 40 track and field, 14 golf and 20 cross-country athletes. The CSUSM Foundation is a nonprofit, auxiliary organiza­ tion that aims to advance the goals of the university through commercial enterprises, busi­ ness services; the administra­ tion of grants and contracts, and financial management. The endowment only prom­ ises athletes a scholarship pro­ gram, since prior to this External Affairs and the Athletic pro­ gram worked every year to raise » >ArticIe cont. on pg. 13 Dr. Graham Oberem is this year’s recipient of the Harry E. Brakebill Distinguished Pro­ fessor Award. Oberem will be honored at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 1, at 3:30 p.m. in Commons 206. At the cere­ mony, he will be presented with a $1,500 check. The Harry E. Brakebill Distinguished Profes­ sor Award is given to faculty on the basis of outstanding contri­ butions to their students, to their academic disciplines, and to their campus communities. “I am honored ... I greatly enjoy teaching and, maybe because physics has the reputa­ tion of being a difficult subject, I always find it rewarding when a student suddenly catches on to a physics idea. That moment of learning is thrilling to me every time,” said Oberem. President Alexander Gonza­ lez said, “I would like to offer our collective congratulations to Dr. Oberem in Classroom. Pride Photo/Lisa Lipsey Dr. Oberem as the Harry E. engaged in research in physics Brakebill Distinguished Profes­ education for approximately 15 sor for 2001/02. He represents years. He has extensive expe­ the finest aspirations of Cal State rience in the field of computer San Marcos to combine excel­ assisted instruction and com­ lence in teaching with research puter-based training. and service to the community.” For seven years, he was Oberem, who has a B.Sc. in director of the computer-based Chemistry, a M.Sc. in Astron­ education unit, which he estab­ omy and a PhD. in physics from lished at Rhodes University in Rhodes University, has been South » A rticle cont. on pg. 3 Controversial Journalist Greg Palast and Congressman Bob Filner Give Lecture at CSUSM ZACHARY A. PUGH For The Pride On Monday, March 18, investigative journalist Greg Palast shared controversial infor­ mation concerning current polit­ ical scandals with a Cal State San Marcos audience, causing some students to leave, while others appeared mesmerized by the pile of confounding evidence and paper trails that he pre­ sented. The campus lecture began Palast’s three-day San Diego book tour. After introductions from CSUSM’s Democrat Club member, political science pro­ fessor Dr. Mike Byron and Congressman Bob Filner, Palast covered topics ranging from the fall and corruption of Enron to the skewed voting polls of Flor­ ida, which led to the “theft of the election,” according to Palast. He also made some bold statements about Bush and pos­ sible business ties with the bin Laden family. “These people are nice people ... we know because we’re business partners,” he said mimicking a »>A rticle cont. on pg. 11 One Student W alks Out on L iberal Speakers By Melanie Addington Arts Editor Journalist Greg Palast and Congressman Bob Filner Pride Photo/Melannie Addington Although one student walked out on Greg Palast, . investigative journalist, as he drew connections between President Bush and the Alqaeda network on Monday, March 18 at Cal State San Marcos, the rest of the audi­ ence, packed into ACD 102, stayed to listen to Palast dis­ cuss investigations into Enron, Bush, 9-11 and other “followthe-money” scandals. »A rticle cont. on pg. 11 �Free Issues of the New York Times BY JESSICA KRONE Pride Staff Writer , Free issues of The New York Times and The San Diego Union Tribune will continue to be available at newsstands around campus until the last week of March. This is part of the fourweek Readership Pilot Program brought to CSUSM by the Asso­ ciated Students, Inc (ASI). The program has been instated on a trial basis in order to ascertain how many students pick up and read the paper(s). “The decision to keep the program depends on funding. If we can partner up with other offices on campus - then the program will most likely stay. If ASI is solely responsible for the funding, then it depends on cost, etc,” said Jocelyn Brown, ASI vice president of External Affairs. The newspapers will be on newsstands in the Dome corri­ dor, in front of the library, in front of the ASI office (Com­ mons 203), on the second floor of University Hall and near the Newspaper Stands for the Pilot Pro­ gram. Pride Photo/James Newell covered area on Founders Plaza. The placement of an established newspaper next to The Pride stands should “enhance reader­ ship of The Pridef Brown said. “A good number of people try to keep up with The New York Times because it includes a larger variety of current domestic information, includ­ ing the stock market, soci­ ology and history,” said Lorenzo Grey, a CSUSM stu­ dent. The New York Times is known as “a newspaper of record,” said Dr. Alyssa Sepinwall, a history profes­ sor at CSUSM. “Getting in the habit of reading The New York Times is good for stu­ dents, especially if they have access to it,” added Sepim wall. “The program appears to be showing signs of success, with empty racks at the end of the day,” said Brown. There has been no approximation of how long it will take after the pilot program is finished to establish when the perma­ nent program will be pro­ posed for approval. The cost, if approved, “depends on how many papers we go with, what papers we decide to distribute and how many per day. It’s hard to give an estimate at this time,” Brown said. Make the Break Celebration Ended With Free Lunch and Sumo Wrestling on Thurs­ day, March 28. Pride Photos/James Newell New Library Has First Accident CFA Ratifies Contract By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer At approximately 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. March 19, a column from the initial framework of the new library fell. No one was injured when the 85-foot-tall steel column fell, and the struc­ ture incurred only minor dam­ ages, including chipped concrete and broken wooden handrails. The 10-ton vertical column stands with anchor bolts and lev­ eling nuts to hold it in place. To install a horizontal beam, the crane supporting the column must let go of the vertical column to pick up the horizontal beam. When it was released, the ver­ tical beam let loose. According to Don Price, construction man­ ager, “The column just wasn’t secure enough.” The incident could have been extremely damaging. “If it had fallen in any other direction, it Library Under Construction. Pride Photo/James Newell potentially could have hit the crane or the retaining walls,” said Price. “[The incident] in no way damages the integrity of the building” One-half to two-thirds of the column is no longer usable and has been discarded. Visibly and structurally, the damaged column is much shorter than the rest, but construction continues. “This [incident] will in no way slow down construction,” said Price. The incident was reportedly due to subcontractor McMahon Steel’s technique of using only one crane to accomplish the job. “The technique the contractor was using isn’t allowed any­ more,” said Price, who guaran­ teed it will not happen again. The contractor must now use two cranes. “If you look, there are now two cranes. One crane hold­ ing the column, and one crane installing the beam,” he added. Although the incident hasn’t slowed down construction, it was costly. The damage done will cost approximately $20,000. “[McMahon] has to pay all the losses. It’s not coming out of the taxpayer’s dollars,” Price said. For now, the construction team will install the horizontal beams on the second and third floors, waiting approximately another month until the broken column can be spliced. Accord­ ing to Price, “A field splice is very common and easy to do.” After the splice is done, the team will be able to complete the framework of the fourth and fifth floors as well as the roof. “On a positive note, the library should be finished by summer 2003, and we broke ground for the Clark Field House today, [March 20],” said Price, reiterating that one such inci­ dent will not stop the growth of CSUSM. cess in bargaining to activism »>Article cont. from pg. 1 “This contract ratification of faculty across the system. vote demonstrates the intense The Teach-Ins, demonstrations at interest on the part of CFA CSU Board of Trustees’ meeting membership and how strongly and other events which involved they feel about the need for a Charles Reed (CSU Chancellor) change in direction on the part of were a major factor in strengththe CSU Administration,” said ening our bargaining position,” Susan Meisenhelder, CFA presi­ said Diehr. dent. “The trend toward increas­ Mary Elizabeth Stivers, a ing administrative spending and member of the bargaining team decreasing instructional spend­ on the CSU side and associate ing is one that threatens the “ TheCFA will continue to pursue quality of edu­ the objective o f reducing the ratio cation at the CSU.” o f students to tenure-track faculty, a A salary ratio that has grown front about 25 to gap of 10.6 per­ 1 to 30 to 1 over the past cent between CSU faculty -George Diehr and faculty at " compar abl e vice president for Academic institutions around the nation Affairs, said, “I’m glad that it was confirmed in last month’s (the negotiations) is resolved, California Postsecondary Educa­ and we will begin to implement tion Commission’s annual com­ the changes.” pensation report. According to Some of those changes Diehr, negotiations between the include the awarding of renew­ CFA and the CSU Administra­ able three-year contracts to lec­ tion will re-open next spring in turers with six or more years of order to agree upon compensa­ service and the availability of tion increases for 2003/04. “The health benefits to lecturers work­ CFA will continue to pursue the ing on a 40 percent rather than objective of reducing the ratio 50 percent time base (teaching of students to tenure-track fac­ at least two classes.) The CFA ulty, a ratio that has grown from also secured a 2-percent general about 25 to 1 to 30 to 1 over the salary increase, which was effec­ past decade,” said Diehr. tive April 1, 2002. The contract, which, among The CFA represents full and other things, increased benefits part-time professors, lecturers, and job security for part-time librarians, counselors, depart­ lecturers (adjunct faculty), was ment chairs and coaches at all 22 ratified after more than a year of c s u cim,pus« The fnn"text of negwiationa, many demonstra- the CFA/CSU agreement, inclnd’f 'n* a * reater>ed jng tjje tentative contract estab“ST 2. can be found at CFA attributes much of tts sue- http://ww.calfec.org/. �S exual Predator Lurking at San Diego State University By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer On March 5, 2002, the fifth and latest attack was made by a sexual predator roaming the area around SDSU. The five attacks all happened near the campus. Two of the attacks happened at the same apartment complex on Montezuma Rd. The third hap­ pened down the street on Mon­ tezuma road, the fourth on 55th Street, and the fifth in a grocery store on El Cajon Boulevard. All five women, 20 years old, are not connected or related in any way. According to Marc Fox, Crime Prevention Specialist at SDSU, “They’re isolated inci­ dents, completely random and offcampus.” According to Detective Ron Newquist, of the San Diego Police Department, “The man followed the women home and entered shortly after they did, through an unlocked door, in three of the incidents.” The man does not rape the women, instead he commits what’s called sexual battery. The man comes from behind and grabs the crotch and the breasts of the women through their clothes. All five women began scream­ ing and pushing him away, which startled the man and made him flee. According to Fox, “The con­ cept is to increase awareness. We are trying to increase the use of more safety precautions. Common sense things, like walk­ ing in groups and making sure that all doors and windows are locked.” Fox also said that they’ve increased the patrol around the campus with both undercover and uniformed police. Fox, a propo­ nent of R.A.D. (a self defense course against rape, solely for women) said, “People are picked on their perception of vulnerabil­ ity. Sometimes a woman who appears confident and aware of her surroundings avoids a poten­ tial attack without even knowing it.” “The media has depicted one guy. But he isn’t it. We have two other suspects pending computer [confirmation],” said Newquist on the progress of the case. The perpetrator has been described as a black male between the ages of 17-22,5’6-5’8 ,140-170 lbs., short hair, round face, flat nose, clean­ shaven and wears baggy clothes. If you see anyone matching this description you should call the San Diego Police Department’s 24-hour line (619) 531-2000. CSUSM is a relatively safe campus, with no sexual attacks recorded to date. . When asked about the precautions and strat­ egies that the university police would take if a sexual predator came to CSUSM, Chief Tom Schultheis of the CSUSM uni­ versity police said, “This would be considered a serious situation and we would make it a numberone priority.” “The first thing that I would do would be to recommend that all our women students look into the R.A.D. program. It’s a class that allows women to be self-empowered. Second we would work with the Sheriffs Department and do everything that would ultimately lead to an arrest,” said Schultheis. One thing that was suggested by both Fox and Schultheis was that all female students be more aware of their surroundings when alone. If for any reason you feel unsafe when walking to your car, both the university police of SDSU and CSUSM have escort services that are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. At CSUSM, the police can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the silver phones located throughout the campus, at any of the emergency poles located throughout the parking lots and the track, or by dialing direct 750-4567. S a y i n g G o o d b y e to Power S urge Cafe »>Article cont. from pg. 1 we’re just waiting on insurance customers and friends for their requirements so that we can tran­ support. “What’s the city think­ sition without any interruption in catering service,” DuBois said. ing?” While many have expressed “We’ll be expanding the catering disappointment that Power Surge business, without a doubt, and is closing its doors, DuBois we’ll have many more options, remains positive. The cafe has and the ability to add hot foods done quite a bit of “ It’s been a phenomenalt0 the ^catering catering, especially experience, andVll miss m * e™ for the university, , ™ » Kappan added * Tm and DuBois plans to everyone, but Pm excited for keep and expand the ingforward.” -Mark DuBois Mark. He gets catering business. to keep what’s “I’m really look­ ing forward to it - 1 want to focus really the life blood of the cafe.” While regulars and employ­ on the catering business. We’ll be sharing a space with another ees are excited about the expan­ caterer in Vista, and right now sion of the catering, many are 2 002-2003 ASI President Jocelyn Brown Honey J. Folk Anna M. Hall 429 335 53 Executive Vice President A rti A. Patel 452 Mbalaka M. Monololo 360 External Vice President Glay Eyiinahn Glay 347 Brett Gladys 266 James Nguyen ' 201 Vice President Of Finance Crystal Folk 464 Tyrell A. Fiduccia 329 Corporate Secretary Eric M. Roper 633 Child Care Director UNDETERMINED Undergraduate Representatives Shannon Barnett 437 Marc DeGuzman 261 Alan Avery-Medina 209 Angineen L. Hardin 179 Jacqueline Cambell 115 College of Arts & Sciences Reps. Shannon Leah Tweed 305 Maria F. Schroeder 298 Kristie McMullen 285 College Of Business Administration Reps. Deanna C. Garcia 109 Scott W O’Hare . 81 Terra Nelson 77 Nina Robinson 67 Matthew E. Coultas 31 College Of Representatives VACANT cafe while looking for jobs in the Spanish field. “I came across someone who didn’t need anyone at the time, but told me that if I could come up with a busi­ ness proposal that would work, he would back it financially,” DuBois said. “That person backed out, but others came forward, including two university employ­ ees who remain silent partners in the business.” By November of 1996, DuBois had a lease from the city and by April of 1997 had the permits needed to open Power Surge. The cafe opened with four employees on Dec. 1,1997. While DuBois had originally intended to serve only coffee and pas­ tries, he had so many requests for sandwiches that the cafe began serving food within the first month, and began catering not long after. “As a favor, we catered a Chamber of Commerce event that President Gonzalez was at, and he inquired about catering. At the time, the business was really taking a turn toward catering,” DuBois said. The cafe has since catered many of the events at CSUSM, and will continue to do so. Power Surge will also con­ tinue to provide sandwiches to The Educated Bean, the campus coffee stand. Harry E. Brakebill Distinguished Professor Award ASI Board Members »>A rticle cont. on pg. 3 [knd] professional campaigning efforts,” as the primary reasons behind this year’s drastic increase in student voting. The ASI Elections Com­ mittee, with the assistance of Instructional and Information Technology Services (UTS), revamped the electoral process for 2002. The introduction of the On-Line Election website, coupled with the extended fiveday voting period, were intended to make voting convenient for all students. Past elections have been held over a two-day period using paper ballots, often cre­ ating scheduling conflicts for potential voters. The following are the results of the spring 2002 ASI elections ; winners will hold office for the 2002-2003 school year. disappointed that their “place” is gone. Long-time fixture Garth Hansen said, “It’s a Starbucks conspiracy. I’m really looking forward to the gas station the city will likely put in on this comer. I guess I’ll hang out at the gas sta­ tion, drinking coffee.” “The hardest part will be not seeing regular faces everyday there are probably more than 200 people I’d like to thank by name for their support,” DuBois said. “It’s been a phenomenal experi­ ence, and I’ll miss everyone, but I’m looking forward.” DuBois, a Spanish major who graduated from CSUSM in 1996, came up with the idea for the Education Post Baccalaureate Represen­ tatives Tumona L. Austin 30 VACANT Students with questions regarding election results should contact ASI in University Com­ mons 203,760/750-4990. »>Article cont. from pg. 1 Africa. This project is described in detail in: Computer-based Education and Training in South Africa: A Collection of Case Studies, Ed. R. Lippert, JL van Schaik Publishers, Pretoria (1993) “A decade of computer assisted learning at Rhodes Uni­ versity” pages 29-50. Over the years, Oberem has earned more than 10 awards and scholarships for his work in physics and chemistry and com­ puter science. He was also a nom­ inee for the CSUSM President’s Award for innovation in teach­ ing last year. His research has focused on the development of intelligent computer tutors for introductory physics classes that have a spe­ cial natural language system enabling the program to con­ duct a realistic dialogue with students. He has developed numerous computer programs to teach physics and other sub­ jects including ALBERT, FREEBODY and PHOTOELECTRIC. ALBERT is a physics prob­ lem-solving monitor and coach designed to teach students how to solve problems in one-dimen­ sional kinematics. It records the entire dialogue with the students for later review by the instructor. This output reads like an inter­ view transcript and is useful for tracking student progress in a Dr. Oberem Loves Teaching. Pride Photo/Lisa Lipsey class and for research in problem solving. ALBERT is most useful for students at high school and introductory college level. FREEBODY is an intelli­ gent computer tutor that stu­ dents use to practice drawing free-body diagrams. The student draws vectors on the computer to represent the forces acting in a given physical situation and types in a description of each force. FREEBODY was a winner in the fifth annual Computers in Physics National Software Com­ petition in 1994. PHOTOELECTRIC is an advanced computer tutor that helps students develop a proper understanding of the photoelec­ tric effect. This program pres­ ents students with an electric circuit and allows them to draw a graph freehand on the com­ puter screen. The computer can interpret the graph and use the results to design an interaction with the student. It uses a sim­ ilar dialogue system to discuss the photoelectric concepts with a student in plain English. * ^History and software infor­ mation contributed by Dr. Oberem. �R aising Abuse & Assault Awareness Written and Compiled By LISA LIPSEY Pride Feature Editor * ration from others and self, and restricted range of emotions, such as inability to have loving feel­ ings. Deciding on Getting Treatment ________ Give me life, give me pain, give me myself again." - Tori Amos. People have asked me, “Why are you compiling a feature on sexual assault?” and “Were you sexually assaulted?” The answer is yes, someone sexually For many rape victims, it’s assaulted me. I am not comfort­ able with sharing my story with easy to put off getting treatment our readership, but I am willing because the memory of the event to share what I have learned. Is is so painful or so feared that sexual assault a horrifying expe­ it seems best to avoid it. Some rience? Most definitely. Distress­ people even deny that the event ing to hear or read about? It occurred or that it bothered them. Unfortunately, evidence and clin­ should be. Uncommon? No. The Counseling Center for ical experience show that mem­ Loved Ones of Sexual Assault/ ories of traumatic events do not Abuse Survivors: A Guide for just fade away like other more Friends, Family and Partners trivial memories. Putting off deal­ states that, *As many as one in ing with traumatic memories just four college women become vic­ makes the work you’ll have to do tims of attempted or completed in therapy more complicated and rape during their college years. lengthy. The treatment of traumatic In 60-80 percent of rapes, the stress (or Post-Traumatic Stress assailant and the victim know each other and over half of the Disorder) involves re-experiencing the traumatic events. In therrapes happen on a date.” apy, you should learn from the What is Sexual Assault and incident (s) that what you did was Sexual Abuse? probably the best you could have It is important to note that these definitions are gender neu­ done to survive at the time. Once tral. Sexual assault and sexual traumatic events have been fully abuse are emotionally devastat­ re-experienced in this way, they should not re-emerge in dreams ing to victims of either sex. or in waking thoughts (flashbacks Sexual Assault is any form of sexual penetration, oral, anal, or intrusive thoughts). The mental and emotional or vaginal, where the victim does effects may last a lifetime, but not— is unable to— or give know­ ing consent. Sexual assault is also crisis counseling and rape sup­ called rape. Acquaintance rape is port groups can help reduce long­ sexual assault when the victim term effects and help a victim knows the attacker. This includes cope with feelings of isolation, guilt, depression, or anxiety. It’s date rape. Sexual abuse is sexual con­ important to get emotional and tact, not involving penetration, in psychological support. Contact which the victim does not— is a hospital, psychologist, social or unable to— knowing consent. worker, or rape crisis center to give Sexual contact, not involving find out about the resources avail­ penetration, may include inten­ able to you. You may benefit from tional fondling by the assailant a support group where you can (directly or through clothing) share your feelings with others of the sex organs, buttocks, or who have had a similar traumatic breasts for the purpose of sexual experience. Do not isolate yourself. Allow gratification of the assailant. The definition also includes the victim family members to provide emo­ being coerced into fondling the tional support. There are family counseling programs for family assailant. members who need help dealing Getting Help Here are some of the psy­ with their concerns. chological symptoms of sexual Common Responses to Recent trauma that you can experience: Sexual Assault/Abuse Survivors differ in their Confusion, difficulty sleeping, headaches, increasing fears, over- responses to assault/abuse. The long-term effects may be influeating, * ---- -- enced by the severity difficulty am learning not to say I of the assault the concen­ s existing t r a t i n g , was raped, but a man raped survivor’ me. Grammatically, this is the coping skills, and the u n ex p l a i n e d difference between the pas- support the person has sive and active voice. As afterwards. Nevertheemotional outbursts, I often tell my writing stu- less> the following p a n i c dents, the active voice is pre- responses are experiat t acks , f erred unless you are trying to ence(* m surviany anxiety, h ide responsibility."-Patricia vars‘ ., A survivor s selfdepression Weaver Francisco esteem often and palpi­ 'diminishes after an tations. assault or abuse. Frequently Why Treat Sexual Trauma? he/she feels shamed, humiliated, If the trauma causing the above symptoms is not treated, guilty, angry, and powerless. A they can worsen and develop into survivor may experience flash­ the following patterns and prob­ backs of the incident and may lems: distressing memories or experience nightmares or other dreams, loss of interest in what sleep disturbances. Often times, were meaningful activities, emo­ survivors fear being alone and tional numbing and increased fear a future attack. A survivor anger, increased health problems, may not be able to concentrate feelings of detachment or sepa­ and focus. This can affect aca­ demic and/or job performance. A survivor’s attitude toward his/her body may be negatively affected. This change may lead to self-abuse (e.g., alcohol abuse, overeating, self-mutilation, etc.) The survivor may find it diffi­ cult to trust and to be intimate with others. She/he may not want sexual intimacy for some time or may engage in risky sexual behaviors. Common Phases: Survivors often go through three general phases. (The phases do not always occur in the order listed below.) Phase One: This phase may last a few days to several weeks. The survivor may experience .shock and severe distress, con­ fusion, disorientation, anger, and rage. Phase Two: The survivor often wishes to forget the inci­ dent and return to “normal.” It is common to want to suppress feel­ ings in order to forget about the incident and regain control. How­ ever, the crisis is not resolved. Phase Three: The survivor is ready to begin to deal with the feelings associated with the assault/abuse. This phase usually involves re-experiencing feelings, thoughts, and memories of the assault/abuse. This healing pro­ cess may vary in duration. * Throughout all three phases, survivors need supportive people (friends, family, loved ones.) A survivor support group and/or a counselor can also be of help. How to help a survivor of sexual assault/abuse — “Sometimes I hear my voice and ifs been here, silent all these years.7 -iori Amos. * Talk, listen, respect and be emotionally available to the sur­ vivor. Accept what the survivor tells you. Accept the fact that the assault/abuse happened. Under­ stand that it is not the survivor’s fault. Do not blame the survivor. No one deserves to be sexually assaulted or abused, even when you feel poor judgments were made by the survivor. Do not blame yourself either. The only person who is at fault is the person who committed the crime. Suggest options and actions (medical, psychological and other assistance), but let the survivor decide what action to take. Let the survivor talk about the inci­ dent, but don’t force a discus­ sion. Respect and understand that temporarily the survivor may become distant from loved ones. Assure the survivor that you will be available to provide support throughout the process of recov­ ery. Give the survivor time to heal. Moderate your natural ten­ dencies to become overprotective. The survivor may need to seek medical attention immedi­ ately. You can help by encour­ aging and accompanying the survivor to obtain medical atten­ tion. If the survivor wishes to seek criminal action, this should be done as soon as possible. Additional Suggestions for the Romantic Partner of the Survi- fAPlinac themselves feelings and defend themselves, V Ask for permission before often with the help of another °r touching or holding the survivor, person whom they trust. not rush sexual contact The Frances S. s u rv iv o r to decide when it Dayee, teaches children sexual is right to have sexual------------------ ---------- assault prevention contact, and to pace “Did you want to tools. It is a manual the intensity of involve- g ee m e broken? °.n * 6 ^nderD o needs Bowedheadand lowered eyes? Shoulders falling * down like tear­ drops. Weakened by my soulful cries... Leaving behind nights o f terror andfear I rise Into Odaybreak that’s wondrously clear renewal of sexual interabuse to be read by est may occur at a slow Parents a“d chl1•. i dren together. dren pace. Discuss-•the sub­ (Of course, ject of sex in a non-sexthere are many ual environment (i.e., books and websites not in bed).* available. Many of Teaching Your Chil­ these books are dren About Sexual written for chil­ Abuse/Assault dren, while others Young children help parents decide need to'know how to how and when to identify sexual abuse/ talk to their chil­ assault. It is extremely dren about abuse.) important that they C S U S M ’s know ‘good touch’ Counseling and from ‘bad touch’ and Psychological what to do if they expe­ Services (CAPS), I rise rience ‘bad’ touch. located in the San Here are two books I rise Marcos Ambula­ I highly recommend I r ise” tory Care Center that are available - Still I Rise, (SMACC) at 120 through the Cal State San Marcos Library Maya Angelou Craven Dr. Suite 102, also provides or through inter-library help for students, faculty and loan (ILL): No More Secrets for Me, by staff in need of advice and atten­ Jane Aaron, shares four separate tion concerning sexual abuse. stories on the theme of sexual * Information from http:// abuse of children. The young vic- www.couns.uiuc.edu and http:// tlms are able to articulate their www.healthyplace.com._______ A v o id D a te R a p e tfemem&er: J o matter he*v many or howfew safety precautions V you use, it is neveryourfault | f you ate raped. * D ec id e o n y o u r p e r s o n a l se x u al lim its; k n o w w hat yon w ill do or will n o t do. * . C o m m u n ic a te c le a rly - m ake sure y o u r date understands y o u r sexual lim its. • B e a s s e rtiv e - stan d up for y o u r rig h ts. Y o u h av e a tig h t to pro tect yo u r body. , • A v o id a lc o h o l a n d d r u g s - th ey m ay im p a ir y o u r thought and action. ♦ D ate with friends until you feel com fortable w ith a n ew date. N ev e r leav e a b ar or p atty w ith som eo n e y o u h a v e just m et. D o n t le t y o u rself be isolated. • S tay in c o n tro l - offer to share expenses so th e re is no question o f* owing* y o u r date. C arry ex tra m o n ey to get y o u h o m e o r to m ake a phone call for help. * T r u s t y o u r in tu itio n - i f you feel th a t th ere is som ething w ro n g w ith a p erso n o r situation, got aw ay im m ediately S o u rce: h ttp ://w w w .h e a ith 5T place.com Sexual Assault Statistics According to the victimization survey, 261,053 rapes and sexual assaults occurred in the United States in 2001. In 2001,17 percent of rape or sexual assault victims were victimized by an intimate. Women were raped or sexually assaulted by an inti­ mate more frequently than men (18 percent vs. 3 percent). Police recorded 90,186 incidents of forcible rape in 2001. Of these reports, 46.9 percent resulted in an arrest of at least one person. Findings from a study of 3,006 women revealed that a rape victim Was nine times more likely to receive timely medical care if she reported die assault to the police Or other authorities. Three out of fow victims in this study who reported the rape to police received medical care, whereas only 15 percent of rape victims who did not report the crime receivedpost-rape medical care. It is estimated that only 10 percent of rapes are reported to the police. Among college women, nine in 10 victims of rape and sexual assault knew their offender. 13 percent of completed rapes, 35 percent of attempted rapes, and*22.9 percent of threatened rapes happened during a date. Off-campus sexual victimization is much more common among col­ lege women than on-campus victimization. Of victims of completed rape, 33.7 percent were victimized on campus, and 66.3 percent offcampus. In reported college-level assault cases, 75 percent of the male perpe­ trators and 55 percent of the female victims report that alcohol was involved at the time of the incident. Less than 5 percentof completed or attempted rapes against college women were reported to law enforcement. However, in two thirds of the incidents, the victim did tell another person, usually a friend, not family or school officials. Copyright 2002 National Center for Victims of Crime . WashingtQn, DC �RAD Class: No Men are-A llowed By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer “You are a resource to every woman you know,” said Officer Mario Samz. head instructor of the Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) program, in closing at the last of the four three-hour training classes for Basic Rape Aggression Defense. One major fear many women hold is that of being raped. It’s a realistic fear, since a national statistic holds that one out of every four college women will be sexually assaulted during her four years i n college. One way that colleges around the world are trying to lower those odds is through Basic R.A.D. Basic R.A.D was designed specifically for women, to show them not only how to defend themselves if they are attacked, but also to show them how to prevent being raped. In 12 hours, a deceivingly short amount of time, participants are able to learn about how to become more aware of surroundings, the do’s and don’ts of surviving an attack, and of course, defense techniques. I recently graduated from the Basic R.A.D. course here on campus. During the beginning of the course, Barbara Sainz, the wife of Officer Sainz as well as a certified instructor of R.A.D., asked us about our expectations of the class to ensure that we were being realistic. Many just wanted to feel more secure as a woman, be it because they worked odd hours, lived in a shady neigh­ borhood, or just wanted to be a more confident and self-reliant woman. At the end of the course we reviewed what we had said to see if we reached our goals, and I must say that not only did we succeeded at doing so, but we went above and beyond our expectations. One thing stressed through­ out the course was that no men could be involved in our train­ ing, with the exception of our male instructors. We could not practice with a male, and males were unable to attend any of the four sessions. “Unfortunately, it is your boyfriend, husband or even your friend that you might one day have to defend yourself against,” said Sainz. R.A.D. Class. Pride Photo The course was not only fun, but truly effective. The tech­ niques we were taught are func­ tional and for the most part easy to do. The key to the course is prac­ tice - practicing the techniques as well as practicing saying no. As fun as it was, we were still able to take away much more than any of us expected. “We’re not sup­ posed to be tough. It’s good to know I can defend myself ... I learned much more than I thought I could,” said Jennifer Nowothy, a senior at CSUSM. ‘Tm aware of everything now,” said Tracey Veres, a freshman at CSUSM. The final class meeting is a simulation. “You will be able to practice everything you learn. If you freeze this is the place to do it, so we can coach you through it and hopefully prevent you from freezing if a situation were to really occur,” said Sainz. During the simulation, the two instruc­ tors, Officer Mario Sainz and Officer Marlin Estepa, as well as retired Officer John Smithers, an instructor of instructors of R.A.D., all suited up and simu­ lated attacking;us so we could practice what we learned. Bar­ bara Sainz and Geraldine Smith­ ers, both certified instructors, made sure that the scenarios were safe and that we were using the techniques practiced to our full advantage. At least half of the class was so excited about their end results that they want to be able to teach women the art of R.A.D. by becoming R.A.D. instructors. These women also spoke of form­ ing a club that would enable them to continue practicing together and promote the awareness of sexual assault to other women on campus. “We could post flyers and have a booth like all the other clubs ” said Carey Moya, junior at CSUSM. “We could try to hold sessions to educate people, try to convince other women to take R.A.D. and practice ” said Nowothy. R.A.D. is held at least three times a year on the CSUSM campus. “We try to hold as many as possible, but space is limited,” said Sainz. The fee to attend the Basic R.A.D. course is only $20 and for this cost, any woman at any age is able to attend as many times as they’d like, with no limitation on visits. During the summer, an advanced course will be offered, which enhances basic skills and teaches participants how to handle certain weapons. According to Yvonne Muelman, an instructor at CSUSM who took the course, “Previous to R.A.D, I thought of myself as a woman who carried herself with confidence and could react in a threatening situation. PostR.A.D., I know I carry myself with confidence and can react well in a threatening situation. It confirms your ability to defend yourself; and anyone who takes it has the tools to never be a victim.” CSUSM’s ASI Attends Annual Conference in Sacramento By JESSICA KRONE Pride Staff Writer CSUSM’s Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) attended the California Higher Edu­ cation Student Summit’s annual confer­ ence the weekend of March 4 to lobby against student tuition* fee increases and to support the Facilities Bond Measure. The forum, held this year in Sacramento, was open to all California State Univer­ sity (CSU) student representatives. The attendees participated in leadership work­ shops, listened to guest speakers and vis­ ited with legislators who represent the San Diego area. ASI members were informed during the conference that the budget deficit Cal­ ifornia faces “will require many [educa­ tional] programs across the state to be cut and budgets to be reduced,” accord­ ing to the California State Student Asso­ ciation (CSSA) press release. During their visits with members of several legislative offices, ASI members strongly urged those in power not to increase student fees. “If tuition fees are increased, this will decrease accessibility and affordability for students,” said Jocelyn Brown, ASI vice president of External Affairs, who attended the conference. . A similar situation occurred in the early 1990s, during the last budget crisis, and, according to the CSSA press release, fees for the CSU “skyrocketed and many students were forced to delay or cancel tina’s deli 760 D. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. San Marcos, CA 92069 One mile north of 78. Always 10% student discount with valid ID yyyyyyyyyyyy A+SUBS Preschool Substitutes, aides, & teachers. 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Keating and Clark plan to shoot the movie for the big screen this summer. Along with her Navajo friend Dolores Brown, Keating has been working on “Spider Woman” for a few years now. “For a long time I’ve thought to do a story about Navajo women, because the women that I’ve worked with in Thoreau (New Mexico) were just so impressive.” Keating, who has written many stage plays, explained that the motivation for writing a screenplay was based on the simple fact that, ‘‘you really can’t separate Navajo cul­ ture from the land. They go together really intimately.” Growing up in a 100-percent white suburb of Sacramento in the 1950s, Keating felt an early urge to explore cultural diversity. Her intense interest in Native Ameri­ can culture emerged throughout her three years of volunteer work on an Indian mission in central Washington. Not only did she find passion for her work, but also for her co-worker Jo Keating, an edu­ cation teacher at CSUSM. Their romance soon resulted in mar­ riage, and together they decided to change setting and follow their friends to America’s big­ gest Indian reservation in New Mexico to teach at a Navajo High School. For 22 years they lived and worked on the reservation in a little town named Thoreau. The fictional story “Spider Woman,” which is set in the same New Mexican location in which Keating used tp work and live, is centered around three gener­ ations of women in a Navajo family, although, according to Keating, “there are lots of guys in it, too.” The main character is a young woman in her twen­ ties, who was adopted by a white family when she was a baby, and who later decides to go back to her roots and find her Navajo family. The storyline is reflected in the title of the screenplay: “Spider Woman.” According to Navajo mythology, Keating explained, there is a very powerful entity called spider woman, who lives on spider rock in Arizona. She is part of the Navajo creation story, in which she helps two lost broth­ ers find their father. In Keating’s screenplay, it is the young Navajo woman who travels to Arizona in order to approach spider women for help to find her family. Keating proudly explained, “We’ve been dealing with a pro­ fessional producer who agreed to produce the movie a year and a half ago. He saw the script and really liked it.” Clark, whose tele­ vision and film credits include “A Man Called Hawk” and “The Court-Martial of Jackie Robin­ son,” has been inlhe business for 25 years. According to Keating, he got tired of the whole orga­ nizational structure of big-budget productions and decided to go independent a few years ago. “We were just lucky enough to get our script to him at a point where he was looking for proj­ ects,” Keating said. Clark promoted the script among many friends in the media business, all of who agreed to be part of the project. At that point, Keating realized that her dream was about to become reality and that she needed to start raising some seed money. “In order to attach people to a project and do some other very basic preproduction and put together a business plan, you need some money!” Friends, family, co-workers and other teachers in the com­ munity were the initial investors, and so Keating was able to raise an initial $ 80,000, which covered the business plan and enabled her to sign director Charles Mills and a couple of actors. For Mills, who has been a cinematographer for many years in the entertainment industry, the screenplay “Spider Woman” will be his first directing job. Mills surely will be able to draw from his big-budget studio expe­ riences, like Beverly Hills Cop II and the independent film Boyz in the Hood, for which he received awards for cinematography. Keating said, “We haven’t cast any of the Navajo parts yet and, of course, that’s going to be the vast majority. But we have cast two of the supporting roles that are non-Navajo.” One of the more recognizable actors is Richard Grieco, who did a lot of television in the 80s, includ­ ing the hit-series “Booker” and “21 Jump Street.’’ Because of his recent work in many indepen­ dent movies, Grieco found fame and fortune in Europe. Although he is better known abroad than in the States, Keating explained, “One of the considerations we look for in putting together the business plan is to bring people on board that, when we go to sell the distribution rights for Europe and Japan and so on, there are names that those distributors rec­ ognize.” Another supporting role has been given to actor David Strathaim, who gained his work­ ing experience in dozens of movies and TV sedes, including the film L.A. Confidential. While Keating plans to begin shooting in New Mexico this summer, she and her production team are still faced with a lot of fundraising work in order to cover the movie’s costs. Keating explained, “the two things we are working on are a distribution deal and the financing. To actually finish pre-production, shoot the movie, do post-production and some marketing, we figure the budget for that is going to be $1.2 million.” She also emphasized the amazing location of the produc­ tion location. “The area we are going to shoot is just absolutely magnificent. It’s gorgeous!” Keating has confidence in “Spider Woman’s” success on the big screen: “We’ve got two name actors signed and all the other people in the business plan have resumes as long as your arm. They are just really experienced people.” CELEBRATE WITH A •Im m sd ia te H e a iJin tiliU I Insurance * Profit-sharing •Paid Vacation •Tuition Reimbursement •Outstanding 401k Savings MAIL BOXES ETC A UPS* Company MBE centers ere independently owned and operated franchises. 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Amtrak offers things that a car doesn’t: reclining seats, pil­ lows, AC/DC plug in outlets and your choice of many alcoholic beverages, as well as food. The train is a great substitute for driv­ ing to Santa Barbara for many reasons. One particular reason that jumps to my mind is LA traffic on a Friday afternoon. Not only LA traffic, but you also get great coastal views the whole way up, that may include views of dolphins and, at this time O f year, whales. The best way to get started on your weekend adventure is to plan if you’re going to stay for one or two nights. If you’re going to stay two nights, definitely try and leave as early as possible on Friday. If not, leave early Sat­ urday morning. Once yOu get to Santa Barbara the possibilities are endless. If you like beaches, I suggest that you get off on the Carpinteria exit and walk directly across the street and go to Carpinteria State Beach. 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Ingredients: 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef Next, pour in half of the remain­ 1 onion, chopped ing meat sauce, followed by the 1 can (28 oz) stewed, chopped tomatoes 1 jar (26 oz) spaghetti sauce 1 package (8 oz) lasa­ gna noodles, cooked 1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozza­ rella cheese 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese Photo Courtesy o f Vi cup grated Parme­ http://www.regit. com/regirest/malaysia/ san cheese recipe/chlamesa.htm Our typical salad is let­ tuce, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and lemon. First, lay the dried bread on a flat plate. Beat two eggs, first Wash all the vegetables. Photo Courtesy o f http:// the egg white until it rises up wwwxletocbunpocotvxxjm/necetm/mSanesaston Cut the lettuce, and set it and looks like foam, then add on the center of a big plate. the yolk. Mix them together Add the tomatoes and for 30 seconds. Gently cover ature with enough oil to cook cucumbers around the lettuce the meat with this mix before the meat. Once hot, set the meat and the carrots on top. Finally, coating the meat with bread with the bread scrubs on the add some salt and lemon. skillet and let them cook-they crumbs. will turn a light brown color. Serves 2-3 You should have a skillet on the Make sure you cook both sides. stove set at a medium temper- remaining noodles and cheese. Pour the last of the sauce over the top of the lasagna. HAVE YOU WORKED AT LEGOLAND? Start by browning the beef and onion in a large skillet, and then add the tomatoes and spaghetti sauce. While the sauce thickens, cook the noodles according to the package. Now mix together the mozzarella, cheddar, and ricotta in a medium bowl. In a 9” x 13” baking dish that’s been coated with nonstick spray, make a layer using half of the meat Bake the whole thing for 30-35 minutes at 375°F. The goal is to have the lasagna moist enough to put a fork through it but not so moist that the lasagna is doughy. It is better if it’s a bit on the dry side than too moist. 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Our address is 1620 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101 �Attila & Dave Project Use Music to 'Room' for Improvement Tone down the violence and lan­ By DAVID YANAGI guage, replace Jodie Foster with, E xplore the Realms of the Mind Pride Staff Writer say, Mare Winningham and you Promotion Photo. Photo Courtesy o f Attila & Dave Project. By JAMES NEWELL . Pride Editor sound comes from a wide range band that is still progressing of influences prominent through­ and searching for originality in out “Lifeline.” From the eerie the wojrld of creative arts where “I take my steps along the beckoning of Pink Floyd to more many critics say everything has paths that move and weave like a classical arrangements of bands already been done. The Attila & thousand fingers. How do I know like Rush and Yes, Attila & Dave Dave Project seems to use more where to go? - So many ways Project can easily be judged on modem influences from a wider that I can’t see.” former premises. But instead of variety of styles to find a sound following this tired and boring not easily placed in generally As I sat listening to the critical format, I listened more accepted genres. The album is arranged well diverse styles and influences carefully, and it seems to me they accentuated in the songs of Attila step aside from worrying about and progresses smoothly, leading & Dave Project, I felt I should where they find their sound and the listener through the minds let their words speak for them­ how they are compared to other of the songwriters, showing the amount of selves. The band is a trio from the bands and just play from thought put n 'n T T T 'n T A T San Francisco Bay Area and was their true creative spirits. The lyrics of the songs XVHi V I i j VV into both scheduled to perform in Found­ the indi­ ers’ Plaza on Wednesday, March follow a similar format to 27, as a part of the “Make the the music itself. They speak of vidual songs and how each fits Break” festivities, but due to the dark and light characteristics into the larger progression of the unforeseen circumstances had to of nature, taking a metaphysical album. The songs have a dis­ journey into mental exploration. tinct flavor and are independent cancel the show. of the major­ As for ity of their music, mainstream it is not music. The something band does for you to most of its pull out own pro­ your bag of motion and standard remaining mu s ic with an inde­ industry pendent label labels. You has allowed would be members to better off let the music sitting in a speak for closed room itself. - alone - to The band make a deci­ is made up of sion for bassist/synthyourself. keyboardist/ A ft e r vocalist Attila listening to Medveczky, their newest guitarist and album, vocalist Dave “Lifeline,” Stevenson one word and drum and comes to my percussionist mind Rusty diversi ty. Aceves. The band In the uses guitars, _ Attila & Dave piano, bass, CD over Project press drums, synthe­ Photo Courtesy o f Attila & Dave Project. release the band sizers, and var­ ious percussion instruments to A good example of their virtu- claims to have “solid tunes, damn create a sound all its own. The osity is the over 7-minute song, good shows.” Considering the songs many times begin mellow Hills and Valleys, which begins amount of sound and layers of and heartfelt, but rapidly prog­ soft and disillusioned, then builds instrumentation on the album, if ress in dynamic crescendos only to fast- paced and distorted rock you get the chance it would defi­ to break and fall back, releasing and roll, with the singer asking nitely be interesting and worth­ the energy they built along the the question, “How can I find my while to see what and how they perform on stage as a three-piece way. band. The diversity of the band’s What happens when you have a Lifetime Channel film, combine an Academy Award- complete with the obligatory winning actress, a talented direc­ woman soaking in the tub as the tor, and a script unfit to hold prelude to domestic danger. And, as in some of his previ­ up the short leg of a wobbly table? You get the recipe for ous work (Jurassic Park 2, Snake Panic Room, David Fincher’s Eyes), Koepp seems to have a latest thriller. Mediocre at its worst and adequate at its best, Panic Room is a forgettable tale about a recently divorced woman, her pre-teen daughter, and three persistent thieves determined to ruin the first night in their new Manhattan home. But Inside the Panic Room this isn’t your average Photo Courtesy o f http:// townhouse; it contains www.sonypictures.com/movies/panicroom/ an impenetrable bomb shelter-esque closet for safely knack for writing dialogue and locking oneself away from scenes that have more impact in intruders. Meg (Jodie Foster) the trailer than the actual film. and daughter Sarah (Kristen His attempt at sprinkling some Stewart) manage to secure them­ humor into the script at one point selves in this ‘panic room’ before involves the daughter instruct­ the bad guys can have their way. ing her mom on the use of the But the room that’s protect­ F-word. Not exactly side-split­ ing them is also the one that ting amusement. The strengths of this film lie contains what the burglars are within Fincher’s stylistic direc­ after. And they’re not leaving until they get what they came tion, the competent acting, and a solid musical for. score. Pinch­ Picture a ers’s com­ dark Home mand and Alone for creativity adults. John with a Hughes camera is s h o u l d ’ve evident here, gotten a and it is what writing makes him Two o f the Three Intruders credit on this such a Photo Courtesy o f http:// film, as there wwwsonypictures.com/movies/panicnxm/ r e s p e c t e d are many filmmaker. similarities Jodie Foster gives a solid per­ between the two. Unfortunately, the premise worked better for formance after replacing Nicole laughs with Macaulay Culkin Kidman, who had to drop out then it does for nail-biting sus­ of the project because of a knee injury. Kristen Stewart as the pense in this production. Panic Room falls short of androgynous- looking daughter achieving the thrill quota is annoying at times, but she expected for this type of film. manages. The three intruders, Forest Whitaker, There are some tense Jared Leto and scenes, but unless someone Dwight Yoakam, spills Raisenettes down the back of your shirt, don’t expect are a bit saddled by some char­ to spend too much time on the acter cliches, but still make fine edge of your seat. Fincher seems contributions. Whitaker in par­ to recognize the fact that he’s ticular is able to offer some depth milking a fairly limited concept, to his role; his subtle looks and and when the most suspenseful mannerisms depict more layers than the part as writ­ ten. Even though Panic Room is not up to par with Fincher’s past work (Fight Club, Seven), there are still some redeeming quali­ ties. And if you’re hell­ bent on seeing a thriller without any expecta­ Meg Outside the Panic Room tions of viewing some­ Photo Courtesy o f http:// thing noteworthy, you www.sonypictures.com/movies/panicroom/ could do worse. But if you’re looking for a scene occurs, it’s presented in truly satisfying return on your slow motion, as if to maximize a $9 (or more) investment, con­ thin script. sider exploring other options. Screenwriter David Koepp Panic Room is a Columbia should be very pleased his work Pictures release and rated R by was in the hands of such a gifted the MPAA for violence and lan­ cast and crew, otherwise this guage. Running time is 1 hour, would have been an overblown 40 minutes, and it will open in television movie of the week. theaters March 29. REVIEW �Y Tu Manti Tamhieir /And Your Mother Too: Not A Reflection of Modem Mexico p.m. because the sponsors were before the girls leave for Europe. U.S. to improve their lives; they eign films, which in the past was given plaques for “their contri­ While waiting to go to the air- show people asking for donations nonexistent. Furthermore, the perfor­ bution to making this possible,” mance of both the actresses San Diego Latino Film Fes­ as Yolanda S. Walther-Meade, and actors was good because tival 2002 kicked off its Media the host, noted. they were realistic and did not Arts Center San Diego’s Ninth Carlos Cuaron, the produc­ over-perform their characters, Annual festival, presenting “Y er’s brother, wrote the movie, which probably was an impor­ Tu Mama Tambien,” translated which focuses on two Mexican tant factor in this film’s popu­ meaning “And Your Mama Too/’ teenagers, Tenoch (Luna) and larity. at the Mann Hazard Center on Julio (Garcia), who are best Victor Payan wrote in the Thursday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. friends. Tenoch belongs to a Film Festival program, Three of the movie’s actors, rich aristocratic and politically“Cuaron strips away the roman­ Gael Garcia, Diego Luna and corrupt family who has a long­ tic trappings of his Hollywood Maria Aura, one of the girlfriends standing friendship with the hits [which include A Little in the movie, and the producer, Mexican president, while Julio Princess and the modernized Alfonso Cuaron, gave a small belongs to the average working adaptation of Great Expectaspeech to the audience. class. However, these class dif­ tions].” “I hoped that one day when ferences do not influence their If it is a reflection of you went to the movies you would hidden addictions to marijuana always have a movie in Spanish and alcohol. modern youth in Mexico, I Photo Couriesy o f http://www.rottentomatoes.eom/m/YTuMamTambin... Thank you for supporting am sad for my nation and The friends are also overly1110860/photos.php Spanish films,” said Luna. sexually active with their girl­ especially disappointed in our The movie quickly sold out friends. And this is where the youth. If this is the type of movie and the ideas that we are port to say goodbye, Julio and for girls to be school queens, exporting from Mexico describ­ his girlfriend have sex in the police brutality against the peas­ ing our society to the world, I girl’s bedroom while her par­ ants or campesinos, and the effect hope people will not take the ents are waiting outside to take of globalization, as people lose film as a literal example Mexi­ their jobs because of the govern­ can society, because this is not her to the airport. Suddenly finding them­ ment’s involvement, in what used reality. Mexico’s youth, like any selves single and with a strong to be their jobs. These scenes are other society, has drug problems desire to seek pleasure, the two the best part of the movie because and hormonal imbalances, but boys meet Tenoch’s cousin’s they show the real cultural side the teens in this film are not the wife, the Spanish Luisa (Mari- of Mexico. The film shows the norm. bel Verdu), whom they find side of Mexico I would not want to attractive. They invite her on a that in many films see this movie again. road trip to a beach called Boca has been ignored. I just hope that in the del Cielo, or Heaven’s Mouth. Although it is not future better Mexican (However, this is just a ploy to done on a major scale, the most cultural movies will be made. get her to go with them so they important thing is that the movie The same thing goes for Holly­ presents the reality that many wood. can have sex with her.) Photo Courtesy of http://www.rottentomatoes.com/rn/YTuMamTambinlive day-by-day, Finally, Luisa accepts their Mexicans Overall, the theme is what I 1110860/photos.php invitation but only after her hus­ attempting to create awareness disliked most in this film: sex, band, Jano, tell her that he had in those who watch the movie. sex, sex, nudity, nudity, nudity. Is an affair with another woman. Although this awareness or expo­ this the best of Mexican and/or as people began crowding into plot begins. The two friends On this trip, which the movie sure might create some change, I Latino film? I hope not. So, for a line outside in the cold. The attempt to have sex as much focuses on the most, is when both doubt that it will create any major those future producers out there, movie did not start until 7:45 as possible with their girlfriends Tenoch and Julio comeTo realize change in the social and political please choose film themes of their sexual and personal reality, situation of Mexico. better quality that reflect the real­ Y Tu Mama Tambien broke ity of the society you want to por­ and when their friendship is chal­ lenged, as both find out things box office records in Mexico tray. After all, the message you about each other send is that went against what their friendship the pact. audiThe movie ence has a voice-over will see narration that and will explains the lives create of the characters, the the political and impact social situation of on forMexico, and also eig n describes what view ­ happens after ers. As some of the scenes for the and with the char­ audi­ acters at the end ence, of the movie. This b e Photo Courtesy o f http://www.rottentomatoes.com/rn/YTuMamTambinis helpful, espe­ more 1110860/photos.php cially when the active narrator explains viewr to the audience when it was released during the ersand what happens after the scene, summer, making it the biggest analyze what you are being pre­ because it shows the many social opening ever for a Mexican film. sented with a film, rather than changes in Mexico, and it also It was also nominated and won just going with the flow of other gives the audience more infor­ some foreign awards and was people’s perception. mation about the characters. nominated for the Golden Globes The movie has subtitles in The filmmakers show the for the best foreign-language film English and has a running time cultural side of Mexico as the this year. This might indicate the of one hour and 45 minutes. characters head to the beach. birth or development of a more Although the movie has not yet They show people celebrating liberal Mexican society, or a soci­ been rated, the program for the deaths of their loved ones, by ety committed to support and festival says that it is for a mature building altars in their honor, appreciate their own productions audience due to sexual content during an attempt to come to the much more than to support for- and nudity. By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor REVIEW �Controversial Lecture on A Good Student Turnouts The Audience was Attentive to the Lecture Current Political Scandals »>A rticle cont. from pg. 1 to ‘clean up’ the Florida voter governmental voice and urging rolls in advance of the election the audience to “remember there at a taxpayer cost of $4 million. are no connections,” Palast sar­ The initial list of voters this castically added. firm recommended be ‘cleansed’ Congressman Filner and from the rolls included 8,000 Enronresidents of Florida.” The lecture began with an A team led by Greg Palast introduction given by Dr. Byron, found that the majority of these introducing Congressman Bob ‘cleansed’ voters were victims Filner, a 1960s freedom writer of a 15 percent misidentification and noted congressman who rate, which found the outcome stood up and pointed out the of 7,000 voters mistakenly discrepancies of the Bush/Gore removed. As well as finding mis­ election. Byron said the con­ identification of voters, Palast’s gressman is a man whp “has team also found that 54 percent always stood on principal.” of the ‘cleansed’ voters in Hill­ Congressman Filner spoke sborough (a major pro-Bush on aspects of county) were M Africann the Enron controversy W M m K m A me r i c a n . ■ ■ i W i On this, ; and the last Palast presidential showed the election. apdience a Concerning database of the presi­ these sodential elec­ called felons tion, Filner barred from said, “we voting. He [the Demo­ pointed to cratic Party] one listing legitimized and read: the theft of “ T ho m as the elec­ Cooper tion ”4 die On hmmm, it Enron con­ says that he troversy, he was con­ said, “Enron ' Congressional Filner victed of a is not an aber­ ration ... the Pride Photo/Melanie Addington crime in 2007 ... howdidthis real scandal of happen [database] ... who put Enron is a political scandal.” It’s “not why they [Enron] this together?” “You’ve got people that fell but why they were success­ ful for so long and how they were convicted before they were were able to steal, literally, tens bom,” he added with a hardy of millions of dollars from Cal­ laugh from the crowd. “We’ve ifornia,” Filner said, adding to got people that were convicted the already high-fueled political in the future and that’s gonna fire regarding the Enron con­ iook real bad,” Palast said in a troversy. He emphasized this mocking voice. “In all, 189,000 by advising people to “roll back votes cast in Florida were not and peer into the onion of what counted. Why?” Palast also briefly covered Enron represents.” “I think that we need to look at what President Bush’s speculated busi­ Greg [Palast] is looking at,” said ness relationships with the bin Byron, leading into Palast’s pre­ Laden family, prompting some students to quickly leave the sentation. Although Palast What is Greg Palast examin­ audience. ing in the Enron problem? He’s affirmed that he was not making investigating what the Enron any connections with Bush problem really represents, rather having prior knowledge of the than what Enron specifically did. attacks on September 11, he did “The American people should quote a CIA official as saying, not allow the Enron investiga­ “If you want to have a very short tion to stop at just a sort o f‘look, career, start investigating Saudi you know [they] had some busi­ money connections with terror­ ness problems’ and they move ists. Those are our friends, with­ on. The whole political process out them we wouldn’t have oil. is corrupt and we should look Without them we wouldn’t have at it clearly and thoroughly and peace in the Middle East ... Enron is the vehicle to do that/’ those are our friends ... Let us move on.” said Filner. Although Palast currently Greg Palast and his discov­ resides overseas due to self-exile, eries Despite the focus on Enron the native Californian refers to from Congressman Filner, the himself as a “southern Califor­ main focus of Palast’s lecture nia ho-daddy.” Palast’s reputa­ was on the accuracy of the Bush/ tion has stretched throughout the Gore election polls. Palast com­ globe. The Prime Minister of mented on Florida Secretary of Great Britain, Tony Blair, said State, Kathryn Harris, and her of Greg Palast, “Liar, liar, liar.” If you would like more infor­ ‘cleansing’ of votes in Florida. According to an article in Lon­ mation on Gregory Palast, his don’s The Observer; written by work, or his new book, The Best Palast, Kathryn Harris “hired Democracy Money Can Buy; log the services of Choicepoint Inc. onto www.gregpalast.com. a • »>ArticIe cont. from pg. 1 to credibly rebut points of view rera, the Democratic candidate “I thought the remarks of ex­ to which one is personally not in for the 74th District. However, some students were patriot joumalist-in-exile Greg agreement with,” said Byron. already well aware of the work Other than a few walkouts, Palast were excellent in every possible way. In a perfect world, no critical attacks on the speaker Palast has done. “Altogether, I all journalists and those who took place. When 60s activist wasn’t too surprised by some of shape public opinion would have and government dissident Angela the sickening scourges [Palast] as much integ­ rity and intelli­ gence as Palast. Unfortunately, they do not,” said Erik Roper, pres­ ident of the Progressive Activists Net­ work at CSUSM. Before the lecture, more c on s e r v a t i v e groups did not believe anyone would attend. “Young Ameri­ cans for Freedom (YAF) Pride Photo/Metanie Addington supports the right to free Davis spoke last year, conserva­ has uncovered. Greg Palast is speech, regardless of our agree­ tive student groups, like YAF, a great independent mind that ment or disagreement towards protested. “YAF has no opinion has focused on the debate that what is being said. With express about Greg Palast coming to should be taken up in arms by regard to the Palast event, it will speak on campus, so long as the the Democrats. Everyone who is probably be a poorly attended event was hosted and paid for by concerned about the dynamics of lecture due to the public’s lack a student organization and not government should at least read of interest in left-wing conspir­ a night of university-sponsored his book. I was most surprised acy theories, and antiquated pro­ political indoctrination, as was by Bob Filner (congressman of paganda,” said Darren Marks, the case with the Angela Davis the 50th district). I think Bob National Secretary for YAF. event,” said Marks. The political Filner is one of the very few However, students, faculty science department, Democrat bright lights we have in Washing­ and the outside community were Club andliberal off-campus orga­ ton representing us. He deserves unable to find seats as ACD 102 everyone’s support, if for noth­ nizations sponsored the event. filled beyond its capacity of 150. “As far as the conservatives ing else but his honesty and per­ The last in attendance stood or around CSUSM not getting up ceptions about the problems in sat on the stairs. in arms about this event, I think society that personally affect us. “I was pleased with the turn­ that has a lot to do with the fact Bob Filner is a good congress­ out, which I estimated at about that Palast is an expatriate jour­ man,” said John P. Doddridge, 160 or so. I thought that Mr. Palast nalist most people have never vice president for the Democratic presented interesting and wellheard of; the mainstream media Club on campus. researched information to those Nor was the journalist’s work deride his stories as sensationalin attendance. I also appreciated a surprise for Roper. “The way istic journalism and the general Congressman Filner’s agreeing public ignorance [allows this] he exposed the way President to participate and lend credibil­ event to slip under the radar,” Bush stole (with the help of ity to the event, as Mr. Palast’s the Supreme Court) the presRoper said. investi- _______ — ------- idential election, gations the way Kath­ have cererine Harris and tainly Jeb Bush were led to his accessories to this yy docu­ crime, came as no menting surprise to me. It some Most students kept an open all rang disturbingly true. What quite surprising events in recent mind regarding the discussion. bothers me about this? The fact American political life,” said “He presented many documents that the majority of Americans Mike Byron, host of the event that prove his stories true and haven’t heard this news. The fact and political science professor at the U.S. Civil Rights Commis­ that journalists like Palast who CSUSM. sion also verified his documents do world-class investigative jour­ Other attendees left as the as true. The interesting thing nalism can’t get their stories lecture went on past 9 p.m., but is that people that were associ­ into mainstream news because none were visibly angry, nor were ated with the accused would not mainstream news is in cahoots there any angry shouts at the lib­ talk to him when the topic was with the government. Freedom of eral guest. Some in the crowd mentioned, or they were asked speech? Yeah right,” said Roper. did shout out in agreement with to explain documents that linked Until the formation this year the speaker upon hearing more them to these events. They would of the Progressive Activist Net­ evidence against Enron, against become uneasy and hostile, and work and the Democrat Club, the Bush, against Florida and against they would call the authorities only established campus political Election 2000. on him,” said Milica Racic, a clubs were the Republican Club “All attendees are free to CSUSM senior. and the Young Americans for attend or leave as they choose. Some audience members Freedom. A small Green Party However, by not carefully consid­ were concerned about Palast’s began last year, but quickly died ering evidence, however unpleas­ investigations. “Now that [Palast] out as most of the members grad­ ant it may be, before reaching a is bringing out all these items uated. The Democrat Club had conclusion, such persons waive that have not been exposed to me not been on the CSUSM campus the right to speak critically about before and to our news media, since 1996. the events discussed. Listening to it makes me even more scared No one walked out at the opposing points of view and then about our society and where beginning of the event, when and only then rebutting them on we’re going. I think he is a very Democratic speakers Doddridge a factual basis is the only way brave individual,” said John Herand Filner spoke. “No one walked out at the beginning of the en when Democratic speakers Dod­ vt e dridge and Fi , �O pinion 12 Tuesday, April 9, 2Q02 The Campus Beat By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer What is the worst thing that happened to you during spring break? «t * l! PETER ULATANSENIOR/BUSINESS MAJOR ‘‘Hanging out with a lot of people, but didn’t know what to do.” jl ^ ../j g * .§ 1 VERONICA LIZALDE-GRADUATE STUDENT “We made a trip to Rosarito, expecting io stay at this guy’s house that my friend was dating, but when we got there we found out that he had a girlfriend, so we ended up sleeping outside in a mustang with a top that wouldn’t go up and it was raining;” The Pride HAVE A N OPINION? SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE E D ITO RS TO P RIDE @ CSUSM+ED U Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline for submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish let­ ters. Please contact The Pride i f you are interested in writing news articles. It's Just a Matter of Perspective... Compiled by JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor SYDNIA MAYFIELD-JUNIOR/ LIBERAL STUDIES MAJOR “I went to Vegas, we got a flat tire and we were stranded in the desert for 6 hours waiting for the tow truck.” CHRISTINE LAPIS-JUNIOR/ LIBERAL STUDIES MAJOR “I found out that I was caught on film ... Girls Gone Wild-Spring Break Edition.” I'm on the outside; I'm on the outside now. This is where it all begins on the outside looking in... You never lived in the streets though you wish you had. Not enough talent to play a guitar. You failed as an artist 'cause you lacked in the confi­ dence Now you're a critic and you're at the top (the top of what)? Faceless surgeons armed with razors Cut out our imagination. It's a strange thing, Deadly reason. You're just a middle class, socialist brat From a suburban family and you never really had to work. And you tell me that we've got to get back To the struggling masses (whoever they are). You talk, talk, talk about suffering and pain; Your mouth is bigger than your entire brain. What the hell do you know about suffering and pain? Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor News Editor Feature Editor Opinion Editor Arts Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Claudia Ignacio James Newell Martha Sarabia Lisa Lipsey Alyssa Finkelstein Melanie Addington Amy Bolaski Alyssa Finkelstein Dr. Marshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. 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Big brother's watching, we watch him back; We see right through his disguise. He tries to scare us, with angry words, But we all know that they're lies. Whole world is waiting Just see the fear in their eyes. Danny Elfman with Oingo Boingo �Surf Team ends First Regular Season JOY WHITMAN for The Pride The Cal State San Marcos’ Surf team competed in its last regular season event on Feb. 24 in Huntington Beach. Key surf­ ers included Jeff Fairbanks, who earned 15 points, George Demarino with 14 points and Ryan McHenry, who earned 11 points. The team placed seventh overall with a total of 23 points. Despite a lingering cold, Dema- rino, the team’s bodyboarder, won his first heat and also claimed his first victory since his return to competition. He per­ formed well in following rounds and advanced to finals, earning third place overall in the College Bodyboarding Division. Fairbanks looked great in his first two rounds of the longboard competition and received two consecutive first places. In round three, Fairbanks just missed the transfer spot and did not advance to finals. McHenry performed well for the first two rounds but just could not get any open waves to help advance him to round three. Despite the absence of Captain Dave Kincannon, who has been out for the past two competi­ tions with a broken leg, and the absence of Julie Russell, who had prior commitments, the CSUSM team placed 8th overall in the regular season. S u rf Team A d v a n eem en t is c r e d ite d to G reat T alent JOY WHITMAN for The Pride Saint Patrick’s Day entailed drinking in more sun rays, waves and wins than alcohol for the Cal State San Marcos’ Surf Team. The State Championships for the NSSA College Team Season was held on March 17 at Churches Beach in San Clemente, located just north of the San Onofre power plant. It was .an exciting competition between rivals Sad­ dleback and Mira Costa Com­ munity Colleges, but two top seeds helped Saddleback clinch the title. Contributing to Saddleback’s success, Coach Mark Mackleroy replaced two members of his team with exceptional standouts who regularly compete for the Pro Surfing Tour of America (PSTA) between the regular and postseason. The first round was a little intimidating for CSUSM, since only seven of nine members were available to compete, but the team pulled through with the talent of those who did compete and placed 8th out of 18 teams, which was good enough to qual­ ify for nationals. For CSUSM, Jeff Fairbanks and Scott Chebagia each earned 12 points, but still missed advanc­ ing from the third round into the quarter finals. Bodyboarder George Demarino and longboarder Dustin Franks gave ter­ rific performances and advanced to finals, placing third and fourth, respectively. The CSUSM team earned a total of 48 points, which was not far from the fifth-place finisher UCSB Vector, who racked up 56 points overall. After placing in the top 12 in the State Championship, the surf team has earned a spot in the Nationals, which will be held over the summer in Dana Point and will see schools from across the country compete for the national title. With the predicted return of shortboarder Dave Kincan­ non and Julie Russel, competing in the girl’s round, the CSUSM team could easily tack on an additional 20 or more points, making fourth place at nationals a very reachable goal. Congratu­ lations, team, on a very success­ ful firstseason and keep up the good work. The Men’s G olf Team Finishes in Fourth Place CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor On March 19, the Golf team participated at the Diablo Grande Collegiate Golf Tournament in Pattersdn, California. The team finished in fourth place with a team score of 973 (325-334-314). The tournament was hosted by Drake University of Des Moines, Iowa, at the Diablo Grande Golf Course. The Ranch Course is an i8-hole, 72-par, 7,200-yard championship course. “It turned out to be a good tournament,” said Head Coach Fred Hanover. “It’s a really nice course, and I think the guys learned from the experience. These results will pay off at regionals,” The NAIA Western Regionals will take place April 21-23, with the location to be announced. Individual scores: Ryan Axlund, freshman shot a 239 (77-82-80), Nick Micheli, sophomore shot a 243 (79-82-82), freshmen Ryan Rancatore, shot a 244 (88-83-73), Kellen Wag­ oner, shot a 249 (81-87-81), and Jonathan Ochoa shot a 260 (93-87-80). W illiam s Hurdles into H istory at Cal State San M arcos By JESSICA KRONE Pride Staff Writer Freshman Jason E. Williams is proudly representing Cal State San Marcos as one of the best track and field hurdlers in the nation. Williams has recently competed in several meets, con­ tending with some of the top schools and competitors in the country. Williams placed third in the 400-meter intermediate hurdles at the Trojan Invitational at USC, with a time of 53.43 seconds. This mark qualified him for the National Association of Intercol­ legiate Athletics (NAlA) Nation­ als in Kansas this May. He my school,” said Williams. He maintains his exceptional marks by taking practice seriously and remaining “focused and always visualize running each race,” said Williams’ Not only does he . practice everyday with the track and field team, he also wakes up at six in the morning and “‘road runs’ (runs the streets),” said Williams. “I practice to win and you always have to do something a little extra to be the best,” insisted Williams. The easily recognizable 6 -foot-5-inch twenty-year-old is majoring in communications and has maintained a 3.2 G.P.A. His mom is a vice-principal “I practice to win and you always have to do something a little extra to be the -Jason Williams placed first in both the Benny Brown Invitational at Cal State Fullerton with a mark of 52.52 and at the San Diego State Uni­ versity Aztec Invitational with a 52.97. In the California/Nevada State Championship, Williams finished with a 52.10 mark, which placed him second. Williams has been invited to the Mount Sac Relays in Walnut, which he is really looking for­ ward to. “All the top colleges and elite runners in the world will be there,” said Williams. Williams also faces the chal­ lenge of improving his times, because he does not always com­ pete with high-level competitors. At this point, CSUSM is not yet well known for its athletics. “The great thing about track is that it doesn’t matter what school you come from, as long as you put up a good time. People recognize me for my time, not and Williams was “raised in a family where grades and educa­ tion come first. I always have to find time for school. Sometimes, I miss practice to study for a test, but my coach knows I will make up for it,” said Williams. His coach Wes Williams (no relation) has. been an inspiration to him and is the major reason why he transferred from Colo­ rado State to run for the Cou­ gars. He received a scholarship at Colorado State, but for per­ sonal reasons and because of the cold weather, Williams decided to come to San Marcos to be trained by his new mentor, coach Williams. His ultimate goal is to at least make it to the Olym­ pic trials in 2004. At the tender age of 20, Williams is already changing the history of athletics at CSUSM as a track and field pioneer. The Five Percent of the Endownment Provides Security >»Article cont. from pg. 1 money for the athletic scholar­ ship program. The university raised funds through events such as the annual golf tournament, annual Cougar Chase, and dona­ tions from boosters, known as the Cougar Club. “Mrs. Clarke’s gift will make a lasting difference in the lives of many young student athletes,” said Barbara Bashein, who serves as CSUSM’s athletic director and vice president for External Affairs. “Her generosity will enable them to earn college degrees.” Nonetheless, there are no plans for increasing the ath­ letic budget, and there are no plans for adding another inter­ collegiate sport. According to Bashein, in order for another sport to be added, a donor must be found to sponsor that sport. - The golf team was estab­ of the track team is to have three fun. “There are requirements lished through a donation from athletes for every event (there are that need to be fulfilled; schol­ the Kelloggs. Helen Clarke arships are given primar­ sponsored the track and field In orderfor another inter­ ily to recruited students, team, along with the cross­ accordingly to the indi­ country team.' In the mean­ collegiate sport to be vidual event and based time, existing sports like a donor must befound to on performance,” said soccer, lacrosse, basketball, Bright. sponsor that sport volleyball, and surfing can The track program only be part of a club. was made possible by a -Bashein Currently, the track team donation from $200,000 has 40 athletes, “which is from Bob and Ruth Mangood because of trans­ grum, to whom the track portation difficulties, since and field is dedicated to. 19-20 events in track and field,) CSUSM only has four 10-passen­ which is at least 60 athletes. If In addition to the $2.6 mil­ ger vans, and there is no money there is barely enough transporta­ lion donated, Mrs. Clarke had to rent buses. The team cur­ tion for 40 athletes, where would previously donated $1.2 million rently does not have the money to the money come to financially toward the construction of a invest in transportation. Hope­ assist 20 more athletes? This does field house, M. Gordon Clarke. fully as the team grows more, not include the increase in mem­ The M. Gordon Clarke Field the school will provide better and bers of the golf and cross-country House/University Student Union more transportation,” said Scott. team. Further, not all athletes are is expected to be complete in However, as CSUSM’s stu­ receiving scholarships. Students 2003, at a cost of $7.4 million, dent population grows, the goal like Shaun Bright participate for with additional funding from , bonds supported by student fees and other private donations. The university had previously pro­ posed $6.3 million in long-term bonds that would be retired over 30 years through student fees. Much of the rest of the cost of the field house will be paid for with a $1.2 million gift from the late Helene Clarke of Oceans­ ide and from students’ fees that were raised from $30 to $50 per semester on July 1, 2000. Stu­ dent fees will go up an additional $15 per semester in 2007 and $15 more per semester in 2010. Those fees are also expected to pay for a separate student union building, which ^officials plan to open in the year 2019. Over the long run, it is the students who are donat­ ing millions to the athletics, Stu­ dent union, and field, house. �T rack Update: Nine Athletes Have Qualified for the National ^ CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor •Vi Marathon: Omar Zavala, 1:11.36 •400-meter intermediate hurdles: Jason Williams, 52.52 •100-meter: Adam Wright 12.17 • 5,000 meter run: Renee McDon­ ald, 18.01 •Women’s 4 x 100-meter relay: The team consisted of Andrea Jackson, Autumn Wright, Jes­ sica Walker and Tiffany Lowery, 48.43. •5,000 meter run: Kris Hough­ ton, 14:51 “The team this year is a lot stronger and we have more sprinters this year,” said Assis­ tant Coach Wes Williams Jr. Returning sprinters includeAnthony Blacksher, Lucy Downey and Amy Cutshaw. They are not only returning, but have been with the team since it started ~ three years ago. “They make the team more like a team,” said Wil­ liams. The sprinters count with a great athlete from the Colorado State University, Jason Williams. Williams, has already qualified for the NAIA Championships. “He is an outstanding athlete and has a very promising future,” said Wes Williams. In addition, Autumn Wright has also had a great performance and currently has the best time on the West Coast. She transferred from Palomar College. Coaches often times have great goals for their teams and CSUSM is not an exception. Coach Williams wants to have 15-17 sprinters qualified for the NAIA Championship. And Coach Steve Scott wants the same, along with at least four All-American athletes. It is pos­ sible, since the team boasts three returning All-Americans. m The track team prac­ tices Monday-Thursday at 3p.m., on the track field. Friday and weekend prac­ tices depend on upcoming meets. This past Satur­ day, the Cougars competed at San Diego State’s Aztec Invitational. “It was a very competitive race and future meets will be even more competitive,” added both of the coaches. The National Associa­ tion of Intercollegiate Ath­ letics (NAIA) Nationals is scheduled for May 23-25 in Olathe, Kansas. Next track meet will be at Point Loma Nazarene on April 6, 2002. For SDSU’s Invita­ tional scores see the chart on the right hand side. 10 8 15 16 16 5 22 38 39 16 18 22 24 25 26 43 44 13.00 13 6 28 30 31 8 14 13 17 21 31 30 31 Renee McDonald Takes the Lead Photo Courtesy o f Athletics Department Lady Cougar Golfers Improve to Finish in Seventh at Santa Clara University Tournament CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor It was a close score as the women’s golf team made a quick move at the last minute. On March 26, at the Santa Clara University Colby Classic, the team moved up one place to finish in seventh with a final score of 669 (339-330.) The tournament was hosted at the Rancho Canada Golf Club. Among the lady Cou­ gars, junior Jennifer Tunzi shot a 164 (80-84), finish­ ing in the top 20; freshman Stephanie Goss improved by 11 shots to finish with a 165 (88-77); junior Nicole Carnes shot a 171 (82-89); junior Robin 2001 Women's Golf Team Shaft improved by 12 strokes Phoro Courtesy o f Athletic Department to finish with a 172 (92-80); and sophomore Erin Thys 4-5. Scores were not available course. shot a 188 (89-99). The Lady The women’s golf team at time of print. Cougars competed against nine hosted a tournament at the Fallother teams on a par-71 brook Golf Course on April 17 11 21 22 25 14 23 2 9 15 17 • 1- • Event 6 Women’s Discus Throw 130’00.00” Cal St San Marcos Hardee, Tara Event 30 Women’s 5,000 Meter Run 17:55.00 Cal St San Marcos MacDonald, Renee 18:30.00 Cal St San Marcos Cox, Lanele 18:30.00 Cal St San Marcos Niblett, Katherine Event 9 Men’s Long Jump 21’00.00” Cal St San Marcos Juba, Patrick Event 27 Men’s 3,000 Meter Steeplechase 9:30.00 Cal St San Marcos Sullivan, Brian Event 23 Men’s 800 Meter Run 1:58.00 Cal St San Marcos Lessel, Justin 2:05.00 Cal St San Marcos Solorzano, Dax 2:06.00 Cal St San Marcos Cline, Brandon Event 7 Men’s Javelin Throw 177’00.00” Cal St San Marcos Wurz, Edward Event 20 Women’s 200 Meter Dash 25.40 Cal St San Marcos Cutshaw, Amy 25.83 Cal St San Marcos Downey, Lucinda 26.00 Cal St San Marcos Jackson, Andrea 26.00 Cal St San Marcos Lowery, Tiffany 26.00 Cal St San Marcos Walker, Jessica Event 19 Men’s 200 Meter Dash 23.00 Hollingsworth, Gregory Cal St San Marcos Morrow, Yanta Cal St San Marcos Event 13 Men’s High Jump Miller, Ryan 6’00.00” Cal St San Marcos * Event 15 Men’s Pole Vault Barbour, James Cal St San Marcos 15’06.00” Fisher, Christopher 13’00.00” Cal St San Marcos Loza, Moises Cal St San Marcos 13’00.00” Violi, Joseph Cal St San Marcos 13’00.00” Event 33 Men’s 110 Meter High Hurdles Blacksher, Anthony Cal St San Marcos 14.61 Feehan, John Cal St San Marcos 15.0(3 Event 22 Women’s 400 Meter Dash Cutshaw, Amy Cal St San Marcos 58.10 Downey, Lucinda Cal St San Marcos 58.25 Event 21 Men’s 400 Meter Dash Bright, Shaun Cal St San Marcos 50.10 Hollingsworth, Gregory Cal St Sari Marcos 51.64 Event 38 Women’s 4x100 Meter Relay CSM “A” Cal St San Marcos 49.75 Event 37 Men’s 4x100 Meter Relay CSM “A” Cal St San Marcos 43.16 Event 26 Women’s 1,500 Meter Run Mariscal, Felisha Cal St San Marcos 5:10.00 Yamout, Manal Cal St San Marcos 5:10.00 Event 36 Women’s 400 Meter Int Hurdles Jimenez, Abril Cal St San Marcos 1:08.00 Event 18 Women’s 100 Meter Dash Wright, Autumn Cal St San Marcos 12.17 Walker, Jessica Cal St San Marcos tit. 80 Jackson, Andrea Cal St San Marcos 12.90 Lowery, Tiffany Cal St San Marcos 13.10 Event 17 Men’s 100 Meter Dash Taylor, Jeremy Cal St San Marcos 11.00 Morrow, Yanta Cal St San Marcos 11.19 » Event 29 Men’s 5,000 Meter Run Houghton, Kristopher Cal St San Marcos 14:35.00 MC Clendon, Robert .Cal St San Marcos 14:55.00 Reyes, Rene Cal St San Marcos 15:20.00 Zavala, Omar Cal St Sari Marcos 15:20.00 Event 40 Women’s 4x400 Meter Relay CSM “A” Cal St San Marcos 4:00.02 Event 39 Men’s 4x400 Meter Relay CSM “A” Cal St San Marcos 3:21.00 he Men’s Golf Team Place Sixteenth at UC Davis Aggie Invitational CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor The Men’s golf team from Cal State San Marcos ended up in six­ teenth place, after three rounds at the University of California, Davis Aggie Invitational, on April 1 and 2, at the El Macero Country Club. The Cougars finished with a team score of 932 (314-310-308.).They played on a 6,853-yard, par-72 course. Among the Cougar golfers, freshman Matt Higley shot a 231 (77-78-76), freshman Kellen Wag­ oner also shot a 231 (78-75-78), freshman Ryan Raiicatore shot a 235 (77-80-78), sophomore Nick Micheli also shot a 235 (82-77-76), and freshman Jonathan Ochoa shot a 251 (83-86-82). For its next tournament, the CSUSM’s men’s team will travel to Cal State Stanislaus, April 15 and 16, to compete at the Turlock Country Club. �Special Events Anime Project Alliance LTWR Film Series Thursdays 5:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Othello starring Orson UH 373, free Welles Bible Stu<dy Tuesday, April 9 Tuesdays outside the 6:00 p.m. COMM 206 Dome 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays in UNIV 442 12:00 - 12:50 p.m. O Starring Julia Stiles Activists 2001 Version of Othello Progressive Network Wednesday, April 17 Thursdays 2:00p.m. ACD 6:00 p.m. COMM 206 408 Free Student Services Tues./Thurs. 8 a.m. - 6:00 Sports Club Meetings Men and Women’s Resume Writing Track Thursday April 11 Saturday, April 13 UCSD 9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. CRA 4201 Women’s Golf Idaho State University * Writing Center April 13-16 CRA 3106 Monday - Thursday 8:30 Campus Workshops a.m. - 6 p.m. Fridays 8:30-3 p.m. (Weekly) Campus Black Forum Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Math Lab Monday. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. CRA 4110 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m. 5:30 p.m.Fridays 9 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Resume Critiques Career and Assessment Center 750-4900 Drop off or fax your resume for a quick critique (24-hour turn around.) 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Chavez By JAMIEKO LANE and CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Staff Writer and Pride Editor For five continuous years, Cal State San Marcos has cele­ brated Cesar Chavez Day with great pride and success. This year the festivities were no exception. The event featured presentations from Ballet Folklorico Mixtlan, Leticia Maldonado Stamos, Silverio Haro, Candace Sames, Victor Villasenor, COCIO Ballet Folkorico, Arturo Rodriguez, Mariachi del Sol, poetry read­ ings and concluded with a can- Vol. X No. 10/Tuesday, April 16,2002 C alifornia State University San Marcos Cesar Chavez Photo Courtesy o f Tim Bills dlelight vigil. The event was co-sponsored by several campus groups, including the Office of the Dean of Students, MEChA, the Arts and Lecture Series, Associated Students Inc., and was made possible through funding from the Governor’s Office on Ser­ vice and Volunteerism (GO SERV). The celebration took place on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. in front of Craven Hall, by the flagpole. More than 300 people, including local com­ munity members, gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez. »> A rticle cont. on pg. 3 CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor “Uncle Henry served as one of the most significant commu­ nity consultants to Cal State San Marcos since the university’s inception. His lifetime dedica­ tion to advancement of education serves as an abiding inspiration for all of the students at Cal State San Marcos,” said tribute orga­ nizer Bonnie Biggs. On Satur­ day, Cal State San Marcos, the local Native American commu­ nity and others came together to honor Dr. Henry » > A rticle cont. onpg. 2 ASI President Presents ‘Indian Rock Native Garden Project’ To Executive Board CSUSM Cleared in Bell Discrimination Lawsuit By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor After eight days of hearing testimonies and months of wait­ ing and rescheduling the trial, a discrimination lawsuit filed by Damon Bell, a former African-American Cal State San Marcos employee, against CSUSM came to an end on March 22, and the verdict cleared CSUSM on seven sepa­ rate counts. Bell, a former assistant director of Student and Resi­ dential Life at CSUSM, filed the lawsuit on October 12, 2000. He was hired at Cal State San Marcos in June 1997 and later resigned in January 2001. Bell claimed to be a victim of dis­ crimination and harassment, and he believed these problems made his working conditions intolerable. Bell also claimed -that his complaints were not taken seriously, only redirected, and that he was denied promo­ tions and raises because of his race. According to the jury, there was no evidence or proof that Bell’s intolerable problems were caused by .any racially moti­ vated decisions made by his supervisors. Furthermore, one of the jury members said the defense had presented a better case, which ultimately led CSUSM to win. The jury came to a deci­ sion after about 4 Vi hours of deliberation, but the verdict has not stopped Bell’s accusations against CSUSM; he has decided to continue with the case. “I feel I have continued to be betrayed by employees there,” said Bell. “I feel that this isn’t the end. I intend to keep on going.” Michelle Perfili, Bell’s attorney, said she would file > »A rticle cont. on pg. 2 Photo Courtesy o f www.nctimes.com By SYBILLE HERWIG Pride Staff Writer The Grand Opening of the Campus Marketplace The grand opening took place on Saturday at 12:00p.m. The picture on the left is Long Drugs and the Alpha Chi Omega women, Leina Lo and Katie Cottrell are pictured on the right, conducting a fundraising car wash. Story continues on pg. 2 Pride Photo/Jamieko Lane PAN Provides Information and Fun with a Message of Environmental Awareness By EMILY KELLEY Pride Staff Writer The Progressive Activist Net­ work (PAN) stirred up the campus with free music, refresh­ ments and fun as part of their plan to raise awareness about environ­ mental issues. “The 4-1-1” took place on Thursday in the dome plaza from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and was billed as “...one of the first steps in our master plan to change this (CSUSM) into a fun and cool campus with socially aware students who make a dif­ ference,” said PAN President Eric Roper, in PAN’s recently released newsletter. The event is the first in what PAN hopes will become an annual event intended to encourage CSUSM students, as well as the surround­ ing community, to be more envi­ ronmentally conscious. The 4-1-1 coincided with National Alternative Fuel Vehi­ cle Day and came just prior to Earth Day. Some students who attended the event were given the opportunity to test drive a new hybrid vehicle, the Prius, from Toyota, which was provided courtesy of Toyota of Escon­ dido. The name “Prius” means “to go before” in Latin, and is so named because it is Toyota’s first standard production hybrid. Although it looks compact on the outside, it has an interior roughly the size of a Toyota Camry or Honda Civic. The Prius gets about 55 miles per gallon in the city and 42 mpg on the highway » > A r tid e cont. on pg. 2 S tu d en t H o u sin g P ro ject T akes P ark ing S p aces By JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor With construction beginning on the new student housing proj­ ect, Cal State San Marcos has lost about 160 parking spaces in lot O, which is located on the comer of Barham road and Campus Way. The ground breaking for the student housing project began on schedule this month and is slated for occupancy in August of2003, which means parking lot O will have only 142 spaces, rather than » > A rticle cont. on pg. 2 Parking Lot O Pride Photo/James Newell Associated Students Inc. President Dustin Naylor pre­ sented information regarding the ‘Indian Rock Native Garden Project,’ a collaborative project involving faculty member and visual artist Deborah Small, anthropologist Bonnie Bade and the Native American San Luis Rey Band, to the Execu­ tive Board on Wednesday. “I see a lot of potential for some great community-university relationships that can be built,” said Naylor, as he intro­ duced his explanatory handout to the board. The garden will be a semes­ ter long project of the ‘ Advanced Computer Art’ class (VSAR 402) taught by Deborah Small next spring. The students will be thoroughly involved in the cultivation and physical imple­ mentation of the Indian Rock Garden, which has yet to be designed. Students will also be engaged “with the local com­ munity, come to know the social, economic, environmen­ tal, historical, and cultural worlds in .which the members of the community live” said Naylor. He added that students are going to be exposed to, “ethno-botanical methods, including documentation of plant uses, native plant classifi­ cations schemes, plant history, lore and stories, plant applica­ tions, administration and pro­ cessing methods, harvest and cultivation requirements, and the geographic distributions of the plans under study.” The original idea of c re>»A rticle cont. on pg. 2 �H ousing Construction Impacts Student Parking » > Article cont. from pg. 1 the maximum capacity of 302, for slightly longer than a year. When complete the dormi­ tory buildings will reach almost to the point in the parking area where the pavement has been removed. According to Dora Knoblock, director of Parking Services, once the dormitories are completed lot O will perma­ nently lose 40 to 50 spaces. As for the impact on parking problems for the next year, Kno­ block said, they (parking ser­ vices) are “anticipating an impact in the San Marcos Ambulatory Care Center (SMACC) overflow lot and are preparing to expand stack parking.” Knoblock also said, parking services is*“expanding carpool spaces by adding 25 more designated spaces in lot C,” which is the most popular park­ ing lot, located closest to campus on the comer of Craven Road and Palm Canyon Drive. Although the entire area fenced off in lot O is not nec­ essary for the actual construc­ tion of the student housing, Brad Fenton, project manager for Plan­ ning, Design, and Construction, said, “It wouldn’t be safe to allow people to park right next to the construction area.” In addition to the safety regulations, Knoblock said extra spaces were needed to allow for a turnaround lane, which provides room for people to easily drive around the lot, rather than having to back out as the spaces next the fence fill up. Included in the housing proj­ ect is a new parking lot, which will be located directed East of lot O, but this lot will be reserved for “residents of the dorms and another university department,” said Knoblock. The housing proj- Damon Bell’s Case Settles >»A rticle cont. from pg. 1 motions for a mistrial or a retrial. Also, Perfili told Judge Dana M. Sabraw, who replaced the original judge, that CSU attor­ neys engaged in misconduct when they told the court one of their witnesses would testify that Bell’s gay lifestyle, not his treatment on the job, caused his stress. Although a psychothera­ pist testified this was not true, the defense claimed he would find Bell’s lifestyle as the cause of his stress. The defense’s claim led Bell to declare his sexual ori­ entation during jury selection, which according to Perfili might make a North County jury less sympathetic. The trial took place in Vista Superior Court and lasted 10 days. Bell’s case is not the only discrimination lawsuit against CSUSM; other cases have been resolved in the past and others are still awaiting trial. ♦The North County Times was used as a source for this article. The PAN Brought Environment Awareness to Students W ni ^PBP Parking Lot O Construction Pride Photo/James Newell ect will contain 126 units with a maximum occupancy of475 residents, and the lot will have 232 spaces. With land at a premium price and the university growing at a rapid rate the only practical way to deal with parking woes is to build up. “There are already plans for a parking structure but how to fund the project and where to build first are ,still being discussed,” said Fenton. “I have built parking structures in the past, and it can be done.” Knoblock agreed and said, “The big piece is the funding source.” She also said decisions are “always a balancing act” between needs and funds, and since parking services is based on a self-support system, they are “exploring ways in public and private partnerships for rev­ enue.” “We (parking services) are exploring ways to keep from making drastic changes,” said Knoblock. Knoblock said, parking ser­ vices “encourages car-pooling and takes concerns, complaints and suggestions very seriously.” More information on Parking Services and Planning, Design and Construction can be found through the Cal State San Marcos Department Directory on the web-site at www.csusm.edu. Campus Marketplace Officially Opened By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer »> A rticle cont. from pg. 1 It was gorgeous day for the The Campus Marketplace’s Grand Opening. Regency Cen­ ters hosted the Grand Opening for all the stores in the Market­ place. Many of the stores that are already open had tables on the sidewalks, giving out informa­ tion and more importantly great deals. There was a bounce house for the kids and a portable mini skate park set up for entertain­ ment. As visitors walked up and down the sidewalks throughout the afternoon, they were able to purchase cheap food, while they enjoyed the great sunny weekend weather. Furthermore, if your car was dirty, Cal State* San Marcos’ Alpha Chi Omega held Local residents perform stunts on skateboard ramps. Pride Photo/Jamieko Lane a car wash. The proceeds of the was for sale on the sidewalks, fundraising event were going to Saturday’s event marked the offiBecky’s House. cial grand opening for the entire From hotdogs to cats and Campus Marketplace., dogs, it seemed like everything A Scrapbook in Memory of “ Uncle Henry” »> A rticle cont. from pg. 1 Rodriguez, also known as “Uncle Henry.” The ceremony took place on the athletic field and included a blessing, a presen­ tation by Pauma Singers, and tributes by members of the uni­ versity, the Native American community and Uncle Henry’s family. The program concluded with a traditional round dance featuring Dancing Cloud. The American Indian Stu­ dent Alliance is assembling a scrapbook of stories, photos, and tributes to Uncle Henry, if you would like to assist in this project please contact Biggs at 760-750-4337. Art Exhibit of the Indian Rock Native Garden DJ Showtime at 4-1-1 event. Pride Photo/Claudia Ignacio »> A rticle cont. from pg. 1 and is designed to hanldle stopand-go city and suburban traf­ fic. According to the Corroland Review, a website dedicated to 1993 and onwards Toyota cars, “City mileage is also greatly helped by the fact that, unlike ‘normal’ cars, the Toyota Prius regains some of your energy when you stop, taking what would normally just be heat (and worn brake pads) and convert­ ing it back into electricity.” Students milled around during the event, enjoying music from three local music acts: The Rabbits(from CSUSM), Serial Carpens (from the Encinitas area), and DJ Showtime. When asked about the importance of music in supporting events such as this one, one observer com­ mented, “It’s the music that makes people stop and pay atten­ tion, even if it’s not really their thing, it draws them into the real message.” Also represented at the 4-1-1 were many environmentally and socially conscious organizations. The Sierra Club, The Envi­ ronmental Club, The Surfrider Foundation, and the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy were a few organizations among a long list of participants. Also in atten­ dance was Robert Nanninga, a columnist for The Coast News and CSUSM alumni. Nanninga spoke about relevant environ­ mental issues. > »A rticle cont. from pg. 1 that the board, in collaboration -ating the garden came from with the Co-Sponsorship Fund­ CSUSM anthropology teacher ing Committee (CSFC) and the Linda Gaynor. “Gaynor put out a call for any faculty who might be interested in working with the San Luis Rey Band,” said Small in a separate interview. “Bonnie and I are collaborating on the class. She taught it as anthro­ pology last year, I teach it as an advanced computer art this semester, but Bonnie and I, in our creative work, work together.” According to Naylor, “The project will provide students an opportunity to document the eth­ nographic research that had been done by Bade’s students in Fall 01.” Naylor will also be presenting the proposal to the Board of Directors with the request H Programming Committee, “work towards funding an art exhibit of the Indian Rock Native Garden Project.” He said that the proj­ ect’s exhibition will include a variety, of different artwork and will be part of the opening cer­ emony for the new Fine Arts and Science Buildings. Naylor explained, “It (the garden) will serve as a traveling document/exhibition used to create awareness of student art­ work and creativity at CSUSM and to further develop standing relationships between ASI, the College of Arts and Science and the San Luis Rey community.” Although the Garden will be set in Vista, the specific loca­ tion will not be published soon Dustin Nabecause, according to Small, “We „ ., n, pro??s?!„ T T are afraid of graffiti vandalism.” Pride Photo/Sybille Herwig �C esar Chavez D ay of Service and L earn in g »> A rticle cont. from pg. 1 of her parents, Stamos left every­ “We still haven’t solved all the thing, including school and work, problems by any means. There to join the union. During this are farm workers, just a few time she was able to work with miles from here, who are return­ Chavez and his family. Now back ing from the fields to crawl into in school, attending CSUSM, caves to sleep,” said President of Stamos is proudly working on the United Farm Workers Union her teaching credential and is still and son-in-law of Cesar Chavez, active in the Chavez Foundation Arturo Rodriguez. Silverio Haro an Academic “He expected a lot from us Advisor for the College of Arts and wanted us to be an example. and Sciences and MeChA’s advi­ He would not allow us certain sor, gave a speech entitled “Living luxuries because he thought we an Inspired Life.” In his speech should live like farm workers,” he talked about his life as a child said Leticia Maldonado Stamos, in the fields, his experience of who spoke about what it was like working in the fields, and how he to live and work with Chavez. * enjoyed the work as a child. Haro Stamos knows first hand about reflected on his life and how he the hardship farm workers faced believes that children should not because she was born into the have to . endure the life that he farm workers life. By the request did. Erika Dominguez and Paulino Mendosa, members o f Ballet Folklorico v Mixlan. Photo Courtesy o f www. nctimes. com “The future of this country is for people like Cesar Chavez, who are not trying to bring down the nation but are trying to join it,” said Victor Villasenor, author of the national best-seller, Rain of Gold. Villasenor’s speech paid tribute to Cesar Chavez, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Ghandi because they chose peace instead of violence to advocate change. Armando Martinez Velazquez, from Oaxaca, Mexico, speaks in English, Span­ ish and is fluent Nahuatl, an indigenous language that is grad­ ually becoming extinct. Going back and forth between the three languages, Martinez spoke about how proud he was of Chavez’s accomplishments while fighting for farm worker rights. Martinez also read poems that he wrote about the Campesino (farm work­ ers). “He was very humble and his speech was very powerful,” said Isabel Solis, president of MeChA. “It sounded really nice, even though. I couldn’t under­ stand.” The event concluded with a candle light vigil honoring Cesar E. Chavez Day of Service and Learning. Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became known as the United Farm Workers (UFW). Through non-violence, Chavez was able to educate people of the strug­ gles of farm workers, helping them to receive better pay and “We cannot seek achievementfor ourselves andforget about progress for our community. ” Cesar Chavez: Pride Photo/James Newell safer working conditions. Cesar Chavez died on April 23, 1993; he worked hard every day of his life to exemplify his mission and advance economic and social conditions for farm workers and Latino communities. In 2000, Governor Gray Davis signed leg­ islation that made March 31 the official California state holiday Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Learning. “Cesar would be very saddened if the organization that he created to fight injustice did not continue.” The values that Rodriguez said must continue to be upheld by new generations. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CSUSM Founders Plaza Meet with 100+ employers. For more information contact, CSUSM Career and. Assessment Center: £760) 750-4000; wwwicsusm.edii/CAC/i ofefair �4 Tuesday, April 16, 2002 Arts & Entertainment “Ashanti” Brings Soothing Voice to Hip Hop By Marlino Bitanga Pride Staff Writer Spring Break Packs Action in Rosarito After midterms, I needed to take off for some fun and excite­ ment. So without having to spend too much money on airplane tick­ ets, I booked a condo down south at the Paloma Beach condos, located in Rosarito, Mexico. I told some friends they could stop by anytime over the weekend to crash if they needed to. They could have the run of the house except for the master bedroom, which was mine. I drove down on Thursday night with friends Hayden, Mike, and Chivito. It was only an hour and an half drive from Vista with light traf­ fic. We got there late Thursday night, settled in and then drove farther south to Ensenada where we went to drink at Hussons. It was a mellow night, no real par­ tying, but we met some very nice stewardesses and invited them to stop by the next afternoon. When it was time to leave, we flipped a coin to see who would have to drive back to the condo. Mike was the unfortunate loser, which was good because he didn’t seem to be drunk. The next morning, I woke first, searched for the car keys, finally found them under Mike’s stinky socks, and then drove into town to buy some cases of Pacifico, a local beer. When I got back to the condo, it was packed with people, and they were all strangers. Hayden had invited the neighbors from down stairs, who were almost all Norweigen girls. A couple of them had their boy­ friends. It was quite the crowd, and the cases of beer I bought earlier were gone by the noon. Then when the alcohol was gone, everyone felt we should go horseback-riding, many of them did. Others went into to town to barter, and one of the girls and I rented quads instead of horses. I felt sorry for the skinny horses they rent to tourists. It was almost five when we all reconvened at the condo. A group of us were going to go on a short drive south to a small town, Puerto Nuevo, where a .restau­ rant I know has the best lobster in the world. I have been going to this restaurant for about 17 years. It is called Puerto Nuevo 1. It is not the fanciest restaurant, but it is the absolute best. I have eaten lobster from other places in town, but none compare. There is usually a line of guests wait­ ing to be seated, but I get spe­ cial treatment. While we were in town, I treated all of us to a “coco loco.” It is very pow­ erful drink packed with about six different liquors and coconut milk served in a coconut with some decorative straw. They taste great, and by the end of your first one, you start to feel the buzz. I had about four. Man, I was feel­ ing good. “Knock, Knock,” Chivito answered the door; it was the girls from Hus­ sons. They were all dressed to impress and ready for a night out at Papas and Beer, a restau­ rant and club in the main part of Rosarito. The guys and me where dressed much more casu­ ally. Mike was wearing jeans and black T-shirt, Chivito was wear­ ing a Hawaiian shirt and board shorts. Hayden looked the best and was wearing black pants and a nice dress shirt. Twas wearing faded jeans, a black tank top, and my black Chuck Taylors. We all went as a group; it was me and guys, the girls from down stairs and the flight attendants. Although, I’d like to think, I was escorting the girl who I spent the afternoon with. It was a fun night of dancing, drinking, and debauchery. The next day every one did their own things. I spent the day with friends watching television, drinking and talking about how stupid we were for forgetting our surfboards. We ate some fish tacos, tampered with fireworks and bought souvenirs for our moms. Now it was dark again and time for another night at Papas and Beer. We invited the girls to come with us again. They agreed but were first going to check out a different place. So, we took off. There was a longer line this time at Papas and Beer, and we waited impatiently. Once inside it was booming. The Coronas and XXs, other Mexican beers, were flow­ ing. The girls arrived about an hour later, which was very cool. Then it happened. This idiot drunk bumped into me. I ignored him, but he felt that I bumped into him. He decided to make some stupid remark and push me. Big mistake, especially when I fwas only trying to have fun. Next thing I remember, he is on the ground, and I am in the arms of a security guard being carried out­ side where a police car is wait­ ing. The police find my flask, take it and put me in the squad car. Now, I’m in this cop car with no back seat and sitting next to a couple of local boys who are trying to scare me with horrible stories of what happens to grin­ gos in jail. But it didn’t bother or frighten me because I had been in the Rosarito jail the year before. * I would have had to spend only about an hour in jail, but since my friends did riot show up and we were staying so far out of town, I had to spend the night. I sat on the concrete next to all the other spring breakers arrested for peeing in the streets, fighting, or possession of drugs. Finally, at dawn, my buddies arrived to pick me up, and they all had a bunch stories to tell me. When we got back to the condo, we slept for a few hours. I spent the rest of the day with the girl from Norway. It was our last day in Mexico, so we all said our good byes and headed for that long wait at the border crossing. SW IM INSTR U C TO R S $10 C ustom er Service R eps n eeded: Full and Part Time H om e for R ent. Fresh & Bright 4B w/ large yard. Escondido Country Club near CSUSM. Peaceful spot. See info & photos on www.4MOR.com or call Bruce at (760) 489-1935. $1,950/mo. By JAMES J. 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Asking $5000, including accessories. - email finke001@csusm.edu �Arts & Enterntainment The Pride Tuesday, April 16,2002 5 Changing Lanes Addresses Believable Moral Dilemma Photo Courtesy o f Press Kit Photography CD-ROM By GEORGE BURGESS JR. Pride Staff Writer Road rage escalates to cata­ strophic levels in Paramount Pic­ ture’s suspense thriller, Changing Lanes. The film directed by Roger Michell, starring Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson, opened in theaters Friday The story takes place in modern day New York City, where two strangers Gavin Banek (played by Affleck), and Doyle Gibson (played by Jackson) have a fender bender. Coincidentally, both men are in route to the court hearings of their lives. Banek, a powerful Wall Street lawyer, is to present the legal signatures needed, by his partners, to usurp the power of their billion-dollar law firm. Gibson, an insurance broker and recovering alcoholic, is on his way to his final child custody hearing and intends to try and convince his ex-wife to remain in New York with their two sons. Banek and Gibson begin to exchange insurance information. Banek is pressed for time and offers to buy his way out of the ordeal, but Gibson is trying to straighten out his life andwantsto do things “the right way.” Frus­ trated and late, Banek abandons the scene. He leaves Gibson stranded, and says, “Better luck next time.” What Banek doesn’t realize is that he accidentally leaves his legal documents at the scene of the accident. Gibson, who has an anger management issue, is late for his court hearing. Neither his ex-wife nor the judge is willing to accept, yet another excuse from Gibson. Gibson blames Banek for ruining his plans, and, at the same time, Banek is faced with the enormous pressure of having to produce his lost documents. The feud over the files escalates viciously through­ out the course of the day with grave costs to both men. The primary theme of the movie is conflict. On the sur­ face, Changing Lanes is an urban battle between two uncompro­ mising men. Beyond the obvi­ ous, the movie is addressing the internal conflicts of human nature. Gibson’s moral dilemma comes with accepting, even in sobriety, that his personality remains tainted with anger and instability, and Banek is forced to toil between the reality of selfinterest and the idealism of the legal system. Changing Lanes is solidified through the believable acting of the supporting cast. William Hurt-The Alcoholics Anon­ ymous Sponsor, Sydney Pollack-Banek’s father in-law, and Toni Collette- Michelle, Banek’s girlfriend, each delivered noteworthy performances. Brad­ ley Cooper, Jennifer Dundas, Ileen Getz, apd Kim Staunton also contribute with lesser roles. For promotion of the movie’s debut, Jackson participated in an open chat forum on MSN. Over the course of an hour, Jackson fielded questions from fans and critics, worldwide. When asked to describe Changing Lanes using only one word Jackson responded, “Intense.” Given a few more words, I would add thought provoking and frighten­ ingly believable. When asked what he hoped people would get out of Chang­ ing Lanes, Jackson said, “There’s a moral dilemma that both these people have to deal with and take responsibility. I think it’s great we’ve done a film that will send people out of the theater and into a coffee shop to talk about it. It ought to touch on some interestjngjissues and hopefullv it will done without the religious ico­ nography. Throughout the movie, Banek and Gibson show signs of remorse and question their own morality. These moments come, too obviously, under the guiding light of the Roman Cath­ olic Church. Gibson’s repentance comes in a scene where he makes peace with his ex-wife. In the empty house, where the conver­ sation takes place, hangs a sole picture of the Virgin Mary. Simi­ larly, Banek, distraught from the events of the day, stumbles into a church confessional. The moral­ ity problems presented in the film are earthlv, but the solutions R EV IEW Photo Courtesy o f Press Kit Photography CD-ROM inspire conversations between people.” Where there is conflict, there is generally resolution or, in this case, redemption. I loved the movie, yet, I could have offered are supernatural or religious. In other words, real problems, yes, one religion presented as the solution, no thanks, The movie is rated R by the MPAA, for language.' Big Action in Small Town Jacumba By JAMES J. SIMMONDS Pride Staff Writer Immediate Health, Dental & Ufe mm® 'raft-sharing Paid Vacation *Tuition Reimbursement ■ Outstand ing 401k Savings Plan KBO Direct is cu «tt% stakinginthe SanD a m : iego kA t i the C l a i m s D e p t - S2S/k A few weekends ago, I went to Jacumba, a small town located 75 miles east of San Diego. The town is so small that you would most likely not notice it as you drive by on the freeway. Nonetheless, at night, you can see the dim lights glim­ mering off in the distance. Only about 400 people reside in the town of Jacumba, but back in the “roar­ ing twenties” and 1930s, Jacumba was a hopping town. Jacumba’s natural hot springs attracted many visitors and were a major magnet for Hollywood c e le ri­ ties. The city thrived with affluent people, but today it’s just a little town. The town is comprised of nothing but a small strip of road with old buildings on both sides. On a sunny day, you might see a tumble­ weed somersault across the road. Jacumba makes you feel like you are in some old ghetti Western.” My buddy, Mike, temporally lives out there and works as a floor-supervisor at 5 / k ta i1 ii the Golden Acorn Casino in Campo. I visited the casino while I was in town. This modern casino is not as popular as Pala or Viejas but offers plenty of activi­ ties. There’s great food, impressive prizes, beer & liquor and whole lot more. There are over 750 slots and plenty of Black Jack, poker and other game tables.There is also a 24-hour restaurant and gas sta­ tion where you can buy some goodies for the long road trip home. And for truckers, they provide a truck center and Trucker’s lounge. 92064 My mission this time at the casino was to win big. 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I lost over $1,000 in the first fifteen minutes. No big thing, bang; that’s Black Jack. On one hand, I won back $500. I won the next three hands, doubling and then tripling my cash flow. After a few more hands, the pit boss switched dealers. A crowd formed around me; I was winning big and occasionally losing some too. I battled different dealer after dealer, winning. Now I was up a couple thousand dollars and was dealt two face cards. I split the two hoping to hit double Black Jack. I didn’t; I busted on both hands. I ended up losing almost two grand on that one hand. It was OK though; it’s all worth the adrenaline. I walked over to bar and had me a scotch on the rocks. “Hmmm-ah,” it tasted good, and I paid for it with the little winnings I had left. To win at any casino, you have to be willing to lose, but don’t worry about any money lost because no matter what the result, win or lose, you will have a good time. Directions to Jacumba - Take the 1-8 east, exit on Crestwood, then turn right on Old U.S. Highway 80 south. Jacumba is located in the high desert only feet from the Mexican border. �Opinion Choki ng By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer Every Tuesday and Thurs­ day, as I walk to my final class in University Hall, I find myself taking the stairs and choking on the clouds of cigarette smoke that fill the stairwell. Not only do people choose to smoke on the stairs, but they choose to block them by sitting down on the bottom stair, allowing for barely enough space for one person to slide by. Is there a need to force nonsmokers and smokers alike to share in your filthy habit? Why is it people smoke in the most absurd places - like right in front in the Stairwell of the entrance to a restaurant or in a busy stairwell? Is it that hard to walk the extra feet and smoke in the open areas of the campus to, at least, pretend you have courtesy for those around you? The most amusing thing I find about the smokers on the third floor is that there are big white signs that say in red writ­ ing, “Please Do Not Toss Cig­ arette Butts on Roof.” From experience, I’ve learned that money is not spent on signs unless there is a recurring behav­ ior that needs to be stopped. Is it possible that some smokers can be so ignorant they just tofe a cigarette butt on a roof instead of putting it in the garbage can they are standing next to? I think that it is rude and should be stopped. I know that in northern Califor­ nia many establishments enforce a rule that stipulates people must be a certain number of feet away from the entrance of a building before lighting up. Does there need to be a rule for people to wake up and realize that not everyone wants to inhale their second-hand smoke as they try to walk to and from classes? I surely hope that college-edu­ cated citizens know the rules of etiquette that we as a society adhere to. But maybe I’m wrong, and we should insert an etiquette class in the schedule. Does the Sun Damage Driving Brain Cells? By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer I have witnessed many differ­ ent styles of terrible driving, but I would have to give southern Cal­ ifornia the award for “The Most Ignorant Drivers.” I’ve driven on the East Coast, which is, stereotypically, the home of the worst drivers in the world, but they don’t hold a token to those who drive on roads from “The 78” down through San Diego. My first instance of igno­ rance was in late February when the rain hit. I have come to the conclusion that all the driving brain cells leave rwhen rain hits southern California. On this par­ ticular day, I sat on “The 15” for two and a half hours, only moving from Valley Parkway to Carmel Mountain Road, which is normally at the most a fifteenminute drive. But that wasn’t the most shocking portion of the wait. While sitting in what looked like a parking lot, I had my first experience with intense southern California road rage. I looked into my rear view mirror and witnessed a “trucker” get out of his semi-truck, walk over to a man in a small Nissan pickup, who obviously was trying to merge into the lane against the will of die “trucker,” open the door of the Nissan, drag the driver out onto the freeway, and proceed to slug him with all of his road-rage-filled-fists. Then, as though it were a normal part of his daily activities, he walked back to his truck and merged into a different lane. Those types of things don’t happen where I’m from, and I don’t think they happen anywhere else in the United States. If that were to happen where I’m from, you’d probably get shot. My second experience with local road rage was on Thurs­ day. I was leaving school, enter­ ing Highway 78-East from Twin Oaks Boulevard. Since it was 4:25 p.m., there was barely any movement. When I merged onto the freeway, I attempted to merge over one more lane. There were at least two car lengths of room, so I went for it. Immediately after I put my blinker on, a person driving a red truck that I was trying to get in front of stepped on the gas and tried to block me from merging. Since I was already over and still had enough room (even with the jerk-action of the driver), I continued to merge. This woman proceeded to give me the finger, yelling at the top of her lungs, cursing at me and literally making her car swerve back and forth. Then after she vented, obviously disap­ pointed with the lack of response from me, she sped into the lane to the left of me, speeding up to come beside me. She then con­ tinued to yell at me, using her very articulate four-letter words, and swerved in front of me to prove a point, almost losing con­ trol of her truck and almost hit­ ting the cars beside her and in front of her while continuing to give me the finger. I never thought that I would say this, but I think that Los Angeles drivers are better than their southern partners in the San Diego area. At least they have some sort of consistency in their idiocy. Be it rain, sun, traffic, parking, on the freeway or right here on campus, I have to say, “Congratulations San Diego, you are the United States Most Igno­ rant Drivers.” Did Muslim-Americans Pay Lip Service to 9-11? By DAVID YANAGI Pride Staff Writer Shortly after the September 11 terrorist attacks, when a clearer picture of the perpetra­ tors and their motives began to emerge, Muslim-Americans were thrust into the national spotlight to defend themselves and their beliefs. Across the country, Muslim leaders and activists were quick to condemn the events with a shared media mantra that characterized Osama bin Laden and his cohorts as extremists, unrepresentative of their peaceful Islamic beliefs. With the exception of some unfortunate hate crimes since the attack, we have for the most part, taken them for their word and moved on. Now the focal point of terror­ ism has moved from New York City to Israel. And again, many Muslims in this country have voiced their opinion on the situ­ ation, although with a bit more fervor than 9-11. And from what I can tell, there seems to be an almost unanimous solidarity with their Palestinian brethren in how they view the Middle East crisis. Suicide bombers or ‘free­ dom fighters,’ as they’re being called by many, are continu­ ously defended with rationaliza­ tions and justifications for their actions, subtly in American pub­ lications and programs, but bla­ tantly in many and most Arab and Muslim-American newspa­ pers and websites. I don’t want to imply that anyone who empa­ thizes with the Palestinian cause favors terrorist tactics, but News­ week recently reported 80 per­ cent of Palestinians approve of suicide attacks. It would be hard to imagine such a view limited only to the region. Both in the media and in my own personal experience, Muslim-Americans tend to implicate the Israelis as the real terrorists and see the defenseless Palestinians as merely fighting back the only Way they can. Upon examination of such a belief, the first thing that comes to mind is how it completely contradicts the Mus­ lim-American denouncement of the terrorist attacks on Amer­ ica. An inconsistency that should lead some to wonder if we were had and were merely told what we wanted to hear by much of the Muslim community. Let’s assume for a moment that the suicide attacks against Israeli citizens are somehow jus­ tified. Israel is systematically killing innocent Palestinians with their military and its advanced weaponry, while the Palestinians use their only weapon - themselves - to deliver eye for eye retaliation. The United States has sent and con­ tinues to send billions of dollars in aid to help Israel pay for the tanks rolling into the West Bank. This is the type of financial support that has ‘mainstream’ Muslim and Arab news outlets, both here and abroad, citing the United States as an accomplice to Israel in the death and destruc­ tion. And if the United States and Israel are in this together, then this country is a viable target; a point of view shared by the terrorists on 9-11. If the ene­ my’s motive and the results of a suicide attack are all the same, then, is it not valid to question whether many Muslim-Ameri­ cans are being disingenuous by frowning on one and then excus­ ing another? If the true feelings of many people in this country about 9-11 are hidden behind a politically or patriotically correct faQade, then President Bush’s “with us or against us” statement should have been domestically directed. And the future of terrorism in the US may be seen through the eyes of an Israeli because if they are fair game, then so are we. It's Just a Matter of Perspective... Compiled by JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor When our weary world was young, the struggle of the Ancients first began. The Gods of Love and Reason sought alone to ule the fate of Man. They battled through the ages, but still neither force would yield. Their people were divided; every soul a battlefield... They say there are strangers, who threaten us in our immigrants and infidels. They say there is strangeness, too dangerous in our theatres and bookstore shelves. Those who know what's best for us - must rise and save us, from ourselves. Quick to judge. Quick to anger. Slow to understand. Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand. A tired mind become a shape-shifter. Everybody need a soft filter. Everybody need reverse polarity. Everybody got mixed feelings about the function and the form. Everybody got to elevate from the norm. These walls that still surround me, still contain the same old me, just one more who's searching for the world that ought to be. The more that things change, the more they stay the same. I have memory and awareness, but I have no shape or form. As a disembodied spirit, I am, dead yet unborn. We can walk our road together if our goals are all the same. We can run alone and free if we pursue a different aim. Let the truth of Love be lighted. Let the love of Truth shine dear. Sensibility. Armed with sense and liberty, with the Heart and Mind united in a single perfect sphere. Written by Neil Peart for Rush �New Security Measures Cause Disappointment with Spring Break Travels By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN Opinion Editor Have you been through an airport recently? Chances are, since many of us just got back from spring break, many of you have. Hopefully your experiences were better than mine. Not to say that my travels over break were all bad, but I definitely have a question as to whether or not the over 6 billion dollars allo­ cated for airport security mea­ sures, which will continue to be funneled into airports, is doing anything to protect us. Traveling through Los Ange­ les International Airport was a breeze. Airport personnel were very well organized, and their new security systems looked like something out of a Star Trek movie. Laptop computers have to be taken out and screened sepa­ rately, but there were many (even friendly) people standing in front of the security machines, inform­ ing passengers of the new pro­ cedures^ You wouldn’t believe how many people travel with lap­ tops. I expected to be one of a select few, but almost everyone I saw pulled a laptop out of their carry-on bags, at least at LAX. Even at that, it only took me about 45 minutes to get through security and to arrive at my gate, despite having my two-year-old in tow. I felt safe; the National Guard was everywhere, armed to the hilt with fully automatic rifles as well as their personal side arms. I had a layover in Kansas City, which compared to LAX is a very small airport, but they had their share of National Guard mem­ bers, and their baggage screening, though not as sophisticated, was thorough. Between the stroller, the diaper bag, my briefcase, and my little girl, I had a lot to drag around, and the food court was at the far end of the terminal. Even with my military ID, they wouldn’t let me leave anything (even the diaper bag) at the gate sp we could go get something to eat more easily. I actually appre­ ciated their adherence to guide­ lines, however inconvenient for me, because once again, I #felt safe. I reached my destination fairly happy with the new secu­ rity measures. My trip home was a different story. Chicago’s Midway airport was comparable to LAX - they had sophisticated systems, and despite the hoards of passengers, the now infamous Argenbright security personnel were helpful and friendly. Problems were non­ existent until the plane for my flight arrived late due to bad weather at its originating air­ port. We boarded late, and there were seven or eight standby pas­ sengers on their way to Mexico. None of the flight attendants spoke Spanish and the passen­ gers’ English wasn’t great. No one could get them to sit down so we could leave. (Why, oh why, didn’t I learn Spanish instead of French?) We eventually took off just twenty minutes late, but I still missed my connection in H A V E A N OPINION OR A C OMIC S TRIP??? S U B M IT A L ETTER TO THE EDITORS TO P RIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride elec­ tronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. 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The airport staff was rude, unhelpful, inconsider­ ate, and completely unaccommo­ dating from the moment we were at their mercy. “No, you don’t have to stay in a hotel, you are welcome to stay here in the terminal [for the next twelve hours with a two year old] until your next flight leaves,” was the standard line I was given by five or six different people. Apparently, several dozen people missed flights that night because of bad weather at other airports across the country. In Denver, it’s usually local weather that keeps passengers behind, but not this time. With all the delays, hotels around the airport booked up very quickly, but, at least, they gave us a “distressed passenger” rate. I couldn’t believe this hap­ pens so often that they have a name for it. After a four hour nap at a hotel 25 minutes from the airport (nothing is close to the terminals in Denver) we found ourselves back at the airport the next morn­ ing. The airline wouldn’t store our luggage for us the night before, so we had to take it all the way to the hotel, bring it all back again the next morning, and stand in line to check it once again. We got to the airport two and an half-hours before our flight was scheduled to leave; we still almost missed it. The security procedures were a mess. The line to check baggage took over half an hour, the secondary security check took another twenty min­ utes, and the main security check to get into the terminal took an hour. I would have been completely understanding if the staff had at least been nice. I actually had a nasty airline employee tell me that I missed my flight the night before because of my attitude right after I apologized for being impatient with her. I was stressed, exhausted, and dragging along an extremely cranky two-yearold. The most distressing part of my trip was realizing that the secondary security checks are STILL not conducted randomly. One out of every ten tickets is flagged, and that passenger is checked thoroughly at every single checkpoint - baggage check, main security, and board­ ing - at every single airport. It was such a joke. My ticket was flagged, so I had to completely empty all of my bags, take off my shoes and be frisked by security eleven times on my trip. My military ID meant nothing. I knew from the first moment I checked in at LAX that this was going to happen to me. Everyone else went through the same old relaxed procedures that airlines have been conduct­ ing for years. Likewise, anyone who wasn’t told at check-in that they were subject to secondary security could count on not being searched for the remainder of their trip. Does this make sense? If I know that I’m subject to secondary search at every stop, even if I had something illegal, I would sure as heck get rid of it before I got to the checkpoint. And if I were a bad person who wanted to hurt people, I could wait until after I had checked my bags to find out if I was going to be searched. Untagged pas­ sengers never opened their bags, never got frisked and never took off their shoes. I know that the FAA is trying to avoid charges of racial pro­ filing, but this was ridiculous. Maybe every tenth passenger in line for boarding should be searched? That could be over­ come too. Should everyone go through the same security measures that I did? That would be better than the way it is now. I would be will­ ing to wait in line for that. The way it is now, several people, of multiple ethnic backgrounds and looking far more suspicious than a young woman with a baby and a military ID, walked onto the plane without a second look. Those National Guard troops can’t do a heck of a lot once the plane is in the air. Daily Thoughts on... Senioritis By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer I think I have a case of senioritis. It’s already the elev­ enth week of school, and I feel as if all my motivation has either been sucked out of my system or it never caught up with me after spring break. As class deadlines draw closer, I am so swamped with group projects and papers. It’s as if all my professors forgot to go to that meeting to let each other know that they were sched­ uling an assignment for a partic­ ular day. My internship isn’t cooperat­ ing with me either. Have you ever felt that you wanted to do some­ thing for yourself? I thought by obtaining an internship it would help me gain more knowledge­ able about the field I am trying to enter or provide me more work experience. But at the facility, my title of “intern” has grown to mean faxing, getting the mail, and sitting at an isolated desk at the front of the building answer­ ing phones for three hours: Right, like I didn’t already know how to The P ride Co-Editor Co-Editor News Editor Feature Editor Opinion Editor Arts Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Claudia Ignacio James Newell M artha Sarabia Lisa Lipsey A lyssa Finkelstein M elanie Addington Amy Bolaski A lyssa Finkelstein M adeleine Marshall All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos, Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. do that. And to top it all off, although the thought of graduating, fin­ ishing, and leaving the ideology of receiving an education is only a month-and-a-half away, I now have to deal with figuring out what I’m going to do after I grad­ uate, which seems to be more stressful than figuring out what I wanted to study when I first entered the university as a fresh­ man and had to pick a major. I wonder if Tylenol makes pills for senioritis. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. 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Today isthe tomorrow we were w orried about yesterday” -Unknown http://www.csusmpride.com Funes Fundraiser C oncert California State University San Marcos Arts... 2 ....... ....3-4 Opinion..................5-6 Sports................ .....7 Vol. X No.l 1/ Tuesday, April 23,2002 Celebrating Mother E arth By MELANIE ADDINGTON Arts Editor Sunday, Apr. 21 marked the 32 annual Earth Day and Balboa Park’s eighth annual Earth Day celebration. Parking was over­ flow, the streets and grassy areas were filled with people bustling in to enjoy the eight hours of festivi­ ties. Even Star Wars fans (dressed out of this World) showed up to celebrate mother earth. The event included many informational booths, musicians, dancers and games. Matthew Funes Playing the Violin Pride Photo/Kateri Rogers By KATERI RODGERS Pride Staff Writer Over 100 people gathered together to enjoy the wonder­ ful sounds of classical music as they observed a quartet of dis­ tinguished performers playing the viola, violin, and cello to the Italian renditions of Bach, Schubert, Mozart and Gardel music that has been cherished across cultures and across time. The quartet included the musi­ cal talent of Matthew Funes, viola; Amy Hershberger and Aimee Kreston, violin; and Rowena Hammill, cello. Thursday’s performance not only honored the memory and vision of Matthew Funes’ father, Dr. Donald J. Funes (1939-1999), but also raised funds for the Funes Funds. The Funes Funds was established by Dr. Funes to assist students in attending arts events in the region as they followed their passion and broadened their understanding of the arts. Dr. Funes joined Cal State San Marcos in 1990 as a professor and architect in the Visual and Performing Arts program. He was a trained flutist and spe­ cialized in indigenous Andean musical instruments. “I knew Dr. Funes very well; he was a very close friend. » >Article cont. on pg. 2 To the Left: Hundreds ofInformational Booths Filled Balboa Parkfor Earth Day Visitors to Explore. To the Right: In the Children's Section, Kids Could Learn How to Build With Adobe Bricks. Pride Photo/Melanie Addington fc o S S ta » » !§Sg] »>Article cont, on pg. 4 Planetary Alignment: Something like a Phenomenon By SHERRITA COBBS Pride Staff Writer Last Monday, the five major planets in our solar system were clearly aligned and visible to the “naked eye.” This week marked the beginning of a rare astro­ nomical phenomenon that will continue for the next four to six weeks. During this time period, Venus, Mars, Saturn and Jupiter will be totally aligned and in plain view. The last time the planets were aligned in a linear position was in 1940. Our solar system is like a disc, in which each planet is set respectively in the same plane. Mark Sappenfield, staff writer from The Christian Science Mon­ itor, explained that, “from earth, the sun, the moon, and every planet follow the same track through the sky, called ecliptic.” The configuration of planets “operate like clockwork as they go around the sun, and some­ times they gather together. This is one of those times. Every 20 years or so, Jupiter and Saturn are close together in the sky... Planetary alignments and con­ junctions —the forming of lines or distinct shapes —occur when the planets gather on the same side of the sun,” explained Kelly Beatty, an astronomist and the executive editor of “Sky and Tele­ scope Magazine.” These planets will become visible 45 minutes after the sun sets. Experts say that the best place for viewing this spectacular phenomenon are places where the horizon is planar to where you stand. For exam­ ple, for San Diegans who live in coastal areas surrounded by water, the ocean would be the best place to view this “festival of lights.” For those who are more inland, surrounded by mountains and valleys, the best place might be in the comfort of your back­ yard, or places where sunsets are visibly undisturbed. “Usually, planets are spaced out where a line is not apparent. Saturn, for instance, takes 80 earth years to circle the sun and Mercury takes 88 days to circle the sun,” said Thomas Aguilar, staff writer for the skypub.com newsletter. From our perspec­ tive, planetary alignment creates a definite phenomenon because of the unusual positioning of the five planets near each other and on the same side of the sun. Although the alignment of the planets will occur throughout the six-week period, note these highlighted dates when experts predict this spectacle of light will produce the most brilliant results. April 27-29: Mercury, usu­ ally hard to spot because it’s located so near the sun, appears at 16 degrees above the horizon. Saturn, Mars and Venus are crammed together. May 5: Mars, Venus and Saturn form a perfect equilateral triangle. May 10-12: Mars and Venus are positioned one in front of the other, appearing as one object. May 14-15: The planets will form a kind of necklace. May 16-17: A crescent moon leads a crooked line of planets. Mercury takes up the rear, barely visible above the horizon, on the verge of disappearing. There is a perk for “skywatchers” with access to tele­ scopes and the motivation to get up in the middle of the night. At about 4 a.m., the rest of the plan­ ets in the solar system— Nep­ tune, Uranus and Pluto, will also appear. Then you can »>Article cont. on pg. 2 The Lib rary Responds to Your Suggestions: April 2002 Compiled by BONNIE BIGGS, tions. assistant to the dean and coordi­ “I would like to see RCO stu­ nator of Public Services. dent assistants helping students out on the floor. A cubby outside The university library appre­ the RCO would be helpful. RCO ciates the time students have assistants could work closely with taken during the last year to students if they were on a com­ offer their suggestions, ideas and puter outside of the RCO.” complaints regarding the library We agree that our informa­ collections and services. We tion assistants should be out on hope the following responses the floor, roving about, to assist shed some light on our continu­ researchers. Space and comput­ ing effort to serve your informa­ ers are at a high premium in tion needs. our temporary library quarters. “The Research Consultation In the new building (Fall, 2003), Office (RCO) is clearly marked there will be a Reference Desk “help desk.” Please remove the where information assistants will flowers from the RCO window; be much more approachable and they only serves as a barrier accessible. between students and getting “People that work here are help.” very nice. They all deserve raises. We have added a large sign I enjoy being able to come to the over the office that reads: “Ref­ library and receive excellent help erence & Information Services” when doing research.” to help direct students to the “Everyone here is doing a office. We removed the flowers great job! Especially those who and thank you for your sugges­ work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.’ Thanks for the positive feed­ back. Staff in the Public Services and Reference Services areas are committed to providing studentcentered service every single day. “Please change your data system. During the semester I was here four times looking for videos in Spanish. We couldn’t find them. This is a serious prob­ lem. Students can’t find materi­ als.” We are sorry to hear about your frustrating experience. Here are some suggestions on how to find a Spanish video in the Media Library: Using the library cata­ log, click on the “Genre/Form” link and type in “Spanish foreign language films” (or any other lan­ guage you’re looking for) and you should get an alphabetical listing of all the titles in that language that the library owns. Or, if you use any of the other search crite­ ria to find a Spanish video, such as author, title, or subject, click on the blue “Limit this Search” button, which will be at both the top and bottom of your search results. Click on the pull-down menu and highlight “video” under Material Type, then click on the gray bar at the bottom that reads “Limit/sort items retrieved using above data.” This will pull only the videos from your initial search. If you have further ques­ tions, please ask library staff for assistance. “Library hours are NOT con­ venient for students. Study group rooms are a necessity, and you do not have them available. Please try to extend hours to stay open until 10:00 p.m. Mon-Thurs and till 6:00 p.m. Fridays and from 11:00 until 6:00 p.m. on week­ ends. Even college campuses stay open till 10:00!” Additional hours: Asking that the library be open longer is one of the most frequent suggestions we receive. We recognize the demand for additional hours, but staffing and budget do not allow us to add hours beyond the addi­ tional hours. We do provide more hours, at the end of each semes­ ter, when we extend our open hours from 68.5 hours to 76.5 (eight extra hours.) The extended hours have been: Sat. and Sun., 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Mon. Thurs. 8 a.m. -10 p.m. We did set our hours after consultation with the Palomar College Library and try to com­ plement our hours with theirs so that students have a place to study on weekends. We will do our best to maintain current hours when we move to the new library, where our existing staff will be covering more than five times as much square footage as we have now. Study rooms: We regret there » >Article cont. on pg. 8 �Planetary Alignment Fu n es P erform an ce »>Article cont. from pg. 1 He was incredibly passionate about all of the arts and exposing students to new ideas and expressions in the arts. He was like a puppy when he came to CSUSM; all he wanted to do was play and engage others in the pursuit of the arts,” said Bonnie Biggs, coordinator for the Arts and Lectures Series. Matthew Funes is an active recording studio musician, who recently contributed to the film scores for “Ali,” “A Beautiful Mind,” “Monsters Inc.,” “Austin Powers,” “Ocean’s Eleven” and the soon-tobe-released “Spiderman.” This year he performed several times on “The Tonight Show” with such artists as Jon Bon Jovi, Diana Krall, Char­ lotte Church and Bjork. He has also toured with Madonna, Eric Clapton and Barbra Streisand. »>Article cont. from pg. 1 see all nineplanets in the solar system in a single night. Don’t miss out on this historic planetary event. The next “clear lineup” of Venus, Mars, Mercury, Saturn and Jupiter is pre­ TWIN O A K S nt « li ■ a§ Jr m m dicted to occur in 2040. By then, some of us will be facing retirement. Can you just imagine how precious this moment is? Carpe Diem. 7 6 G uaranteed A uto Service P rofessional Technicians Tu n e -u p & Brakes F u ll S ervice C a r Care! T ires & Batteries 10% discount on parts with student ID 102 E. Carm el Street S an Marcos, C A Japanese Ikebana Demonstration By BRIAN FISHER Staff Writer Students and faculty were invited to participate in a Japa­ nese flower arrangement dem­ onstration (also called Ikebana) last Wednesday on Founders’ Plaza. Sensei Imamura noted that approximately 50 people participated in the demon­ stration in spite of the cold weather. “This is my hobby, so we had a lot of fun,” explained Ise Huffman, a teacher at the Ohara School of Ikebana. Huffman’s arrangements included orchids, lilies, ferns, carnations, plumb branches, moss and even pars­ ley. The arrangements are con­ structed by attaching flowers and branches to spiked plates in the bottom of shallow pots of water. A border of moss or parsley complements the display. Students were able to exper­ iment with more simplistic arrangement styles, selecting from assortments of carna­ tions, daises and lilies. 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Twin Oaks Valley R | Suita 107 San Marcos, CA 92078 <. s-ocated Inside the Ralphs Shopping Center * �This is No 'Tea Party' Martin: Poetry Brought Alive By MICHELLE CONSTANT Pride Staff Writer Smell the aroma of fresh clam chowdei, watch leaves painted by the colors of a chang­ ing season rustling across the street or just listen to the distinct accent of the locals, and you’ll know you’ve arrived in the New England town of Boston, Massa­ chusetts. This waterfront play­ ground of colonial charm affords the tourist plenty of activities. During the day, take a stroll on the cobblestoned streets of Faneuil Hall Marketplace, located in the heart of down­ town Boston. There, you’ll see the original ‘Cheers’ bar, experi­ ence ethnic foods like authentic Italian ice cream (served by deli­ cious Italian-speaking waiters), and watch live street perform­ ers practice traditional Irish dancing. Take a moment to admire the blend of Neoclassic and Greek-inspired architecture, unique to this area. By nightfall, be sure and stop in “The Yan­ kee’s” or “Revere’s Pub” and find out exactly what inspired Sam Adams to start his Bostonbased beer business. Besides having the opportu­ nity to actually hear someone say they have to “pahk a cahs in Hahvihd Yahd,” visiting the historical site of HarvardjSquare provides an experience all its own. Driving in, you’ll be awed CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor by the colonial style brick-red buildings of the university that surrounds Harvard Square. Here, you can check out everything from a quaint Mexican food res­ taurant to quirky souvenir shops - a tourist’s paradise. When you’re done shopping, you can walk through the Harvard Uni­ versity grounds and read about the history of the campus on engraved stone mantels protected by really intimidating looking gargoyle statuettes. The club scene in Boston is not to be missed. Just picture yourself sipping on an apple mar­ tini, listening to the latest Paul Oakenfold mix while admiring the perfect view of snow slowly falling to the street from atop an exclusive nightclub. In down­ town, the music of choice is house and techno, and all of the clubs’ patrons are dressed up - East Coast style. Forget those tight V-neck’s and Hawai­ ian style shirts that the gentlemen of San Diego sport. Bostonian males are dressed for success in pressed collared shirts. Little black or red strappy dresses seem to be favorites for feminine eve­ ning attire there. There’s nothing like expe­ riencing culture shock in your own country. And there’s no better way to experience it than to take a trip across die country to Boston. Professor Marcos Martinez, Silverio Haro, Dulce Solis, Jeana Reagan, Lydia Tonantzin Contre­ ras, Joe Cordero, Luis Torres and Phil Jerge brought to the stage the words of Latino poet Jimmy San­ tiago Baca, in “Martin,” which premiered last weekend. The poetry reading/play was an inspi­ ration of Martinez. The poem is about an extremely difficult jour­ ney and, at the same time, a reflection of his life and of our lives as the audience. “This poem is about facing your life experiences, whatever they may be, and turning negative experiences into positive results. It’s about overcoming adversity, building a family, and making decisions that move your life for­ ward,” said Martinez. The play starts with Martin’s birth, as he was abandoned and abused, and traces his development as he con­ tinues to face many challenges. A Scene from “ Martin” Pride Photo/ Claudia Ignacio S a tu rd a y ? ( S £ 5 I IF3 / c = : 3 L J i n ”r s j 5 c a r n - s -1 S T £ 3 LJF=> n i C 3 f - r T C = l _ L J B Reserve VIP Lanes w/ 5 or More Friends 760.639.5541 * Insane * Huge s Ml b re a m Dn a c^ 1r o « ji o*=«r* r* [K i= ir* iv ii= i] KIP HOP HOUSE, O.J T R E N O [ U E L V E T ] a RARE UNDERGROUND GROOVES BY RESIDENTS □ J E U H 5 [ P R O S O U N O ] = 435 West Vista Way (Exit Vista Village off 78 freeway) The play ends with the birth of his son. “It is a very powerful poem,” said Haro. He is right; there is no easy interpretation of the play. It touches you indepen­ dently, differently. “At first, I did not know how Martinez was going to bring a poem into stage. It is a poem that Martinez and my co­ actors brought alive,” said Con­ treras. The presentation began with Polka dance, and led to the intriguing poetry reading on Martin, one of the two narra­ tive poems from Baca’s “Martin & Meditations on the South Valley.” (New Directions Paper­ back, 1987). The play takes place on a simple stage with a few candles, a chair and an altar. The lighting was created by Bruce Beers, director of operations at the Cali­ fornia Center for the Arts, Escon­ dido, and the photography comes from Patricio Chavez, former visual arts curator of the Centro Cultural de la Raza, currently an instructor and graduate student at the University of California, San Diego. The play lasts an hour and there is a $5 donation that will go to the Visual and Performing Arts program. The next performances will be on April 25, 26 and 27, beginning at 8 p.m., at the Cal State San Marcos Visual*and Per­ forming Arts Annex, located on 441 La Moree, in San Marcos. Baca was bom in Santa Fe? A Scene from “ Martin” Pride Photo/ Claudia Ignacio New Mexico, in 1952. A winner of the Pushcart Prize and the Before Columbus Foundation American Book Award, he has been called an heir to Pablo Nemda and one of the best poets in America today. But, at the age of 21, he was illiterate and in prison for selling drugs. Five years later, he emerged from prison with a passion for reading and writing poetry. He is the author of books of poetry, scripts, productions and a memoir of his life, “A Place to Stand.” Baca conducts writing workshops with children and adults at schools, universities, reservations, barrio community centers, housing proj­ ects and prisons across the coun­ try* For more information, call 760-750-4137. �E arth Day Celebration THE LION KING - a Musical J ourney to the Essence of Life By SYBILLE HERWIG Pride Staff Writer his place as new king to carry on worries for the rest of the day.” They cause tears and laughter at the circle of life. Taymor brings the African the same time, which are emo­ wilderness to life with incredible tions that accompany the whole costume design and make-up art piece, mainly triggered by the that transforms the human form great songs of Elton John and into puppets and masks that still Tom Rice. When the African allow the actors to express their choral belts out the beautiful energy. Even the stage design is “The Circle of Life,” goose a “living” work of art, in which bumps are guaranteed. Like­ actors impersonate plants and wise, the vocal performances of Moe Daniels (adult Nala), Rufus nature. A guaranteed recipe for suc­ Bonds (Mufasa) and Fuschia cess is the outstanding perfor­ (Rafiki) very much expressed the mances of the main hardships Africa has characters. John Vick­ REVIEW had to face through­ ery, who appeared in out history and con­ several Broadway and TV pro­ tributed much to making the ductions, does an incredible job Disney story a real aspect of of portraying the evil yet come­ life. dic character Scar, who provides “The Lion King” is a musta lot of laughs and suspense see show for young and old alike. to the storyline. Also, the young­ The music, combined with light­ est members of the cast, Clifton ing, stage design, costumes and Oliver and Jewl Anguay, demon- the singing and dancing ensem- Director Julie Taymor’s Tony Award-winning version of Dis­ ney’s “The Lion King” takes you on an amazing journey to the essence of life, transforming the Los Angeles Pantages Theatre into a magical place, in which African and Caribbean rhythms throw you right into the midst of the rich and traditional culture Above: For the Past Eight Years Global Party has led the Drum Circle near of the African continent. 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As I watched the previews, I wondered how the film was going to measure up to expec­ tations as the prequel to “The Mummy Returns.” Surprisingly = £ - lis t s ® well from “The Mummy” films. scorpion-king.com/ No recognizable references or hired to kill an evil warlord, the story ties were linked with the m°vie pits him and a small band film’s predecessors (other than comrades against an army of the “Scorpion King” title.) The evil* movie seems more like a cross Among these comrades is between a poor take-off of former enemy Balthazar, played “Indiana Jones” by Michael Clarke or “Conan the Duncan (“The Green B a r b a r i a n . ” AVAj v 1LLi W Mile” and “The Whole Sword fights and skull-cracking Nine Yards.”) If the film action consume most of the 95 has any redeeming value, it minutes of predictable film. hes in the comical exchange of Opening up to a sort of comic focial expressions shared by “The R FVTFW Rock” and Duncan. Over-exag­ gerated glares of anger and frus­ tration either leave you laughing at them or shaking your head in disbelief. As far as the soundtrack for “The Scorpion King,” most tracks fit the mood of the film. Drowning Pool, Sevendust, Godsmack and System of a Down are a few of the bands that accent *the action scenes of “The Scor­ pion King.” Does (or should) the music fit the time period? Over­ all, the music didn’t distract the Iflow of the film and almost always complimented each scene. If you’re looking for special effects comparable to “The Mummy” films, look elsewhere. Most of The “Scorpion King” is based on melee combat sequences with very few dazzling visual effects. In short, get tickets for “The Scorpion King” if you want entertainment without requiring your brain to work. With its little redeeming value, there are better movies out there that will cer­ tainly “give you more bang for your buck.” �G etting w h a t ’ Coming to You s By EMILY KELLEY Pride Staff Writer Let’s play a quick number game. 11,05, 4.07, 3.06. Now the object is to guess what these numbers represent. Are they the answers to some mind-bending Mensa test? Close. Are they my bank account balances for the past three months? Closer. Are they the dates that doomsday cults have decreed the world will end on? They might as well be. They are the fictional dates (but are real dates any truer?) of com­ pletion for various improvements around campus and are so far away they’re about as relevant as the impending doom foretold in “The Weekly World News,” or whatever trashy rag you don’t admit to reading. The gargantuan new library, the bountiful parking structures and the luxurious new dorms have been pitched to us, the hard-working students, in terms that bring to mind Xanadu-esque vistas but deliver naught but a “Beyond Thunder Dome” reality. All of these things that we are currently paying good money to construct, all of these things that would be really great to have, all of these things that most of us will not be around to enjoy. I’m sorry if I sound a little bitter, but when I show up on campus, a half an hour early to find parking, and arrive at my 10:00 a.m. class 15 minutes late because I couldn’t, I get a little twinge of jealousy for the next generation of CSUSM stu­ dents who will reap the benefits wrought by our sacrifice. What sacrifice? OK, it’s not like I’m personally financing the entire expansion effort, but, of course, I contribute financially whether I like it or not. Oh, did I mention that it’s ugly? OK, I said it. Construction is not pretty; I go to an ugly school; I’m so ashamed. But let’s back up a little before I get good and ranting. Why do we attend Cal State San Marcos? Scenario number one - You worked hard in high school, got fantastic grades, but because of financial/lifestyle/circumstantial issues, you decided to forego the Ivy League and boldly continue your education at a small, upand-coming campus with lots of potential where, gosh dam it, you just might make a difference. Scenario number two - You piddled around in high school and didn’t get the best possible grades all the time; well, maybe you did. You were unsure of the road you wanted to head down and couldn’t see subjecting yourself to a lifetime of student loan paybacks for the privilege of changing your major three times at a university where you are paying more for the landscap­ ing than for the Pulitzer/Nobel/ whatever prize-winning profes­ sors, who are teaching you the saitie crap (if theyYe teaching you anything at all) that you could learn at CSUSM. Are you the former or some­ thing like it? I understand that this is a gross generalization and that the CSUSM student body is a rich and varied one. But if that’s the case, then you should proba­ bly just stop reading now, put the paper down and continue on your merry way, because you’re prob­ ably not going to agree with me, and I’m not really trying to con­ vince you. If you feel that the administration is working their collective keisters off trying to make this the best campus pos­ sible for the bargain price that we pay, then fine, great, more power to you. That is a fantastic attitude to have, and I hope it makes you very happy. However, if you are like me (see scenario two), then maybe you feel like you have the right and responsibility to com­ plain about the shabby conditions that we are immersed in. Of course, I can’t speak for anyone but myself, and all I know is that I have 38.5 units left. I have two semesters and a summer ses­ sion to do it in. At registration time, I am competing with what seems like hundreds of other stu­ dents (so I know some of you are in the same boat) for a limited amount of classes. And when we sit shoulder to shoulder (those of us who get in), squished in to the very back walls, I wonder if maybe I should have chosen a less popular major. I guess I should be tolerant, because plans are in the works to expand the course schedule and offer more classes at a time and so forth. This will be really great in five years when it happens, and, as an added bonus, the people who are trying to enroll then will have one less person to compete with because I will already have grad­ uated ... hopefully. Furthermore, as I sit in my much-hated poetry class (which I take because any class relevant to my major is full) and stare out the windows, I can’t help but think how the construction vehi­ cles resemble insects and dino­ saurs. Oh look, there goes a dump truck that looks like a yellow jacket, and that crane is a bronto­ saurus. That’s really special; that and the incessant boom-boom of the construction process make for an environment that’s really conducive to learning. Not that I’m blaming the noise or the con­ stant distraction for my inability to appreciate Wordsworth and Blake; OK, maybe I am just a little. But moreover, it’s aestheti­ cally unappealing. When I drive to school or as I sit in my classes or walk around campus being accosted at all turns by the dust, dirt and discarded remnants of progress, I sort of long for the erstwhile days of sprinklers and recesses, if only for a brief respite from the tedium of construction, construction, construction. Con­ struction of structures, I might add, that I will not be able to enjoy. This is the part that some of you might find annoying. I don’t have any (read that as zip, zero, not a single one) suggestions on how to fix this. Buildings take time to erect. Plans are in the works, and it’s not like I was Shanghaied and forced to attend school here. I knew what I was getting into, but the reality of it is just a bit much. Making Everyday Earthday: What You Can Do On Campus To Make A Difference By RAY HINES for The Pride Have you ever wondered how you alone can make a difference in our environment? Often times in the news, we hear about uncon­ trolled population growth, global warming, air and water pollution, and solid waste depicted as over­ whelming issues that can seem way too big to pursue alone. That is why it will be a comfort to read this article and share it with friends who may feel like you do. Each spring, we are reminded about the most pressing environ­ mental concerns with the coming of Earthday. Earthday began in April of 1970 and has since been a successful tool in drawing the public’s attention to environmen­ tal problems, both locally and globally. The response to Earth­ day has sent a message to policymakers that environmen­ tal issues are of real public concern and definitely worthy of political consideration. With the current administration in the White House, it is, now more than ever, important to show your support for the environmen­ tal movement. The recent “4-1-1” event here on campus gave stu­ dents and staff access to some of the environmental organizations in our area and provided infor­ mation, insight, and a chance to get involved. If getting involved directly with these and other organizations isn’t your bag, don’t feel alienated. There is still plenty that you can do to help. What can I do? To be an environmentallyminded individual doesn’t take anything more than considering what you do, and finding out if there is anything about your behavior that adversely affects the environment around you. Can you change those behaviors to try and mutually benefit yourself and the environment? The ques­ tion echoes the familiar “Think Globally, Act Locally” quote, which supports action here on the campus of CSUSM and around the world. Here are 10 suggestions to “Think Globally, Act Locally.” 1. Don’t throw recyclable materials in the trash. Recycle your cans, plastic bottles, and used paper in the proper bins, which are located conveniently next to the trashcans around campus. 2. If you do not have recy­ cling services at home, bring your recyclable materials to school and use the bins here. 3. Reuse paper that has only been printed on one side and then recycle it. 4. Bring your own lunch in a reusable container. The fast food here and off campus is unhealthy anyway and creates tons of trash. 5. Walk, ride your bike, take public transportation, or carpool to school. If you find this difficult, pressure school repre­ sentatives to establish a rideshare program. 6. Guys, use the urinal instead of the toilet if you are only going to pee. It uses only half as much water per flush. 7. Gals, don’t believe that ANY sanitary products can be safely flushed down the toilet. They contain chemicals (bleach and other contaminants) and can clog waste treatment facilities, cause blockages, and end up pol­ luting our waterways and coast­ lines. 8. After washing your hands, use an air hand dryer if available, if not, use ONE paper towel. 9. Carry a refillable water bottle with you and fill it from the drinking fountain or the “water” tab on the Coca-Cola machine in the Dome. 10. Carry a refillable coffee/ soda mug; you will get a discount and reduce the amount of Styro­ foam that ends up in landfills. These 10 simple steps can make quite a difference if fol­ lowed by everyone here on campus, and better yet, around the world. It doesn’t take much more energy to reduce, reuse, and recycle. It just takes a little bit more consideration, something we all could use. Additional information about campus programs, events, and environmental awareness can be found by contacting the Envi­ ronmental Club on campus. The Environmental Club invites you to get involved - Thursdays in UNIV 460 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. I was raised on a vision of college, which included campus housing (maybe it’s not spacious but certainly more cost effective than the norm of $1100 for a two -bedroom apartment), walking to classes (the ones you actually need) across ample parking lots and completely finished cause­ ways, studying with no distrac­ tions in a well-equipped library, and knowing, knowing this is the best my campus is ever going to be. Maybe I’m just jealous of those who will come after me and actually have all the things I only can wish for. However, there is an attitude, both disturbing and oh so prevalent, that we should all just accept things as they are because we don’t pay very much in tuition and fees. I think that’s crap. Nobody wants or deserves a bargain basement education just because they can’t afford a school with more established prestige. CSUSM has more than just spatial potential. We have the potential to be a school known for its resourcefulness and refusal to settle for anything but the best. Raise your voices, cats and kit­ tens. If you don’t like things, let’s change them. Let’s get what we deserve instead of only what we are paying for. I’d certainly love to hear any suggestions. Let’s make it so we can actually find a parking spot, get the classes we need, and not feel guilty because we are asking for too much. Wel­ come back, youthful angst. In Response to D avid Yanagi Letter to Editor The expression and beliefs held in the article addressing the issues of 9-11 and the IsraeliPalestinian conflict (from the April 16 issue) perpetuate the absurdly one-sided media in this country. However, it was worse to see such a travesty published in The Pride as we should base our thoughts on logic and knowledge. Our con­ cern as an American society and college students should be focused on the protection of civil liberties within our own nation and the end of the ‘blame game.’ It is truly sad to see a student pointing the finger at a particular ethnic group in such an accusatory manner to defend their freedom of speech. As ‘ Americans’ we should embrace diversity, not stress the possi­ ble enemy, which may reside with our citizenry. It is a time to forget who is at fault and to achieve some higher level of morality. May the powerful one bless us all in these times we face. Carol Stem �Letter to the Editor Organizations such as Amnesty International or Human Rights I was simply stunned when Watch and read reports on Israel, I read David Yanagi’s article you would conclude that Muslim entitled, “DidMuslim-Americans Americans do have a point to Pay Lip Service to 9-11?” which mark Israel as terrorist. was published in The Pride on Israel is the only democracy April 16. Not only was the arti­ in the world which practices tor­ cle annoyingly biased, but it was ture on a regular basis; Israel is based on assumptions and stereo­ the only democracy in the world types, offered no facts or credible who assassinates suspected ter­ evidence and went as far as mark­ rorists without due process while ing millions of Muslim-Ameri- the government has the chance cans as “terrorist sympathizers.” to arrest them, and Israel is the First of all, Mr. Yanagi seems only democracy in the world who to forget that he lives in Amer­ intentionally targets civilians on ica, the land of free speech. Mus- a ratio of killing 3 Palestinians lim-Americans have every right for every 1 Israeli killed by the to favor whomever they want in Palestinian terror attacks. Or do the ongoing conflict between the you want me to mention the mas­ Israelis and the Palestinians. I sacre of Palestinian civilians in have not heard any Muslim orga­ Qilya village in 1953 by the unit nization in the U.S. mentioning 101 of the Israeli Army? Or do that suicide bombings are not ter­ you want me to mention the Sabra rorist attacks. Many leaders of and Shattila massacres of 1982 in Muslim communities often con­ Lebanon, led by the units under demned any actions resulting in the command of Ariel Sharon? the deaths of civilians no matter Or do you want me to mention what the justification. I don’t that on April 18, 2002, world know about your personal expe­ famous CNN reporter Christiane riences, but most Muslim Ameri­ Amanpour reported interviewing cans around me have not offered Israeli soldiers who mentioned to any sympathy to suicide bomb­ her “What we did in Jenin was ings because they resulted in Vietnam” while they were talk­ the killings of innocent civil­ ing about the Israeli operation in ians. (Of course there are a few Palestinian Jenin refugee camp? exceptions, so to speak, Timothy Or do you want me to mention McVeighs, among Muslim Amer­ that Israeli Prime Minister Ariel icans.) Therefore, you cannot Sharon cannot travel to some assume just because 80 percent European countries without the of Palestinians see suicide bomb­ fear of being arrested because ers as martyrs that most Muslim there is a search warrant for his Americans feel the same way. name by European War Crimes However, if you only went to the Tribunal Court, and if he is websites of the U.S. State Depart­ caught he would be tried with ment, the UN Human Rights charges of “War Crimes ^gainst Commission, thimari * Rights ' Humanity?”*Tor those of you those 18-19-year-old Israeli sol­ diers from becoming killers? Every human life is very impor­ tant, and there is nojustification in the killing of innocent people, no matter what the cause. How­ ever, Yanagi’s article chooses to label Muslim Americans as potential terrorists, and his remarks that “President Bush’s statement should be directed domestically” is nothing but a statement of hate, a statement of intentional provocation and also an invitation to hate crimes. I has occupied the Palestinian ter­ sincerely cannot believe that such ritories of West Bank and Gaza an article was published to brain­ since 1967, and despite the UN wash a few thousand college resolution 242, which explicitly students who are already being calls for the withdrawal of Israel fed by the biased American from occupied territories, Israel media. The problem is unfortu­ has been occupying the land of nate because it is only Israeli Palestinian people, which was lives, which are valuable. I granted to them by the United wonder why you would not stress Nations in 1947. Moreover, Israel the fact that hundreds of Pales­ colonizes the Palestinian lands by tinians were killed in the last few establishing settlements, which weeks. today reached a population of What I would like to under­ 700,000 to 1,000,000 Jews living line is that it kills me everyday on Palestinian land. Is this enough to see innocent people dying “inside” information to make you no matter if they are Jewish or sympathize with the Palestinian Muslim. I have many friends who cause? Yes, suicide bombing is are Muslim and Jewish, not to an act of terror, but don’t you mention that my personal hero is ever think, “What pushes 15, 18 the Israeli soccer star Haim M. and 24-year -old youngsters to go Revivo, and I am tired of hear­ blow themselves up?” ing the same crap over and over The conclusion is, both the about who is to blame, who is to hands of Israelis and the Palestin­ pressure or who is to condemn. ians are not clean, and we can go I think it is about time that on arguing for years about who we stop these blame games; we to blame. Don’t you think instead should stop arguing about which of playing a cheap blafrie game, is the right definitibh (is it sui­ we should focus on what we cide or homicide bombers?), and can do to prevent these people we should do everything we can from blowing themselves up and to provide an environment for becoming terrorists and prevent Israeli and Palestinian people who are interested in the forma­ tion of the State of Israel, please write these names down: Irgun, Hagana and the Stern Gang. Then go do your research in the library, and you will come to interesting conclusions concerning whether or not the use of terrorism by the Israeli’s during the 40s and 50s contributed to the formation of Israel or not. (I am not draw­ ing any connections; make your own judg- " S . . li etter where they can live peacefully. I would like to conclude with a passage from an interview with a commander in the Israeli army, which was conducted by the Israeli journalist Amos Oz and published in the Israeli daily newspaper, Davar, on December 17, 1982. “Even today I am will­ ing to volunteer to do the dirty work for Israel, to kill as many Arabs as necessary, to deport them, to expel and bum them, to have everyone hate us, to pull the mg from underneath the feet of the Diaspora Jews, so that they will be forced to run to us crying. Even if it means blowing up one or two synagogues here and there, I don’t care. And I don’t mind if, after the job is done, you put me in front of a Nuremberg Trial and then jail me for life. Hang me if you want, as a war criminal. Then you can spruce up your Jewish conscience and enter the respectable club of civilized nations, nations that are large and healthy. What your lots don’t understand is that the dirty work of Zionism is not finished yet, far from it.” Amos Oz has never revealed the true identity of the speaker, but he is pre­ sumed to be Ariel Sharon by many sources. It is very important to note, that although the media may not relay it to the American public, the leader of the Palestin­ ian people, Arafat, is actually a Christian. Hence, it would be a veiy uneducated assumption to think of this dilemma as a con­ flict between Judaism and Islam. Sincerely, Civan Erman Gokcimen On Behalf of the Filthy Smoke-Wielding Monsters of CSUSM By GEORGE BURGESS JR Pride Staff Writer If you were annoyed with last week’s rant, titled “Choking in the Stairwell,” you were not alone. If you missed the article, I can sum it up quickly because it had only one valid point. Smok­ ing in front of building entranceways is not fair to “non-smokers and smokers alike.” To answer the question posed, “Why is it people smoke in the most absurd places, like right in front of the entrance to a restau­ rant or in a busy stairwell?” let me state that, quite simply, this is where the ashtrays are gen­ erally located. Smokers do not determine the locations of the designated smoking areas. If you don’t like where the ashtrays are placed, take it up with Student Services. I’m sure they would love to hear from you. Are readers really expected to believe this quote: “Every Tuesday and Thursday, as I walk to my final class in University Hall, I find myself taking the stairs and choking on the clouds of cigarette smoke that fill the stairwell”? This sounds fairly dramatic and exaggerated to me. It is more likely that, occasion­ ally, on Tuesdays and Thursdays on your way to University Hall, after smelling smoke, you fake a slight cough. To let nearby smokers know that you do not like smoke. I call this move the “FC,” or fake cough. If you don’t believe me, hang around a place where smokers and non-smokers cross paths and decide for your­ self. If you really want to have fun, invite a friend and together identify FC’s, then score them in Olympic fashion. Remember to consider intensity, volume and overall believability. Anti-smokers isolate ciga­ rette butts as the only form of litter on campus. Cigarette butts should never be thrown any­ where except in an ashtray; how­ ever, cigarette butts are not the only form of garbage needlessly thrown on the ground. Over the course of a semester, how many flyers are thrown on the ground in the parking lot? I can hear the responses already. “Flyers don’t harm anyone, but second-hand smoke does.” Right? Why is it that people get so outraged about second-hand smoke, yet most people don’t think twice about filling their tank with gas or burning oil and coal? Isn’t the use of fossil fuel more harmful to the environment and our health? To the people complaining about second handsmoke, how important was the air to you when you voted? It will be interesting to see how involved the second-hand smoke Nazis get with the three major power plants tentatively scheduled for construction in Mexico. I’ll give you three guesses to figure out why these plants are going to be built south of the border, but I bet you’ll need only one. If you are really concerned about polluting the air, do the world a favor and focus on something bigger than the trace amounts of toxins you may be receiving from second-hand smoke on campus. If you are really concerned about litter, pick something up. Chances are, you just don’t like smoke. Until I am informed otherwise, I am within my rights to smoke in the desig­ nated areas. It’s my luck that someone reading this is severely asth­ matic, vegan, always considerate of others, voted green, has never littered, obeys every law, con­ sciously strives to think objec­ tively and is rightfully offended. To you, I offer my apologies. H A V E A N OPINION? S UBMIT A LETTER TO T HE EDITORS TO P RIDE@ CSUSM .EDU To t h e lefty O ld Logo, To the right. New Logos Courtesy photo by Jocelyn Brown C a l S tate S an Ivlarcos jh ^ 0*8% CO U G AR b Vm*c2JL O L u L C The university has decided to change the sports logo without the students’ input Email Jocelyn Brown to give your input: brown@csusm.edu O d L L JL J L V J L C lJ L L U b Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. �L a c r o s s e Team Ends the Seaso n By JESSICA KRONE Pride Staff Writer Cal State San Marcos’ Men’s La Crosse team understood that its inaugural season would be a struggle. In spite of the fact that the team posted no victories this season, optimism abounded. “We always want to build a positive foundation for the team and take out the negative,” said Michael Nguyen. The Cougars had one of their last games of the season on April 18 at UCSD, against the Tri­ tons. The game was aggressively played by both squads. The Tri­ tons scored six goals in the first half and the Cougars scored two goals in the second, courtesy of Jason Walton and Brad Goodwill. During the second half of the game, the Cougar defense held UCSD scoreless during the third quarter. At one point, a time -out was called by a referee in order to ask both teams to “play clean and let us call the game.” The Tritons at times appeared to be frustrated because they were not performing as well as they would have liked to. Toward the end of the game, a fight broke out because one of the Triton players jabbed a Cougar in the ribs with his stick, forcing him to retaliate by hitting that same Triton in the face. After they both were called out for a few minutes, the Triton player apologized and they shook hands. Throughout the game, the team would huddle. The hud­ dles included positive and moti­ vational words from all of the players. The majority of the team is entirely new to lacrosse. Captain Cory Barnhart talked many play­ ers into joining the team, includ­ ing Erik Roper and Michael Nguyen. “He bugged me into playing and I cracked out and fell in love with it” said Nguyen. At the beginning of the season, their first coach stopped attending shortly after the first game for unknown reasons. Scott Srustulka was a spectator at one of their games early in the season. He began speaking with Barnhart and became aware that they were in need of a coach. Srustulka has an abundance of lacrosse expe­ rience and decided to take the position of head coach for the Cougars. Srustulka explained that he “put the team together I could with what I had.” Associated Students, Inc.(ASI) helped out with some of the funding, which included “league dues, referees, and insurance for the players,” Srustulka said. In order to fully finance the team, the players held fundraisers like car washes. In addition, they also took dona­ tions and even used their own money to pay for the necessary equipment and uniforms. The team endured practice three times a week for two hours. Coach Srustulka was not too adamant about the play­ ers attending every practice this year because he stepped in at mid-season. “Practice is an example of how you play. Despite the losses, the morale was always there,” said Coach Srustulka. Next year, there will be an even more strict, Women’s Soccer Team Begins Practicing By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor As semesters continue to pass by, Cal State San Marcos’ sports teams continue tp grow. The newest addition is the wom­ en’s soccer team, which practices every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. on Mangrum Field. Although the team has not begun its regular season league play, which will begin next fall, Associated Students Incorpo­ rated (ASI) has recognized it as an official club sports team, according to the co-captains. The team, co-captained by Carol Devendorf, a sophomore majoring in Liberal Studies, and Casie Burke, a sophomore major­ ing in Human Development, was established because they “played soccer for years, and there are not many sports, neither many women’s sports, in school. We all just love the sport and want to play it,” said Devendorf. The practices are very infor­ mal, according to the co-captains. “It is to get back in shape and to remember how to play soccer again .. ..we don’t want to intimidate anybody,” said Deven­ dorf. Burke added, “It’s very easy-going.” The captains also said that the team is working on basic skills and strengthening abili­ ties. Devendorf and Burke are both very enthusiastic about find­ ing new players to join next semester’s league. “We are look­ ing for competitive players, of all ages,” said Devendorf. Another team player, Brit­ tany Jones, sophomore and Lib­ eral Studies major, said, “I think more people should come [to practices.] It’s been fun (being on the women’s soccer team).” Next semester’s goals for the team’s first CSUSM league are The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor News Editor FeatureEditor Opinion Editor Arts Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Claudia Ignacio James Newell M artha Sarabia Lisa Lipsey Alyssa Finkelstein Melanie Addington Amy Bolaski Alyssa Finkelstein Madeleine Marshall ; All ojrinib^s; letters to the editor, published id The Pride, represent die opinions o f the httthOr, and do not necessarily represent the viCW of The Pride, S to have an “active involvement in school,” according to Burke, and to have “unity and a good time,” according to Devendorf. “We don’t want to lose, people in the middle of the league because they get bored; we want them to be interested in it ” added Burke. Although the team practices on Sunday mornings, Burke said this could change. Those interested in joining the team are encouraged to attend practices and to contact ASI for more information, or to email deven002@csusm.edu or burke@013 @csusm.edu. The team had a bake sale fundraising event today during the job fair and also recruited new players. While the team is not playing in a CSUSM league this semes­ ter, it is playing in a San Marcos indoor league outside of school, and looking for sponsors. '.or of<^iforuia State University San.Marcos. Unsigned editorkfsrsjHrea^ ^ mepfrity e&mwR M life Pride ^itofiailmafd. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and idealiftcattcKi:; Xettwn.ttsoy 'he edited lor grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic m a i l : Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. 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Sacraficing a little bit of time, money and personal interest is vital for the school’s success,” said, maintaing that his goal for next season is simply “to win. Srustulka plans to promote the sport in an entertaining fash­ ion in order to get fans to come out and support the team. “We would really appreciate more school spirit to any one who will come out and give us support,” said Nguyen. As a team, the Cougars hang out together outside of school, as well. They had a bonfire in the beginning of the season. Team members often get together for dinners and parties to promote team unity. During the summer, some of the team members will join summer men’s lacrosse teams. T he W omen’s G olf Team Ends t he R egular Season CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor On April 16, members of the women’s golf team returned from Pocatello, Idaho, where they were supposed to compete. Nonetheless, the Bengal Classic tournament at Junipler Hills Country Club was suspended due to snow conditions. This was to be the final tournament of the regular season. Within the next few weeks, members of the Cal State San Marcos women’s team will compete to qualify for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Nation­ als, which will take place May 13-18 in Palm Resort, Florida. Men’s Golf Team Finishes in 11th P lace at Stanislaus CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor The men’s golf team finished in 11th place on April 16 at the 31st Annual George Buzzini Sr./Stanislaus Invitational Golf Tournament at Turlock Golf and Country Club, with a final score of 929 (309-308-312). Matt Higley finished in 12th overall, with a score of 223 (77-72-74); Nick Micheli shot 232 (70-81-81); Ryan Axlund shot 235 (77-78-80), and freshman Ryan Rancatore shot 239 (85-77-77). The Turlock Golf Course is a par-72,6,673-yard championship course. The team’s next compe­ tition will be on April 21-23. tina’sdeli 760 D. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. San Marcos, CA 92069 One mile north of 78. Always 10% student discount with valid ID yyyyyyyyyyyy *ARE YOU A HEALTHY ADULT WITH ALLERGY SYMPTOMS?" Radiant Research is conducting a RESEARCH STUDY FOR HEALTHY ADULTS. You may be eligible to participate in this study if you: • Are Age 18 to 65 • Weigh between 88 198 lbs Qualified participants will receive $525.00 for time and travel. Call us today for an appointment: 1-888-STUDY-88 R A D IA N T RESEARCH �Special Events ASI Snack Break Music, Donuts and Juice, Founders Plaza Wed. Apr. 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Book Drive Drop off new or used chil­ dren’s book at the ASI Office Recipients will be the Early Learning Center andDiscovery Elementary School in San Marcos CSUSM Job Fair Tues., Apr. 23,10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Founders Plaza Evening with the Muses Hear poets, authors, perform­ ers, and songwriters from CSUSM Thurs. Apr. 25, ACD 102 Cost: $5.00 Gradfest 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Apr. 23-25. Courtyard outside of the Campus Bookstore Japanese Tea Ceremony/ Culture Experience Wed., Apr. 24, Palm Court 1:00-2:30 p.m. Free “Martin” The Words of Jimmy Santiago Baca Apr. 25, 26, 27 8p.m., Visual and Performing Arts Annex. Tickets: $5.00 An evening with William Safire-Pulitzer Prize Winner and New York Times col­ umnist Tues., Apr. 30 7:00 p.m., California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Tickets: Free with CSUSM ID, $10.00 gen­ eral admission. »>Article cont. from pg. 1 are no group study room opportu­ nities in our existing location. There are simply not enough study spaces in our 28,000 square feet in Craven Hall. When we move into the new building (which will have more than 150,000 square feet for library functions), we will have 35 group study rooms. “Place more signs in the library to remind students to be considerate by not using cell phones.” We checked on our signage and find them on both floors near study areas. We simply do not have enough staff to ‘police’ the library for cell phone and food offenders but have found that fellow students are very effective when they ask other students to be more considerate. “It is very frustrating when I ask every day how to work the computer to locate or find journals or books. I’ve made an appointment with a reference librarian, but she didn’t stay long enough to help me. On the phone she told me that I had an hour with her, but it was quite differ­ ent because it was only 15 min­ utes - and still I wasn’t sure how to use the computer. So I con­ tinue to ask every day. Everyone is too busy to help. I wish they had access to these databases in public libraries. Reference librar­ ians there are less hectic, less in a hurry. Please change!” We are sorry to hear that you’ve had this experience. Your comments have been forwarded to the Research Services Group (RSG) for discussion. We do acknowledge that we are very busy! The tremendous growth in our student population means we are trying to help more students with the same number of staff. However, our number one pri­ ority is helping students with their information needs. We hope that your next experience with research assistance is more posi­ tive. “I rarely complain or fill out comment cards, but I must report on the uselessness of the copy machines in the library. Libraries need good copy machines. These machines are cheap and produce awful reproductions and copies. If this is going to be considered a competitive university the stu­ dents need capable resources!” In December the university changed its copy service from IKON to an in-house service pro­ vided by Campus Enterprises. While there are still some bugs to work out on service and main­ tenance logistics, we hope you Club Meetings Free Student Services Campus Black Forum Thurs., 4:30-6:30 p.m. CRA 4110 Resum£ Critiques Drop off or fax your resume for a quick critique Fax: (760) 750-3142 Writing Center CRA3106 Mon-Thurs. 8:30a.m.-6p.m. Fri. 8:30-3 p.m. SUBMIT YOUR ITEMS TO pride@csusm.edu Bible Study Tues., 12:30-1:30 p.m. outside the Dome Wed., 12:00- 12:50 p.m.UH442 Environmental Club Thurs., 4:00-5:00 p.m.UNIV 460 Math Lab Mon. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues./Thurs. 8 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Weds. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Progressive Activist Network Thurs., 2:00 p.m. ACD 408 Anime Project Alliance Thr., 5:00p.m.-10:00 p.m. UH 373 PLS SUBMISSION DEAD­ LINE: April 25 have found the new machines to be far superior! “This library needs a copy machine that collates copies.” Our new machines are so sensitive to paper that is anything but perfect, we are having to refer students needing collation to the campus Copy Center. 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The cancellation notice posted to the Global Affairs web page reads, “Due to unfore­ seen circumstances, the Oaxaca program has been cancelled.” On the same web page, which was updated the same day the program was cancelled, infor­ mation was posted stating that refunds would automatically be sent to students. However, on Friday, refund request forms were made available for stu­ dents to request their full refund online, or by going to the Office of Extended Studies personally. » >Article cont. on pg. 3 The CSU Reaches Tentative Agree­ ment with Employee Union By JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor As the deadline for the normal three-year cycle of con­ tracts approaches, the Cal­ ifornia State Employees Association (CSEA) and the CSU have reached a tentative agreement in negotiations. Although a 1.5 percent gen­ eral salary increase was agreed upon, the CSEA representatives still have about two months left in the contract cycle for more negotiations. The agree­ ment still needs to be ratified by the CSEA and approved by the CSU Board of Trustees. “For the first time I can remember, they (CSEA) have a tentative agreement two months before the former contract expires,” said Steve Wiener, media production specialist and CSEA chapter vice president. In the past, negotiations have lasted up to nine months past the renewal date. “I’m suspi­ cious that our (CSEA) bargain­ ing team gave up early,” said Wiener. The contract renewal comes at a time that is also host to many California state budget issues and a slow economy. Although Wiener mentioned satisfaction with some of the stipulations of the contract, he » >Article cont. on pg. 3 Power Surge Says Goodbye The Annaul Job Fair Photo Courtesy of Cindy Pollack By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN Opinion Editor The Cal State San Marcos Career and Assessment Center (CAC) produced the university’s third annual job fair on Tuesday, April 23, with over 100 recruiters, employers, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. The turnout of the general public was nearly double than that of previous years, and CSUSM received phenomenal exposure from the surrounding commu­ nity with this year’s success. The job fair was geared toward the majors offered at CSUSM, and many government agencies answered the call. San Diego’s largest employer is the federal government, with Naval Base San Diego and Naval Sub­ marine Base Point Loma, as well as Marine Corps Air Sta­ tion Miramar and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton all less than an hour’s drive from the CSUSM campus. The FBI was on campus, seeking foreign lan­ guage students, computer sci­ ence and accounting majors, as well as students with military backgrounds. The city govern­ ments also have lots of open­ ings. Most of the employers were so heavily inundated with job­ seekers they were unavailable for » >Article cont. on pg. 4 For some it was a place of inspiration, as they wrote poetry, played music or met new friends. And for others, it was just a place to grab coffee. But for the past four years, Power Surge Caf6, on Twin Oaks Valley Road near Cal State San Marcos, provided a home away from home for quite an eclectic crowd, one which grew up with the cafe. That all changed on Friday, April 28 at 5 p.m. when owner Mark DuBois closed the doors forever after losing his parking lot permit from the city. “This is an overwhelming thing. I have realized how many lives we’ve affected — we’ve watched so many kids literally grow up here,” said DuBois. The cafe threw a “goodbye party” on Thursday, April 25, with live entertainment from local musician Lisa Sanders and other musical guests. More than 100 people came to sup­ port DuBois and Power Surge. Others spilled into the parking » >Article cont. on pg. 4 W r i t e r s I n s p i r e d by the Muse s By CLAUDIA IGNACIO, Pride ture and Writing Studies student Editor and LISA LIPSEY, Fea­ Michael Hunter. The first performer was Bran­ ture Editor don Cesmat, professor and poet, Eighty-six students, faculty who, along with Terry Sprangue, and family members gathered in Gunnar Biffs and the other mem­ ACD 102 for the first annual Lit­ bers of the “Drought Buoy,” per­ erature and Writing Studies liter­ formed a poetry and motion. “I really liked Cesmat and ary evening, appropriately titled “An Evening with the Muses.” the “Drought Buoy.” The com­ The event showcased the talents bination of words, sound and of CSUSM faculty and Litera­ dance was inspiring. They were very creative,” said student Jes­ sica Krone. Hunter, a songwriter, shared some of his favorite songs, like “Did You Ever.” During his introduction, Professor Heather Hayton shared that his most recent project was writing lyrics for a new album by Robert Deleo of the Stone Temple Pilots. Sharon Elise, sociology pro­ fessor and award-winning Slam Poet and spoken word artist, read selections from a variety of her works. She also encouraged audi­ ence members to get involved in Slam Poetry competitions in the San Diego area. Slam poetry can be written on any topic, and is judged on both delivery and con­ tent. “She is awesome, I have every intention of attending a » >Article cont. on pg. 5 Nancy Caine and Duff Brenna Received President’s Award Professor Nancy Caine Photo Courtesy of “Tracks” By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor Cal State San Marcos’ president, Alexander Gonzalez, awarded his fourth annual Pres­ ident’s Award for Innovation in Teaching to psychology profes­ sor Nancy Caine, Ph.D. “It’s always a wonderful honor to be recognized by one’s students and professional peers,” said Caine. “It gives me a renewed sense of purpose and energy.” She described her innovation in teaching as something related both to her teaching and her area of research. “My teaching is inextricably intertwined within my research. When I teach, I try to get students to under­ stand the ways in which we gain knowledge in our field, which means appreciating the scien­ tific method, the products of that method and the real-world appli­ cations of that method.” “I am lucky that my research program is one that allows me to introduce students to oppor­ tunities that are unusual and inter>»Article cont. on pg. 2 By MICHELLE CONSTANT Pride Staff Writer For those of us who have experienced the teaching style of novelist and professor of Litera­ ture and Writing, Duff Brenna, the fact that he was the one of the recent recipients of CSUSM’s President’s Award may not come as a surprise. “It’s good to have the sort of ‘at home’ validation that the President’s Award gives a writer,” said Brenna. “The ulti­ mate sense I get from the recog­ nition I’ve received for what the [President’s] award calls my ‘cre­ ative activity’ is both a humble pride . . . and a feeling of justifi­ cation,” Brenna said. Teaching at CSUSM since its doors opened, Brenna has inspired students not only with his passion for literature, but with his life story. “I was addicted to books from the time I was a babbling child, playing ‘books’ by pulling them from my mother’s shelves and piling them up around me and pretend­ ing I could read them,” he said. »>Article cont. on pg. 2 Professor DuffBrenna Photo Courtesy o f “Tracks” �The Boycott Is Coming!" By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer Although Ambercrombie & Fitch’s Asian-themed T-shirts may have been removed from all of its 311 stores in 50 states after Asian-American groups nation­ wide complained that that the shirts were offensive and racist, the boycott is still coming. “I feel a boycott is necessary, not just by Asian-Americans, but by all minorities, because Cali­ fornia is a state of minorities and a reflection of the demographic future of America,” said Yale Kim, HTM business major at Cal State San Marcos. “Such acts of ignorance and racism must not go unchecked because the future of our diverse country depends on an understanding and respect for all backgrounds.” Mary Baladez, a Literature and Writing major, felt the same way. “The images on the shirts are offensive because they con­ tinue to relive the prejudices between people’s races, and people should not judge people based by association to certain images.” The controversy began when clothing maker Ambercrombie & Fitch released a new line of Asian-themed T-shirts, priced at $25, displaying cartoons of Asians in pointed hats along with slogans like, “Wong Broth­ ers Laundry Service: Two Wongs Can Make It White,” “Pizza Dojo: Eat In Or Wok Out,” and “Wok-N-Bowl: Chinese Food and Bowling” for the sole purpose of adding humor and levity to its fashion line. Not that many people were laughing. “Regarding the now famous image and caption, “Two Wongs Can Make It White,” people should understand that the laun­ dry business has historically been one of the entrepreneurial enter­ prises to which Chinese were drawn because of its low over­ head and need for minimum Eng­ lish language skills,” said Susie Lan Cassel, associate professor and associate chair of the Litera­ ture and Writing Department and coordinator for the Ethnic Stud­ ies Program at CSUSM. “When A&F makes fun of Chinese working laundries, they call to our attention a history of legal discrimination against Chinese, which, in addition, carries a pejo­ rative stereotype of Chinese as immigrant laborers.” Within the past week, numer­ ous complaints have been sent to the company, hundreds of protestors stood outside A&F storefronts in various cities, and Asian-American communities as well as student organizations from colleges throughout the United States have banded together to form a coalition to boycott A&F. The schools participating in and facilitating this student movement include Stanford, Northwestern, Wellesley, Roch­ ester, Duke, Harvard, Tufts, Amherst, Boston College, Bent­ ley University, Northeastern, Massachusetts Institute of Tech­ nology, Brown, Ohio State, Columbia, Indiana University, University of Maryland, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Irvine, Cal State San Marcos, and more. “We, the Asian Pacific Stu­ dent Society at CSUSM, feel entirely disappointed and offended in A&F’s disregard for the Asian and Pacific Islander American culture and commu­ nity. The shirt clearly is an insult oil the history of our culture and past times,” said James Nguyen, president of the Asian Pacific Stu­ dent Society at CSUSM. “Even though the damage has been done, the situation can be some­ what fixed as best as possible, given the guidelines and demands are met to A&F’s best abilities. We fully support the efforts of the boycott of A&F and feel that an apology is most needed.” The demands for this national boycott campaign, which have been consolidated by student organizations from Stanford, Boston, Columbia, and North­ western, which represent stu­ dents nationally, state that A&F must: 1) Permanently remove the entire line of offensive “Asian” T-shirts. 2) Publish a public apol­ ogy from CEO Michael S. Jef­ fries in the form of a one-page advertisement in all major news­ papers. 3) Post this apology in all A&F stores, the main page of the website, and in the next issue of the quarterly catalogue. 4) Restore public image and mend relationship in the Asian Pacific American community and con­ sumers through increasing phi­ lanthropy and investment in the Asian Pacific American commu­ nity. In addition, we request that A&F work with us to create and hire a new Asian Pacific American consultant team to ensure sensitivity to minority issues. 5) Develop an educa­ tional and advertisement cam­ paign with positive images of Asian Pacific Americans and other people of color. This cam­ paign should promote the diver­ sity of our nation and encourage understanding of diverse cul­ tures and histories. 6) Encourage consumers to return the “Asian” T-shirts and guarantee uncon­ ditional refund with incentives such as vouchers or discounts on future purchases. 7) Implement and improve diversity training for all employees and diversify minority representation in its workforce. Despite the verbal apologies made by A&F spokesman Hamp­ ton Carney, and the removal of the “Asian” themed T-shirt line, Asian-American activists,1 stu­ dents, and professionals say the company must do more to pre­ vent situations like this from ever happening again. “The fact that those designs, not just one but a set of stereotyped and derogatory images of Chinese, could make it through countless design meet­ ings, numerous executive dis­ cussions, and innumerable staff members (many of them proba­ bly Asian) calls to our attention the need for continued education in the field of Asian American and Ethnic Studies” said Cassel. “As far as I’m concerned, this is not humor; it’s the tragedy of missed (or ignored) education.” Psychology Professor Receives P resident’s Award »>Article cont. from pg. 1 From dairy farming to dish­ washing to rug cleaning, Brenna worked his way through school. After a difficult adolescence, Brenna began his higher educa­ tion by taking classes at night and working during the day. No matter how busy he was, he always made room for lit­ erature. “I’ve never been with­ out books, never gone a month since my adolescent years with­ out reading at least one novel, and never considered for a moment living a life without my beloved authors lined up shoulder to shoulder on my shelves.” Speaking as a published author and lecturer, Brenna said that he is grateful to be teaching at CSUSM. “What I found when I came here is that I was trusted to know and do my job. LTWR is lucky in that it has had a series of first-rate directors, none better than Dr. Yuan, who is infinitely supportive and encouraging.” Brenna said that his secret to teaching involves both knowing and loving the subject he teaches. “I’ve been lucky over the years in having, on the whole, students who were exciting to learn and really wanted to talk about writ­ ing and literature,” said Brenna. When asked about teaching at CSUSM versus another school, Brenna said, “I don’t think there is any other college in the state system that has more superior teachers on its faculty (who were hired first of all because they were superior teachers) or can match the education a student will get here. And the thing of it is, and I mean this sincerely, we’re getting better and better every year.” Receiving teaching awards isn’t anything new to Brenna, who received the Outstanding Faulty Member award at SDSU in 1988, 1989, arid 1990 and was nominated for CSUSM’s Presi­ dent’s Award in 1995. Brenna has also received the New York Times9Notable Book Award in 1999 and the Associated Writing Program Award for Best Novel in 1990. GSUSM Holds Preview Day for Prospective Students By: SHERRITA COBBS Pride Staff Writer On Saturday, Cal State San Marcos held an event that wel­ comed prospective transfer stu­ dents and high school seniors. The students were given a pre­ view of programs that CSUSM has to offer. Several campus clubs and organizations were present, recruiting as well as fundraising. The admissions staff, Stu­ dent Residential Life, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, Alpha Chi Omega and Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fra­ ternity all attended the event. Peer Educators and Support (PEAS), sold baked goods and Snapple at their table, the Pan African Student Alliance (PASA) brought out the grill and sold homemade monster tacos, the Asian Pacific Student Society sold Jamba Juice and the Latin World USA sold strawberry shortcakes. Although the above men­ tioned groups seized the oppor­ tunity to sustain their groups by fundraising, there were other groups that focused primarily on recruitment and getting their names known. The College Republicans, ASI Men’s Lacrosse team, the Progressive Activist Network (PAN), the Faculty Mentorship Program, ASPIRE, EOP, SASOP, and Priority Christian Challenge, also attended the event. Over 150 people attended, many of whom participated in a series of workshops that pro­ vided information on financial aid, admission requirements, and the soon-to-come student hous­ ing project. Literature Professor Receives President’s Award »>Article cont. from pg. I great odds. It is enormously esting,” said Caine. satisfying to watch Cal State She takes her students to San Marcos’ students grow to the Wild Animal Park to do meet their potential,” said Caine. their labs, takes them to visit “Working with my research support groups and to treatment teams, which always include centers for mentally ill people, undergraduates and graduate and encourages them to attend students, is the things I love best professional conferences with about my career. The students her when doing research with with whom I have worked in this her. “I am also lucky I continue capacity have been wonderful, to be fascinated by the topics I and I owe a great deal to them.” get to teach, and when a profes­ Caine, who said she was not sor has that sort of enthusiasm even aware of her nomination for a body of material, it is easy for this award, will be awarded to put lots of energy into teach­ during the spring commence­ ing about it,” added Caine. ment ceremoriy on June L “Like most professors here The single criterion for this at Cal State San Marcos, I award is the faculty member’s work very hard at my teaching. “/ a m lucky that my research I’m known program is one that allows me as a very dif­ ficult pro­ to introduce students to oppor­ fessor, and I tunities that are unusual and know of my reputation interesting> ” for holding students to -Professor Caine very high standards,” she said and innovation in teaching. Anyone continued on to say that high can be nominated by the enrolled standards have not stopped stu­ students, who are the only ones dents from enrolling in her eligible to make the nomina­ classes, but have helped students tions. Students submit a nom­ rise to the occasion and even ination with an attached letter appreciate her for setting them, explaining why they are nom­ which means a great deal to her. inating that particular faculty In 1992, Caine joined the member. Then the nominations CSUSM faculty, and currently committee recommends at least teaches biological psychology, two or three individuals from abnormal psychology and animal those nominated and sends those behavior lab. She said that the names to the president, who prospect of working in collabo­ makes the final decision. ration with scientists at the Zoo­ According to the Office of logical Society of San Diego and the President’s website, there is with the collection of animal a $2000, privately funded award species at the Wild Animal Park for the recipient of the Innovation was very appealing to her, as was on Teaching Award. The pur­ the opportunity to work with pose of this award, which started the diverse groups that attend in 1999, is to encourage further CSUSM. innovation in teaching among “At San Marcos, I knew I faculty members at CSUSM. would have the opportunity to help students succeed against �S tudy Abroad Program Cancelled »>A rticle cont. from pg. 1 The Dean of Extended Studies, Robert Stakes, who was out of town, said in a phone interview that the Summer 2002 reason the program was can­ celled was due to departmen­ tal issues, and referred The World Languages & Hispanic Literatures Pride to the Spanish depart­ ment to find out why the program was cancelled. No further information was given by this office as of press time. However, Robert Rider, interim assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, stated via e-mail, “We all Departure: July 2? 2002 & Return: August 25 2002 regret the fact that the pro­ gram was cancelled for this Cost $2,195.00 which includes: year. The problem we had • Tuition at CSUSM for 6 units this year was that it was • Tuition in Oaxaca never made adequately clear • Room & Board to all involved that the Oaxaca • Airfare program, as proposed, would • Insurance & Administrative Fees meet the students’ needs (e.'g. t satisfy the language require­ Level of courses:' ment) and departmental stan­ Spanish 102 Sc 201: Spanish 311 & 312; Spanish 350B& 400A dards.” According to Rider, the All units are transferable directly to CSUSM World Languages and His­ Financial Aid is available panic Literatures Department is an excellent program and Contact: Carlos von Son 750-8043 cvonson<&csiisin»edu U Hall 219 has established “rigorous and This Flyer was Used to Advertise the Program specific” guidelines and proce­ dures for international programs. for the department [World Lan­ sections, one section of Spanish He contends that the student is guages], and for the Dean’s 102 and one section of Spanish best served by adhering to these Office. But unfortunately, 201.” standards. “We do not want to Extended Studies decided to “To mitigate some of this make promises to students that cancel it.” She made no com­ hardship, we are adding cannot be kept. We could not let ment about the reasons why the additional sections of Spanish the program go forward until all program was cancelled. 102 and Spanish 201 in the of these concerns and questions Mayra Besosa, an adjunct summer,” Rider concurred. were fully answered. Given the faculty member of the Spanish Although the original Oaxacan time constraint we were facing department, said, “As a non­ program offered four upper-divithis late in the year, it was best to tenure track professor, I would sion courses, no upper-division cancel it,” added Rider. hope that the World Languages courses were added to the already Regarding Extended Stud­ Department offers us a clear established summer 2002 sched­ ies’ decision to cancel the pro­ explanation of why the Oaxaca ule. gram, Rider said, “Although it program was cancelled, since The initial student turnout was not my decision to cancel, I many of the students that are resulted in students trying to find concur with Dean Robert Stakes’ enrolled (originally 75) were out more about the cancellation assessment. I publicly apologize to all of the affected students.” “I really regret that we were “ Although the original Oaxacan program not able to make this program offeredfour upper-division courses, ho upperbegin,” said Carlos von Son, division courses were added to the already assistant professor of Spanish established summer 2002 schedule.” and the one who proposed the Oaxaca program. “We’re sad that we couldn’t do it because there were many students that affected, they have the right and of the program by contacting the Language Learning Center. wanted to go . V. We’re sad that courtesy of an explanation.” Until Thursday, Dorado said Lucy Higuera, language assess­ we upset many students ” Rider said that it is possible that there was no official state­ ment coordinator, said, “There the program will be reinstated ment addressing the reasons why were a few phone calls around next year. “I have encouraged the program was cancelled. She 4:00 p.m. yesterday [Wednes­ Professor von Son to resubmit said she was sure that a lot of day] afternoon asking if there thought was put into it. Dorado were going to be any more his proposal but make sure that he fully addresses all of the con­ and Jane Zchatichy, business Spanish classes put up for the manager of Global Affairs, said, summer term because the Oaxaca cerns that were raised.” The proposed program had “As a new program, many things program has been cancelled.” been well received by students. have to be met: academic stan­ Higuera added, “About half a dards, liability .. . .” Dorado dozen [students] called.” How­ According to Dulce Dorado, study abroad advisor, up until added, “We really sympathize ever, she said as of Thursday the day it was cancelled, the pro­ with what happened to students, afternoon, she had not been noti­ gram had 67 students who had their situations and choices.*’ fied by the department about the already paid their $300 enroll­ Zchatichy also said, “Everybody cancellation. The Oaxaca Summer 2002 ment deposit. “These students is concerned with providing choices to students.” program was to have taken place were notified through an official To that effect, new Spanish from July 27 to August 25 in e-mail about the cancellation,” courses were added to the the city of Oaxaca, located in said Dorado. CSUSM summer semester sched­ the southern part of Mexico. Silvia Rolle, chair of World ule. Ro]le said, “As a depart­ The cost of $2,195 included both Languages and Hispanic Litera­ ment, in order to accommodate tuition at CSUSM for six units tures Department, said, “We all the needs of many students that and tuition for the Instituto Cul­ worked very hard to make this were enthusiastic and had signed tural Oaxaca, or Oaxaca Cultural program go through, I think that up, not only did we make sure Institute, room & board (break­ was the commqn denominator that whoever put a deposit got it fast), airfare, medical insurance, or the common goal for Global back, but we opened two extra and administrative fees. Affairs, for Extended Studies, OAXACA The CSU and Employee Union Reached A Tentative A greement »>Article cont, from pg. 1 Marcos is no longer a small said there has been mishandling insignificant start-up campus.” of money in contracting out tech­ He explained that contractors nical work to companies such as have other interests and other PeopleSoft, an information man­ contracts, and don’t necessarily agement software system used offer benefits to their employees. by the CSU to support finance, Work contracted out places job student, and human resources availability away from the state operations. Wiener attributes and out of “in house control,” mismanagement to the lack of said Young. “It is time for the funds for larger pay increases, university (CSUSM) to reexam­ -which is why they (the CSU) ine the situation, whether they are only giving us a pitiful 1.5 stick with contracting out or percent pay increase.” not.” In addition to the 1.5 per­ Young said it was a matter of cent pay increase, a fee waiver getting the jobs done or a ques­ for dependents of employees was tion of whether the jobs could negotiated, which entitles family be done better if they were han­ members of employees to take dled within the university. If it up to two classes free of charge is discovered that certain jobs as long as the employee is not are more budget conscious to already using the waiver. Also, a be contracted out, then it comes freeze on pre-tax parking __ fees will maintain the $14 “For the first time I can price for staff parking. remember, they (CSEA) have The parking fee freeze a tentative agreement two is good news for employ­ months before the former ees of the CSU, but places the burden of funding park­ contract expires ” ing lots and structures on -Steve Wiener students whose fees are — subject to change when down to “improving contractor Parking Services deems it nec­ performance and accountabil­ essary. ity,” said Young. According to Wiener, the Currently, groundskeeping worst part of the contract is a and night custodial work are clause that allows the adminis­ tration to hire emergency tempo­ contracted out at CSUSM and bathroom cleaning and grounds rary workers without posting job cleaning are partially contracted openings or conducting inter­ out to the Vista High School dis­ views. As of July 1,'employees trict, which supports and hires may be appointed for six-month mentally challenged individu­ temporary jobs with the pos­ als. sibility of one renewal, which With the continuing growth places certain jobs outside *of of CSUSM, the total square foot­ equal opportunity for up to a age to be kept up will nearly year and is used “to fit into the double as the new buildings open administration’s plans and opens for occupancy this summer. In up opportunities for favoritism,” the last three years, the adminis­ said Wiener. tration has hired only one extra In a system-wide press custodian and last month it hired release, Jackie McClain, the one more, which brings the total CSU’s vice chancellor for number of CSUSMjanitorial and Human Resources, was quoted custodial employees to about as saying, “I am very pleased 15. that we have reached a tentative “With the new buildings agreement on a three-year eoncoming, it is hard to estimate tract that provides many impor­ [how many total employees tant benefits for our employees would be needed to alleviate con­ and their families. We (the CSU) tracting out custodial and jani­ look forward to continuing to torial work] ,” said Carl Hanson, work together in Sacramento and lead custodian/head of recycling elsewhere on our shared pri­ for Facility Services. “We could orities throughout this difficult be more efficient; we could do budget year.” the jobs well or better, but it is Additional benefits listed in hard to know exact numbers. I’d the new contract include: A $10,000 life insurance policy for like to have nearly as many work­ ers as the contractors have.” eligible employees, participation No response was received to in the CSU Health Care Reim­ an inquiry into the total amount bursement Plan, and an increase of money being paid to outside from 32 to 40 hours in the maxi­ contractors. mum of catastrophic leave dona­ The CSEA represents non­ tions, an increase in funeral leave teacher public employees and to five days, and an increase in is the largest school employee maternity/paternity leave to 30 union, representing 190,000 days. employees statewide. All the When asked what he would representatives .from the 750 have liked to see in the con­ local chapters are volunteers. tract, Wiener said, “I would have Representation is broken into liked to see a 3-percent mini­ mum salary increase, an extra four separate units: health care; custodians, ground keepers and day off and an extra holiday.” warehouse workers; clerical and In an interview at the end of last semester, Brian Young, administration assistants; and labor relations representative for professional technical services and support. the CSEA, said, “Cal State San �4 Tuesday, N 6W S April 30, 2002 -_____ The CSUSM H osts Third A nnual Job Fair »>ArticIe cont. from pg. 1 comment. “We would have liked to see a wider range of companies. Some encounters were less than pleas­ ant” said students Kelley Sim­ mons & Elizabeth philo. The event was entirely selfsupported and nearly $7000 was spent on production. Sandra Punch, director of the Career and Assessment Center, said, “Part­ nerships were key to maintain­ ing affordability and keeping the charge to employers lower than many other campus job fairs.” Based on “early bird” rates for employers, third-party employ­ ment recruiters were charged a fee of $200, general employers were charged $100, and gov­ ernment agencies and non-profit organizations reserved booths for only $50. After the March 22 “early bird” deadline, prices were increased to $300, $150, and $75, respectively. The prices were increased due to the added expenditures of the CAC having to add employers during the last couple of weeks. Punch said that many of the employers who called only days before the event were unable to reserve a booth because the fair was already at full capacity. The North County Inland and North County Coastal Career Centers sponsored the breakfast for employers on Tuesday morn­ ing, The North County Times provided advertising for the event free of charge and Enterprise Rent-A-Car provided free use of two shuttle vans. The event nonetheless carried Photo Courtesy o f Cindy Pollack some substan­ tial expenses. The tables, u m b r e l la s , chairs, and tablecloths were all rented, extra microphones had to be provided for workshops, additional communica­ tion radios had to be 4 provided for security and events personnel, and box lunches for the employers were purchased from the Power Surge Cafe. Post­ cards before the event were an expense, and thank-you letters after the event have to be purchased and supplied with post­ age. The parking situ­ ation, consistently a touchy subject for CSUSM students, was aggravated On Tuesday by hundreds of addi­ tional vehicles. The employers were charged the university’s standard $3 fee for a one-day parking permit, and they were supposed to park in the satellite lot by the Photo Courtesy o f Cindy Pollack San Marcos Ambulatory Care Center (SMAC) across the street. Parking for the event was free to the public, and Lot O was des­ ignated for public parking. Due to the huge attendance from the general public and apparent con­ fusion on behalf of the employ­ ers, Lot O quickly overflowed, overwhelming Parking Services with more vehicles than they had spaces. Punch said that parking on the dirt construction lots was not allowed because of insurance limitations. “Parking is a challenge on eivery single campus,” said Punch. “[Parking Services] does a won­ derful job with what they have to work with.” The California Center for the Arts (CAC) had been suggested as an alternative site, given the availability of both parking and facilities. The cost would have been the same for the job fair to have been held there, but Punch indicated that it was determined by the University and the CAC that CSUSM was a better loca­ tion. “People are realizing- that CSUSM is here,” said Punch. The admissions office had a table out­ side and was busy throughout most of the day with potential students. “The Job Fair was put together quite well this year, It was huge! I see many of the same employers at the various job fairs I have been to and most of them do interest me,” said Business student Sean Sunda. The Power Surge Holds a G oing Away Party »>Article cont, from pg. 1 lot to participate in the impromptu sidewalk "poetry slam. “I’m sad. This is so ironic. The first time I come to read [poetry] is the last time I’ll have a chance to. I’m feeling emotional about it,” said Honee Folk, CSUSM student. The spur-ofthe-moment poetry reading attracted many, including those who showed up reg­ ularly for poetry nights and those who were simply curious about the large group belting out in both song and verse. “We have to start up a new spot where the feeling is simi­ lar. It’s up to us to initiate it. This is magic, When we can bring it to this level, this is where it’s at,” said Phil “Elevated” Jerge, a part-time poet and CSUSM student who made himself a welcome figure at the cafe after moving to San Marcos only a few short months ago. A group of female employees, close friends as well as co-workers, caught a moment’s rest between customers on their last night of work and remi­ nisced about working with DuBois. “I was here the first morning the cafe opened and A closed the cafe tonight, but I am actu­ to Power Surge’s closing. ally feeling really good However, many of about it,” said Jessica Hol- those loyal customers lowpeter, one of Power refuse to believe Starbucks Surge’s original four had nothing to do with it, employees. some going as far as call­ “We’re a college town, ing it a conspiracy theory but- we are losing of sorts. “I still won’t go to something or ig i n a l and being forced into a strip mall existen ce,” said Hollowpeter’s good friend Alexis Mark DuBois Hamilton, Pride Photo/Melanie Addington also an employee and a longtime Starbucks,” said CSUSM student and customer Jes­ friend, of DuBois’. tWhile DuBois and his sica Marroquin. Christian employees have mixed Hendry concurred with emotions about the cafo’s Marroquin, albeit it in a closing, DuBois said he far more dramatic fashion. was looking forward to “Independent coffee will concentrating on catering never be freed until the and already has several streets run red with the jobs lined up for next blood of Starbucks,” he week. Many of the employ­ said. While most loyal ees will keep their catering Power Surge patrons share jobs, while others found a common distaste for Star­ new work when they heard bucks, it remains to be seen that the cafe would close. where people might turn Although his very for their daily fix. Power Surge’s land­ loyal customers blamed lord, Danuta Bala, has not Starbucks, DuBois was adamant that the mega­ yet decided what to do company had not been one with the South Twin Oaks of the factors contributing Valley Road property. EMBE MAIL BOXES ETC A UPS* Company MBE centers are independently owned and operated franchises. 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The speech mainly delineates how easy it would be to commit a murder and not get caught. Pendleton thinks that this would be the ultimate act of freedom. While listening to this speech in class, the ultra-hip Haywood thinks it would be a good thing to confront Pendleton after school about his theories on murder. As Haywood has too much free time on his hands and comes from a very well-off family, he thinks that murdering someone will be ending. The movie also explores the ultimate act of enjoyment. Detective Mayweather in great After discussing the the- detail and shows her inner wor­ ries as well as her day-toones of REVIEW day struggles just to make murder, the highly unlikely pair set off to it to the next day. The movie has commit their own murder. They many great scenes and a plethora planned for months and both read of great actors. This is not the countless books on the subject. first movie for Gossling and Pitt, When the time came, they ran­ but definitely their biggest. This domly pick a girl who they think movie will bring them up with “The movie takes many very unpredict­ able twists and turns that you definitely don't see coming, which shows that “Murder by Numbers" isn't the typical movie with the give-away will be the perfect candidate to murder. There is no particular reason the pair picks her, she just seems to fit the profile for them as the perfect girl to murder. The movie takes many very unpredictable twists and turns that you definitely don’t see coming, which shows that “Murder by Numbers” isn’t the typical movie with the give-away the already large group of great young actors and actresses. Bull­ ock has been a great actress for many years now and can add “Murder By Numbers” to her list of successful ventures. I rec­ ommend “Murder by Numbers” and, if you don’t have the cash for the movie theatre, it will still be a great one to rent at home when it comes out. Simply Jeff Blends Various Genres of Electronic Music By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer The uniqueness of music is that it has the power to take you places you wouldn’t expect to go. Simply Jeffs latest CD release “Breakbeat Massive,” on Moon­ shine Music, reinforces this phe­ nomenon. As a prominent DJ and pro­ ducer of Breakbeat music, Simply Jeff takes you on a musical expedition through his blend of breaks while incorporating the many sub-genres of electronic music, which include: the various sounds of groovy, head-nodding bass lines; dirty, low fre­ quencies that flow with catchy vocal riffs and scratches; up-tempo, rhythmic drumbeats; aggressive build-ups and breakdowns; and an array of synthesizing effects and delays The unbelievable sounds that emanate from this collection can be explained, as one minute you’ll be in a danc­ ing frenzy, and the next minute you’ll be experi­ encing a mental journey. I get a definite “Don’t sleep” kind of feeling from this 18-track CD compilation. REVIEW By EMILY KELLEY Pride Staff Writer Somewhere between my first Jack and Coke and my second beer, The Strokes hit the stage at 4th and B last Tuesday night. Their second San Diego concert in months, nouveau garage rock darling band The Strokes were widely panned by audience members at the original March date because of singer Julian Casablancas’ failure to perform due to drunken foolishness. With the record label forcing the band to perform a make-up show and issuing free tickets to everyone who bought tickets to the first show, this time around they had something to prove. While this show was by far more coherent, it had the dis­ tinct feeling of detention. The band clearly wasn’t expecting to be back so soon and didn’t show the verve of a voluntary musical release. Running through such radio staples as “Barely Legal” and “Try My Luck,” as well as live performance favorites like “Meet Me in the Bathroom,” the crowd was nonetheless very receptive. Cheering, screaming, and even “floating” fellow audi­ ence members, San Diego was satisfied with the much-touted New York band. With its hit single “Last Night” off the major-label debut album “Is This It?” local rock fans have been inundated with the catchy (if derivative) brand of strategically polished unpol­ ished music. The Strokes have gained so much popularity in the past six months that radio sta­ tions such as 92.1 and 91X have been prompted to play the sin­ gles until even devoted listeners have felt that they are so great and fantastic that not only could they not live another day with­ out owning the album, but that they will probably stick a knit­ ting needle in their ear if they have to listen to it one more time. The highlight of my night, however, came not from the rau­ cous rendition of “Take it or Leave it,”, or from my three Sam Adams’ buzz, but when I actu­ ally hit guitarist Albert Ham­ mond Jr. with my car. It was fantastic. This is what rock n’ roll should be. Staring out the window of your car as a rock star yells obscenities at you while you are trying to make a slick getaway after your male friend has just flung a gigantic bra (bor­ rowed, of course) at the singer outside of the venue. I really feel like we bonded. I will never forget the look on that man’s face as he stood with both hands on the hood of my Jetta and yelled “Hey...%$%*&...” I can honestly say that that is one of the funniest things I have ever seen. The Strokes put on a good show (when Julian is relatively sober). I recommend seeing them the next time they come around, which, incidentally, is April 30 at the Remak arena with Tena­ cious D. However, and this is a big however, if you do go, I recom­ mend: 1. Drink heavily 2. Under­ stand that they are just a product, and 3. Take a huge, well-worn, grubby undergarment with you. What could go wrong? A u d i e n c e M e m b e r s w e r e A m u s e d by Perform ances Left to Right: Michael Hunter, Brandon Cesmat, DuffBrenna, Judy Jordan, Sharon Elise Pride Photo/Brian Fisher »>A rticle cont. from pg. 1 Slam competition. It looks like so much fun,” Krone said. Duff Brenna, professor and novelist, read from his recently published novel “The Altar of the Body,” which will soon be released in paperback. He also read from his earlier novel, “Too Cool,” which was named a New York Times Notable Book of the Year in 1999. “If you write one page a day, you will have a 365-page novel by the end of the year,” said Brenna as he explained to the audience his journey as a writer. Professor and poet Judy Jordan read from her first book of poetry, “Carolina Ghost Woods,” for which she has received many awards, including the Walt Whitman Award and the 2000 National Critics Book Circle Award, followed She with some poems from her current book, still in the works. The evening closed with a question and answer period fol­ pate in a book/CD signing while lowed by a “thank you” to the enjoying desserts and refresh­ sponsors and to LTWR student ments provided by the Power Surge Cafe. Student Brandi Wharton said, “I really enjoyed this eve­ ning. It makes me kind of sad that I am graduating this semester and can no longer take classes from such talented profes­ Susie Shattuck for organizing the event. After the show, audience sors. “It has been very inspiring to members had a chance to partici­ “It has been very inspiring to be here among all of you. It has inspired me to continue with my writing.” -Heather Moulton, LTWR graduate student. be here among all of you . It has inspired me to continue with my writing,” said Heather Moulton, LTWR graduate student. An “Evening with the Muses” was the inaugural fundraising event for Literature and Writing Studies, and a donation of $5 was requested. As noted in the pro­ gram, donations will benefit the Literature and Writing Student and Alumni Fund, which “sub­ sidizes student learning opportu­ nities and community outreach events in the LTWR department atCSUSM.” �6 Arts&Entertainment _ ___ Tuesday, April 30, 2002 T he Pride M other H ip s B ring a R efresh in g Brand o f M usic to Solana B each By BEN MASON, for The Pride, ist and songwriter Tim Bluhm and JAMES NEWELL, Pride had displayed for us his model of the ideal concertgoer. “They look Editor like this,” he said, standing in the The Belly Up Tavern is indic­ middle of the room, adopting a ative of the type of venue the slightly hunched, open-mouthed Mother Hips generally play; it’s attitude, like that of child who’s billed primarily as a concert had his nose stolen for the first venue, but essentially it’s a really time - more hippie than hooli­ big bar - a place, ostensibly, gan. So, as I looked out on the where people come to drink. And drink they did. In fact, by the crowd, still teeming with booze time the Hips came on stage, and bluster, I was hopeful, yet at 11:45 p.m., the place had the skeptical, of the band’s ability to volume and collective stagger of turn even a few of this motley crew into the meek, enraptured a senior prom fans Bluhm had described. If r „ r ,bly r e v ie w they could do it, they would This state of affairs, one have to do it delicately. And yet, delicate is not the would think, presents a problem for a band like the Hips, a band first word that ldapt to mind as whose music relies far more on the Hips took the stage. Bluhm the subtleties of harmony, lyric was duded out in a satiny black and craft than the sonic bullying cowboy shirt and Top Gun-era of its audience. After all, it’s dif­ sunglasses while Greg Loiacono, shares the ficult enough to coax a drunken who pal out of the flowerbed at 2 a.m., guitarist/songwriter spotlight, much less touch his soul in a stood confidently in bell-bottoms sweet ode to halcyon days past, followed by the Kinks-inspired “Such a Thing” and the turbu­ lent, beautiful “Del Mar Sta­ tion.” All right, I was beginning to see: That’s how they get you. It was 10 minutes into the show, and I had already heard three songs - three gems, really. There had been no excessive chatting between songs, no fussing or whining about technical prob­ lems, no Liam and Noel antics, no extended, free-form jazz odysseys to lull the natives to sleep - just superbly written songs performed soulfully and honestly. The rest of the night offered much of the same. In addition to songs from “Green Hills of Earth,” the band performed some of the new tunes Bluhm had men­ tioned earlier. While adhering to the brand of surprisingly sub­ stantial pop for which the Hips are known, new songs like “Deep Tim Bluhm Pride Photo/James Newell meaningful, artistic way. How then, does one try to convey intri­ cate musical sentiment to a bat­ talion-sized group of strangers who, for the most part, are hang­ overs waiting to happen? What can a band possibly expect from such a mob? Earlier, when asked what he looks for in an audience, guitar­ and the sort of Velcro-bound sneakers that might have war­ ranted a beating in third grade. Despite appearances, however, once the set started it was clear that these guys had an agenda. They began by firing off three songs in quick succession, starting with the falsetto pop of “Channel Island Girl,” a short, Space Team,” “Superscout” and “Feel the Rumble” were more contemplative and mid-tempo, nicely complimenting more rau­ cous covers like Neil Young’s “Red Tandy” and The Everly Brothers’ “On My Way Home Again.” Earlier, when asked about the their continued placement and Tim Bluhm P ride Photo/James Newell comparison with so-called “jam bands,” Bluhm said, “We don’t ever jam.” The Hips instead focus on well-choreographed songs built on deeply structured vocal harmonies, tight changes, and influences built through virtu­ ous songwriting from multiple personalities and a friendship that has lasted and grown from over 10 years of constant tour­ ing. As for the rest of the nomadic tribe of musicians, who say touring is made up of a lot more driving than playing music, about five years ago John Hofer took over on the drums and has been keeping the band in time since. In addition to his tight, clean drum playing, Hofer usually writes the set list, which keeps the Hips rolling through the extensive sets they play. And after recently losing long-time bassist Isaac Parsons, the Hips have been joined by long-time friend and producer of some of the Hips early record­ ings, Paul Hoaglin, who, as Bluhm said, “is. a freak and actually knows more Hips songs than we do.” “Right now we are playing from almost two albums of new material,” said Bluhm, which is a tribute to their creative prowess as they released “Green Hills of Earth” early in 2001. The Mother Hips play about 200 or more shows a year. Although they focus their energy mainly on the West Coast, they tour all across the nation and have recently added Chicago, India­ napolis, and Oklahoma to their arduous list of stops. When asked about the extreme diversity found on “Green Hills of Earth,” specif­ ically “Take Us Out,” which is a mellow, high-pitched harmoni­ ous song not unlike something Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys would be happy to sing and “Rich Little Girl,” a faster-paced song that could fall into many a cat­ egory of Rock and Roll, Bluhm commented with a slight grin that “not only were the songs written 10 years apart, but they were written by different people (Loi­ acono wrote “Take Us Out” and Bluhm wrote “Rich Little Girl.)” By the time the Hips walked off the stage, we had heard 25 songs in what seemed like 15 minutes. Don’t let me give you the impression that the Hips played a Ramones-style, 90-second song, rapid-fire sort of set, though. They played for about two hours. It seems that they’ve become so adept at constructing songs, and then arranging those songs into a set for maximum effect, that time doesn’t behave quite normally. Neither, for that matter, does the audience, for sure enough, Bluhm was right. When I look over the crowd towards the end of the set, they are there. Between the boy/girl squabbles, the awkward male bonding and impromptu belly dancing, the people whom Bluhm described are there, agape and intent, chant­ ing “Mother Hips” and crying for more even as the time neared the 2:00 a.m. witching hour. Some­ where along the line, they have gone from soused to serene - and wouldn’t have it any other way. Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez of TLC Dies in Car Crash By SHERRITA COBBS Pride Staff Writer While on vacation in Hondu­ ras, a place she often frequented because of its serenity, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez (of the hip-hop trio TLC) was killed in a car acci­ dent while driving with seven others on Thursday. The death of Lopez was recently confirmed by public relations personnel at Arista Records. Lopez, was driv­ ing the vehicle and was the only fatality; none of the passengers were harmed. “No words can possibly express the sorrow and sadness I feel for this most devastating loss,” said Antonio “L.A.” Reid, president and CEO of Arista Records. “Lisa was not only a gifted and talented musical inspi­ ration, but more importantly, she was like a daughter to me. My thoughts and prayers are with Lisa’s family and friends. Her legacy will be remembered for­ ever.” “We had all grown up together and were as close as a family. Today we have truly lost our sister,” said her fellow band members, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozanda “Chilli” Thomas, in a statement for the press. Lopez will be remembered as a diva who often feuded pub­ licly and gained national atten­ tion for burning a house down in a subdivision in Alpharetta, Georgia, called Country Club of the South. Despite various challenges, the group maintained its staying power. Before her untimely death, Left Eye released a solo project last year called “SuperNova” and signed as a solo artist to Tha Row Records. Lopez was engaged to marry her longtime boyfriend, Andre Rison, in June, and TLC had been working on an album that was to be released this fall. Funeral arrangements in Left Eye’s hometown of Atlanta are still pending. However, there are no reports about whether or not her funeral will be public. *CNN.com and Hondurasnews.tv were used as sources for this article. �A D iet W orth of Your T im e By JESSICA KRONE Pride Staff Writer If followed correctly, this choice of lifestyle will clean your system of impurities and give you a feeling of well being you never thought possible. After only seven days of this process, you will begin to feel lighter because you will be lighter by at least ten pounds, possibly seven­ teen pounds, and have an abun­ dance of energy. This seven-day plan can be used as often as you like. Continue this plan for as long as you wish and feel the difference in both medical and physical disposition. Day One Your first day’s meals will consist of all the fruits you want to eat, except for bananas. For all you melon lovers, this is the day for you. Two fruits identi­ fied as containing fewer calories than most others are watermelon and cantaloupe. Should you choose the melon, your chances of losing three pounds in the first day will increase. As an added bonus, you can have all of the soup you want. Day Two Eat vegetables until you are stuffed with all of the cooked and/or fresh vegetables of your choice. Try to eat green, leafy vegetables and stay away from dried beans, peas and com. These vegetables are good for you but not if you are trying to reduce your caloric intake. You may also have a large baked potato topped with a stan­ dard portion (one tablespoon) of butter. Once again, you may have all of the soup you want. tent; however, you cannot have potatoes. Final Day Brown rice, fruit juice and vegetables are the choice to final­ ize this quick program. Eat as much as you want of these. It should be noted that the fruit juice should be unsweetened. On each day, you may drink all the beverages you wish such as coffee, black tea (unsweet­ ened), and diet soft drinks. Diet Food Ingredients: Vegetable soup 1-2 Medium onions 1 large celery stalk 2 packages dry onion soup mix 1 head of cabbage, shredded carrots, diced frozen string beans* 2 cans of whole tomatoes 2 Green peppers* *optional ** Can also add other vege­ table such as okra, red peppers, yellow peppers, red cabbage, and red onion. Use fresh basil, oreg­ ano, garlic and cilantro to add flavor. How to make the soup: Mix the dry onion soup with water (the box will include exact measurements) into the big pot. Toss the vegetables into the big pot and bring to a boil. Simmer until all the vegetables are tender. This soup can be eaten any time you feel hungry. Eat as often as you like. This soup will not add calories, so the more you eat, the more you lose. Low-Calorie salad dressing (1 quart) 1 pint of imitation sour cream Day Three Meals are the same as day 1 pint of low-fat cottage cheese one and two, except that you 2 packages of dry salad dressing cannot have a baked potato. Of mix. course, you may still have all of the soup you can stand. Day Four Mmmmmmm, bananas. You can eat as many as eight bananas and drink as many as eight glasses of skim milk on this day. Bananas are high in carbohydrates and will lessen your cravings for sweets. Yes, you can still eat the soup. Day Five You can have 10-12 ounces of beef and six tomatoes on this day. Try to drink at least eight glasses of water in order to wash away the uric acid in your body. You can also have all the vegetables and soup you want You may divide the meat between lunch and dinner. You may also have chicken, pork chops, ground beef or fish. All the meats must be lean and baked or broiled only. vegetables and ur heart is con­ Ch i o p i n o By JAMES J. SIMMONDS Pride Staff Writer 2 dozen small octopus legs 12 cups solid-pack tomatoes Ingredients: Chiopino is a fish stew that comes from the region of north­ ¥t cup olive oil ern California. It is served to 1 cup tomato puree many tourists. It is a seafood meal 1 tablespoon chopped garlic that will delight your taste buds. salt and pepper Originally it was an designed 1 cup red wine to be served as an outdoor dish 1 tablespoon chopped parsley along the coast. a few leaves of sweet basil Directions: 2 dozen clams or oysters, or Heat olive oil in a large both pot. Saute garlic, parsley, celery, 3 pounds filleted fish (cod or and green pepper until lightly another white fish) browned. Add solid-pack toma­ 1 tablespoon chopped celery toes and tomato puree. Season 1 pound shrimp to taste with salt, pepper, and 1 small lobster or crab, or both paprika, and add red wine and 1 tablespoon chopped sweet basil. Simmer for one green pepper hour. While the sauce is simmer­ ing, wash clams thoroughly and steam in very little water, just until shells open. If you are using oysters, take them out of the shells. Strain the liquid from the clams and add to the sauce. Cut the fish into small pieces. Shell the raw shrimp and cut up lobster with shell or clean and break up a crab. After the sauce is cooked, add the prepared fish, shrimp, and lobster or crab, and cook until done. Add clams or oysters last because they cook quickly. Serve the stew in bowls accompanied by red wine and plenty of French bread. This recipe serves about six. Healthy Mexican Food By MIKE PARDINI Pride Staff Writer Ingredients: 10-oz can chunk chicken breast drained and flaked 15-oz can refried beans with green chile peppers 4-6-inch corn tortillas 1-cup chunky salsa 2 cups shredded lettuce 3 sliced scallions Vi cup shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees. Put the tortillas on a large sheet of heavy-duty foil, and coat them with cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes, turn­ ing once. Dump the chicken, beans, and salsa in a microwavable bowl, stir and nuke on high power for 2 to 3 minutes. Slop the chicken mixture onto the baked tortillas and top with the lettuce, scallions, and cheese. Makes 4 servings. This Mexican meal contains only 3 grams of fat. jlgflll POWfft SLllSi; *Power Surge sometimes employees and often-times friends Melanie Addington, Amy Bolasjp and The Pride Staff would like to thank Mark DuBois and Power Surge Cafe for their contri­ butions to our many social functions at The Pride, for placing ads with us, for lots and lots of coffee, for support and for many laughs. It’s been an interesting two years. Thanks for being there. The university thanks you as well. You were appreciated and you will be missed. A M 5 P l ll lf J i " § <Spf A if S A b t O *t#40U iC I ‘ Will W it i.fif it ciufe tjA S f w itii t H i orf¥ i f l i f t ' MAfiCOS fQi! CHii PAttllflS 1.12? 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The press release claimed this event to be “.. .the largest job and resource fair in North County.” If you base this claim on one fact: the number of cars in our parking lots, then perhaps the news release is cor­ rect. The perfect slogan would have been ‘...the largest, most disorganized job and resource fair that we can possibly hold in the smallest space available in North County.’ It is no surprise that parking was a problem, we are all aware that parking will continue to be a problem until a formal parking structure is built or some other solution is proposed. The bigger issue at hand is the over-all plan­ ning of the Job Fair. Why is CSUSM hosting an event that is “free and open to the public” and includes “more than 100 employment representa­ tives and company recruiters” in our tiny Founders Plaza? It was so crowded that people were con­ stantly bumping into one another and on-campus clubs were forced to move down the staircase to the Dome Terrace. Maybe CSUSM should consider holding the job fair at the California Center for the Arts, as was the case for the Teacher Career Fair held earlier this semester. Or how about the Del Mar Fairgrounds? Which leads us into our next point. If CSUSM can comfort­ ably and safely host “more than one hundred representatives,” supply them with tables, chairs, and umbrellas and invite all stu­ dents and community members to attend (as announced in local newspapers), then a series of smaller Graduation Ceremonies could easily held on campus. The message is clear, if the Univer­ sity finds an event to be profitable, the University can make the space. Their goal was to make money. Each employment agency paid $150.00 to participate in this job fair (non-profit agencies were charged $75.00). Certainly, in planning this event one objec­ tive had to be fundraising. The Career and Assessment Center needed to cover the cost of tables, chairs and brown bag lunches. Yet, there are many, many small business and non-profit agencies that are unable to pay such prices. The students are not the focus. If they were the focus, CSUSM would not have charged such an outra­ geous amount of money. The goal should have been to present the students with the greatest number of employment representatives. Fundraising should be secondary. After looking into other North County job fairs, we sug­ gest that CSUSM follow Mira Costa’s lead. They may not host the “largest job and resource fair in North County,” but they are Editorial clearly pro-student. They ask all employers participating in their Career Expo to “make a sug­ gested donation of $50.00 towards the First Impressions Clothing Fund. First Impressions Boutique provides gently used career wear at no cost to students in need of career wear for employment.” Of course, the donation is tax-deductible. They will also be holding “student raffle drawings...[and employers] will be provided with a continental breakfast and boxed lunch at no cost.” We support the Mira Costa Career Expo, which will be held at their Oceanside Campus on May 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (One Barnard Drive, Oceans­ ide). German Instructor (and students) DISSED By ERIK ROPER for The Pride Author’s Disclaimer: I am the sole creator and instigator of the following words. The following is an excerpt of a conversation I heard in my German class a couple days after the Summer/Fall CSUSM course schedule came out: “Hey Frau Ronke, [German course instruc­ tor Astrid Ronke] who’s this Hughes person who’s listed in the CSUSM Fall schedule as being the one and only person teach­ ing German next year?” a stu­ dent asked Ronke. “What are you talking about? I haven’t been told I’m being replaced,” she replied with a mixed expression of equal parts worry, shock, and confu­ sion. The student did a double take, paused a moment (probably to assimilate the unanticipated response Ronke had just given), and then shakily continued, “Um . . . yeah well it says right here in the new class schedule that just came out that some person named Hughes is listed as teach­ ing German next Fall . . . and by the way . . . um, whatever happened to German becoming a minor?” Ronke didn’t reply right away, but sat there with a look of utter shock and defeat on her nor­ mally indefatigable face. Finally, she just shook her head, and, sounding much like an air mat­ tress slowly deflating, her expres­ sion instantly plummeted, and she resolutely expressed her frus­ tration by saying, “If this is what it says . . . well, I don’t know . . . this is news to me.” This conversation took place before class actually started, during that unfocused nether time when you’re just settling into your niche, taking your notebook out, etc. During this time, I usu­ ally just kind of like to daydream and put the finishing touches on whatever homework I’d procrasti­ nated doing the night before. But that conversation got my atten­ tion. Why? I’m so glad you asked. Ronke established the German program as part of the World Languages department here at CSUSM approximately five years ago out of nothing, against all the odds and with little or no support in the beginning. She is an instructor who is (and has been) dedicated, passionate, and who constantly sacrifices her own free time and energy for her students. She is an instructor who is highly respected and appreci­ ated by both her peers and her students. In 2000, she was nom­ inated for the Brakebill Distin­ guished Professor of the Year Award. She is an instructor who should be lauded with accolades and awards aplenty. Yet, she is not. Instead, she has been DISSED so effectively (I use DISSED instead of disrespected intentionally because I feel the latter word is too polite and doesn’t adequately convey the true level of, for lack of a better word, disrespect involved) that \\ Cal State San Marcos Logos Courtesy o f Joselyn Brown By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer Is it just me, or does the new school logos (the Cougar) for Cal State San Marcos look like the logo from the cartoon she didn’t even find out she had been DISSED until weeks after the fact. The situation was not brought to her by her supervisor or anyone else she works with, but by her own students! How would you feel if you’d been working yourself to the bone for five years trying to do your very best at a job where you rarely received optimal support and they decide to “not rehire you” (read: FIRE YOU), and they don’t even let you know about it? How would you feel? Would you feel HUMILI­ ATED? Because the depth of how badly you’d been DISSED had been laid bare right there in front of your student!? Would you feel BETRAYED? By a hierarchy of leadership here at CSUSM that would tolerate such disrespectful and unprofessional conduct on the part of its language depart­ ment’s supervisor(s)? (I’m not sure how many were involved in this egregious oversight.) Would you feel DEFEATED? Knowing that ultimately, the reason you were getting canned was due', not to lack of merit or competence, but more than anything due to the fact that the World Languages department of CSUSM values a piece of paper (a Ph.D) over your ability to teach and inspire your students? (Ronke only has a Master’s). Would you feel WOR­ RIED? That word of how badly you’d been DISSED by the powers that be might cause people to doubt your reputation, your com­ petence, and/or your character? That's show “The Thundercats?” I feel like saying, “Thundercats Hooooooo...” every time I look at it. , Considering that our school has a visual arts program with very talented freehand and graphic artists, I wonder why the university decided to change this logo without even considering input or requesting submissions from students that go to CSUSM on how the new logo should look. And if they did, why didn’t we know about it? It is as if the administrators are dictating the way CSUSM stu­ dents correlate themselves with Or, maybe you’d feel WORRIED about the fact that you’d have to land a new job ASAP to sup­ port your family, and that you’d already lost multiple weeks that you could have used to conduct that search. Would you feel SAD? Not just about losing your job but about how people could be so MEAN, INCONSIDERATE, and HURTFUL. How would you feel? Please don’t misunderstand me; I’m not just spouting off like some anti-establishment yahoo. It’s just that, in the 10 or so years of my life where I’ve maintained some kind of job, I’ve learned that there are certain unwritten rules of conduct in the social contract that we’re all subject to, which must be adhered to when dealing with people. Being civil, courteous, and professional are critical ingredients needed to treat people with the respect they deserve. In this case, Ronke has not been treated with the respect she deserves. She has been DISSED in a most discour­ teous, egregious and unprofes­ sional manner. Personally, I feel highly disappointed and angry with whoever was responsible for this faux pas. I can say with certainty that there are a signif­ icant number of my classmates (and not just those in my German class) who feel the same way. I can only wonder how terribly our beloved instructor “Frau” Ronke must be feeling.. . . All I’m saying is this: Ronke got savagely DISSED and that Our the identity of the school. It is as if they are saying, “Ok here’s our logo . . . if you don’t like it, you have to live with it.” I feel that there could have been various ways of selecting the proper logo for our school. One idea could have been to create some type of contest, in which CSUSM students could participate and exercise the skills that we are paying for in contribu­ tion to the shaping of our campus identity. This would not only give students first-hand experi­ ence that they can notate on their resumes, but it could bring some sort of student life to our campus. was utterly WRONG. I feel that whoever was responsible for this situation should be (if they weren’t already) highly ashamed of themselves, should have a hard time looking themselves in the mirror, and should APOLOGIZE to Ronke IMMEDIATELY - via email, a real face-to-face talk, and a formal letter of apology to the editors of The Pride. I f Ronke must go, then at the very least, those responsible for this situ­ ation should allow her to leave CSUSM with her dignity and stellar reputation intact. The reason I think this should happen is because not only was Ronke DISSED, but her students, and actually, all the students of CSUSM, were DISSED. The money students are charged to attend this institution surely plays at least some small part in paying the paycheck of the person(s) responsible for this situation. Therefore, those responsible owe an explanation to the students of CSUSM. Furthermore, the administration of CSUSM, while only indirectly responsible for the indiscrete handling of this situa­ tion (because whoever’s in charge allowed it to happen on their “watch”) also, I would think, owe the student body some sort of explanation as to how this sort of disrespect could’ve been allowed to happen. I could go on and on, but I’m sure everyone gets my point by now. If you don’t or disagree, feel free to contact me at roper004@csusm.edu. Logo? One of the biggest complaints by students about our school is that there is nothing to do here. Well, if the university is trying to think of ideas, I think this could be one of them. Furthermore, the university’s failure to involve students in the decision-making process appears to be a precedent. How do you think these processes will shape the future characteristics of Cal State San Marcos? Next thing you know, our school colors will be hot pink and electric blue. Be realistic. There are approximately 6,600 students at our school. This is one-tenth the FF amount of the population com­ pared to other universities. Is it that hard to think of ways to get students involved on campus? As far as I’m concerned, one little drawing contest could make a real big difference for students with “nothing to do.” Cal State San Marcos �S eptember 11 Revisited By MIKE PARDINI Pride Staff Writer Just last week, the FBI released the horrific last moments of Flight 93. To refresh your memory, this was the flight en route to San Francisco from Newark. There has been much criticism lately whether to play the cockpit voice recordings or not. I take a firm stance that they should not be played for many reasons. The first being that if we were related to any of the 33 victims from the crash, we would have had our chance to go to that N.J. hotel and listen to those last moments with our loved ones. Since almost all of us don’t know any of the victims affected by this tragedy directly, why should we pry our noses where they don’t belong? Why should America the King of sen­ sationalism blow this up all over the news again? Americans are strong right now and will continue to be strong in the future. What would be the point to look back yet again? It should always be in our minds What happened on Sep­ tember 11 when America stood up for freedom. But we shouldn’t sensationalize it merely for rat­ ings or new gossip. How would you like to be part of a victim’s family and turn on the TV that night and .here your husband, dad, wife, or mom begging for their life for the world to hear? That is just simply not fair to bring the fami­ lies of the victims back into the spotlight yet again. America as a whole has suffered enough over September 11, and the last thing we need is for the media to get this recording just so they can raise their ratings. It's Just a Matter of Perspective... C A M F O S By SYBILLE HERWIG Pride Staff Writer How did you like the job fair? hi!*'’ r " in Jolene Etem, Senior Communication Major “I thought it gave graduating students an opportunity to talk to companies; practice selling yourself. But the positions being advertised weren’t what I had hoped for. It was frustrating trying to talk to recruiters and not get much feed back from them” Ruby Vdeh Liberal Studies Major “The job fair was great! I had a lot of fun. The people were sure enough involved with the people who cared about the job fair. I loved it; learned a lot and even applied for help on myresumeonMonster.com” Compiled by JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor Life reveals what is dealt through seasons Circle comes around each time I've been blessed with eyes to see this Behind the unwhole truth you hide Bite to remind the bitten, bigger Mouth repaying tenfold wide I messed around as a little boy I grew up, made the blade my new toy Friends said boy with what you screwin' Around I said Don't concern yourselves and just Gimme another blast Stare at me with empty eyes and Point your words at me Mirror on the wall will show you W hat you're scared to see Arrogance is potent W hat I see is unreal I've written my own part Eat of the apple, so young I'm crawling back to the start Artificial red, smoke, poison consumed In the House of III Repute Is this the way I spend my days In recovery of a fatal disease? On a cloud of pink has turned to grey And I'm alone dgain Someone to hold against my own Alone, untouched is what I crave Artificial red, smoke, poison consumed In the House of I Repute II Is this the place I search for love W hen my need is within me, a gift from above We chase misprinted lies We face the path of time And yet I fight T his battle all alone No one to cry to No place to call home Farewell Layne Staley (1967-2002) Angi Hardin & Ashle Baker Psychology Major & Communication Major “The job fair was very informative and pro­ vided and excellent networking opportunity for students.” Racially By DAVID YANAGI Pride Staff Writer Hip clothier Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) has been taking some heat this past week over some racially questionable apparel designs. Specifically in question are T-shirts depict­ ing Asian stereotypes. One such shirt reads, “Wong Broth­ ers Laundry Service: Two Wongs Can Make it White.” It includes a Caricature of two slant-eyed, con­ ical hat-wearing Chinese men. My initial reaction to these items was surprise. I like to think that my finger is on the pulse of the fashion world by making a point to read Gentlemen’s Quarterly (GQ) at the dentist’s office. But this new fad caught me off­ guard. I felt foolish for being slightly offended by the designs, especially so when a CNN poll reported that nearly 70 percent of respondents thought me T-shirts were not racially insensitive. So, who am I to argue with fashion? These days fashioii is all about irony. Kitschy a n d ‘retro’ are all the rage in style. It’s all about 80’s music, 50’s diners, Jason Shenmon, Senior Business Major: HTM “I felt that there was not enough diver­ sity of employers.” Shabby 70’s clothing and, apparently* 20’s bigotry. So, before you throw away the lava lamps, the Pat Benatar records or the out­ dated racial stereotypes, take a walk through the mall. You’ll be glad to know they’ve all made a comeback. Don’t worry, though; the A&F T-shirts aren’t racist per se, merely ironic - just a little irreverent, tongue-in-cheek jab­ bing, all in the name of fashion. If such a high percentage of people don’t have a problem with the Asian T-shirts, maybe we can look forward to possible future designs, like, “Uncle Tom’s Cabinwear: Be A Slave To Fashion.” Or maybe “Spic and Span House­ keepers: Mi Casa Es Clean Casa.” Better yet, why doesn’t A&F just sell John Rocker baseball jer­ seys? After all, it’s only satire, right? A&F representatives have said that the line of T-shirts was actually targeted to Asian con­ sumers. I’m interested to see how other ethnic markets are pur­ sued. African-American shop­ pers should be on the lookout for boxer-brfefs emblazoned with the confederate flag. The last thing I want is to be Chic seen as an angry, overly sensitive protester. That is so uncool. And uncool is unfashionable. Why else would Louis Farrakhan wear bowties? And on Thursday, it was these un-enlightened fash­ ion victims who eventually pres­ sured A&F to take the T-shirts off the shelves. But not before sales of the product rose substan­ tially. A few of the items made it onto eBay, where the top bid reached $130. Maybe The Gap or Banana Republic can pick up where A&F left off, continu­ ing to make racial stereotypes acceptable and even desirable. All of us who didn’t make it down to the mall in time to buy one of the T-shirts will just have to remain a half step behind those trendsetters who did. But hey, fashion is fickle; maybe tomor­ row racial harmony will be in vogue. But if style is ironic, I guess that would make^it racist. Whatever the case, I’m sure that Abercrombie & Fitch will con­ tinue to keep my wardrobe on the cutting edge of fashion and ignorance. Abercrombie stock was up on Thursday. Ahh, irony. �10 Tuesday, O pilU O Il April 30, 2002 The Pride A Followriip to “Did Muslim-Americans Pay Lip Service to 9 11 ” /? By DAVID YANAGI Pride Staff Writer I’d like to take an opportu­ nity to clear up a few things about “Did Muslim-Americans Pay Lip Service to 9/11?” (April 16), which has generated a heated response both in The Pride and with some students who have taken issue with me in person. The intention of my article was not to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but rather to use it to point out what I see as a glar­ ing contradiction in how Mus­ lim-Americans have reacted to suicide bombings in the Middle East versus last September’s ter­ rorism in the United States. The aim was not to perpetuate a perceived ‘bias’ in the media against the Palestinians by avoid­ ing injustices against them at the hands of Israelis. I did not explore such acts, as they had no bear­ ing on the point I was making. Had Jews crashed airplanes into the World Trade Center and Pen­ tagon in the name of Judaism and in retaliation for US foreign poli­ cies, then the angle of the article would have been reversed. Whether or not many Mus­ lim-Americans ‘paid lip service to 9/11’ is not something that I or anyone else can answer com­ pletely. The focus was meant to be on the validity of the ques­ tion itself. And based on every­ thing I’ve seen and heard these past months, it is a legitimate and well-founded inquiry. Just last Monday, Middle East Newswire, a popular news source within the Muslim-American community, ran yet another article justifying terrorism (“In Defense of Suicide Bombers”) in which the author parallels suicide bombers with defenders of the Alamo and World War II D-Day soldiers. This isn’t coming from extremist, underground journal­ ists, just one’of many mainstream articles supporting this, philoso­ phy. Have there been any letters from angry Muslims condemn­ ing such a stance? No." I wish I could say this was an isolated incident, but unfortunately the more I search, the more I realize just how many people in this country either share these views or are utterly indifferent to them. I do not have any problems with Islam. The Koran actually has much in common with my own religious beliefs. My prob­ lem lies in the passiveness within the Muslim-American commu­ nity. If Muslims in this country truly regarded all terrorism as evil and immoral, why do so few strongly §peak out against those, within their faith, who con­ tinue to push such an agenda? They speak out to the non-Mus­ lim public but not to each other. Why do anti-Semiti^ Zionist books and leaflets sit unchal­ lenged on the shelves of mosques and Islamic bookstores? Many Muslims remain silent while an extremist minority continues to grow. Steven Emerson, terrorism expert and author of the book “American Jihad: The Terrorists Living Among Us,” spent years chronicling the thousands of ter­ rorists living in the United States today. Terrorist cells and mil­ itant groups with connections to mosques all around the coun­ try are, apparently, not a big secret within the Muslim-Ameri­ can populace. As these extrem­ ists pervert the words of the Koran, why aren’t the majority of peace-loving Muslims-vocal in keeping these groups from recruiting and fundraising within their place of worship? If there are many who don’t care enough to take a stand against these people, are we to believe they’d ever shed a tear over terrorist action that may eventually take place because of it? Just as those who are critical erf the Catholic Church’s current problems are not necessarily antiCatholic, I am not anti-Muslim for taking issue with some of those in our Islamic population. I am close friends with a great many Muslims from around the world - a statement which is of course a cljche when defend­ ing oneself against accusations of prejudice. But I mention this only to make clear that I’m not merely reaching conclusions without an active dialogue with those within the religion. Frankly, it was these conversations that initially pushed me to question public views I found in stark contrast to what was being said in private. In his letter to the editors last week, Civan Erman Gokcimen accused me of using my article* to “brainwash a few thousand college students” - an idea that is both misguided and insulting to the free-thinking people that embody this university. It was also inaccurately pointed out that Yasser Arafat is a Christian. For the record, he is Muslim, his wife is Christian. However, using Arafat’s religion, or his wife’s, as a basis for saying that it is “a very uneducated assumption to think of this dilemma [in the Middle East] as a conflict between Juda­ ism and Islam” is naive, though not completely incorrect. More accurately, it could also be seen as a conflict between Israel and those who wish Israel to be erased from the map. The same anti-Semitism that could be stirred by the passage from an “interview with a commander in the Israeli army,” which Mr. Gokcimen ‘presumes’ to be the words of Ariel Sharon. Mr. Gokcimen denounces “playing a cheap blame game,” then contin­ ues with an extensive rant that does just that. If you are truly “sick and tired of hearing the same crap over and over about who is to blame” then why not refrain from producing more? I also want to clarify my “pointing the finger at a particu­ lar ethnic group” as Carol Stern stated in her letter. First of all, Islam is a religion, not an ethnic­ ity; Muslims are not confined to a particular ethnic group. Other­ wise, yes, I am pointing a finger in some regards, but not at the religion, xather at some of the participants. And the idea that we should “forget who is at fault” only puts us at a higher risk of letting history repeat itself. Within a week or so of 9/11, I noticed a great many Muslims with American flags attached to their cars. J had passed this obser­ vation on to a Muslim, expressing how great I thought it was that they show their support. He then told me of how it was common knowledge within his mosque, one of the largest in San Diego, that Muslims display flags - not primarily out of support but for safety reasons. The idea that an American flag may dissuade someone from performing a hate crime, in light of some idiotic assaults against Muslims, I cannot necessarily disagree with such a plan. I men­ tion this story not to make a case for Muslims being unpatriotic, but to illustrate that you can’t always take everything at face value - otherwise, America owes the Taliban an apology, for they too condemned 9/11. HAVE A N OPINION? SUBM IT A LETTER TOTHE EDITORS TOPRIDE@CSUSM.EDU Letters should fee submitted via electronic mail to The Plectronic mail account, rat i e r d submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. To the editors: After reading the April 16 issue of The Pride, I had to wonder why I bother defending the intellect of the students in the CSU system to my friends and family who have attended more prestigious universities. I have only read our school newspa­ per a handful of times, and each time I expect to come away with some information of substantial content. Now, I’m not saying the entire paper is fluff, as some of the writers are obviously destined to be journalists, but do I really need to know what each member of a group was wearing when they went out at night during Spring Break? (“Spring Break Packs action in Rosarito”) With both of this writer’s (and I use this term loosely) articles, the moment by moment account of his experience seemed more like a postcard to a buddy than a true entertainment-based journalistic report. I realize Spring Break is an important event in many col­ lege students’ lives, as it once was in mipe, but I think the writers should realize who their audience is. The student body at Cal State San Marcos consists of many age groups, with a large majority being over the age of thirty. Don’t get me wrong. Community, legal, and campus cause-related hap­ penings are all very interesting and enjoyable to read, but it would be nice to see some articles deal­ ing with more serious issues happening on and off campus. There is so much going on in this big world that is or could ultimately affect each of us as adults, which I’m assuming we all are. How about some articles that tie in with some larger issues? If CSUSM is to be ever considered a “real” univer­ sity, rather than just a step above junior college for the local commuters, then we’d better start acting like one. To the editors: Did anyone miss half a class last Tuesday due to circling the parking lots like I did? Where were the traffic helpers directing the guests to the farthest park­ ing lot? I had to park in Egypt, and when I finally got to class, I missed a pop quiz and discovered th a t The Pride The Pride ♦ Pam Doherty - Student I’d Letters To the Editors: I have experienced second­ hand smoke while going aip to the fourth floor of University number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited Hall. I have asthma, and when for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via I cough, it is not fake. I cough electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather or hold my breath, so I don’t get than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not Co-Editor Claudia Ignacio to print anonymous letters. the smoke in my lungs. When Co-Editor James Newell Display and classified advertising in The Pride should smoke gets in my lungs it stays News Editor Martha Sarabia not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of com­ mercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right * in there for a while, and my chest Feature Editor Lisa Lipsey starts hurting. Unfortunately, I to reject any advertising. Opinion Editor Alyssa Finkelstein The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during can’t hold my breath for four Arts Editor Melanie Addington the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM flights of stairs. Graduate Intern Amy Bolaski campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community Why don’t I take the eleva­ establishments. . Business Manager Alyssa Finkelstein tors? Well, because I consider Advisor * Madeleine Marshall myself healthy enough to walk CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 up the stairs. I leave the eleva­ All opinions and letters to the editor, published in Phone:(760)750-6099 tors for people who need them. The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not Fax:(760)750-3345 I have nothing against smokers, necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California E-mail: pride@csusm.edu State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent but when it affects my health, I http://www.csusmpride.com the majority opinion1 The Pride editorial board. of get concerned. Yes, we all know Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone Carrie Rehn - Student probably be penalized for my tardiness. It’s hard enough to maneuver through the freeway construction slow zones - must we arrive on campus to find the lots FULL? The job fair is really nice to have - but how about scheduling it on a Friday when the campus is not in full use? that second-hand smoke is bad for us, and I have no right to tell people to stop smoking. I think our generation has forgotten the word “courteous.” Courteous characterized by consideration and respect for others. Smokers should be courte­ ous toward people who don’t smoke. If smokers want to kill themselves, let them, but don’t bring innocent bystanders with them. People walk up those stairs to get to class; they should not have to put up with all the smoke. I have actually contacted envi­ ronmental health with this prob­ lem and they are checking into it. I hope to hear from them by the end of the week. Erlinda S. Kessler - Student �Special Events CSUSM ’’What’s Going to Happen in Wash­ ington?” An eve­ ning with William S a f ir e -P u litz e r Prize Winner and New York Times columnist Tues., Apr. 30 7:00 p.m. , California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Tickets: Free with CSUSM ID, $10.00 general admission. Blood Weds. 9 a.m.-5:30 Club Fri. 9 Thurs., 4:00-5:00 p.m. a.m.-3:00 p.m. p.m. UNIV 460 Drive Sports May 1st and 2nd p.m. COMM 206 from 8:30 a.m. - Men and Wom­ 1:30 p.m. Progressive en’s Track Sat. 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All areas, full time, flexible part time hours. $6.75 - $9.50 hourly Call Jacki 858-565-2144 Open minded individual needed to scan photo negatives for web based Production Company in Bonsall.Seeking someone who is very strong w/ Adobe Photoshopand understands color correction. $10.00 per hour, days and hours flexible, between Monday and Saturday 9:00 a.m, to 9:00p.m. Call Dana at 760-945-4614. �*****PAID ADVERTISEMENT***** Charles B. Reed Chancellor The California State University 400 Golden Shore LongB e a c h ,CA 90802-4275 Re: Paid Ad, THE PRIDE, 4/9/02 Good Morning Chancellor Reed: I would like to respectfully request that you contact your counterpart at the CA Dept of Public Health to ascertain whether the retaliatory measures against me, (denial of benefits while on disability leave) are common to all campuses or are restricted to me & CSUSM. If the latter, I would like to respectfully request that you contact your counterpart at the CA State Attorney GeneraVs Office, andfind out if this immoral, unjustified and unwarranted retaliation (by mgmt-type staff members) does in fact date back to 8/20/92. This is when I went to my alleged supervisorfor help with a serious problem in the warehouse. He did not go into the warehouse. He did not get out of his chair. HE DID NOT LOOK ME IN THE EYES. But he did deny that there was a serious problem in said warehouse. In addition to the retaliation, I have witnessed, in my personal opinion and in my presence, DISCRIMINATION, ABUSE OF POWER, AND A LARGE LOSS OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS. As an irate taxpayer, I take umbrage at this preventable brouhaha. As such, I would like to find out, if in fact, there has been collusion and/or conspiracy by CSUSM mgmt-type staff members, against me and if so, is this fraud upon the taxpayers because o f the amount of tax dollars wasted. Additionally, please investigate if my termination, while on disability leave and my forced retirement is in fact illegal orjust mere sick retaliation. The truth cannot be denied, Chancellor Reed. I, or if necessary, my estate, intend to see justice served. I look forward to working with you and assorted agencies to put closure to this attempted insulting, derogatory, and dehumanizing of me as a human being. Itis really pathetic when an ex-employee has to address the Chancellorfor redress. PS: My career stopped on that same 8/20/92. Regards Michale C Hardick 1341E. Valley Pkwy # Escondido, CA 92027 110 *****PA!D ADVERTISEMENT***** � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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By using a different source of financial support and fee rev­ enue bonds, Davis proposed the funding to complete this proj­ ect in a $651 million economic -stimulus package, which gave legislative approval to place the education bond before the voters. This would allow facil­ ity construction to begin imme­ diately and be completed eight to 12 months earlier than previ­ ously scheduled. According to Russell Decker, director of planning, design, and construction for CSUSM, work on the building will begin immediately in the affected departments. Although administrators at Cal State San Marcos may have been ecstatic, some stu­ dents felt more concerned than delighted. “I hoped that the commit­ tee involved with the planning would provide us with a formal presentation that would inform us about the future plans of this college and how it would bene­ fit its students and faculty,” said Peter Ulatan, Service Sector Management business major. “I didn’t even know our campus received that amount of money, until I read The North County Times.” Likewise, Judy Brown, HTM business major, added, ‘As a freshman, I am glad that we have the opportunity to expand and stabilize our » A rticle cont. on pg. 2 Vol. XIII No.13/ Tuesday, May 7,2002 Associated Students Inc. Hosts Annual Student Leadership Awards Night I By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer Governor Gray Davis signed the bill AB16 on April 26, which guarantees Gal State San Marcos $24.5 million to build the headquarters for the College of Business. Bill AB16 guarantees con­ struction of the newly planned, V-shaped, four-story, 75,000-square-foot business college, which will consist of 22 classrooms, 88 faculty offices and nine administrative offices, while housing the communica­ tions, economics and political science departments. The build­ ing was originally on a state­ wide list of California State University projects that would be built with funds from the next education bond issue, if News. ..........2, 3,8 Arts... ............4 Opinion..............5-7 m ho L^ ■ JB I Membersfrom Pan African Student Alliance posedfor the camera Pride Photo/Sherrita Cobbs By ALYSSA FINKELSTEIN Opinion Editor The California Center for the Arts in Escondido (CCAE) hosted the Student Leadership Awards from 6 p.m. until mid­ night, an event designed to recog­ nize outstanding students from campus clubs and organizations. Winners of the leadership awards were given a plaque to com­ memorate their achievement. ASI sponsored the event. According to Arti Patel, ASI executive vice president, “Every­ thing went perfectly.” The event began with a dinner followed by speeches from ASI President Dustin Naylor and University President Alexander Gonzalez prior to the distribu­ tion of awards. The American Indian Stu­ dent Alliance (AISA) recognized Rita Reynolds as “Member of the Year,” while the CSUSM MeCha organization chose Lorenza Lopez as “Mechista of the Year.” The Latin World Understanding Student Associ­ ation’s team player of the year award went to Martha Sarabia, who also received The Pride’ s “Editor of the Year” award during Friday night’s celebra­ tions. Ballet Folklorico Mixtlan recognized Margarita Preciado, and the CSUSM Victorious Club honored its advisor, Tim Bills, as “Member of the Year.” The clubs themselves pre­ sented the second group of awards. Katrina Baughman pre­ sented the award for the PreLaw Society to Brenda Alonzo. Stephen Descollonges presented Delta member of the year award to Christina Wisecarver, and Chris Compton, president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, presented his fraternity’s award to Benja­ min Bankofsky. Cory Barnhart received the award for the ASI men’s lacrosse team. Patel and ASI Vice Pres­ ident of Finance Josh Heers presented the third group of awards. The Finance and Invest­ ment Club “Member of the Year” was awarded to Jeffrey Chernovetz, and the Accounting Society named Pete Wyndham “Officer of the Year.” Lindsey Hilz was named the “Alpha Chi of the Year” by the Alpha Chi Omega organization on campus. ASI Corporate Secretary Tammy Rodriguez and ASI External Vice President Jocelyn Brown presented the final group Members of Alpha X Delta Photo Courtesy of Arti Patel the Human Development Club’s award, after humorously point­ ing out that his club was not even in the list on the program, to Robin Cooper. Fellow member James Nguyen gave the Asian Pacific Student Society’s award to Charles Manalili, and Crystal Rodriguez presented the Pan African Student Alliance award to Honee Folk. Sorority president Erin O’Tool presented the Alpha Xi of individual awards. The Anime Project Alliance honored Penny Lanese, a Visual and Perform­ ing Arts major, naming her “Outstanding Member of the Year.” The CSUSM Progressive Activists Network awarded its “Activist of the Year” title to orga­ nization president Erik Roper. The “Member of the Year” for the CSUSM College Democrats was Sam antha»Artic!e cont. on pg. 8 Students Tackle Colonialism and Revolt in Regional Competition By VICTORIA B. SEGALL For The Pride When Ted Burgos-DeStephanis and Curt Eichperger wrote research papers on the last Afri­ can king and European colo­ nialism in Haiti, ' respectively, they probably didn’t think their research papers would be read by anyone other than their profes­ sors. But the two history majors made their marks in history this past April, when they presented those research papers to hun­ dreds of college students and professors from Southern Cali­ fornia. The two took part in the Phi Alpha Theta Regional Paper Competition April 6 at Loyola Marymount University, where only 32 students from Southern California universities were chosen to present their papers. History professor, Dr. Alyssa Sepinwall, Ted Burgos-DeStephonis and Curt Eichperger Photo Courtesy of Dr: Sepinwall “We went around to different panels and heard students pres­ ent their papers,” said Burgos. “I heard one student present on the first flying automobile - it was very interesting.” For his paper, Burgos explored the life of one of the last native African kings in power before European » A r ticle cont. on pg. 3 William Sap­ phire Speaks at California C enter for the A rts William Sapphire Pride Photo/Melanie Addington ByAMYBOLASKI Graduate’Intem “Colin Powell’s decision to not crush Sadam Hussein was the greatest strategic blunder of our generation.’’ Political pundit and vet­ eran New York Times colum­ nist William Safire’s declaration elicited audible cheers from an audience composed of Cal State San Marcos’ faculty and Students, community members and local government officials on Tuesday, April *30 at the CSUSM-sponsored lecture at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. The cost of the lecture was approximately $30,000. After a brief introduction from CSUSM president Alex­ ander Gonzalez, Safire, a self-proclaimed “Libertarian/ Republican . . . iconoclast,” covered everything from the Palestinian/Israeli conflict to National Security Advisor Com daleesa Rice’s chance at the vice-presidency to his close relationship with Israeli presi­ dent Ariel Sharon to the relative unimportance of global warm­ ing during his “What’s Going on in Washington” speech a speech he himself called a “harangue.” While some of his statements gained Safire audi­ ence approval, others provoked several attendees. “The guy’s a snake,” said PAN president. Erik Roper. “How could he pos­ sibly decide that no one’s con­ cerned with global warming? I’m dumbstruck.” Several audience members reacted with obvious distaste to Safire’s answer to an audience member’s question. A woman asked Safire how to determine whether an Islamic organiza­ tion (in the United States) was dangerous, to which Safire replied, “You do nof automati­ cally assume an Islamic orga­ nization is a threat; you » A r tic le cont. pg. 8 �Hurdling Through the Pain By JESSICA KRONE Pride Staff Writer Jason E. Williams placed a respectable second place in the 400-meter hurdle at the 74th annual Mount Sac Invitational in Walnut, California. Only the top 25 runners in the entire county are invited to race on the second day of (Sunday, April 21) this American classic. His mark of 52.5 was the fastest time of any sophomore that competed. “I didn’t do as well as I should have; it’s still a good time but not for me,” said Williams. There is not an athlete in history that has been absolutely immune to the threat of being hurt or injured. Unfortunately, the same can be said for track and field star Williams. Last Saturday at the UCSD Open Meet, Williams pulled a ham­ string, which has been hurting him for some time. “Its all part of the sport; I was running very fast and the weather was very cold,” Williams said. Williams trains at the San Marcos High School gym and is seeking assistance from a phys­ ical therapist off-campus to ice and perform ultrasounds treat­ ments on his pulled hamstring. “Just like the engine of a car that shows signs of needing to be fixed, my hamstring was showing signs, and then my engine finally blew out,” said Williams. Nevertheless, this has not stopped him from attending practice to give moral support to the rest of the team. “I have to remain positive and not going to quit even though I’m hurt.” Williams still plans to compete in the National Associ­ ation of Intercollegiate Athletics Nationals in Kansas at the end of May. “I have worked too hard to stop now,” Williams insists. What Has Algae Done Corrections In last week’s Pthe CSEA article stated For Us? i, d r e there are about 15 janitorial and custodial workers. The arti­ cle should have stated there are about 15 facilities work­ ers. And the square footage of the university will double with the Fine Arts and Science buildings as well as the new library, which was not mentioned. It has come to our attention, that on Preview there were over 1,000 attendees. The article we ran last week stated there were only 150. Our apologies if the information provided has caused any inconveniences.. Our apologies to Jan Stockey for mispelling her name. 760 D. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. San Marcos, CA 92069 One mile north of 78. Always 10% student discount with valid ID yyyyyyyyyyy By KATERI RODGERS Pride Staff Writer Algae, photosynthetic organisms that occur in most habitats, are a plant species that seem so small and insignifi­ cant to our lives, but surpris­ ingly have a huge effect on the world’s ecosystem and econ­ omy, according to Dr. Robert Sheath, provost and vice pres­ ident for Academic Affairs at Cal State San Marcos. Sheath gave a presentation entitled “The Scum of the Earth: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Algae” on Thursday as part of CSUSM’s Arts & Lectures series. “Since I studied algae, I became very interested in the subject and my main goal of the presentation was to allow others to take on the same inter­ est,” said Sheath. Many profes­ sors from CSUSM attended the lecture with an open mind to learn more about its uses and effects. Sheath is an esteemed psy­ chologist who obtained his Ph.D. in Botany at the Univer­ sity of Toronto in 1977. He has served as dean, professor and chair at numerous universities. Sheath received the Darbaker Prize from the Botanical Soci­ ety of America in 1997 and was nominated for the Teaching Excellence Award at the Uni­ versity of Rhode Island. He is also the editor of three books. B usiness Bui l di ng U nder C o n ­ struction Drop in to your neighborhood Starbucks. 342 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos (Campus Market Place) Mon - Thur 5:30 a.m. -1 0 p.m. / Fri & Sat 5:30 a.m. -10:30 p.m. J Sun 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Frappuccino* blended beverage is a registered trademark of Starbucks U.S. Brands Corporation. ©2002 Starbucks Coffee Company. All rights reserved. » A r tic le cont. from pg. 1 business college, but I feel as though the university is not informing us with the proper information about the plans for the future of this campus, especially when it involves my future as a student currently enrolled here. Does this mean that there are going to be more classes offered? What?” Global business major, Michelle Branch, added, “I mean, look at the sketch of the future College of Business; it doesn’t even look like what has been described. Did they change the design? I know the design doesn’t really matter, but I feel that this shows that they aren’t keeping us informed or even allowing us to be involved in the planning process of the college.” Despite mixed reactions from both the administrators and CSUSM students, the new College of Business is sched­ uled for completion in 2006. The North County Times and www.csusm.edu were used as sources for this article. �NS CW Tuesday, May 7,2002 3 Students’ Participate at the Phi Alpha Theta Regional PaperCompetition The Pride >>Article cont. from pg. 1 colonialism in Africa. “I took a different view of the situa­ tion,” said Burgos. “I focused on the king and his thoughts and actions, whereas people usually take on the perspective of Euro­ pean colonialism.” King Lobengula Ndebele' held the last three founding states, according to Dr. Alyssa Gold­ stein Sepinwall, a history profes­ sor and adviser for CSUSM’s Phi Alpha Theta chapter. “Ted tried to examine the king’s relation­ ship with the British people, and did an impressive job of sum­ marizing the literature on King Lobengula, offering an interpre­ tation of why he ultimately fell.” Sepinwall approved and selected Burgos and Eichperger’s papers for the competition. Stu­ dents who participated were free to write on anything historical, and papers that were selected for theTcompetition were presented at Loyola Marymount in a setup similar to a professional histori­ cal conference. “Except that it’s for students,” said Burgos. In his paper, “What to Do, Where to Go? Decisions for the White People of Santo Domingo After the Insurrection of the Blacks,” Eichperger delved into the aftermath of the revolutions against European colonizers in Santo Domingo (the former name of Haiti). “He showed how one group that had all this power and under­ went all these transitions dealt with losing power after the slaves revolted and gained power,” said Sepinwall. Eichperger had writ­ ten the paper in Sepinwall’s His­ tory 301 class last fall, in which students focused on relations between the U.S. and Haiti at the end of the 18th century. “Both papers were very well researched and well written, and they presented with a lot of poise,” said Sepinwall. “It was a great experience for us, and especially for those fieds SW IM INSTRUCTO RS $10 $16 per hour 760-744-7946 Fraternities ~ Sororities ~ C lubs ~ Sports Teams - Stu­ dent Groups E arn $1000 - $2000 w ith the easy Cam pus Fundraiser three hour fundraising event. D oes n ot involve credit card applica­ tions. F undraising dates are fill­ ing quickly, so call today! C ontact C am pusfundraiser.com at (888) 923-3238, or visit w w w .cam pusfundraiser.com . $ Students $ L ooking for sum m er work, then jo in our team this year. D on’t get stuck inside! Five positions, flexible schedule, training provided. - Call (866) 523-8827. 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When asked to describe the type of music they play, Bill Swan, gui­ tarist, trumpet player and one of the singers of the band, said, “I would definitely classify us as rock n’ roll, but you’ll have to make up your own mind on the matter.” The band is definitely the Beatles of the 21st century, with its upbeat rhythms mixed with fun, sixties-like lyrics. But the intense guitar overlay, synthe­ sizer and the awesome trumpet action make it feel like a defi­ nite solid part of our generation hot to mention the hundred or so, bouneing, lively, twenty-some­ things that crowded the small dance floor. Despite the annoying feed­ back that occurred a few times during the show, the band gave a spectacular performance and kept everyone excited. When fin­ ished, the band was encored and played a few more songs, ending at close to two in the morning, a stan­ dard at t he REVIEW Casbah. When asked how the band started, Swan stated, “It was actually an accident. It was a side project that somehow worked.” The band slowly came together in the fall of 1997, but got off the floor in 1999. Beulah has toured the U.S., Europe and Canada and is on a coast-to-coast tour of the U.S. The tour, entitled “The Coast is Never Clear,” started in Denver, CO., sold out in L.A., and is ending on May 4 in its hometown of San Francisco. On April 16, Beulah made a guest appearance on The Conan O’Brien Show, a sign that they are quickly moving their way up. Beulah is a band that will definitely leave its mark on the music industry. CSUSM Play Performed at Vista Playhouse By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor “Dona Criba,”: a Cal State San Marcos school play, which premiered last December, was performed at Vista’s AVO Play­ house on Friday and Saturday. What started as a school play has now become a play for the community of the North County area, especially for the Spanish speaking community. Almost all of the actors and actresses in this play are CSUSM students who have formed a theater group called Dionysus. According to Carlos von Son, CSUSM professor of Spanish, the group decided to name the group after the Greek god, Dionysus, who was the god of theater. Besides stu­ dents whose first language is Spanish, this theater group also includes students whose first lan­ guage is English, as well as other languages. Actresses of two of the tnain characters expressed their enthu­ siasm at being part of this play. Lucinda Bernardino, a Liberal Studies and Spanish major, added, “We’re very happy to be in this play with Mr. Von Son.” Soledad Acuna, a Spanish major, said, “I feel very proud, some­ thing that makes me feel very important even though I don’t make anything financially. It is something that makes me feel proud; it’s going to be forever, for me, for my family, and for the rest of my descendants.” Although the students are not receiving any credit for doing this, many are happy to just be a part of it. Bernardino said, “It’s been a great experience ... None of us are getting any credi^for school, none of us have been forced to do it, we just do it have Spanish entertainment,” Bernardino said. Von Son also said, “With the large population of Spanish-speaking immigrants; it’s really a need for this type of event.” Due to the interest of stu­ dents in theater, von Son said, “We’re in the process of draft- A Scene from “ Dona Criba ” Pride Photo/Martha Sarabia because we like it a lot.” Acuna added, “We really enjoy it.” Von Son said, “I feel so proud of my students. They have done a beautiful job. They are volun­ teering their time and so much work and effort.” Both also said that they never thought that after performing “Dona Criba” for CSUSM they would perform it to the outside community. How­ ever, von Son was asked to bring this play to the community by Vista’s AVO Playhouse. “It’s also to contribute to our own people who don’t really Respected. ing a proposal needed to offer a Spanish theater minor. Hope­ fully, one day we can have a minor in theater in Spanish ... It would be aligned with the goals of the university, with our mis­ sion statement. It would be a cel­ ebration of diversity.” About 130 and 145 people went to see the play on Friday and Saturday respectively. Dona Criba, written by von Son, is about the impact of technology in a small town in Mexico, and how this affects the lives of its people. mm Innovative. w w m * II M I 11 I m i s MBE Compassionate. 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It was highly encouraging to know that out of the 6600+ students here at CSUSM, there were at least 633 who thought I’d do a good job. To those of you who voted, I say, “much respect, and thank you for supporting democracy (no doubt it was all those people.with flags on their cars down in the parking lot.”) But that’s not why I’m writ­ ing this piece. After the election, one of my colleagues, who also ran for office, told me something that made my jaw drop. Apparently, there were more than a few stu­ dents that had talked to this other prospective student leader during the campaigning period before the election, about me, and said that they didn’t want to see me elected because they felt I rep­ resented an undesirable element. An undesirable element that they felt there was already too much of around here and that they didn’t want to see more of on this campus. My colleague told me that some students who talked to him felt that I seemed too radi­ cally liberal, and they were also worried that my election might trigger a fundamental shift in the political climate of the student body. He said some students were saying (with obvious dismay in their voices) things like, “. . .next thing you know this place is going to be crazy and crawling with student activists, like Berke­ ley.” When I heard that, I had to laugh. Believe me; the last thing I would ever want is for CSUSM to turn into another Berkeley. Just think about how horrible that would be. Who wants to be surrounded by a bunch of socially conscious students dis­ satisfied with the status quo who passionately care about the world they live in and who actually do stuff to try and make it better? Not me, that’s for sure. No really, I’m serious, I think it’s so much better that we are on a campus that is the exact opposite. For me, there’s nothing more amus­ ing than to hear many o f my fellow students bitch and moan about how this place sucks so bad and then watch the vast majority of them do absolutely nothing to try and make it better. You know, lately the weather’s been kind of chilly, but that’s no prob­ lem because with all the hot air that blows out of many stu­ dents’ mouths, I can wear shorts and T-shirts 24-7. But actually, I shouldn’t be so hard on my fellow students because sometimes, just for kicks, I blow hot air myself. For instance, I recently sent an e-mail to the Inter-Club Council(ICC) list-serve in which I ripped on The Pride in brutal fashion saying, “(The Pride) was boring, lame, and worst of all, highly irrelevant.” This statement angered some people, especially in light of the fact that, at the time, I’d done absolutely nothing this semester to try and make The Pride better. Since then I’ve talked with one of the edi­ tors, become educated about the myriad of difficulties faced by publishing a student paper (one of the biggest problems being that they simply just need more quality student input), commit­ ted myself to submitting pieces to The Pride, and began urging those I know to do likewise. So, I guess you could say I’ve learned a lesson. The lesson being (how­ ever cliche) that action speaks louder (and is a helluva lot more effective) than words. A wise person once said, “Accepting the absurdity of everything around us is one step, a necessary experience: it should not become a dead end. It arouses a revolt that can become fruit­ ful.” In other words, if you see something around CSUSM that’s wrong, stupid, inefficient, or just plain sucks, don’t just complain about it, DO SOMETHING. It seems that in our society (and especially here at CSUSM) a majority of us have bought into the notion that we are passive powerless victims who have to accept whatever THEY have in store for us, as if our lives were meant to be lived as nothing more than mindless, easily-manipu­ lated consumers who have no choice but to take whatever it is THEY’re shovelin’. Mindless Passive Powerless Easily-Manip­ ulated Victim Consumers - Is that how you see yourself? One of these days I’m going to make myself a t-shirt that says, “YOU ARE THEY.” I often hear fellow students (and I’ve been guilty of this myself) saying, “THEY should offer better food in the Dome.” or “THEY should provide us with more fun activities/events on campus.” or “THEY should make this place more colorful.” or “The Pride sucks; THEY should make it cooler.” or “THEY shouldn’t make our social security num­ bers be our student ID numbers.” or “THEY should ________ (fill in the blank).” Wow! THEY sure seem to have a lot of responsi­ bilities. Maybe the reason THEY weren’t able to attend to all these suggestions is because THEY were busy with all their other obligations. In the meantime, what were you doing? Yeah, I know the story; you’ve got a family, a job, your sanity to maintain, and somehow you still have to make time to get some of this school nonsense done. So, you ask, “When would I possibly have time to do some­ thing about these things I see that need changing?” I don’t know. That’s something you’re going to have to answer for yourself. What I can tell you is that you’re not powerless and you don’t have to settle for the status quo if you don’t want to. Another wise person said, “Sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul.” Think The Pride sucks? Start contributing to the publication. Think the food in the Dome sucks? Go talk to the manager Melanie and ask her what you have to do to get some changes rolling. Think there should be more cool events for students on campus? Go talk to the people in SRL and ASI and ask how you can help out (What do you REALLY think about the new logo THEY’re proposing to adopt without student input). Think CSUSM shouldn’t use your SSN as your student ID number? Go ask someone in the admissions office (right next to the rectangle of trees in Founders’ Plaza) for the form you have to fill out to get a new and improved, random, computer-generated student ID number, which should take you all of five minutes. Think smok­ ers shouldn’t smoke in the U-Hall stairwell? Go talk to facilities and ask if they’ll move the ashtrays and put up no smoking signs in the stairwell, and if they refuse you might consider getting a peti­ tion started or getting the sup­ port of the student health center. No one student can fix every­ thing that needs fixin’ here at CSUSM. There are a handful of students around here who try. But the sad truth of the matter is that we won’t accomplish much unless more students contribute. Every time you complain but don’t do anything to try and make whatever it is you’re complaining about better, not only are you not helping, but you’re actually part of the problem. If you want -to be even more honest with your­ self, you’ll realize that every time you say, “THEY suck . . with­ out any action, what you’re really saying is that, “I suck . . . ” because we all have the power to change the world we live in (especially here in the CSUSM microcosm). So, next time you feel like going off on one of those THEY this and THEY that rants, remember YOU ARE THEY. Inside The Mind of a Conservationist, Clarity While Surfing By Ray Hines For The Pride The environment has a finite amount to give to support life. The same water that I surfed in this morning could have been the water that Cleopatra bathed in centuries ago. I believe I am connected to all other things on Earth because I am made up of the same substances. Very few elements make up a living being, and the fact that we consider the living to have power oyer the non-living assumes that we are more important. That assump­ tion couldn’t be further from the truth. All living, or biotic, compo­ nents of this planet depend on the non-living, or abiotic, com­ ponents to provide vitamins and minerals to sustain life. I think of the wolves walking around in Northern Minnesota looking for a place to deliver their spring pups deserve the same right to a home as a Seattle e-commerce executive. I feel my role on this planet is to do as little harm as I can to my living counterparts and try to use as little of my non-living counterparts as le a n to ensure future generations the same necessities. I also feel that mankind is an important and exceptional creature. We have the capacity and intelligence to destroy and create. I think it is man’s job to figure out how to become self-sufficient and in this day of technology and organi­ zation, this ability is going to come through hardship and force. I have confidence that man can procure his own future, but he has to be willing to accept the responsibility and challenge of doing so. Living things can either defend themselves or they cannot. As it says in the Bible, “What you do to the least of your broth­ ers that you do unto me.” It is linked to the Native American belief, “Mother Earth, Sister Sky, Brother Eagle, and Father Moon.” Each of these things is considered whole and by giving them names, we have given them recognition. This relates to both relationships between people and relationships between things, I have studied a lot of science, and it even falls true in chemical reactions, there is always a factor that is limiting and that key factor decides the fate of the overall reaction. I take time to think of ways to behave in an environmentally friendly way. I carry a Vi liter water bottle and fill it as many as eight times a day. This assures me that I am drinking enough water as well as reducing eight cups worth of litter from the land­ fill or eight containers worth of recycling. I drink water because it is easiest for my body to digest. Also, it can be consumed with­ out much packaging, commer­ cials, or excessive transportation. I know it’s just water we’re talk­ ing about, but a lot of thought can go into such a simple thing. I try to buy nature-friendly, wellbuilt products (even if they cost a little more) to comply with the “reduce, reuse, recycle” strategy. Quality products last longer (or stay out of the landfill longer, however you look at it) and need to be replaced less. I have taken* several courses in the past few semesters that are related directly to environ­ mental studies. I have looked for­ ward to political science courses to help me (a biology student) understand how our government policies are formed. Also, I have taken voting very seriously since I turned 18. I try to research thoroughly before I vote. I have become a member of KPBS public radio and listen daily in an effort to stay in tune with what is going on politically in my world. I don’t really like the cur­ rent political system, but I under­ stand nothing is easy when a lot of people are involved and that allows me to have patience and hope for our future. I don’t watch television at home. I have a VCR that I use to watch videos and documenta­ ries I can get from the library on topics I am interested,in. I haven’t watched regular TV or cable for over 10 years on a reg­ ular basis. This has allowed me more time to be outside, enjoying the planet that I try to consider in my daily actions. It gives my friends and I time to enjoy each other and discover our many tal­ ents, namely playing music and sports. I think it is important to know that you are a special person and to recognize why you are that way. When it rains and runoff pollutes the ocean where I surf, it affects my whole person. When I hear about some environ­ mental catastrophe somewhere that too leaves me unsettled. I feel like we are all con­ nected, so a problem in one geographic location doesn’t just affect the people there, it affects everybody. I, too, affect the envi­ ronment with everything I do. I breathe out carbon dioxide. I eat of the biomass that makes up resources for other, more effi­ cient animals. I am a poor heat conserver. I have to eat from a higher tropic level to gain energy to keep myself warm. I drive a car like everyone else, and our exhaust emits tons of pollutants into the air. I demand light when it’s dark outside, burning coal for my electricity. I buy things that come in non-renewable, nondegradable packaging because they “just come that way.” I flush my self-generated waste down the toilet and off to some energy intensive treatment plant before it ends up in the very water I am swimming in. I can’t think of very many things I do that don’t affect the environment, except perhaps sitting in a quiet place and enjoying it. I traded my gas guzzling, machine-oriented sports in for nature friendly ones. I used to dirt bike, water-ski, snowmobile, street bike, and those sorts of things, but now I cross-country ski, snowboard, bicycle, kayak, windsurf, sail, and surf for excite­ ment. I also teach adults to sail and windsurf. In my lectures, I point out the environmental ben­ efits of them choosing a winddriven sport for their recreation. I encourage them to turn other people on to the sport and request that they all complete a Cal Boat­ ing test. This test is actually a way of sending a message to Sac­ ramento that people in Southern California are concerned about their safety and the condition of their bays and waterways. Each time a test is sent to the capitol, to the Department of Boating and Waterways, it says one more person is concerned. I feel that these small changes in myself and the way that my position as a teacher can influence people’s decisions has helped to better the environment in some small way. Just a thought... �^ ^ ^ _ . _ , W hen W ill th e U n iv e rsity S Brins us aReaisPeaker? By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF CAL STATE SAN MARCOS CONDUCTED RANDOM UNDERWEAR CHECKS? JAN DAGDAYAN-SENIOR “What does my underwear have to with how I get educated?” BECKY KNUTH-SENIOR “There is nothing in my under­ wear the university has any need to see” MIA ALIO-JUNIOR “I would feel violated in relation to my rights as a human being. Also I am here to get an education, not to reassure faculty whether my choice of undergarments are appropriate or not.” The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor . News Editor Feature Editor Opinion Editor Arts Editor Graduate Intern Business Manager Advisor Claudia Ignacio James Newell M artha Sarabia Lisa Lipsey Alyssa Finkelstein Melanie Addington Amy Bolaski Alyssa Finkelstein Madeleine M arshall Ail opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not neeessariiy represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone JUAN RAMIREZ-SENIOR “This is wrong! Nobody has that right. It is demeaning.” BRIAN DOBBINS-SENIOR “That’s totally ridiculous for obvious reasons ” PHUONG NGUYEN-SENIOR “In the pursuit of higher educa­ tion, brains rule over thongs.” number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited • for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of com­ mercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax:(760)750-3345 E-mail: pride @csusm*edu http://www.csusmpride.com By MELANIE ADDINGTON Pride Arts Editor However, Safire as a Repub­ lican already believed in selfgovernance in economic issues, but as a libertarian, he wants personal issues self-governed as well, as do liberals. Rightconservatives prefer self-govern­ ment on economic issues but want official standards in per­ sonal matters. The high point in the eve­ ning came when Safire, trying to be politically correct when an obviously racist female in the crowd asked how we could find out which of the Muslim groups are dangerous in this country, began quite respectfully, saying that you can in no way even think that, just as if no Jewish organi­ zation or any other group could or should be considered danger­ ous based on their racial, reli­ gious or ethnic identity, which William Safire greatly amused the overly-stuffed shirts at the California Center for the Arts on Tuesday, April 30, and yet failed to arouse much of a reaction, aside from nausea, out of those few liberals who decided to stomach his one-hour speech Cal State San Marcos bought and paid for. There were no right-wing students angered by his discussions over Bush, unlike when Angela Davis came td speak, no Young Americans for Freedom snootily assuming no students would show for this speaker (although only a handful of students did.) Yet the behindthe-scenes politics at play for this man to come and speak on campus was where the real show was. - ____ _________ The uni­ versity bought and paid for a stuffed-shirt conservative that would appease the very deep pockets that they fed very well before the ______________ show. The then led myself and fellow liberal event was not for the students. student Erik Roper to wonder In fact, the fact that the event how Safire felt about the Patriot was free for the students was Act and how scores of Arabicmost likely a ploy to get us looking men have been disthere to show the investors how „appeared by our government great their “customers” loved the without the benefits of formal investment. charges, access to attorneys, or Safire began life as a PR man contact with the outside world in Nixon’s Republican camp and largely based on their appear­ went on to become considered ance (read: racial profiling) and one of the most well-written New are believed to be connected to York Times columnist today. His terrorist organizations. leanings have always been far But, alas, I did not have to right and have always been anti­ wonder long, as he could not liberal media and its people, control himself and went on to but recently he has been on the say, “Unless of course you have prowl against Bush and some a long beard and are dressed of the administration’s practices strange and are near an airport ” and his hypocrisy has shown Then he went onto chuckle while through. Although I am all for the crowd roared its approval, as free speech and the choice to if racial profiling was the fun­ change your mind, his recent niest thing they had heard this conversion to Libertarianism is year. Yes, for this ctowd, I am a strange one when you see it as sure it was. At least Roper and I actually a move quite toward the had our answer. left. Safire conveniently used his Consider a recent article wealth of PR experience to say v written in regards to identifica­ absolutely nothing for one hour. tion technology in the N ew York When asked questions, he would Times on December 24, 2001 typically ramifie on without ever by Safire. In the article he said, quite getting to one final point. “What about us libertarian mis­ At the end, after 60 minutes of fits who take the trouble to try to “a lot of something,” we liberals ‘opt out’? We will not be able to were still only sure of this, our travel, or buy on credit, or par­ stomachs still hurt. ticipate in tomorrow’s normal Note: I have noticed that life. Soon enough, police as well when the students bring our own as employers will consider those speakers to campus — we have who resist full disclosure of a much better success rate. Greg their financial, academic, medi­ Palast brought out the students in cal, religious, social and politi­ droves. Even Young Americans cal affiliations to be suspect” for Freedom brought a contro­ According to the Libertarian web site^ “Libertarians are self- versial and right-wing journalist governors in both personal and that I didn’t agree with, but at economic matters. They believe least they did it with the intent of government’s only purpose is to exposing students to ideas, not consumerism. protect people from coercion and violence. They value individual responsibility, and tolerate eco­ nomic and social diversity.” The university bought,and paid for a stuffed shirt con­ servative that would appease the very deep pockets that they fed very well before the show. �When in Dome, Recycle as the Domans Do By RICHIE MANN For The Pride I’m a concerned student who eats in the Dome, where you eat, respect others and (hopefully) recycle your soda cans,' plastic bottles, glass bottles, and news­ papers. You can help yourself, the environment, and me. You can save energy, produce money, and reduce the trash that is dumped into our landfills. Your con­ science has been nagging you: “Environment, environment, I know there’s some kind of crisis. What can I do?” Start here, where you eat. Here are a few suggestions: How many napkins do you need? A big pile or one? When you take a pile, they fall on the floor and then are disposed of, unused. Also, in the Dome’s out­ side area, the wind blows the unused napkins all over, making an unsightly mess - not a fun place for you and your guests to dine. What a waste of money and of the trees that the napkins are made from. What can you do? Take ONE napkin. Yes, you can recycle, right here. We are fortunate that Cal State San Marcos has placed recycling containers inside and outside the Dome, within easy reach. It’s convenient to put your aluminum cans and plastic bot­ tles, glass bottles and your news­ papers (or almost any kind of half-eaten tuna sandwich or your paper in the appropriate contain­ three-day old salsa and mayon­ ers; they are clearly labeled. Who naise? Put these things into the would put these items in the trashcan. trash containers? Not you. You “Aha.” “I also should finish know that those aluminum cans drinking my cup of soda or dump are making money for somebody. that liquid and the ice cubes into So be the wealthy philanthropist the drain outside the Dome door of your dreams; give by putting and then trash the cup, as I trun­ your soda cans in the recycling dle off to class rather than expect­ bin. ing the liquid to disappear,” you “Oh, I see, just toss all my think, cleverly grinning. Yes, food containers in the bin - but that’s an advanced recycling WRONG. Don’t try to recycle . class. I’ll be happy if you just your plates, your Styrofoam cups choose the trash for dumping or anything with food on it. your cup, instead of the recycling There’s a difference between bin. what is recyclable and* what is The Microwave. It’s conve­ trash. Do you really want some nient and so fast. Why bother poor worker to handle your rotten, covering your food when you put it in the microwave? The food spatters onto the ceiling and walls of the microwave oven and clings. Your fellow students exclaim, “Who was that pig?” Without those smelly remnants, the microwave will cook more efficiently. See, you’re already saving electricity and money. Before cooking, put something on top of the food, like that one napkin you are going to use later. Did I say leave the food tightly enclosed in its original wrapper or container? No, you need to open it and then cover it, that is unless you’re enrolled in “Explo­ sions 101.” HA VE A N OPINION? SUBM IT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDE@ CSUSM .EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. I lls ' To the Editors: Students should be outraged with what the college has planned for the fall semester. Most classes that will meet on Monday will have to take their final on a Sat­ urday. This is an outrage and should be changed immediately. I am bold enough to say, boy­ cott all classes that will be hold­ ing Saturday finals unless the To the Editors: I recently read the article, “Spring Break Packs Action in Rpsarito.” The clear intent of this travel article is to promote heavy drinking, partying, and fighting that leads to incarcera­ tion. I find it appalling in these times of school support for pro­ grams like DARE and MADD that students brag about irre­ sponsible drinking and alcoholic tendencies. The author refers to “cases of beer that are gone by noon” and feeling good after drinking four coco locos (a Who are these guys, anyway? Who are the women and men who run the current White House administration? Can you name some mentionable life story about any .three of them? Let’s see, Rummy is chummy with elderly women, the army guy owns Enron, I think, and Cheney is hidden somewhere, bad heart approving. Tomorrow, can anything else ever be known about them? In the bad old days of peace and prosperity, you really knew % the score. So many women, so little need to mention them. Gore was plodding along, trying to distance himself as tactfully as - he could. The Ms. was incapa- class happens to meet on Saturdays. I know several people who work weekends and having to take that one day off will be a major incon­ venience. I heard others say that they depend on the bus to get to school and that the Saturday bus schedule does not accommo­ date them on Saturday as it does during the week. I even heard some people say that it’s only one “powerful drink packed with six different liquors.”) When arrested by Mexican police, he is not scared “because he had been in the Rosarito jail the year before.” Statistics show that twice as many students have died at the hands of drunk driv­ ers since the terrible 9/11 attack than were killed in the terrorist tragedy. Using a travel article to have another night of “dancing, drinking and debauchery” is a sad commentary on college life. Carol Van Vooren - Com munity Member ble of comprehension to the lay public, and we know he ate out a lot. Everybody had a scandal but Robertson. Either one. Today we are blessed with continuing coverage explaining nothing to nobody about any­ thing. Cheering the military overthrowing democracy in Ven­ ezuela, we are also promoting democracy in the Middle East. We lend our support to a guber­ natorial candidate unconfident to share his personal financial ties with the voting public. We say our rational reasoning can’t be beat. So, when will we ever say, “What about tomorrow?” John P. Doddridge - Student Letters Saturday out of the whole semes­ ter. One Saturday’s worth of pay for students that depend on Sat­ urday work wages could be major inconveniences for many. I know of one person at Cal State San Marcos that works weekends and To the Editors: In last weeks issue of The Pride, there* was a paid adver­ tisement about the denial of benefits and disability. I have read many articles in The North County Times about Cal State San Marcos’ high-up people dis­ criminating against other lower staff members. It saddens me, and makes me ashamed to go to this school. This school has a great mission statement and pushes all students to be accept­ ing, tolerant, and open-minded. I wonder if the chancellor and the administration believe in the mission statement and act accordingly. I have also noticed that To the Editors: *Editor’s Note* This is a response to a letter in last week’s Pride. Excuse me, I do go to a real university; Cal State San Marcos is a real university. For ydur information, CSUSM is a step above junior college. Many stu­ dents go to Mira Costa or Palomar junior college in order to transfer to a four-year univer­ sity, like CSUSM. Some will go to UCSD or UCLA, and many will come to CSUSM. You don’t have to question our intellect; if he takes Saturday off, he has to take Sunday off as well. That’s a whole week of his pay lost because the school doesn’t know how to schedule its finals properly. When looking at a classes to take, I would think the final would be sometime around when that class meets, or at least the days that class is scheduled during the semester. What were CSUSM MOST, ’not all, of the admin/ staff/and faculty here at CSUSM do not have the students’ best interest in mind. They are not helpful, not courteous, and give wrong information. CSUSM is unlike other more established schools because our school has very few good or useful depart­ ments to help students succeed and have a good college experi­ ence. Can I contact anyone about how I feel? Will my opinion make a difference? Or do these people pay little attention to the students? Jessica Bliss - Student it sounds like a personal issue. Maybe you, like your pompous family and friends, should go somewhere else. And I enjoyed reading tfye writer’s article. It is good to find something happy to read about in the paper. Not all of us are preoccupied with the bad. So to the author of “Spring Break Packs Action in Rosarito,” keep writing those fun stories; some us do enjoy them. And, if I ever read something I don’t like, I won’t read it again. Katie A. - Student class schedulers thinking when they did this? What about the professors; how come they aren’t making any noise about having to come in on Saturday? The professors may just send in a TA to give us the final and be relax­ ing at home, or maybe they are just unaware of this as I found many students to be. Noah Smith - Student To The Editors: I have a possible solution to the recent debate over cig­ arette smoke. Place Breath-alizers, similar to the ones used to detect alcohol, in front of classrooms to check people’s nicotine level. Cigarette packs could include specially treated little straws that people could use to blow into the tester. The results would appear on a scale of 1 to 3: one cough - proceed to class, two coughs - retest, and at non-stop coughing - he or she would have to proceed to a referee station consisting of a cage of pigeons. If the offend­ ing party cannot recite his or her A, B, C’s without making the little guys gag, he or she would be in violation. In keep­ ing with the school’s writing requirement, I suggest having them write an essay titled, “Smoke, Choke, and Croak” or something to that effect. Steve Compian - Student �William Saphire Shares his Perspectives on Washington at the California Center for the Arts » A r tic le cont. from pg. 1 don’t racially profile. You don’t do to Muslim-Americans what we did to Japanese Americans in World War II.” Sapphire then followed this statement by jokingly stat­ ing, “You don’t racially profile, of course, unless someone with a beard and turban happens to be standing near you at an airport.” Safire had begun his lecture with less incendiary topics, dis­ cussing his history as a lexicog­ rapher and his 20-year stint as a Times columnist, relating per­ sonal anecdotes about his rela­ tionships with Barbara Walters, President Bush, Rice, Sharon and Powell. He then spent a good part of his lecture ruminating about the state of the nation and the Middle East after September 11. “What’s developing now is the president deciding that he’s got to do some­ thing to work with the Saudis and get them to moderate Arafat, as he would moderate Sharon. Leadership Awards » A rticle cont. from pg. 1 Carman, and the “Peasiest” (PEAS) health educator of the year award was given to Claudia Tafoya. ASI gave its “Board Member of the Year” award to Corporate Secretary Tammy Rodriguez. The “Best New or Revived Student Organization” award went to the Pan African Student Alli­ ance, the “Outstanding Collabora­ tive Event” award was presented for the “Cougar Club Mixer,” sponsored by Sigma Iota Epsilon, Alpha Chi Omega, Priority, Latin World USA, and the Accounting Society. The “Best Program of the Year” designation was given for the 9th Annual CSUSM Pow Wow, sponsored by AISA and the “Most Outstanding Student Orga­ nization 2002” was presented to the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. Sharon is being made out to look like a monster,” Safire said, “but he’s trying to make a deal. Most Americans say, well, if someone attacks you, you attack back. The same goes for Israel. The general feeling is that the Palestinians are under attack by Israel, but that’s only what we see here.” An audience member asked Safire if the public’will support placing troops without a “real” declaration of war. Safire said, “[Declarations of war] are appar­ TWIN V m i m Ik ently out. There hasn’t been one since World War II. I ’m with you - we should ask for a declaration of war before going into Iraq to do what we did in Germany and Japan - to introduce democracy to Iraq. Who knows what might happen?” In addition to discussing the ongoing tension in the Middle East, Safire openly acknowledged the need to attend to domestic policy as well. “Who knew his [Bush’s] presidency would be a foreign-policy presidency?” he said. “We have a president who came in relatively uninformed about foreign policy. [Bush] is a president who’s becoming inun­ dated with info from his capital. The best thing is that he has not resented that he is being coun­ seled by people smarter than he is.” William Safire’s column appears regularly in the op/ed pages of the New York Times. ■ Guaranteed Auto Service ProfessionaiTechnicians Tune-up & Brakes Full Service Car Care! 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Fifteen Cougars qualified for the NAIA Nationals out of a forty-person team roster. Junior Kris Houghton qual­ ified for the Nationals in the Men’s 5000 Meter Run with a personal best and school record of 14:26. Katherine Niblett, a Soph­ omore, ranks 9th in the NAIA and received her qualifying mark for Nationals by four seconds and her personal best in the Women’s 5000 Meter Run by over 40 sec­ onds. Head Coach and former Olympian Steve Scott set a goal in the beginning of the season to have at least seven team individ­ ual qualifiers for the nationals, yet an astounding fifteen quali­ fied. “If you set the bar high, people respond,” Coach Scott insists. “Everyone that is going has a legitimate shot at being an All-American. If we bring back seven All-Americans, it would be T he E uro and You: Im plem entation o f E urope’s N ew M onetary System a tremendous feat for our Univer­ sity,” Scott said. There will be one last oppor­ tunity for additional runners (who have not qualified) to meet the standards for the Nationals at the Claremont Classic on the week­ end of May 11. In order for a runner to qual­ ify, they must achieve a certain standard. An “A” is a score that automatically qualifies the runner for the NAIA Nationals and a “B” is a provisional qualifier. “There are still five people that are capa­ ble of qualifying and have a good chance, “ Scott explained. In previous years, Coach Scott would have taken three men and three women who made the B provisional standard to the Nationals, consequently “with budget cut backs we decided to only take the automatic qualifiers and no provisional,” Scott said. Robbie McClendon is a pro­ visional qualifier for the Nation­ als in the Men’s 1500 Meter Run and 3000 Meter Steeple Chase as a junior. “This weekend I have a good chance qualifying,” said McClendon. “Most people don’t know that we have one of the best teams in San Diego. It would be good for people to cheer on some good competition and come out and watch. (The team) has a lot of different people that make it fun and exciting. We have a good time out on the track. Having a good time makes it so much better to go out and run.” NAIA qualifiers are Renee Mac Donald, a senior; juniors Omar Zavala, Anthony Blacksher, Amy Cutshaw, Lucy Downey, Kris Houghton, Jason Williams, Brian Sullivan, Jes­ sica Walker; sophomores Andrea Jackson, Abril Jimenez, Kath­ erine Nibblet, and freshmen Tiffany Lowrey and Autumn Wright. Resource Fair Brings Community Together Before and After By EMILY KELLEY Pride Staff Writer By SYBILLE HERWIG Pride Staff Writer More than 50 students and commu­ nity members flooded the Dome when the German Club presented special guest speaker Dr. Michael Wolff, Coun­ cil for Press Affairs of the German Consulate General in Los Angeles last Monday. Wolff lectured and discussed Europe’s new currency the Euro, and its economical and political implications, as well as social changes that followed the implementation of the new money. Welcomed by Astrid Ronke, German Studies professor and faculty advisor for the German Club and Dean Wil­ liams from department of Arts and Sci-. ences, Wolff introduced the Euro by handing out some banknotes and coins, so the audience could have an initial ‘hands-on’ experience with the new cash, its design and security features. 2>Article cont. on page 2 Top to Bottom: View f rom Science Hall Photo Alyssa Finkelstein and the concep­ tual image o f the new library - scheduled completion date - July I 18, 2003. (Courtesty | photo/PDC) . ' Grape Day Park hosted a community resource faire Saturday presented by vari­ ous local establishments that provided infor­ mation and resources on childcare available to North County parents. With clubs, busi­ nesses, and organizations as diverse as Carl’s Junior and Habitat for Humanity rep­ resented, there was a veritable smorgasbord of information. Escondido Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler and Cal State San Marcos President Alexander Gonzalez officiated. Upon walking onto the downtown Escondido park grounds, one Of the first things North County residents noticed was that the local homeless population had been temporarily replaced by festive booths and a D.J. stand blaring the eerie strains of the “Teletubbies” theme song. By walking just a bit further into the scene, it became appar­ ent that happy, well-loved children were the theme of the day. According to a representative from the information booth, the event was put » ArticIe cont, on page 2 sions that are made by the uni­ education was not something reg­ Truth and Journalistic Integrity: A Look at versity staff; tasks are delineated ularly attained by kids from the President Gonzalez through the Eyes of a Student hiringiv ulswog thforg a predominantly Latino areathe Air 5in process m order ruh he grew up. So, he joined where d ida h o o the ® y By JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor Two weeks ago, I set up an interview with President Alexan­ der Gonzalez, which was sched­ uled for a 30-minute slot in the afternoon. Later in the week, I received a telephone call inquir­ ing if I was free for lunch and if I was free, the president would like to take me to lunch. He had an appointment cancellation and thought lunch would provide a better, more relaxing atmosphere to talk rather than squeezing a bunch of questions into a timecondensed half hour in a formal office interview. I still had a few days to prepare and since I am a reporter and a student, I put a bit of time and thought into different questions I would like to ask President Gonzalez. At the same time, I tried to think about what aspects of his job and person are neglected or pushed aside due to other more so-called “important” issues. I wanted to take a different angle because I realized that Alexander Gonzalez is the head of the university we attend, I am an integral part of the student media (if I like it or not), and not only have I never met him but the univer­ sity is Changing rapidly, and we (the press) had not talked to Mr. Gonzalez yet this semester. I apologize for the digres$ion; I do not want to back pedal too much, and I don’t want to get bogged down in all the explain­ ing; I just want to tell my story. Anyway, I decided to not get stuck on the political and busi­ ness aspects of the job as presi­ dent of a university and rather focus on a person to person or a James to Alexander level. university to place trust in each I pushed politics and business person to make the appropriate choices given specific circum­ stances. In other words, I ’t want to try and make Gonzalez a scapegoat for aside because the North County the problems an expanding insti­ Times and the Union Tribune tution faces, which led me to do an already more thorough wonder what kind of person com­ job with that side of the univer­ mits their time, energy and life sity than we at the Pride have to such a large task. I wanted to resources to do (not an excuse step into Alexander Gonzalez’s just reality). shoes for one hour and try to I mulled over the main issues talk to him as a person, who he I thought pertinent to CSUSM is regardless if he has chosen students. I could ask Gonzalez to emblematically represent Cal about class schedules, parking State San Marcos. or anything that deals with poli­ For those who don’t know cies and procedures, but there anything about Alexander Gon­ are thousands of people at the zalez, aside from his job title (I university that take care of these was one last week), here is a brief things on a daily basis. I decided background. He was born and it would be an absurd assump­ raised in Los Angeles and is a tion to think that one man is graduate of Garfield High School. responsible for any and all deci- Gonzalez explained that a college Commentarydidn Force, which allotted him a job, time to grow and the ability to travel and see different parts of the world (yes, we have all seen the commercials). After the mili­ tary, he worked for and received a liberal arts degree from Pomona College. He later received a mas­ ter’s and doctorate in social psy­ chology from UC Santa Cruz and spent about eleven years as a fac­ ulty member and teacher. Gonza­ lez has a wife Gloria of 31 years this June, two sons (21 and 25), and works 24 hours a day and seven days a week for CSUSM, where he has been for about five years. “My time isn’t my time any­ more, which is one aspect of my job I don’t like at times,” said Gonzalez. *‘But I have a lot of energy, and I am committed to stay in the CSU, I believe in the » A r tic le cont. on page 2 �»Gonzalez cont. from page 1 • with a student that stands (I believe) a person, which I »Resource Fair cont. from page 1 mission of the sys- out * his mind, where he think is often pushed aside n tern, (which is) to help stu- has helped or participated and forgotten. We get so dents who may otherwise in a student’s life and edu- caught up in our busy workhot have the opportunity cation on an intimate level, er bee lives that we tend to (for a college education).” He jokingly replied, “It’s forget people are human and Upon wondering what just a daily occurrence, like thus continue the searchit is like to be president taking you to lunch.” ing for someone to blame at CSUSM, I asked him to For the true account, for everything. I’m not sayexplain the make up of his Gtonzalez told me about ing anything beyond my day. For Friday this was a scholarship program set own experience, I decided his schedule: between 4:30 U hy Jean and W. Keith to just trust my own P - 5:00 a.m. he exercised, Kellogg. The scholarship judgement (remember I am at 7:15 a.m. he arrived was awarded to four or five nobody), and, all in all, I on campus to prepare for students and instead of set- discovered, he is Alexander; the day and then drive ting up a formal meeting newsworthy or not, this is to a breakfast held at the at school to present the what I found. Cal Center for Performing awards, Gonzalez and his It has now been almost Arts Escondido, which last- w^ e invited the recipients two weeks since my lunch ed until 10:30 a.m., he then and Mrs. Kellogg to their with Gonzalez and in that drove back to campus for home on a Saturday for the time, it has come to my an 11:00 a.m. meeting, at presentation, which allowed attention that I may have 12:00 p.m. he and I had f°r a more relaxed social been won over by the president’s smooth bureaucratic lunch at The Old California setting. and administrative skills. Mining Company, at 2:00 But I was never informed p.m. he. had a budget meet­ “We get so caught of the competition, instead ing scheduled until 4:00 up in our busy I just went as myself. Now p.m., after the meeting he worker bee lives that this scenario has been had a break and read e-mail that we tend to brought to my attention, I and mail, he then left for forget people are thought it over, and I don’t home around 6:00 p.m. only think I was won over, and I to return once again to the human and thus Cal Center for Performing continue searching don’t think ulterior motives were present. The idea of Arts for the ASI awards, f or someone to journalistic integrity was where he was until 10:00 blame for every­ brought out as an integral 10:30 p.m. I don’t think he thing." part of my job. “You must was searching for a sym­ Gonzalez also said, consider your journalistic pathetic ear, I asked what his normal day was like. “Students need to think integrity,” was said to me, And after explaining his unselfishly.” As an example addressing my perceptions schedule he said, “It is just he explained that although of the president. After a part of the job, and actually the parking situation and very brief moment of today is kind of an easy the potential funding for thought, I came to some day.” future structures may not personal conclusions. During lunch, certain benefit today’s student popIf finding only poor subjects arose in natural ulation, decisions now will qualities and picking apart conversation, and I also affect and hopefully make people’s inadequacies and asked a few questions that I the situation better for focusing on the uncanny believe would interest stu- future classes of CSUSM ability to find negative dents. graduates. And concerning aspects even in positive I asked, “Do you think commencement ceremo- situations is what joumalof yourself as an educator, nies, he said the decision to istic integrity is all about, a businessman, or a devel- hold the ceremony at Del then disregard this article oper?” Gonzalez took a Mar Fairgrounds was main- because I didn’t encounter moment to think, which to ly due to liability issues con- or dig out any disasters me shows he wasn’t just ceming current construe- or political undercurrents, throwing out ready-made tion and the open guest list I found Gonzalez to bp answers. He then respond- policies that the adminis- genuinely concerned about ed, “All of the above” and tration would like to keep making a place for any explained “there is no intact. In other words, the and everyone at CSUSM. training to be president of decision keeps CSUSM I understand he has and a university; there is no from implementing limited will make mistakes, but if course offered.” Gonzalez guest lists or ticket admis- in journalism, I am not also described his job as sions, where graduates only allowed to report the good, a “unique position” and get to invite two or three then to me that is not tellexplained that he sees him- guests. ing the truth and would not self as a representative in a It was nice to see that uphold my integrity. If this leadership role who tries to with everything going on is wrong and I have over­ focus on “what is going to in our lives that President stepped my bounds as a be best for students.” Gonzalez was able to take reporter for The Pride, I “The real key (as presi- an hour and a half out of apologize. But I will not dent) is that we are going to his day and sit down for step down from my personbe here for a long time, so lunch and talk. In a world al integrity or my convicwe need a long term vision, of persistent accreditation tions or question my own (which is) how to best serve and titles, I am nobody, judgement for that matter, students and provide edu- But if anyone reading these just to try and dig up some cation as a value to them words will put aside their controversy to publish in and to society as a whole,” judgmental defense mech- foe school paper. To me said Gonzalez. A good edu- anisms and trust me brief- foat would be gossip, and cation is “not training but a ly, all the explaining, argu- I believe there is enough way to live life to the full- ing and referencing aside, I gossip in this world without est as an active participant think Alexander Gonzalez me adding any contribuin society.” Since he con- is a down to earth, nice tions. So, in other words, tinuedto focus on students guy. During Friday’s lunch, this is the last line I will as the key in the process he was not a man, not a write as a reporter for The of higher education and his woman, not a Latino, not Pride because if the news connection to this ideal, I an educator, not a business- ten’t about telling what was askedhim to tell me about a men, not a developer, but, found then I’d rather read recent personal experience first and foremost, he was opinions; then at least I know what I’m reading. on in order to “educate parents as to the resources available to them. All ages of children and activities to entertain them are represented.” There were more than 200 people in attendance. Various activi­ ties and exhibitions were planned to enter­ tain attendants during the day including a Tae Kwon Do demonstration, dancers »T h e Euro cont. from page 1 He explained that the launch of the Euro as shared currency among 12 differ­ ent European countries “marks the largest monetary changeover in world history... The banknotes and coins of the single Cur­ rency of the European Monetary Union entered circulation on January 1, 2002.” Although, since Jan. 1,1999, the Euro has been an institutional currency for banks and other financial institutions with a fixed exchange rate. Wolff said what an enormous task it was for the banks to exchange the money and that “funny enough, luxury goods like boats and big cars were suddenly all paid in cash in December” to avoid the exchange hustle. Every European, who did not exchange old currency until Feb. 28, 2002, now has to address the politi­ cally independent European Central Bank in Frankfurt, Germany to do so. He also addressed the amazing amount of 14.24 billion notes that had to be printed. “ If placed end to end the notes would reach to the moon 5 times forth and back,” said Wolff. He also gave the historical background of the Euro. He said, “The launch of the Euro was a combination o f a decades long process.” With the establishment of the European Monetary System in 1979, European currencies were from Grant Middle School, a professional juggler, dancers from Georgia’s school of dance, and a demonstration by representa­ tives from the Escondido skate park. “It’s just so nice to see people getting involved, the kids love seeing all these people their age doing cool stuff,” said one mother. “I get a chance to put a face on the word ‘community.’” linked together and by 1986 the Single European Act implemented a single Euro­ pean market, meaning one trade zone. Wolff said that Europe eventually achieved the ambitious goals set by a Treaty in 1992, which “called for full economic and monetary union by 1999.” To express the Euro’s global influence on economics, Wolff cited the Chief Econ­ omist of the L.A. Times James Flanagan, who analyzed the recent rise of the Euro and fall of the dollar as a signal for “global transition and a decline in global depen­ dence of the U.S. economy.” He said the Euro’s ambition is to create “the largest, most powerful economic area’’ in which political unification and one big trade zone will benefit European price stability and budgetary discipline. The design of the Euro was determined by a competition launched in 1996, He said the winner was an Austrian, whose work was selected in a public survey. This is the second time Wolff has come to speak at Cal State San Marcos. “We [the German Consulate] always like to come here and give students the oppor­ tunity to learn more about what is going on in Europe,” said Wolff. His enthusi­ asm about communicating the matter was shown by his ability to engage the audi­ ence in a lively discussion. T hom as Jefferso n Sm nnt T .x « r C ongratulations 2002 Graduates! PliEASE CONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS COUNSELORS TO LEARN MORE; 2121 S an D ie g o A v e ., S a n D ie g o , C A 92110 (619) 297-9700 ♦ (800) 936-7529 w w w .tjsl . edu ♦ e m ail : i n f o @ tjsl . edu �Is It Getting Hot in Here? What Is Global Warming Anyway? By CHAD MITCHAM For The Pride Solar energy (sunlight) is responsible for all life on earth. This energy comes to earth in the form of visible light that penetrates the atmosphere easily. Once in the atmosphere, clouds and the earth’s surface absorb some of this energy. The rest of the energy is re-radiated by the earth’s surface as infrared energy. It is this re-radiated energy being trapped by molecules in the lower atmosphere that gives rise to the warming of surface temperatures on the planet, also known as the “greenhouse effect”. Without the greenhouse effect, much of life as we know it could not exist on this planet, including our life. Certain molecules are better at trapping heat energy than others. Most of the molecules responsible for the greenhouse effect occur naturally in our atmosphere in the form of gases such as water vapor, methane, carbon dioxide, and ozone. For millions of years these gases have been formed, removed by natural processes, and reformed in a del­ icate balance, giving us the cli­ mate of our planet. The gases regulate the ratio of solar energy that reaches the earth’s surface to the amount that leaves the earth’s near-surface atmosphere (or troposphere) on its way back out to space. Humans disrupt this process by creating new greenhouse gases and producing, in too great of quantity, greenhouse gases that already exist. These gases add to the amount of radiated energy being trapped on its way back out. Most of the gases responsible for trapping heat occur as a result of the combustion (burning) of organic compounds, most impor­ tant to us, fossil fuels. When these fuels are burned they release (among other things) carbon diox­ ide and water vapor, both green­ house gases. Water vapor is regulated by the hydrologic cycle of the planet and is therefore mostly out of human control (unless we consider the human effects due to deforestation, etc.). Carbon dioxide only constitutes 0.036 percent of troposphere gases naturally, but because of our ability to generate large amounts globally by using automobiles as ing to try and reduce the global emissions of carbon dioxide. The ways in which this will be done and who will do what to reduce rampant carbon dioxide emis­ sions and blatant disregard for the effects still lies buried in contro­ versy. Some countries agree that developed nations should fund developing nations in their effort to curb emissions during devel­ opment. Other countries agree that each nation should take care of itself. If developing countries are i left to fend for | | | themselves, it is argued that they have no choice but to follow in the footsteps of developed nations who themselves An argument surrounding global warming is whether the are responsi­ addition o f large amounts o f carbon dioxide will lead ble for most to significant climate alterations, and how the altera­ tions could affect the global population. (Courtesy Photo/ of the emis­ sions due to Victoria Segall) their advanced in the laboratory that confirm real development in industry, infra­ observations such as: increased structure, and living practices. surface temperatures, more water The United States has chosen evaporation and resultant storms, not to agree or comply with the migration of some plants and ani­ global emissions reduction activ­ mals toward the poles, melting ities outlined in the Kyoto Pro­ polar icecaps, rising sea levels, tocol. Although the agreement and more. These are indeed sig­ to reduce emissions by 7% of nificant and call for immediate 1990 levels was accepted by Pres­ attention by every country on the ident Clinton, the goals were planet. The problem is global and not met and measures to meet therefore demands global atten­ them were left undecided. The tion. current administration is trying This was the underlying area to remove our name from the of concern during the 1997 Kyoto agreement. Does this make global Protocol. The governments sense when considering the fol­ involved signed a treaty, pledg­ lowing information? well as oil, coal, and natural gas to generate electricity, we are magnifying the effect of carbon dioxide on our climate. The main argument sur­ rounding the global warming issue is whether the addition of large amounts of carbon dioxide will lead to significant climate alterations, and how the altera­ tions could affect the global pop­ ulation. 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California First National Bancorp Santa Ana, California Fax: (714) 436-6619 E mail: recruit@calfirstbancorp.com -Americans make up less than 5% of the global inhabitants yet consume 30% of the world’s commercial energy. -One-fifth of American households have three or more cars. -American drivers pay one of the lowest prices on earth for gas­ oline yet the U.S. has one of the highest rates of oil consumption as petroleum. -The typical American uses 2 and a half times more gasoline per year than the typical German -The U.S. produces one-fifth of the emissions responsible for global warming. Are Americans making good role models for developing countries? It is ironic, however, that the reversal to the global warming trend lies mostly in our hands. The existing forests need to be preserved as carbon “sinks” to trap C02 before it can trap heat. Most of these forests lands are tropical and are being burned (releasing C02 in the process) for farmland and pastures, and the wood being used as fuel for cook­ ing and heating. Those large for­ ests need to be preserved and new ones need to be planted world­ wide. New technologies need to be encouraged that reduce the dependency on fossil fuels for energy. And finally, yes finally, the inhabitants of the earth need to recognize their vital role in their own future and become involved in the process of conser­ vation and sustainability. For additional information on topics like these and other con­ cerns contact the CSUSM Envi­ ronmental Club. The Faculty Say “Thank c s u The California Faculty Association — * the faculty union—has reached a tentative agreement with the CSU A dministration on a three-year contract F aculty members statewide voted by 95% to approve the agreement. This agreement includes important provisions that will help to maintain the quality o f the education that we offer. These provisions include: • Guaranteed “step increases”fo r junior faculty and eligible lecturers • Commitment by the CSU Administration to search fo r 1200 new tenuretrack faculty (statewide) during 2002*2003 • H ealth benefits fo r lecturers who teach at least two classes • G reaterjob security fo r lecturers • R ecognition that the student/faculty ratio has grown to a level o f userious concern, ” with the implicit commitment to work toward reducing this ratio. These gains would not have been possible without the hard work and support o f the faculty, students, staff and other unions on this campus and throughout the state. This includes activities such as: • A ttending the Teach CSU/Teach-Ins • S igning cards to CSU Chancellor Reed and the CSU Board o f Trustees • Going to CSU Board o f Trustees meetings • Participating in the CFA demonstration at the Marriott in San Francisco, at the Sutter Club in Sacramento, on campus and elsewhere • Lobbying at the State Capitol • Wearing buttons, t-shirts, or other signs o f support CFA thanks the entire campus communityfo r your support We are committed to continuing to work on our common issues to make all the CSU campuses better places in which to work and to learn. �“ Remy Shand” Maxwell collection. By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer “Corey” - B- . By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writqr As adolescent artists such as Lil Bow Wow, Lil Romeo, and Sammie continue to pave the way for young artists into the main­ stream, Corey may have captured the formula to follow in their footsteps. Corey’s debut album consists of 13-tracks utilizing the typical, radio/commercial, and R&B for­ mula, comparable to the work of Another Bad Creation or Imma­ ture. Some of the standouts were songs like “What?” “All I Do,” “MVP,” and “Ghetto Superstar.” The mes­ sages contained in his music talk about the percep­ tions of reality as an adolescent and romance issues such as love. In general he’s just having fun. In addition, cameo appearances by Lil Romeo, Lil Reena, Shaq, and Michael Jackson add flavor to his production. remy/hone You might want to turn the lights down low, get the hot bubble bath ready, and make sure you have enough candles before you pop in Remy Shand’s debut album “The Way I Feel.” The twisted collaboration of jazz, soul, and funk in this 11-track CD has critics pointing sim­ ilarities and influ­ ences to the works of Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. However, the musical talents of Shand, exemplified in his work, show that he may not only have rec­ reated the wheel, but made it better. What makes Shand’s music go beyond original is the fact that he wrote all the songs, performed them, and played the fender bass, acoustic and electric guitar, a Rhodes and Wurlitzer electric piano, acoustic piano, clavinet, organ, alto and tenor saxophones, and all percussions to make what Although Corey’s material you hear on this phenomenal CD. And if that wasn’t enough, he used may not seem as original as antic­ analogue synthesizers, string syn­ ipated, what is ironic about this thesizers, beat-box, glockenspiel, young artist is that he is extremely and an echo-plex to add depth to vocally talented. You can see this in most of his songs but more so his music. Looking further into Shand’s in his ballads. This album may work, the messages behind the not be one of the best, but it is music seem to suggest perceptions not bad. It is definitely worth a about life, and the encountered listen. And if this album doesn’t struggles of interpersonal rela­ capture you, keep an eye out for tionships. His uncanny authentic­ this new artist. Corey has tre­ ity and interpretations of reality mendous potential that should not can be highlighted in songs such be overlooked. as “The Way I Feel,” “Burning Bridges,” and “Take A Mes­ N ext review, sage.” “Freestyle Session Without a doubt, this is one M ixtape Volume 2-DJ album that’s worth the listen. F INGAZ” Remy Shand will fit nicely with » A rticle cont. on page 6 your D’ Angelo, Erykah Badu, and CD Reviews Ruby’s Diner Oceanside Now Hiring F or A ll Positions Permanent & Temporary P ositions Available Hosts Servers Cooks Bussers Apply in Person Open Interviews: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 : m or 2:00 - 4:00pm 0 1 a When Clones Attack: Lucas Saves His Career Padme Amidala (actress Natalie Portman) and Anakin Skywalker (actor Hayden Christensen) share a blissful moment in the Lake Country o f Naboo in Star Wars: Episode II Attack o f the Clones. (Courtesy Photo/Lisa Tomasetti. 2002 Lucasfilm Ltd.) Hayden Christensen (previous star of Life as a House) stars as the teenage Anakin Skywalker. Christensen had a difficult role to play, but he does an incredible job of blend­ ing together the characteristics of the young Anakin with his future evil self. He’s not too bad lookin’,” said co-star Natalie Portman (Padme Amidala). “He has a passion and intensity that’s sim- Luke and Leia parents came to be lovers helps bridge the gap By MELANIE between unanswered questions ADDINGTON in the first three films, such Arts Editor as “Why did Leia get to be a And PATRICK ROACH princess while Luke was stuck For The Pride in the desert?” And of course, seeing Owen and Beru Lars, Editor’s Note: Some of the a.k.a. Luke’s aunt and uncle in following review may give away episode IV, fills in more plot important plot points. Although holes as to why Luke was left every effort was made to not with them of all the people in reveal much of the plot, if you the universe. do not want to know what might Episode II also reveals happen in the film, please read the origins of an infamous no further. supporting character, the bounty hunter Boba Fett. First things first. Yes, Attack j In the film we see Fett as of the Clones is considerably Ia young boy who is being better than Phantom Menace. i raised by his father and Why you ask? Well, there are mentor Jango Fett. In the a lot more people and a whole 1few brief scenes they have lot less Jar Jar Binks. But most Jedi Master Yoda listens with interest in on screen, it is made clear importantly - all of the plot holes the office o f Chancellor Palpatine. who Boba Fett is, where he begin to fill in with Episode II. (Courtesy Photo/Digital Work comes from, and why he But what else possibly made by ILM /Lucasfilm Ltd.) chooses to become a Bounty EPII resurrect my faith in direc­ Hunter like his father. And tor and creator George Lucas’ ilar to hers (Padme’s). She’s a fixer — she’s someone who yet, Lucas makes it almost too ability to send moviegoers into thinks she can fix the world easy, giving us Fett as a "child orbit? There are battle scenes, and then she sees this young and letting us in on what he wit­ romance, classic humor, and man who’s very damaged and nesses, almost as if it was an broken. She sees he’s not beyond excuse to understand why he is then there is the intrigue. repair yet and it’s attractive to so in touch with his dark side. The intrigue is more intri­ But even with the entertain­ cate and gives the audience her to be able to bring him out of that.” ing plot a-ha’s!, the intrigue something to think about, even Their romance swells to a remains with the innocent bloom though we know the story,” crescendo at a critical point in of Anakin and Padme’s love, said Samuel L Jackson (Mace Windu). “[The story is] being the film, much like the classic even as we know that in III we opened up to us and discovered. John Williams music once again must see their downfall. 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Edwards, Inc. Newspaper Subscription Sales (619) 299-8368 �Students Speak Out about German Professor’s Departure Five years ago, Astrid Ronke came to Gal State San Marcos, as a part time professor, and started the German program here. German isn’t a popular language to learn in San Diego or at CSUSM. Why would a student take a language that doesn’t guarantee it will allow you to complete the lan­ guage requirement for gradua-r tion? The answer is the innova­ tive teaching methods and vibrant persona of Frau (as she is affec­ tionately referred to by her stu­ dents). Astrid Ronke has built a program to be proud of. Small as it may be, the German program has had as many as 70 students and 4 courses. Frau acts as faculty advisor of the German club, one of the more active clubs at CSUSM. She also wrote the proposal for the newly passed German minor. Her per­ sistence is why students take her class, and her style is why they stay. Students can easily tell between professors who care and those who don’t; she is one who cares, and we appreciate that. Her students nominated her for the Brakebill Distinguished Profes­ sor award. Some have asked her to write their recommenda­ tions because she is the one who knows them best, and others have asked her .to hand them their diploma because she is the one who inspires them most. We will miss you Frau. Your departure is hard for us, because it wasn’t on the best of terms. It left us wondering, how could someone we respect so much be so disrespected? That is the life of a part time professor without a PhD, even if you have built a program from the ground U P* Frau fought for classes all along the way, in order to make the program grow, to allow stu­ dents to continue their studies, and in hopes that she would some­ day see one of her students gradu­ ate with that German minor. I have had the pleasure of “Students can easily tell between professors who care and those who don’t; she is one who cares, and we appreciate that.” working with Frau Ronke as VP and President of the German Club. Through her efforts, CSUSM has been brought a little bit of the German culture. We have seen BWW, Bratwurst, and German cinema hits. We have heard the sounds of traditional German car­ nival bands, and DJs spinning German rap and techno. The German consulate general has come to campus twice to speak, once on the 10-year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, and during Europe’s historic change­ over to the Euro. Frau, we will miss you. A PhD you have not, but our hearts you most certainly do. Thank you for you passion and dedication to teaching. Most of all, thank you for giving us the gift of German. Frau, I cannot say it enough; you will be missed. Emily Commer, German Club President prior experience with the woman and was able to label her as a racist or did she just profile her as being a racist? I was not at the event, so perhaps I don’t have a complete picture of what happened, but it seems to me like the reporter could be guilty of doing exactly what she wrote out against. Thank you for giving stu­ dents a place to voice their opin­ ions. A. Nick Roest, Student Professor Ronke will remain in my memory as one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. Her enthu­ siasm, her involvement with her students and her incredible gift of teaching are unsurpassed in my academic experience. In my opin­ ion, Professor Ronke was a far superior teacher to any of the pro­ fessors I’ve had with Doctorates. And after all, being an effective teacher is what really counts. I know she’ll find a better place than Cal State San Marcos, one that will give her the respect, To the Editors: regard and rewards she deserves. As a member of the Cal State San Marcos faculty I must Jennifer M. Closson express my disappointment at The Student Pride’s publication and placement of two recent pieces regarding I very much liked your arti­ the Department of World Lan­ cles on the William Safire speak­ guages and Hispanic Literatures. ing event. Your comments make My understanding of a college me wish that I could have newspaper is that it is for stu­ dents to demonstrate that they are attended the event. The comment that I have is learning good journalistic prac­ in reference to the article entitled tices. The opinion page is a forum “When will the University bring for the paper’s views but I assume us a real speaker?” Toward the that the latter are founded on end of the article the reporter a thoughtful, fair process based commented on William Satire’s on facts and research. By giving view on racial profiling and prominence and a by-line to one made it clear that she very much biased person’s opinion, The Pride disliked it. However, earlier in appears to tolerate the dissem­ the article she makes the state­ ination of gossip and insulting ment, “... when an obviously remarks. For that reason I do not racist female in the crowd ...” wish to respond to the individual That just didn’t seem right with pieces but merely to point put a few facts, especially for your stu­ me. I am wondering how the dent readers: • The Department of World author knew the person in ques­ tion was a racist. Did the woman Languages and Hispanic Litera­ overtly state that she was a tures makes all major decisions racist? Did the reporter have such as curriculum and person­ Poor Journalistic P ractices and C larification nel, according to procedure and practice in the College of Arts and Sciences, Cal State San Marcos and the CSU. No decision comes from individ­ uals or targets individuals. • In making decisions, the Department acts out of con­ sensus and has as its par­ amount concern the highest quality education for our stu­ dents. • A terminal degree is a required basis for tenureline positions at Cal State San Marcos (not a departmen­ tal requirement). In the case of the Dept, of World Lan­ guages, the degree is a Ph.D. This requirement guarantees that Cal State San Marcos students get top-of-the-line instruction by experts who, unlike adjunct faculty, are consistently and systemati­ cally reviewed by peers on their teaching, plus their schol­ arship, research and/or cre­ ative activity, and service to the University and the com­ munity. Tenure and promotion is not guaranteed for tenureline faculty but an end-result of a rigorous review process that demands excellence in all performance areas. • Since its inception, the Department of World Lan­ guages and Hispanic Lit­ eratures has endeavored to hire tenure-line faculty for all the languages it offers. It has recently completed the search for a tenure-line fac­ ulty member who will ensure the permanence and growth of German on our campus at a time that German programs are on a decline in enroll­ ments and institutional sup­ port nationwide. » L e tte r cont. on page 7 �io Possible Solutions for io Complaints By GEORGE BURGESS JR. Pride Staff Writer 1. The Computer Lab The computer lab and class­ rooms smell like feet, that includes my feet. Please, can we get some fresh air around here? I understand there are safety and maintenance hurdles to overcome with the windows, yet I fail to see how opening a window is enabling suicide. Can we try sui­ cide prevention classes; maybe increase our awareness of the signs that indicate suicidal thoughts? Does locking win­ dows, which creates hot and stuffy classrooms, eliminate the fifty other places on campus one could commit suicide? Preven­ tive education might serve to be more beneficial both on and off campus, while creating a more bearable and less conta­ gious environment. As for the computer printing system let’s cut our losses and move on. It is slow, unreliable and inefficient. There are only two possible reasons why it’s still in existence. One, the people with the authority to make pos­ itive change don’t realize what a disaster printing is, or two, they don’t care about the massive inconvenience it is to CSUSM’s students. The solution? EZ print. Track our printing and send us one easy bill at the end of each semester. At the bare minimum, install a change machine in the computer lab and freshen it up. Is that really so much to ask? 2. Parking I’ll give three to one odds that sometime over the next two years an expensive new parking proposal is implemented. It will most likely be slipped in for a vote right after a break or summer recess, before we can rattle our cages in protest. This is exactly what took place over winter break and came dangerously close to happening. The solution? Hold dear to the fact that future construction costs are not our responsibility and demand University interven­ tion. Parldng Services is a pri­ vate organization that can’t match the University’s growth without blowing the cost of parking into the stratosphere. Don’t let the University stand quietly by and let Parking Services take the heat The Pride Co-Editor Co-Editor News Editor Arts Editor Feature Editor Opini<mEditor Guest Layout Editors Graduate Intern Business Manager 'Adviser' -V > V:; Claudia Ignacio James Newell M artha Sarabia Melanie Addington Lisa Lipsey Alyssa Finkelstein Victoria B. Segall Melanie Addington Amy Bolaski Alyssa Finkelstein Madeleine M arshall AH opinions and letters to the editor, published m The Pride, mp resent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. »A tta ck cont. from page 4 “I hope I die on-screen,” said Jackson. “We know that’s what happens. There are only two Jedi left when the first Star Wars starts, Obi-Wan and Yoda. Unless the rest of us went on vacation, we’re dead. I just hope I have a great death scene. That’s what acting’s all about —dying great!” “George has told me nothing. Absolutely nothing,” said Hayden to entertainment reporters at Skywalker Ranch, Lucas’ home. “I’ll have more mechanical parts in the next one for sure. I’m told I might get to sport the dark helmet. I’d like to kill Mace Windu. I love Sam. He’s supposed to be one of the most powerful Jedi.” But for the fans that fell for Padme and the romance of EPII, prepare for quite a difference in EPIII. “I’m going to be with child,” said Portman. “The next one, according to George, is going to be a trag­ edy., It’s going to be sad, but I’m looking forward to having more to do.” Yet, EPII was no stranger to tragedy what with death and destructioq sent out by villains to for the parking dilemma. 3. Smoking Many of us love debating about this one, but it really shouldn’t be such a big deal. Someone, whether it is a student group or staff member, please revamp the locations of the smoking areas. We should give equal consideration to the rights and convenience of smok­ ers and non-smokers. Currently, there appears to be a lot of gray area regarding where it’s accept­ able to smoke. The solution? Mark the smoking areas as clearly as non­ smoking areas and hopefully we can put this issue behind us. 4. Attitude How many times have we heard that we as students aren’t getting involved and are apa­ thetic? Personally, I don’t believe this. Just because the actions of our organizations and individu­ als don’t make the cover of the USA Today does not mean, they are nonexistent. There are some true activists in our community who spend countless hours orga­ nizing and participating in a plethora of events. All I’m saying is let us put an end to this negative, “nobody does anything” act because it isn’t true. I will concede that there appears to be a small » O p in ion cont. on page 7 Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors; It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of com­ mercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to rejeet any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride CSUSM/San Marcos, CA/92096-0001 Phone:(760)750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http://wwwxsusmpridie.eom upset the Jedi and to further dis­ rupt the force. In a beautiful dis­ play of seamless CGI (computer animation recently used in Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings} spe­ cial effects, viewers are treated to an incredible sight, a classic Star Wars duel between the evil Darth Tyranus and the Jedi Master Yoda. Yoda’s movements are so fast they almost become a blur as he jumps and fights in circles around Tyra­ nus. Never before have Star Wars fans seen a fight quite like this one. As viewers walk away from this film, they will begin to under­ stand how everything fits together. Episode II does a remarkable job of setting things up for how they will be in the later films. We start to see how the old republic will be defeated, how the empire begins to form, and how a young man named Anakin Skywalker starts on his path towards the Dark Side of the force that will ultimately turn him into Darth Vader. Star Wars II has a running time of 142 minutes and is rated PG for sci-fi action/violence and opens everywhere May 16. » C D cont. from page 4 / ‘Freestyle Session M ixtape Volume 2” By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer Taking you back to the roots of hip hop flava is DJ Fingaz who brings you “Free­ style Session Mixtape Volume 2,” which is a compilation of various artists from Special Ed, to Das FX, to KRS-ONE. This CD allows you to capture the old school, under­ ground hip hop joints that you probably didn’t pick up on vinyl or could find in the stores over a decade ago. The production work of DJ Fingaz uses a col­ laboration of blends, scratches and slams to hold this compi­ lation together. Likewise, the programming and music selec­ tion of songs keep you tuned in and attentive to see what he’ll play next. “Freestyle Session Mixtape Volume 2” is a good choice for the hip hop lovers out there or for music enthusi­ asts that want to take a musical trip into history. I’m sure that Volume 3 will be out soon. Graduation Blues So, there I was, sitting at my computer at home, working on several projects like all good little students at this point in the semester, especially when it is the last semester: three papers and a group presentation; fig­ uring out exactly who to send graduation announcements to* holding three different IM con­ versations at the same time with friends from local areas to Paki­ stan, and what should arrive in the mail today but something in what appeared suspiciously like an invitation envelope from our beloved alma mater. So, I’m thinking as I open this, “Who would be inviting me to something?” as if I was someone special at the univer­ sity. After opening this mis­ sive, a surprise beyond measure awaited me ! Did I say beyond measure? Well, I guess so, because I’ll never be able to figure out the cost of printing this item, includ­ ing the RSVP card, envelope, invitation and special insert, and who paid for it (was it the raised student fees or some special fund the president keeps stashed in his suit coat or something? I don’t know!). Oh, I’m sorry. I forgot to say what it was. Well, there in black and white (I think the official invitation was in offwhite eggshell, but what do I know? I’m colorblind) was an official invitation to the Com­ mencement Open House in honor of all of us soon-to-be graduates at Cal State San Marcos. Wasn’t this great? An official invite to bring my family and friends and show them around the campus where I have spent so much time and blood, sweat and tears (well, it sure seemed like it some of the time!) for the last few years. I would be proud to do that, especially since it was going to be an bpen house, which I understand to mean that there will be faculty and staff all around the campus with exhibits that my friends and family can talk to and all that kind of staff! Maybe even some refresh­ ments or something. Well, at least the Dome might be open. And then came the “oops!” I read the times and date of this wonderful event. Of course, I’m sure that ALL of you graduat­ ing seniors and post-graduates received one of these, so you don’t need to be told. But, for the sake of everyone, since we want to make sure that everyone is included as per the mission statement of good ol’ CSUSM, I’ll let everyone else know. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2002, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Okay, okay. Hold on, now! Many of you out there in reader land will think that this is a good time for the graduates. And in years past, it just might have been. Of course, that was when graduation ceremonies were held on campus. Ah, and there’s the rub this year. Graduation is not on campus or anywhere close to campus this year. I would have to say that whoever planned this wonderful event didn’t quite think it all the way through. Be patient, dear reader, for I will explain. First, the gradua­ tion ceremonies for this year are being held in Del Mar, approx­ imately 30 miles away from campus. Has anybody traveled on 78 and Interstate 5 on a Sat­ urday lately, especially to Del Mar? While not as bad traffic-wise as a weekday, there is the perma­ nent slowdown when you reach La Costa, to say nothing of the delay at the 78/1-5 merge, or any accidents that might cause additional slowdown. And even though there is a minimal amount of surface street travel, there are still the delays caused by traffic and traffic lights. So, comfortably* one might expect at least an hour or more to make the transit from CSUSM to Del Mar. Oh, I need to wait for my friends and relatives also, hoping they don’t get lost. Since some of them may be from out of the area and not familiar with the freeway system in our area, it would be good to make sure they can keep up with me. A further delay, you say? Possibly. See, I’m trying to plan this whole event down to the last detail. So, keep in mind that 10 AM to 3 PM time frame. I would lik§ for everyone to attend this open house. Since I happen to be a Liberal Arts major that means that I am going to have to be at the Del Mar Fairgrounds at least 30-45 min­ utes before my ceremony begins, which is at 1 PM. Of course, that means giving myself (and family and friends, so we’ll stip­ ulate that they are all with me the whole time) extra time to find a parking place, after paying for it, of course, and then time to walk in from the parking lot and find out exactly where I am sup­ posed to be and to ensure that my guests get seated. Oh, did I mention that CjSUSM is a com­ muter campus, and that we all have to drive from some dis­ tance to the campus from some­ place? Now, I live in Fallbrook, and the fastest route I have found to the campus from my house takes an average 45 minutes to drive safely within limits that my guests can also follow. I have friends that drive in from up in Riverside County and down from Ramona and other distant places. And I want to leave time for my guests to get the full benefit of the open house. That would make the most sense, wouldn’t it? C’mon, admit it, you know how you hate being rushed around on a tour and how rude it is to only spend a minute or two talking to someone, like maybe your favorite professors who just might be at the campus. Won’t they? Sure they will! Unless they are required to be at the graduation ceremony. Gee, I wonder if the facili­ ties folks and police are going to be the only ones at the open house? Think they’ll just unlock everything and leave it that way? No? Guess not. Gotta pay that » O p im o n cont. on page 7 �Opinions The Pride Poor Journalistic Practices » L e tte r cont. from page 5 • When the Department offers a pro­ gram off campus, it requires that the instruction be of the same quality that students expect to get on campus, during the regular academic year. I hope that by considering the above, your readers will reach conclusions that were obviously not available to them by the poor journalistic practices of your Graduation Blues » O p m ion cont. from page 6 overtime. So, since I graduate at 1 PM, and I should leave the campus at approxi­ mately 11 AM, or no later than 11:15 to insure there is enough time to get through the traffic, find parking, walk in, locate everything, get the cap and gown on, check in, get anything else like an honors stole to put on your gown for the cer­ emony, and be ready to file into the cor­ rect spot (phew!), that leaves us about 1 hour for our leisurely enjoyment of the campus. Now, l ean do this, as can my guests. But, they won’t see much, nor enjoy some­ thing that the administration is hopefully going to make meaningful for the gradu­ ates and their guests. And don’t forget the seniors graduating at 9 AM.* They’ll be able to enjoy about an hour and a half of the open house if they rush right out after their ceremony ends to dash up the free­ way to the campus. Right? Actually, it looks like the ones who will be able to enjoy the open house the most are the Master’s candidates and those receiving their teaching credential since their ceremony doesn’t start until 4:30 PM. I salute you! You’ve put in more time at CSUSM than I have, so you deserve it! But, the invitation is to all of us. Gee, now that presents a problem. So, how can we rectify this? Maybe extend the hours of the open house? Start earlier and end later? Maybe. Hold it another day? Probably not. We know how things get etched in stone sometimes, especially something like this. Maybe we could writers. More importantly, as the paper of the university where I have taught since it opened to students, that The Pride will stay true to its name and set a better example as to what it means to exercise free speech responsibly and judiciously. Stella T. Clark, Ph.D., Professor of Spanish and founding member of the Department of World Languages and Hispanic Literatures change the location of the graduation cer­ emonies to someplace on campus, or at least close? I could suggest the football field, or even the soccer field. And they have the additional advantage of having free parking! Probably not. * We have discussed and protested, and presented and all that concerning having the graduation at the campus, and we all know the answers. Del Mar here we come! Well, maybe in the future there could be a little better planning for something like this. Maybe those of you who are going to graduate from CSUSM in the future can start planning now for better logistics, can start campaigning for more use of logic and common sense. Of course. I’m only a Liberal Arts major, with a minor in History, so that doesn’t quite qualify me, I guess, to make all those busi­ ness decisions that set things like this up that don’t make sense, and that waste tax­ payer dollars, and people’s precious time. Oh, didn’t I mention that I was a taxpayer? But that is another issue altogether. So, those of you that are going to be able to attend the Open House, I wish you well. Honest! Enjoy ! And those of you in the administration and facilities and faculty and staff, enjoy the small atten­ dance. It will make your job easier. Oh, and thank you for this wonderful invita­ tion to this spectacularly well-conceived event. Again. Unfortunately, like so many others, I’ll miss this last event, too. Ronald D. Hawkins Sr., Student 10 Possible Solutions for 10 Complaints »O p im on cont. from page 6 minority of people who have their hands in everything, while the majority of students bolt to their cars the moment class is over. Is that really so bad? Over­ all morale and school spirit are better than we give ourselves credit for. How many CSUSM shirts did you see today? The solution? Let’s stop the deprecating comments regard­ ing student involvement; they are inaccurate and counterproductive. If we/are currently involved in something, maybe we could try inviting a stranger to join us. Sounds cheesy right? The truth is I wouldn’t be writing for The Pride if someone hadn’t invited me to take LTWR 316. 5. The Book Store If you feel robbed after you sell your books back at the end of the semester, you’re not alone. I’m as broke as the next person and twenty bucks buys a lot of Top Ramen, however, I would rather eat my books than con­ tribute to a system which clearly cares more about profits than its students. The solution? Boycott the bookstore until it offers fair prices for book returns. Even better, let’s have our first CSUSM pep rally; in our bonfire we can bum our books in protest of the unfair sellback prices. If that’s too much for you because you’re strapped for cash, try Adams Ave. Book Row in San Diego. You may get a much better deal. 6.Class Schedule The only thing worse then opening a schedule and finding that the class you need isn’t being offered is having to pay two dollars to find this informa­ tion out. You may have guessed; I’m the cheapskate who accesses the schedule online. Charging for class schedules is an unwarranted slap in the face to students. It is just another way to nickel and dime students to death. The solution? Refuse to buy a schedule until they are free. Use the Internet instead. At least bury the schedule printing fees in our tuition. It’s a sad thing, but I’ve seen people hqve to borrow money for a schedule. 7. Graduate Students/Teachers Technically considered “adjunct staff members,” there are a number of graduate stu­ dents who teach General Educa­ tion classes at the University. In my experience, they are gener­ ally fresh, enthusiastic and very in touch with student issues, which is ironic considering they are paid poorly and don’t receive any med­ ical, or dental benefits. These unappreciated teachers can’t even get a staff parking spot. Tuesday, May 14,2002 7 CAMPUS SEAT “How do you feel about this year’s commencement b eing held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds?” By KATERI RODGERS Responses from some of our graduating seniors: “I think it’s great because the race track is nicer. There’s better parking. People will be coming from out of town and it will be good to see that area.” - Janet Shick, Psychology “No problems: There’s going to be a reception. My only concern is that J wanted my family to see the campus.” - Kami Tebyani, Business Graduate students who also teach generally work double the amount of hours they get paid for and have no union representation. Congratulations to the staff and the CFA on your new contract settlement, now let’s take care of your future colleagues. There is an old saying, which seems appropriate here, “personnel is your most valuable asset.” The solution? Increase their pay and get them some benefits, it won’t break the bank. At the bare minimum let them park with the rest of the staff. 8. Federal Holidays Honoring Caesar Chavez’s birthday is progressive but not when we disregard other federal holidays. This year’s calendar managed to avoid a major con­ flict, yet a new year is on the hori­ zon. Veterans Day, according to the 2002-2003 academic calendar approved on February 13, will be ignored along with Washington’s Birthday and Columbus Day. Lets face it, federal holidays are out­ dated, Christmas and Easter are religious holidays, Columbus was no saint and George Washington was a slave owner. Still, I would rather try my luck with die fed­ eral government than leave the holiday calendar up to any Uni­ versity’s staff. After all, in 1994 Martin Luther King’s Birthday was declared a federal holiday and I would imagine in time “At first I was disappointed when I heard it was going to be at Palomar because you won’t get the full expe­ rience. They’re going to do what they have to do. I just accepted it and moved on.” - Cleto Cortez, Human Development “I was fairly disappointed it can’t' be at a school where my family can see where I went. But I wasn’t going to go if it was going to be at Palomar.” - Amanda Kellogg, Finance Columbus Day will be removed from the list. To me that is prog­ ress. Meanwhile, the University is attempting to erase the 872,969 lives, which were sacrificed in the name of freedom and democ­ racy, between the Revolutionary War and the Gulf War. The Uni­ versity’s substitution is appar­ ently the lone fruit farmer and activist Caesar Chavez. Veterans are males and females represent­ ing every race, as opposed to one. Right now there are as many as 25,000 young American men and women deployed throughout the “Central Region” or Middle East, some who we know, will never return. Much like the hundreds of thousands of veterans before them, who for no better reason than wanting to serve their coun­ try, made the ultimate sacrifice. According to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs the veteran population was estimated at 25.6 million, as of July 1,1997. Nearly 80 of every 100 living veterans served during defined periods of armed hostilities. At the time, this number represented one third of the total U S population, and many are working on degrees here at CSUSM. Columbus Day; no! Thanks­ giving Day; yes. Does that mean that Spanish colonization was a bad thing and English coloni­ zation is something we should celebrate? Really, is our aca­ demic calendar any more socially enlightened than the federal holi­ day calendar? Disregarding federal holidays destroys the only established guidelines we have to go by; without them we transfer unbri­ dled authority to individuals who wifi naturally favor their individ­ ual race or organizations while disregarding others. How danger­ ous has that become in the past? The solution? Honor all the federal holidays. There is time and justification to do so. 9. Religious Tolerance We aren’t there yet folks, not racially, sexually and not even close religiously. I never thought I would see the day when the free speech area on campus would be suddenly changed in the middle of a demonstration. Religious intol­ erance is our biggest and most volatile problem. The solution? Everyday we might remind ourselves to seek objectivity and practice tolerance towards other religious groups. Regardless, of how wrong or dif­ ferent they may appear to us, we should try harder if we truly desire to evolve. 10. The Pride If there is this much room for any one person, especially me, to say something in The Pride, then we really are doomed.The solu­ tion? Contribute to The Pride and enlighten us! �planning a road trip to the nium.” Contributors to the book Ensemble under the direction of Getty Museum in Los Angeles, Randy Griswold. 7 p.m. provide updates oil new devel­ for Friday, May 31, (this date Wednesday, May 22, ACD 104. opments in their studies of the change is in consideration for Free. Chinese American experience. finals week); scheduled depar­ 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday May 14 ture (from CSUSM) at 9 a.m. in University Hall 100. Co­ ALL CSUSM STUDENTS, sponsored by the Chinese His­ ASI M artial Arts Expo FACULTY AND STAFF ARE torical Society and Museum, Tuesday, May 14 INVITED. All travel, parking, the CSUSM Ethnic Studies Pro­ Come check out the Martial Ats and gas is taken care of. For gram, and the CSUSM Asian Pacific Islander Faculty and Expo! ASI is hosting a Martial further details and to reserve NAIA Nationals, Men’s G olf Arts Expo to celebrate Asian yourself a spot, e-mail us at: Staff Association. May 12-18 at Palm Resort, FL Pacific Heritage Month. Grand medievaLroundtable@csusm.edu We must have your confirmation LTWR Spring 2002 Film Series NAIA Nationals, Women’s G olf Master Chun and his CSUSM Tae Kwon Do students will per- no later than May 24,2002. “O” May 19-25 at Palm Resort, FL Tuesday,May 14 from a demonstration from 12-1 pm on Tbesday, May 14 in The LTWR program presents NAIA Nationals, Track Founders’ Plaza. If you have “O”, starring Julia Stiles ip May 23-25 at Olathe, KA any questions, please contact the then 2001 version of “Othello.” ASI office at (760) 750-4990. Shown 6 p.m. in Commons 206. Club Events Sports APSS Fashion and A rt Expo Wednesday, May 15 There will be a cultural event displaying Asian and Pacific Islander fashion and art through various elements surrounding the Asian and Pacific Islander lifestyle and culture. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wed., May 15 on the Mezzanine. Includes DJ Marlino, fashion show with Tuffgirl clothing, guest speaker Lee Ann Kim from KGTV-10 News, solo vocalist Mamie Ann perform­ ing live, dance performance by “Evolution,” displays of Asian and modem art, and more! Sponsored by the Asian Pacific Student Society, ASI, and particpating orgs. Medieval Round Table Trip The Medieval Round Table is CSUSM Events Noontime Brown Bag Concert Series May 13-16 All performances at noon on the Dome Stage. Noontime music featuring Afro Cuban Jazz with Jack Costanzo (Monday, 5/13), contemporary jazz with Fattburger (Tuesday, 5/14), hip-hop with Down Low (Wednesday, 5/15), and Blues with the Bill Magee Blues Band (Thursday, 5/16). Reflecting on the Chinese E xperience in America Tuesday, May 14 A panel discussion celebrates the new book “The Chinese in America: A History from Gold Mountain to the New Millen­ Howard Katkov is “Inside the E xecutive’s Chair” Friday, May 17 Students are invited to hear a live interview with a successful business leader as part of the course “Inside the Executive’s Chair.” Enrollment in the course is not required to attend. Friday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. the guest is Howard Katkov, founder, president and chief executive officer of Jane Cosmetics, which was sold to Estee Lauder in 1999. Admis­ sion is free. The interview takes place in Academic Hall 102. Javanese Gamelon Concert Wednesday, May 22 Enjoy the enchanting music of Indonesia performed by the Cal State San Marcos Gamelan It’s Just a Matter of Perspective... Compiled by Joseph Lorch and James Newell I’ve got so much trouble on my mind that it feels if like I’m always sleepin’ with the enemy, but I know the real world always gets the last word in; that’s why I gotta kick reality. So, don’t tease me and try to say that I should care, might as well go out for mine ‘cuz everybody’s going out for theirs. So, don’t tell me about a fake drug war, cut education pro­ grams more, the people will one day learn and rise, ‘cuz not everyone is out to score. People always ask me why people are all &#@*ed up; what I really wanna say is at every corner there’s a liquor there’s just one store. way back, and I’ll make it, Peace. but my soul will have to wait. Everyday I wonder if it’s over when I wake up realizin’ that we hate and brake down the war. You say it’s black, but I can’t believe you. And if you say it’s white, you say I’m tryin to deceive you. And I’m aware of the high and the low, and I’d be waiting for you in the middle, but I just lack control. What I really wanna know, my baby, and more. One day I’m gonna lose the war. Words by Bradley James Nowell with Sublime You only see what you want to (Picture of Nowell courtesy of believe, www.hotshotdigital.com) when you light up in the back with those tricks up your **Editor’s Note** sleeve. Joseph and I understand that That don’t mean I can’t hang, Bradley Nowell represented but the day that I die will be the evolution of the spoken the day word. Many times he mixed that I shut my mouth and put his words with words from down my guitar. those who influenced his life and music. By doing so, he Tying on the dinosaurcreated something fresh, yet Tonight - it used to be so cool. built into his lyrical style was Now I’ve got the needle, his appreciation for what has and I can’t bleed, but I can’t already been said. THIS WAS breathe. HIS GENIUS. Take it away, and I want more Workshops All workshops are held at the Career Center in Craven 4201 Wednesday, May 15 3-4 p.m., Careers for Liberal Studies Majors 4-5 p.m., Resume Writing for Liberal Studies Majors Friday, May 17 12-1 p.m., Get Registered and Get a Job! Thursday, May 23 3-4 p m., College to Career Friday, May 24 12-1 p.m., Get Registered and Get a Job! Club Meetings CSUSM Environmental Club The CSUSM Environmental Club meets Thursdays in UNIV 460 from 4-5 p.m. Commencement Reminders Commencement is set for Sat­ urday, June 1 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Ceremonies will be held at 9 a.m, 1 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. For more infor­ mation, contact the Executive Office of Enrollment Services, 760-750-4810 or visit the web site at www.csusm.edu/enroll/ commencement.htm Co^ctlonsfor Msi w eek*s issue o f T h e P ride L /inthe'May T issue of • ; , The Pride we included a headline with the mcorrect spelling of William Safire’s > last name* A caption on the front page for members of Alpha Xi Delta was also incor­ rect. The correct names are Lorena Lebert, Jocelyn Brown and Arti Patel. The editors apologize. Auto Accidents! You Pay Nothing! Work Injuries! We Can Help! Please callfor your appointment with Dr. O’Mead at Advanced Chiropractic Center. We are acrossfrom Restaurant Row, next to Penny Lane Restaurant. Dr. O’Mead is the chiropractorfor the 24Hr Fitness in town. Ourpatients are raving about him. See itfor yourself. It is a privilege to serve you. Call today. (760) 744-2744. A+ Subs Preschools Substitutes, Aides and teachers. 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The panel was hosted by Liter­ ature and Writing Studies pro­ fessor Dr. Susie Lan Cassel Tuesday, May 14. The six guest panel speak­ ers were all contributed to a recently published collection of professional essays called “The Chinese in America: A His­ tory from Gold Mountain to the New Millennium.” The book consists of 24 essays that survey 150 years of Chinese immigration to North Amer­ ica. “These essays contribute new knowledge about the Chi­ nese experience in America,” Cassel said. After some discussion, the panel presented a short slide show demonstrating the stereommIf; | |||;; lI Panelists P ride Photo/Jessica Krone typical messages of derogatory Chinese drawings of laborers in the 19th century. Other slides included one of the now infa­ mous, controversial Abercrom­ bie and Fitch T- shirt designs, featuring two Chinese laundry workers with pointed hats and the slogan, “Wong Brothers Laundry Service: Two Wongs Can Make It White.” Accord-, ing to the Korea Herald, the shirts were pulled from stores a month ago after the Organi­ zation of Chinese Americans complained that the designs are racially insensitive. “After 150 years, how much has changed?” Cassel asked the audience. Preceding the slide show, panel members discussed the contributions they made to the book, their experiences, beliefs, accomplishments and current projects. The first speaker was Judith Liu, a sociology professor from UCSD who discussed her expe­ riences and point of view as an American of Asian »>Article cont. on pg. 4 News......... ..2-5 Commentary..,...7 Arts ................ ..8 Opinion.......... ...9-10 ..11 Sports.... . Zach»ry a . Pugh on A r t i s t i c [w] r i g h t [e]s: The Interview By MELANIE ADDINGTON Arts Editor Summer is a time to relax, go to the beach, play volley­ ball, read a good book* or watch a great movie. But this year, San Marcos can expect another summertime treat. Cal State San Marcos senior Zach­ ary Pugh will release his new literary magazine for North County with help from Chi­ cago Internet marketer Michael D. Redikop on July 1. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Pugh and discuss a r t i s t i c [w] r i g h t [e]s, North County’s newest up-andcoming magazine. Q: First off, what is this magazine all about? What is the exact name and term? Asian Pacific Student Society Hosted a Fashion Show Photo Courtesy o f Cathy Nguyen For commentary see page 7 CAPI Conference Brings Local Faculty and CSUSM Together By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor The Collaborative Academic Preparation Initiative (CAPI) conference brought together about 125 faculty members from local middle schools, high schools and local universities, including Cal State San Marcos, at its annual conference Friday, May 17. Many Cal State San Marcos’ students attended, included those enrolled in Dr. Robin Keehn’s Literature and Writing 525 class, which is geared toward the theory and practice of teaching college-level writing. CAPI isr a partnership between CSUSM and area high schools. The focus of this partner­ ship, effectively CAPI’s mission statement, is “to strengthen the mathematics and English prep­ aration of college-bound highschool students.” The conference was divided •between English workshops and and mathematics workshops. Both disciplines held workshops separately and the entire group only reconvened during lunch­ time. Dr. Dawn M. Formo, a CSUSM associate professor of Literature and Writing Studies and an associate CAPI director, said, “It’s a way to strengthen the gap between middle schools to college.” She added, “It’s just another piece of that puzzle to- fill those gaps.” The conference, which is held at least once every year, is dif­ ferent each time. Last year’s con­ ference included students from three different levels of educa­ tion, but this time only faculty members from the middle and secondary schools were part of the conference, with student representation limited to under­ grad and graduate students of CSUSM. “For this conference, we invited faculty high school and we have now broadened it to middle school, community col­ leges and the UC, everyone in our service area. So, that is North San Diego County, South Riv­ erside » A rticle cont. on pg. 4 Students and Community Organizations Enjoy Their Small Press Publishing Fair By Melanie Addington Arts Editor Literature 318 students dis­ played their semester-long workwriting and publishing projects for local non-profit organizations, including Fraternity House Inc., a provider of residential facilities for AIDS patients at their annual Small Press Publishing Fair on Monday, May 20. Some students chose more personal publishing projects, like putting together a family cookbook. “Through Small Press, I met the not-for-profit world, and I like it* After graduation, I hope to work as a grant writer for a non­ profit organization,” said Susie Shattuck, a Literature major who took the course for the second time. Small Press students have the option of taking the course for two semesters and a total of six credits. Literature 318, Small Press Publishing, is a practical course in developing, writing, soliciting copy for, editing, designing and printing a variety of publications (including journals, newsletters, and manuals) for print and the Web, according to 318’s profes­ sor, Dr. Madeleine Marshall. “In my experience, realworld writing is very different from academic writing. It’s always relational, usually col­ laborative, and generally highpressure. Academic writing is a gentler species, essentially per­ sonal, reflective, controlled. We do real-world writing in 318,” Marshall said. “The rewards are different, too. Maybe you get the contract » A rticle cont. on pg. 2 A: a r t i s t i c [w] r i g h t [e] s can be defined and classified in one concise state­ ment: “dedicated to creativity and imagination in writing & visual arts.” It’s more of a col­ lection of creative writing and visual arts, much like the PLS [Pride Literary Supplement] but in a ‘zine-type format and dis­ tributed more often. We plan to set it off once or twice a month, depending on the amount of. submissions received. Q: Why right [e]s? artistic [w] A: The name. Ahhh, yes, the name. Many people have told us that the name is con­ fusing at first, but then after contemplation of it, they are pleasantly satisfied. The name a r t i s t i c [w] r i g h t [e] s combines both phonetic and visual representation in order to convey a dual meaning, much like the nature of the submis­ sions and context of the publi­ cation. It boils down to: artistic rights vs. artistic writes. Q: And, who are you? Do you have a background in this or did you just wake up one day and decide to create a maga­ zine? A: I [Pugh] am currently a Literature & Writing Studies major and a second semester senior here at CSUSM. I have always been interested in graphic design and layout. At Fallbrook High, I was into graphic design and completed the Regional Occupation Pro­ gram. For a short time graphic design/visual arts was my major in college, but writing has been > »A rticle cont, on pg. 5 �Small Press Publishing Fair »>Article cont. from pg 1 or the grant and there’s money to be had. Maybe you persuade some­ body to care or to help or to enlist other people to care or to help,” Marshall said. At the publications fair, stu­ dents and non-profit organiza­ tions mingled while looking over the final projects. “Small Press Publishing was , one of the most enjoyable and useful classes I took at the Uni­ versity. OK, it was a lot of work tQo! But I learned so much, including the practical skills of writing for different audiences, editing on the fly, and designing eye-catching layouts for publica­ tions. I also acquired less tangible abilities, such as how to help non­ profit organizations with their serious time, talent, and budget restrictions,” Shattuck said. During the semester, guest specialists spoke on a variety of topics, including software options, font design, principles of layout and grant writing for non­ profit organizations. One such specialist was CSUSM alumnus, Roman Koenig, who spoke about “Design and the Real World,” particularly in relation to his now defunct newspaper, The North County Current. Koenig began his design work as a student at CSUSM when he was editor of The Pride. ‘T focused on how students Story play versus photos, the use .of headlines, the importance of The idea of helping a non-profit chposing and designing the name organization and designing bro­ of a publication, are just a few chures, newsletters, and manuals elements needed for a good, and to help them out was pretty cool, easyto read publication” Especially since I’m a Literature , “Design is usually much and-Writing major and this is the more important in practical writ­ kind of stuff I love to do. Plus it ing than it is in academic writ­ looks good on my resume.” ing. It’s not just about the words “Always, it seems to me, and ideas, but also about presen­ good writers are particularly tation and the reader’s gut reac­ thoughtful, analytical, task-defin­ tion,” Marshall added. ing, self-starting employees. We The course also .works in ^ “/ focused on how students Story conjuction with poshuse of head­ hoe tt CSUrSM’s Com­ play versus munity Service lines, the importance of choosing and Learning pro­ designing the name of a publication, gram, in which students vol­ are just afew elements neededfor a unteer their good, and easyto readpublication” time and talents -Susie Shattuck to community organizations practice those higher-order skills in need. in 318. In 318, we just get to cut At last year’s fair, Victoria right to the chase and write for a Segall, a Literature and Writing/ clear, immediate purpose,” Mar­ Spanish major, displayed her shall said. However, volunteersemester-long work with the Mer­ ism is hot a required part of the cado Project, an Escondido-based course; students may choose to organization hoping to improve do artistic personal projects. the quality of life and clean Cafe Catering, the off-shoot up the appearance of parts of catering business of the nowEscondido, particularly Quince extinct Powersurge Cafe, pro­ St., which is near 2nd St. Segall vided sandwiches and other foods created an extensive newsletter, for the Publishing fair. For more helping to organize the efforts information on Community Ser­ of Maria Bowman, the organiza­ vice Learning, please visit the tion’s leader. -web site at www.csusm.edu/ “It was one of the most fun ocsl. classes I’ve taken at CSUSM. " hs s m Ti u mr e, hv mr tajs ae o e h nu t tm o y u h n s i e n o r a d. 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The base bid for con­ struction costs is $34,781,000, according to Garcia. Two alter­ nate amounts for additions to the library have been added, which includes costs for extra reading rooms and balconies, resulting in a total approximate budget of $35,240,000 accord­ ing to Garcia. Cal State San Marcos receives the majority of its fund­ ing from the State of California, not to mention a minimal por­ tion that comes from donations. The state has already paid approximately $13,861,000 and further payments are commit­ ted to Morley Construction, as each separate phase is com­ pleted, according to Garcia. The budget also includes a contingency budget for unfore­ seen emergencies and issues that might occur. “We have always maintained an adequate contin­ gency and are not over spent by any means,” said Garcia. “The budget is monitored very closely. We try not to put ourselves in the position to overspend.” Like any construction proj­ ect, obstacles have arisen, but they have been minimal. “There were concerns with the final design and details related to the structural framework, which will require a little more time,” said Dave Dennis, assistant director of construction. According to the Library March 2002 update, “the project is considered eight weeks behind schedule because of the delays to structural steel related to the final resolution of the seismic peer review com­ ments. Options to improve the schedule are being assessed and may include Saturday work for field erection.” As a result, the scheduled construction comple­ tion date is July of 2003, having originally been slated for com­ pletion in May of 2003. The scheduled opening date “has not been changed and is still within the schedule timeline,” Dennis said. 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Email:recrui%ccdfmtbancorp.com �Study: Four-year Graduation Not the Norm By DAVID YANAGI Pride Staff Writer Less than a quarter of all college students graduate in four years, according to a recent study sponsored by The American Council on Education (ACE), which is made up of more than 1,800 colleges, universities and higher education groups. ACE presented its findings on college students last week in a report entitled, ‘Access & Per­ sistence.” ACE based its report on sev­ eral federal research projects tracking students for the past decade. The study differs from previous information-gathering studies, because it takes “student persistence” into account by fol­ lowing the roughly 20 percent of students who transfer from their original institution and complete their degrees elsewhere. Most students, who leave college for financial, personal, or educa­ tional reasons, return sometime in the following six years. Those who stay enrolled at the school where they began and earn a degree within five years make up less than half of students. Other research findings from the ACE study: —Traditional students who come straight from high school and attend full-time, with their parents paying tuition costs, make up 40 percent of under­ graduates. — College students are diverse: 55 percent are women, 30 percent are minorities and 20 percent are foreign-born or children of immigrants. Students who grew up speaking a lan­ guage other than English make up li percent. — challenging high-school A curriculum increases a student’s likelihood of attending college, as does having parents* with higher levels of education. —Regardless of family back­ ground, employment prospects for those who earn four-year degrees are about the same. The extra time most students are taking to graduate may limit the enrollment of new, incom­ ing students. Many colleges have responded to slower graduation rates by offering more counsel­ ing and tuition discounts. News Briefs Compiled by CLAUDIA IGNACIO Pride Editor Today at 10 a.m. on Lot “O,” the groundbreaking celebration for student housing took place. The $28-million project will house 460 students, with additional accommodations for resident assis­ tants, faculty and a facility manager. Each unit is built as an apartment, with its own dining area and kitchen and between 1,000 and 1,100 square feet. Each building has community meeting rooms and lounge areas. Each room will have high-speed Internet connections, and each unit will have a telephone and cable television. There will also be a commons building with a classroom, a student lounge with a catering kitchen and an outdoor amphitheatre. The project is scheduled for completion and occupancy in Fall 2003. Three Cal State San Marcos students won top honors at the 16th annual California State Uni­ versity Student Research Competition, hosted May 3 and 4 by CSU Long Beach. More than 150 students from 22 campuses participated. Kathleen Warmoth, a second-year graduate student in psy­ chology, took first place among graduate- students in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (Psychology) category for her research project titled “Potential role for NMDA receptors in opiate induced behavioral plasticity.” Ian Mendez placed second in the same category as Warmoth with his project, “The NMDA receptor antagonist MK-uOl inhibits tolerance to morphine-induced analgesia.” Mendez is in his first year of the psychology master’s program. Chris Shriver, a senior, placed first among undergraduates in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (Psychology) category, for her research project titled “Implicit connections with nature.” Shriver, who lives in Valley Center, has been working with faculty advisor Wesley Schultz, professor of psychology, to develop implicit measures for examining people’s attitudes about the environment. The winners were recognized at a banquet in Long Beach on May 4 and Will receive cash awards at a later date. Cal State San Marcos Adjusts Summer Work Hours in order to save energy. Effective Monday, June 3 through Thursday, Aug. 22,2002, campus operations will shift to four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Summer session classes have been scheduled Monday through Thursday only. No Friday classes will be held. There are some exceptions to the Friday through Sunday closure: ELM/EPT testing will be held on June 22 and on July 27, the MBA program will hold classes onJSaturdays for three groups of students, continuing a schedule that was arranged when the students began their degree programs, and the Fourth Annual San Diego Summer Leadership Institute, spon­ sored by the College of Education and scheduled Thursday, July 18 through Saturday, July 20, will be held as announced. The regular five-day-per-week work schedule will resume Monday, August 26, 2002. Graduation at Del Mar Fairgrounds. As of May 14, there are 2,058 candidates for graduation. There are 1,358 undergraduates, 655 of which are expected to walk at 9:00 a.m. on June 1; 703 students will walk at 1:00 p.m., and 192 graduates and 508 teacher credential candidates (700 total), will walk in tiie 5:00 p.m. ceremony. “Not everyone shows up, so the numbers will be a little bit smaller,” said Carmen Villa, Logistics Planning chair. 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He firmly believes in Chinese medicine and also questioned “why Chinese food is called ‘Chinese food,’ not ‘alternative food,’ but ‘Chinese medicine’ is known as ‘altemativemedicine.’” Curator of Chinese-American History at the San Diego Historical Society, Murray'Lee, discussed Ah Quin’s Diary. Quin was a Chinese immi­ grant who worked as cook in 1877-1879 for coal miners in Alaska, then later moved to San Francisco in 1880 and worked as a servant and cook for U.S. military officers. Four years later, he moved to San Diego and became a recruiter for the railroads and, over time, became a wealthy entrepreneur. Cassel worked with Murray on transcribing Quin’s diary. “Ah Quin broke every major stereo­ type,” Cassel commented. Hosts Annual Conference P I IW[l Get to what's good; Drop in to your neighborhood Starbucks. Frappuccino* blended beverage is a registered trademark of Starbucks U.S. Brands Corporation. ©2002 Starbucks Coffee Company. All rights reserved. >»A rticle cont. from pg 1 and South Orange [counties]... So, it is more than just the CAPI schools that would be there [in the conference],” said Formo about the conference attend­ ees. The English department faculty group was given sev­ eral worksheets that addressed how students approach writing and the writing process. Fac­ ulty from middle and secondary schools, as well as university professors and students, were able to compare their responses in an effort to fill the educa­ tional gaps that exist in cur­ riculum. At the end of the conference, they were given a handout with the responses gathered during their discus­ sion, which will hopefully begin the process of filling those edu­ cational gaps. This event was made pos­ sible by a grant received by CAPI. �A n Interview W ith Zachary A. Pugh »>Article cont. from pg. 1 my passion. So,you see this endeavor marries both of these things with a twist. I have always found it rewarding to create works of art and to observe others create works of art. I plan to go into the journalism field after gradua­ tion. Q: And where did you meet up with Michael Redikop? campus, There is the Pride Lit­ erary Supplement, but unfortu­ nately it’s only available once a semester. Q: So this is meant to com­ pete with the PLS? A: No, a r t i S t i c [w] r i g h t [e] s is by no means in competition with the PLS. Yes, the two are similar, but again, the fact [is] that the campus literary supplement’s distribution is lim­ ited; this gives people the chance to partake (on and off campus) in' the creative process on a regular basis. Q: So, it will not be all stu­ dent submission?? A: Mike [Redikop] and I grew up together here in San Diego; however, he transplanted himself to the Chicago area two years ago. We have been dis­ cussing this endeavor for about six months now: Mike is as much a founder of this publica­ tion endeavor as I am. Mike is A: Not at all. We have an Internet marketer, writer, and received submissions from vari­ artist currently residing in Chi­ ous parts of the country at this cago. point (Seattle and Chicago). Q: Resides your interest in Q: Where can we expect to writing and design, what made pick your magazine up? you decide to start up the maga­ zine and why now? A: The planned distribution trajectory is on and off campus in A: I’ve wanted to start some­ the local areas like San Marcos, thing like this for quite some Vista, Oceanside, and Carlsbad. time. Something that not only But the distribution is riot going reflected some of the creativity to be restricted to this area. that is on this campus, but also to import creativity to CSUSM Q: So on campus we can pick from other areas. I mean, there it up. What about local shops, are other publications like a r t i bookstores? Any specific distri­ s t i c [w] r i g h t [e] s around bution plans yet? this. area, but none of them, for A: We are planning to dis­ some reason, are distributed on tribute to all of the local college ing? A: At this time, there is no advertising. I imagine that if and when it gets bigger . . . we will need to inquire about advertising in order to print color and dis­ tribute a larger volume. Something that not only reflected some o fthe creativity that is on this campus, but also to import creativity to CSUSMfrom other areas. I mean, there are otherpublica­ tions like a r t i s t i c [w] r i g h t this area, none o fthem,fo r some reason, are campus. Q: Apd what about submis­ There is the Pride Literary Supplement, but unfortunately sions? Who can submit? i t’s only available once a semester. campuses and music shops like limit the creative works to just Spin and Music Trader. words, so we plan to incorporate any visual arts that will aestheti­ Q: Have you had many sub­ cally stand the test of black and missions, a lot of interest so far? white print. If and when the From both literary and visual? publication can afford color, then we will incorporate color in our A: There are about 11 sub­ visual arts. missions to date. That’s actually pretty good, considering it "has Q: How is this being paid only been in production for about for? Do you have school fundi three weeks. We are receiving, ing? Will any of the literary plubs on an average, about three to on campus be a part of this? four submissions a week. How­ ever, we need more submissions A: Actually, right now it’s as soon as possible, so please being paid out of pocket and from submit to artisficrights@cox.net private funding. I spoke with a friend of mine today actually (the Q: (Pugh): Do you want to owner of Body Graphics) and he submit something? is interested in putting a flash (plug) in, but only after he sees A: (Addington) [Laughs.] the first issue. At this time, we Maybe so! are not receiving financial assis­ tance from the school. I hope Q: In term? of visual arts in to incorporate the Literature and a print magazine, what can you Writing department or the Visual realistically print? Arts department some time in the A: As far as visual arts are future. concerned, we did not want to Q: Will there be advertis­ ••Grab A: Any person is free to submit. CSUSM students and faculty/staff are especially encouraged to submit, because thp primary distribution for a r t i s t i c [w] r i g h t [e] s is on campus. I I Q- What can they submit? .How do they do it? A: Valid submissions include: poetry; prose, fiction, memoirs, and primarily black and white visual art. We encourage all stu­ dents and staff who create poetry, prose, fiction, memoirs, or visual arts to submit. Any person that is interested in publishing their creation in a r t i s t i c [w] r i g h t [e] s can do so by emailing it to artisticrights@cox.net. Q: Very intriguing! Thank you so much for your time, Zach, and when can we expect to see your ‘zine? A: The first distribution date is projected on July 1,2002. 3 Bowl snd the Adventure Begins" Fun - Fresh- Flavorful - H ealthy js jo w O pen Campus Marketplace Open Daily 11am - 9pm End of Finals Special We Do Catering ~10% o �* **** p a i d a d v e r t i s e m e n t ***** Charles B. Reed Chancellor The California State University 400 Golden Shore Long Beach, CA 90802-4275 Re: THE TRUTH Good Morning Chancellor Reed: As previously stated, I went to my alleged supervisor in late 1992, concerning a very serious problem in the warehouse. Without leaving his chair, and refusing eye contact, he denied there was a problem, I repeatedly went to him for help with this very serious problem and he repeatedly denied (always without eye contact), that there was a problem as the problem grew worse. I went to other management-type staff members and without a full investigation, they also denied that the problem existed, as said problem increased. Each denial implied that I was lying, Chancellor Reed. I feel now is the time to find out who is and who isn’t lying. Therefore, I respectfully request that you arrange a group polygraph exam for each of us involved in this very preventable brouhaha. Said exam to be given at the Escondido Center for the Arts, with the public and especially the video press invited, also as many non-management staff members as can be released. There will be no back-stabbing as was done to me on 8/17/92. No sucker punches as was given to me on a daily basis starting on 8/20/92 to present, until I was given them to myself. No, Chancellor Reed, the questions have already been asked, the facts (ie - the truth) have already been stated and denied. Now let the POLYGRAPH DECIDE. My alleged supervisor, in late 1992, ordered me to make a list. In other words, spy on another employee. This list will not be a few items, Chancellor Reed, nor a few dozen, but rather hundreds of items to which I will attest under full polygraph exam, in full public view. I would like to put closure to this very preventable brouhaha and at the same time get my IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), caused by work-related stress, under control, and look forward to working with you on the same. Thanks in advance, Regards, MICHALE C HARDICK 1341 E. Valley Pkwy, PMB 110 Escondido, CA 92027 *****PAID ADVERTISEMENT***** �lom en m iary ThePrid APSS Fashion Show Honors Asian-American Month By SHERRITA COBBS Pride Staff Writer In celebration of Asian Amer­ ican Month, the Asian Pacific Student Society (APSS) orga­ nized an extraordinary event that had crowds coming in droves to see where all the commotion and music was coming from. APSS is a newly charted group on this campus that chose to introduce itself to the campus community in style - literally. On Wednesday, APSS held a fashion show and art expo in the mezzanine level of the Cal State San Marcos Uni­ versity campus, which displayed fashions influenced by different cultures within the Asian com­ munity, as well as a few noted fash­ ions from the African commu­ nity. This was a fun-filled event equipped with friendly gimmicks for crowd participation, includ­ ing prizes and giveaways. The prizes ranged from three pairs of AMC movie tickets, golf.balls and flashlights, to red roses with silk thongs wrapped around the stems. The fashion shows featured original dress designs from tradi­ tional Korean Dress, Philippine Dress, and Chinese traditional style, exposing the campus com­ munity to the different flavor of Asian history and culture through style. And the message was well received. The beauty of the tra­ ditional garment styles was over­ whelming, but they did not stop there. In the second half of the show, APSS featured a new Asian-American female clothing designer, whose designs are known as Tuff Girl. Tuff Girl sashayed her sexy street designs, like basic Capris, or chino-style pants with lace and eccentric pat­ terns. “What is fashion without entertainment?” I thought, And boy, was I in for a delightful surprise. Aside from the groovy sounds of DJ Marlino and DJ Showtime, from Just 4 Fun Entertainment, mastering the melodic sounds in the back- COMMENTARY ground, making heads bob from right to left, the audience was entertained by guest vocalist Leslie Roister, who is a senior at Chula Vista High School. When asked about her aspi­ rations, Roister said, “Whitney Houston and the late Aaliyah Houghton inspire me to want to sing. I have been singing since I was three and it is the only thing that I have ever wanted to do since.” Spoken like a true star. Also in attendance was Evolution, a dance team from the UC Riv­ erside Chinese Student Asso­ ciation, and Down Low, a local hip-hop band that has recently been awarded the San Diego Music Award for the best hip-hop band in San Diego. W a i t . .. t h e r e ’s m ore...Weekend anchor, Lee Ann Kim from San Diego KGTV Channel 10 News was the key­ note speaker. Her speech addressed the elements of selfawareness, cultural responsibility, selflove, culture appreci­ ation, and lastly, the need for increased motivation in self and culture. Kim waited after her speech to discuss internships being offered by her network and answered any questions students had about journalism, c om mu nic at ion s, and/or media in general. “I left feeling really encouraged, because she told it like it is. She is so real,” said Chris Strong, a junior majoring in Liberal Stud­ ies. When asked why one should celebrate Asian History Month, Kim said, “Asian Americans cel­ ebrate to find themselves and learn more about self. Self-aware­ ness is crucial to the development Asian Pacific Student Society Models Display Traditional Clothing Photo courtesy o f Cathy Nguyen and strength of our community. Also, self-awareness [helps one] define who they are. Lastly, cel­ ebrating Asian History Month makes others aware of the many different cultures and languages within the Asian American com­ munity.” This was APSS’s first event on our campus. “The Asian Pacific Student Society (APSS) is a cultural organization at Cal State San Marcos. The purpose of APSS is to promote Asian Pacific American awareness, unity and diversity among the entire stu­ dent body. APSS is a voice in which students of all ethnicity and creeds may express their views, thoughts, and ideas about any matter pertaining to the stu­ dents at CSUSM,” said James Nguyen, president of APSS. Congratulations to the LTWR Class o f20021t BA Degree: Melanie Addington Jamie Allen Blythe Haney Stephanie Baird Cotin Hanlon Carlos Baladez Kristi Hawley Stephanie Balistreri Jessica Hood Erin Brooks Laura Hopkins Willis Butcher Alison King Erica Cacas Janette Leavitt Evelyn Choroser Cheryl Ledbetter Steve Compian Deborah Lucas Tyrone Coronado Susan Manning Helena Davis Matia Mayer JoAnn Dixon Meredith McCann Michael Doleshal Sari Merritt Erin Edwards Jennifer James Eledge Nicole Moreno Giovanni Ferrer Dustin Naylor Erika Finch-McC Daniel Nielson Mona Flick Lisette Ordorica Kevin Frisk Annie Robertson Andrew Girard Tosha Ruiz Leila Granahan Sandi Greene MA Degree: Christine Schirmer Victoria Segatt Susan Shattuck Jenny Silve Sarah Simmons Allison Smith Jttl Sorenson AnnSpeedon Leslie Starkjohann Sean Steepy Justin Stough Patrick Sullivan Alanna Swenson Katja Tonsky Jay Trussel Bonnie Vandewater Rachel Vega Lisa Waters Brandi Wharton Jared Young Shanna Zablotny Jeremy Zagaretta Jean Zimmerman Jennifer Blades Rebecca Blanchard Donna Burcher Chris Ing Peter Jacoby Suzanne Stirting-Saunders Jennifer Strickland Erin Thomas We will miss you... from the Literature and Writing Studies Faculty! �Arts & Entertainment The Pride Tuesday, May 21,2002 8 "P-Diddy & Bad Boy Records—We i Invented The Remix" Preschool Substitutes, aides, & By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer Although Destiny’s Child, Limp Bizkit, and Mariah Carey may have been part of the grow­ ing list of artists that have released remix albums, P-Diddy and Bad Boy Records have launched a compilation not only to be added to this list, but also to proclaim that they’ve invented the remix. 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What you can expect from this album are several head bobbing party anthems, like their debut single “It Feels Good,” which features 3LW and their current single, “What You Gonna Do” featuring Pink. In addition, with cameo appearances by Redman, Method Man, Queen Latifah, Lil Jon, Carl Thomas, and more, this album allows you to explore a twisted collaboration of hip hop smoothed out on an R&B tip with a dirty south bounce appeal to it. Some highlights to take note of are “What You Wanna Do,” featuring Pink, “Swing Swang,” and “Red Light” featuring Queen Latifah. Remember, Naughty By Nature is no stranger to the music game. They’ve survived hip hop’s dishon­ orable stereotypes for short-lived careers, big singles, and one-hit wonders by producing over six chart-topping party anthems over a decade-long period, which helped mark and shape hip hop at the floor front. 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Tor continental breakfast and fun Tuesday* May 28,2802 at ?;00 a.m. Lake $& Marcos Club Room «* 1105 La Bonita Drive Lake San Marcos, CA 92069 n sU B nt O o > o ia r 'A Cu R o ' l b om Toastmasters Provides* ♦Increased Self-Confidence ♦Improved Communications Ski! ♦Leadership Training ♦Fellowship and Poo For More Information Call: Ken Davidson (760) 471-6301 �S o m e P e o p ie By ERIK ROPER For The Pride Recently I wrote an opinion piece for The Pride entitled, “German Instructor (and stu­ dents) DISSED.” My primary basis for making this claim is the FACT, that Cal State San Marcos’ one and only instructor of German language courses, Frau Ronke (her first name is Astrid; Frau is how German stu­ dents would traditionally address a female instructor), was being let go in a most disrespectful, discourteous, and highly unpro­ fessional manner. She is being replaced. And while that, in and of itself, is a situation worthy of public outcry (because she is commonly thought of by her stu­ dents as an outstanding and inspi­ rational instructor) it was not the main reason I was upset enough to write an article about it. What I was most annoyed by was the unprofessional manner with which she is being let go. (..J feel like I’m going to have to explain the situation all over again to make people under­ stand - which sucks because I hate to repeat myself - but unfor­ tunately it seems that’s what I’m going to have to do because it seems some people still just don’t get it...) This is how it went down . . . I was sitting in my German 102 class one day shortly after the Summer/Fall 2002 schedules came out. It was a few minutes until class was supposed to start* Frau Ronke was getting herself organized at the table up front. A student walked in with aforesaid schedule in hand and basically asked Ronke who was the person that was listed in the schedule as being the German instructor for fall, because it was the only name listed as teaching the two German classes offered in the fall. The name of the person listed as teaching German next semes­ ter is,Hughes. Ronke had no idea who Hughes was (FACT.) No one from the World Languages Dept, (read: her supervisors) had talked to her about being replaced by anyone named Hughes (FACT and until yesterday, May 15, there had still been no official contact with Ronke on this issue from CSUSM’s Dept, of World Languages.) Instead, she learned this sensitive information (I’ll wager that losing your job is a sensitive subject with most folks) from her students. How @#$%ed up is that? Please, just stop for a second and consider this. CSUSM class schedules are not developed arid printed overnight. From the time the course schedule planners start planning away our future classes, it takes weeks of planning and revisions (I’m assuming this based on how slowly most large bureaucracies typically function), not to mention the completion of the printing and shipping pro­ cesses, before those schedules are available to us in the student store. What this all means with regard to Ronke’s situation is that her supervisors in the Dept, of World Languages must have known, for a significant amount of time, that they had already decided to replace her with this Hughes person, and they simply chose not to tell her about it. In other words, Ronke got DISSED (I use, DISSED, instead of disre­ spected, intentionally because I feel the latter word is too polite and doesn’t adequately convey the true level of, for lack of a better word, disrespect involved). Although it’s apecdotal infor­ mation, it’s a FACT that every, person I’ve talked with about this situation agrees that Ronke got brutally DISSED. Those same people also agree that regardless of the FACT that she’s being canned, there’s a certain way people should be treated in pro­ fessional working relationships. If someone is going to be let go from a job, however ill-advised that dismissal may be, it is a generally accepted aspect of the unwritten social contract of civ­ ilized conduct that we all are obliged to adhere to, that this soon-to-be-unemployed person should be notified beforehand by their employer as soon as that employer knows for sure that they are going to fire that person. Nobody told Ronke what was in store for her. And still, to this day, there has been no official com­ munication with Ronke about her impending release. Unless one counts having the humilia­ tion of Ronke’s dismissal being announced to her entire class of students out of the course sched­ ule as official communication. If one can accept that, then there’s really very little for me to pro­ test. But, public sentiment tells me otherwise. Public sentiment tells me to protest this injustice. Public sentiment agrees that what has happened is unacceptable. But apparently there is a small minority of people who still don’t understand this simple truth and who still, simply, just don’t get it. Professor Stella T. Clark has distinguished herself as one of these people. In last week’s edi­ tion of The Pride, Prof. Clark wrote a rebuttal.that seemed to be directed toward my earlier opinion piece, German Instruc­ tor (and students) DISSED. But I can’t be exactly sure because she didn’t address my piece spe­ cifically. Instead she wrote, “...I must express my disappointment at The Pride's publication and placement of two recent pieces regarding the Dept, of World Languages and Hispanic Litera­ tures.” She went on to say, “...I do not wish to respond to the indi­ Just D o n ’ t G et vidual pieces but merely to point out a few facts, especially for your student readers:” Then, like an ardent defender of the status quo, Clark spent four paragraphs regurgitating the institutional policy regarding what kind of degree one needs to have, to attain a tenured position in the Dept, of World Languages (Ph.D.) and that the reason such a degree is required by the Dept, of World Languages is because its “..par­ amount concern [is] the highest quality education for our stu­ dents” (Ronke only has a master’s - but is going to be working on earning her Ph.D. this summer in Germany). Apparently, instruc­ tors with Ph.D.s offer a higher quality education to their stu­ dents because, “...unlike adjunct faculty* [they] are consistently and systematically reviewed by peers on their teaching, plus their scholarship, research and/or cre­ ative activity, and service to the university and the community.” OOOOHHH, OK, now I get it. So, let me get this straight, we’re firing Ronke because she doesn’t have a Ph D, right? Right. And we’re hiring a PhD. to replace her, right? Right. OK, so far I’m trackin’. But wait, I must be a little slow because I can’t seem to understand how this offi-. cial policy-based justification of Ronke’s release makes any sense when one considers that the Dept, of World Languages is planning to allow T.A.s (read: grad stu­ dents) to teach lower-level Span­ ish courses next Fall (FACT public knowledge); especially in light of the fact that next semester the only German classes being offered are 101 & 20L Maybe I don’t understand this because my brain isn’t getting enough oxygen. Maybe my brain isn’t getting enough oxygen because I’m drowning in the hypocrisy disseminated by Prof. Clark and the Dept, of World Languages. Please, someone, throw me a life preserver! I would not object to Ronke’s being let go if the Dept.’s selfproclaimed policy of being dedi­ cated to hiring Ph.D.s was strictly adhered to. Obviously that is a policy that is adhered to only when it suits the Dept, of World Languages. BUT! Regardless of this hypocrisy, inequity and injustice, Prof. Clark’s rebuttal still com­ pletely failed to address the crit­ ical element of this fiasco. That being, why wasn’t Ronke noti­ fied of her impending dismissal through official channels? I hate to use this word, but what has been done to Ronke is truly scan­ dalous. Clark objected to these two opinion pieces because in her opinion, these two pieces (if someone knows the other recent opinion piece she’s ^referring to, please, let me know) were placed in The Pride to facilitate, “..the dissemination of gossip and insulting remarks.” Yet, she doesn’t see fit to point out exactly what language in either of these two pieces should be considered gossip and/or insulting remarks. If my telling of the truth hurts someone’s feelings, or if my tell­ ing the truth is deemed by some­ one as gossip-mongering, or if someone feels insulted by the truth I’ve told, then they should speak up and tell everyone at CSUSM exactly what was said in my article that was not true, what was gossip, and/or what was insulting. By failing to document the basis of her grievances, Prof. Clark has engaged in “poor jour­ nalistic practices,” has failed to best serve her own interests in establishing the validity 6f her assertions, or the best interests of readers of The Pride. Fur­ thermore, I feel her refusal to openly challenge anyone specifi­ cally is unseemly and smacks of condescension. Condescension, because, by not acknowledging whom she’s directing her retort toward, she implies that the indi­ viduals who wrote the opinion pieces she’s rebutting are not worthy of her esteemed recog­ nition. Apparently, the. opinions of a professor inherently carry more weight than those of obvi­ ously misinformed students (who only saw Ronke get DISSED with their own eyes) and so don’t need to be supported by sound, “jour­ nalistic practices,” as Prof. Clark herself likes to say. Indeed, Prof. Clark is so adatnant that The Pride adhere to strictly sound journalistic prac­ tices that she said, “The opinion page is a forum for the paper’s views but I assume that the latter are founded on a thoughtful, fair process based on facts and research.” Actually, this would be an incorrect assumption. The opinion page is a forum for the views of the readers of The Pride, and to a lesser extent, its staff. It is also incorrect of Prof. Clark to assume that sound “journalistic practices” (i.e., researching what is being written about) are neces­ sary to any piece submitted to the opinion page of The Pride. That’s why it’s called an opinion page. Prof. Clark went on to decry the”... poor journalistic practices of your (read: The Pride’ ) writ­ s ers. More importantly, as the paper of the university where I have taught since it opened to students, [I hope] that The Pride will stay true to its name and set a better example as to what it means to exercise free speech responsibly and judiciously.” , For the record, I am not a writer for The Pride on a regular basis. Even if I were, though, it would be absurd of Prof. Clark to assert that what I’ve said is not true, and that what I’ve said is merely gossip and baseless It insults, if she wasn’t prepared to offer up her own contrary facts that spoke to the main point of the matter. Secondly, Prof. Clark’s rebuttal was a baseless, toothless, and largely irrelevant attempt to defend the indefensible wrong that has been committed against Ronke. She attempted to do this by distracting readers of The Pride by skirting around the main issue (the FACT that not one of her supervisors ever told Ronke she was being replaced), and only attempted to deal with the secondary issue of Ronke’s dismissal by hiding behind some policy that reveals itself to be hypocritical upon closer scrutiny (as in the FACT that T.A.S will teach lower-level Spanish next Fall). So please Prof. Clark, tell us, how can you advocate that The Pride exercise free speech more responsibly and judiciously when you yourself haven’t writ­ ten a Very responsible and judi­ cious opinion piece? The students forced to suffer the whims of the Dept, of World Languages may not have Ph.D.s, hut we are not fools who can be so easily hoodwinked by nonsensical patronizing dogma like the letter that was submitted by Prof.- Clark. We can read between the lines. We can rec­ ognize bureaucratic doublespeak when we see it. When we ask, “Why wasn’t Ronke notified of her impending dismissal?” and all we get in response is something akin to what Prof. Clark wrote, which doesn’t even attempt to answer that very important question, immediately we smell something rotten in the state of the Dept, of World Languages. As long as the supervisors of the Dept, of* World Languages insist on not being completely honest with the students of CSUSM and Ronke, I’ll continue to harbor just as much contempt for them as they’ve demonstrated towards Ronke, her students, and all the students of CSUSM. If this means I won’t be able to take German and Spanish classes here any­ more, then so be it. The amount of courses offered in these spe­ cialties is an insult to the students of CSUSM, anyway. Before you leave for sumirier, if you’re so inclined, please feel free to tell me how right or wrong I am by-sending an email to, toper004@csusm.edu. Also, if you’ve ever taken German with Frau Ronke and you see her walk­ ing by, let her know she’s got your moral support. I know she’ll appreciate it, as will all the stu­ dents in her German classes. (The Pride editors concur with Rop­ er’s statement that the opinion page voices the opinions of indi­ viduals, not the staff, as stated on the opinion page in every issue.) H A V E A N O PIN IO N ? S U B M IT A LE TT E R TO THE E D IT O R S TO P R I D E C S ) ,C S U SM .E D U Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride if you are interested in writing news articles. �Opinion The Pride The Pride wouldlike to thank all of our weekly readers, writ­ ers and contributors. THANK YOU! For many of us, this has been a tough semester and with one more week to go, we want to encourage everyone to keep going. The Pride appreciates your commitment and participation, as we work hard every week to bring to you a quality newspa­ per. We are here to listen, clarify and report, and whether the sto­ ries are controversial or not, the facts are the facts, and we aim to bring you correct ones. Our job is to bring you current news, updates, highlights, enter­ tainment, opinions and features. We are the student’s voice and as such, we expect your contribu­ tion for the upcoming fall semes­ ter and hope that it will be as productive as this spring semes­ ter. Literature and Writing; we wish him the best as he will also not be part of The Pride, Both Amy and James plan to graduate June 2003. Claudia Ignacio, co­ editor, and Melanie Addington, EDITORIAL Amy Bolaski, graduate intern, will not be part of The Pride next semester; therefore, we wish her the best as she begins work on her master’s thesis in Literature and Writing, James Newell, co-editor, will also con­ tinue in the Master’s program in arts editor, will graduate on June 1, and will not be part of The Pride. We wish them the best as well, congratulate them on their upcoming graduation and send them a big thank you for their strong commitment and hard work. Tuesday, May 21,2002 10 We had a great experience working with Dr. Marshall, Lisa Lipsey, feature editor, Martha Sarabia, news editor and Alyssa Finkelstein, opinion editor and business manager. Special thanks goes to Erik Roper, Victoria Segall, Jonathan Poullard, Francine Martinez, and other staff and administrators. Thank you for your support! Claudia would especially like to thank Jane Sparks, Andres Favela, Caty Angeles, Lisa Lipsey, Dr. Marshall, Dr. Lom­ bard and Dr. Cassel for their sup­ port and encouragement. Amy thanks Heather Moulton, Karen Sutter Doheney, Robin Keehn and Martha Stoddard-Holmes for their support, encouragement and friendship. James Newell thanks his wife Jennifer Newell for her support, and The Pride thanks Jennifer as well for her under­ standing!^ James and Amy thank Dr. Yuan Yuan for always under­ standing and being a good sport when we left class early (espe­ cially Amy) to take care of Pride business. We couldn’t have it done without any of you, and while we know we’ve probably for­ gotten to thank a large number of people for their contributions and support, please know that we acknowledge each and every person who contributed to The Pride this semester. It’s been a long, strange ride. Taking Initiative: CSUSM Students Will Go Far By AMANDA WOLFE For The Pride Today was an amazing day. I realized for the first time, I mean really realized, like down to my toes, that one person CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Now, of course, like every one of you I have heard this saying many times before. I have heard it from primary school teachers, history books, counselors and the pro­ fessors at this university, but not until today has it meant so much to ine. Today it rang clear in my world that people who put their minds toward a purpose CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. I went ,to the Environmental Club meeting this afternoon, the last meeting of the semester, my last meeting. I will be graduat­ ing this semester. Today, we got a report from a girl who had come to the club meeting a couple of weeks ago to ask for advice in solving a problem she had with her work. When she came in she was still in shock from her last work experience, relaying to us that the bar where she worked did not recycle. In fact, they had discouraged her from recycling when she made a personal effort. We, just being students, did not know the quick and easy answer to her problem. Obviously, she did not want to lose her job over the matter, but the dissidence in her mind was growing. We all sat together and talked the issue over, trying to find some possible solutions. We deduced it down to a simple point of reason that if all of the employees felt that it was important that the company recy­ cled, the employees as a whole, could pressure the company to do so. We promised to support her in any way we could with infor­ mation from some of our class reports. She was grateful, and said she would keep us updated. Two weeks later, she told one of our members that the staff was in agreement that the com­ pany should recycle, and they collectively chose a representa­ tive to speak at the next mana­ gerial meeting, and he would not take no for an answer. This was an inspiring moment for me. You never know what people are really capable of doing until they step up to the plate. This young girl, only a sophomore, has already proven herself to be an advocate for common sense. The Environ­ mental Club would like to take their hats off to Jessica Marroquin for her initiative. As the former president and CEO of a company in which I was a major stockholder, my perspec­ tive on the controversy surround­ ing the dismissal / departure of Frau Ronke from her teaching position at Cal State San Marcos is different from the average stu­ dent’s. I was very supportive of the establishment of a state uni­ versity in the North San Diego County and pleased when it finally received approval. I am taking my third semes­ ter of German through the Open University program for people over 65. These are the first lan­ guage courses I’ve taken since high school, 55 years ago, and my first college courses in about 40 years. In general, my expe­ rience has been a very positive one. I have found my instructor, Astrid Ronke, to be enthusiastic in her presentation of the class work, and the students in my class to be responsive to her. It’s my understanding that many of the students in the first two semesters were taking the classes to fulfill a mandatory lan­ guage requirement. That still did not seem to result in a lack of interest in our class, and I believe that was due largely to Ms. Ronke’s stimulus, in the way she involved students in the course work and in the extracurricular activities of the German Club. As a former company executive, I must agree that any company and in this case, the communication with employees and for supervisory personnel to keep everyone ‘in the loop’ as to what is going on in the organiza- of 2002. The fact that she found the information out in a class­ room from.Qile of her students, who looked at a published class schedule, is completely unac­ ceptable by any personnel man­ agement standards and is a sad reflection on the language department, its supervisory personnel and the entire administrative staff of the university. There is no excuse for such behavior on the part of people who are employed to educate the young people of our community. Letter to the Editor university, must have standards, which are used to hire and retain personnel. However, I also know that it is important to hire and retain capable people and often those who are most capable are not always those with “creden­ tials.” It is also extremely impor­ tant to maintain open lines of grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editprs. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. 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Unsigned editorials repre­ Phone: (760) 750-6099 sent the majority opinion of The Pride Fax: (760)750-3345 editorial board. E-mail: pride@csusm.edu Letters to the editors should include http://www.csusmpride.com an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for Jlie B r ic fe !' * j >V tion. The thing that I find most disturbing about this situation is what appears to be a complete lack of regard for the dignity of an employee. Ronke was not informed that her contract would not be renewed, and she would not be teaching classes in the Fall Respectfully, James F. Ashbaugh - Student You Care, Can You Do? By RICHIE MANN For the Pride Is there a dearth, of caring on earth? It’s not so. But do people know, That help comes so slow, The planet could die, before we even try? I think so. Will you meet with me, And your feelings give? About helping our planet, so it can live? I hope so. Today can you bring into life one solution, That lights our houses, yet lessens pollution, That needs no oil, in a Green-Car Revolution? I know so. Please join the Environmental Club, Or any group that helps this Place, Be in the loop. Join the race, Please do so. �Men’s Soccer Tryouts Start Friday By JAMIEKO LANE Pride Staff Writer With the spring semester coming to an end, the Cal State San Marcos Men’s Soccer Club is starting up again. Beginning its third official season in Septem­ ber, the team has high hopes. “We took third last year and this year we’re hoping to take it all,” said Coach Khalid AlShafie. The team had a record of 5-5-1 last year and is hoping that this year its record will improve. According to coach AlShafie, “We’d like to have at least 18-20 players this year.” When asked what they’re looking for in players, Antonio Zepeda Jr, founder of the club, said. “Expe­ rience.”^Coach Al-Shafie added, “We’re looking for a high level of experience. Hopefully club level or even college level.” One thing that was added as a necessity for the new players was, “Disci­ pline.” The team is looking to play a minimum of 12 games for the upcoming season, and is hoping for at least eight of the games to be at home. The team practices on Fri­ days from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. with the next three practices con­ sisting of tryouts. “We want to see what [the newcomers] are made of. It’ll give us a chance to see the skill level,” said coach AlShafie. The team will continue to practice on Friday throughout the summer, with an additional day of practice still undecided. The team has six seniors who will be graduating next year. Once they graduate, the new­ comers to the team will have to keep the team solid for the coming years. The team, now a club, will hopefully become an official “sport” soon. With the building of The Clark Field House, the team will have the proper facilities and by then, they hope to have the commitment of the college. 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